As You Like It Challenge

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Do you prefer Brights or Pastels (and why)

Welcome to As You Like It Challenge

Our fortnightly challenge is a home for you to create something

which gives you a warm "inner glow" of pride, without lots of entry rules.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Usually we provide 2 or more contrasting options for you to choose from.

Join us by using your favourite option within your creation.

To be eligible to win our prize, or top-3 spot,

you must explain why you've made your choice,

so we can appreciate why you're proud of your creation!

eg, if the theme is 'favourite animal' and you decide on 'rabbits',

maybe the reason is that you love Thumper, the bunny from Bambi !

So get crafting and remember the main requirement in creating is

to have fun and enjoy your crafting time!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge.

Our winner is:

12. Astrid

Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize,

and don't forget to grab your *winners* badge below:

and our Top 3 are

7. Chris

26. Kath

40. Helen

Congratulations and please grab our *Top 3* badge to display on your blog:

So, onto our next challenge...

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Dies to Die For

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using

Your Favourite: Pastels or Brights (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

Pastels are my favourite colours, and in particular pinks, blues and purples. I think they're easier on the eye and pretty. I've used lots of pinks on today's card, even for the little koala critter for a bit of fun.

Brenda

I love the soft look of pastels and feel they lend a more vintage look to my journals.

Elaine

I have chosen pastel colours for this card. I think pastels can give an elegance to a card with their subtle hues.

Larissa

I love the look of both pastel and bright colours, but when I make a card it is almost always in bright colours. I love how bright the colours look and how much they pop.

Lynne

I like to make brighter colours for young people, especially against a white background, as it makes them stand out.

Sarah

I LOVE a bit of colour and like to make sure my cards stand out on the mantelpiece. I think this one might just do that!!

Wilma

I love bright colours. They make me happy.

It's over to you.

We hope you will join in our challenge and show us your style.

Don't forget, you MUST explain WHY it is your favourite to be eligible to win.

Good luck, and happy crafting.
Hugs from the AYLI girls.

Thursday, 9 April 2026

Your Favourite Style: Simple or Fussy (& why)

Welcome to As You Like It Challenge

Our fortnightly challenge is a home for you to create something

which gives you a warm "inner glow" of pride, without lots of entry rules.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Usually we provide 2 or more contrasting options for you to choose from.

Join us by using your favourite option within your creation.

To be eligible to win our prize, or top-3 spot,

you must explain why you've made your choice,

so we can appreciate why you're proud of your creation!

eg, if the theme is 'favourite animal' and you decide on 'rabbits',

maybe the reason is that you love Thumper, the bunny from Bambi !

So get crafting and remember the main requirement in creating is

to have fun and enjoy your crafting time!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge.

Our winner is:

19 Kathie

Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize,

and don't forget to grab your *winners* badge below:

and our Top 3 are

23 The Crafty Den

26 Lorraine B

4 Jenn Borjeson

Congratulations and please grab our *Top 3* badge to display on your blog:

So, onto our next challenge...

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Lili of the Valley

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using

Your Favourite Style: Simple or Fussy (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

using Cow digi image by Lili of the Valley

Although I often add a lot of fancy embellishments to my cards, I do actually enjoy making clean and simple cards which keep the focus on the image, especially if it's a cutie!

Brenda

using Trio Bunnies Wishes by Lili of the Valley

I lean little more toward clean and simple cards because I really love the more graphic look and ease of posting.

Elaine

I don't think I am either simple or fuss , a little middle of the road. This card is probably as fussy as it gets. I always feel if I add too many embellishments my cards become a bit of a clutter.

Larissa

I am definitely a simple girl. I love letting and image shine on a card and often don't add a lot of embellishments.

Lynne

Normally I am like Elaine, a bit middle of the road, but for "big" birthdays and for a special someone I like to make them fussier with extra embellishments.

Sarah

I am a simple soul but not CAS. I love patterned paper but don't tend to add frilly bits these days and prefer the simple style.

Wilma

Over the years, my type of cards has changed from fussy to simple. Back then, I made cards with many layers and frills, but that has now shifted to more simple. I must say that it is not always easy to make simple cards. And sometimes the paper or stamp is too beautiful to hide.

It's over to you.

We hope you will join in our challenge and show us your style.

Don't forget, you MUST explain WHY it is your favourite to be eligible to win.

Good luck, and happy crafting.
Hugs from the AYLI girls.

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Favourite Embellishment (and why)

Welcome to As You Like It Challenge

Our fortnightly challenge is a home for you to create something

which gives you a warm "inner glow" of pride, without lots of entry rules.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Usually we provide 2 or more contrasting options for you to choose from.

Join us by using your favourite option within your creation.

To be eligible to win our prize, or top-3 spot,

you must explain why you've made your choice,

so we can appreciate why you're proud of your creation!

eg, if the theme is 'favourite animal' and you decide on 'rabbits',

maybe the reason is that you love Thumper, the bunny from Bambi !

So get crafting and remember the main requirement in creating is

to have fun and enjoy your crafting time!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge.

Our winner is:

#16 Mia

Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize,

and don't forget to grab your *winners* badge below:

and our Top 3 are

#2 Maryann Scrapbooking

#8 Helen

#20 Sherri T

Congratulations and please grab our *Top 3* badge to display on your blog:

So, onto our next challenge...

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Lee Holland Digis

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using

Your Favourite Embellishment (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

Using an older image Mouse on Mushroom digi image by Lee Holland

I love creating cards with texture and embellishments, my favourites being paper flowers. I've added a posy of cosmos daisies, roses and tulips to this sweet birthday card.

Brenda

I find myself using flatter embellishments to save on postage. I like small acrylic dots, sequins and gems like the ones on this card.

Elaine

I don't have a favourite embellishment, but I do find myself using Liquid Pearls often to add a bit of texture or emphasis. They are good to fill that little blank area to give extra interest.

Larissa

Using an older image Bunny by Lee Holland

I don't use much embellishments on my cards. because I don't like making very bulky cards. I love the look of ribbon on my cards. It is a nice decoration, but still really flat, except only for the bow.