Favourite: Sketch / Layout (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:

11 Sweetpea

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

SarahR

IonaBunny

The Crafty Den

And, because I can never be trusted to conform to the rulebook when I'm in charge of the top picks, I have a 4th 'top 3' this week - I have long wanted to try Acrylic Pouring, so my last top pick is this amazing open cup pour. There were others on the blogpost so do pop over to take a peek as they're all amazing!

Furrbster

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

So, onto our next challenge...

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Lawn Fawn

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

Your Favourite Sketch / Layout (& 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

My favourite card layout is cover a square base card with two pretty patterned papers top & bottom. I cover the join with some ribbon and add a double bow at the side. Often the image is die cut into a circle, and I'll add a posy of flowers on the diagonals. The final touch is a trio of pearls in the opposite diagaonal corners. I've used this sketch many many times, and still love the layout because it gives lots of interest, texture and embellishment to frame the image.

Brenda

This is one of my favorite sketches.  I like it because itʻs not to fussy, but still interesting. To be honest, it also gave me a chance to use the stitched fishtail dies I had to have and have probably used twice in the last 10 years.

 

Elaine

I often use a vertical strip down the left side of my card with and image or embellishment in the centre. It is one of my go to layouts which always looks pleasing.

Larissa

I really love making clean and simple cards and I am not really good with using patterned papers, so I often use this sketch in some way. It has a strip of patterned paper on the side (or bottom) and then I add a large piece of cardstock, that most of the times is white. It is a simple way to use patterned paper and there is still lots of room for the image.

Lynne

This is my go to layout when I'm stuck for ideas.  I think it's well balanced and I am always happy with the end result.

Sarah

I use a sketch when mojo is lacking and my "go to" vault is at lovely Jules' Always With A Heart.

Wilma

This is my favorite sketch at the moment. I like clean and simple cards and this sketch is perfect for me.

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.

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Click here to enter

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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Extra Linky Below (sorry I'm not sure why the first stopped allowing more entries - we will combine both so below will be deemed to start at 51 onwards!)

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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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter