Card Maker Success Summit - March 20 - 23, 2025

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to share something special with you!  Remember when you discovered a new technique that got you started creating a beautiful project?  That's exactly the feeling I had when I learned about the upcoming Card Maker Success Summit. 

I am also so proud to let you know that I will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Card Maker Success Summit.  

 

Crafting for me is combining my love for sketching and colouring to create beautiful projects.  That's why I'm thrilled to invite you to join me for four inspiring days of creativity and connection.

Secure Your Free Spot Here:

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My Link: Free Card Maker Success Summit

I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

The Card Maker Success Summit (March 20-23, 2025) is where our crafting community comes together to:

●       Share heartfelt techniques that bring our cards to life

●       Connect with fellow paper crafting enthusiasts who understand our creative passion

●       Discover new ways to express ourselves through our handmade creations

●       Grow our skills in a supportive, encouraging environment

The best part?  This entire experience is completely Free!  While there will be an optional VIP All Access Pass available (with some lovely additional resources and the ability to watch at your own pace), the core summit is my way of supporting your creative journey.

Ready to join us on this creative journey?

 Secure Your Free Spot Here:

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My Link: Free Card Maker Success Summit

I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

I have added the links above (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Let’s create something beautiful together!  

Thank you so much for your support!

Anet

P.S. - Want to take your time with the presentations and access some wonderful extras? After registering, you'll have the option to upgrade to our VIP All Access Pass. I'll share all the lovely details once you've secured your Free spot!

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Happy Little Mouse With Flowers - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is With Love.

I used the Happy Little Mouse With Flowers for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Coloured the Happy Little Mouse With Flowers image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Created a background and ink blend through the Altenew Flower & Petals Layering Stencil Set using the Altenew Red Sunset Crisp Dye Ink and Altenew Antique Gold Pigment Ink.
• Stamp sentiment from Altenew Bold Sentiments Stamp Set using the Altenew Red Sunset Crisp Dye Ink. 
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Dainty Leaves Die.
• Die-cut red cardstock using the Scrap Dragon Double Stitched Heart Die Set.

To finish I added some Metallic Mustard Gold Nuvo Crystal Drops onto the flowers. 

Our randomly chosen winner will win 6 Paper Shelter products of your choice if you have used a Paper Shelter product on your entry, or 3 Paper Shelter products of your choice if you have used another brand. You can enter the challenge up to 3 times, provided you have use a Paper Shelter product on at least one of them.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links above (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Love is in the Air.

Morgans Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Make My Monday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Love.

Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Hearts.

The Neglected Stuff Challenge Blog. Theme:  Neglected Stuff (Scrap Dragon Double Stitched Heart Die Set).

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Pink and/or Reds.

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Love and a Sentiment.

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Twist:  Lots of Love.

Simon Says Wednesday Stamp Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Cute and Cuddly.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Air Balloon Card

Hi Everyone, I made a card following the Freshly Made Sketches #673 sketch and Altenew Inspiration Challenge February 2025.   

Techniques I used:

• First created a mask panel using the Couture Creations Circle Die.
• I add Altenew Shimmer Relief Burnished Platinum Paste used the Altenew Dotted Pattern Background Stencil and apply  Stamped the .
• I die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Breezy Quest Die Set.
• I ink blend the die cuts using the Altenew Sweet Dreams Crips Dye Ink. 
• Die-cut pink cardstock using the Cheery Lynn Lace Corner Die.
• I die-cut vanilla and brown cardstock using the Altenew Breezy Quest Die Set.
• Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Breezy Quest Sentiment Stamp with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
• Stamp the Altenew Breezy Quest Flower Stamp with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish I added some sequins.

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Material list:

Affiliate links are used

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I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog.  Sketch #673

Altenew Inspiration Challenge February 2025.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Clean and Simple.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Butterfly Card

Hi Everyone, I made a card following the Freshly Made Sketches #672 sketch.   

Techniques I used:

• Stamped the Altenew Mini Delight Delicate Butterfly Layering Stamp Set.
• Coloured the image using the Altenew Green Valley and Cherry Blossom Artist Alcohol Markers.
• Die-cut butterfly with coordinating Altenew Mini Delight Delicate Butterfly Die.
• Stamp Altenew Mini Delight Delicate Butterfly Sentiment Stamp with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
• Die-cut green cardstock using the Altenew Stencil Art Nature Splashes Add-on Die Set.

To finish I added some sequins.

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Material list:

Affiliate links are used

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I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog -  #672

Triple B Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Butterflies.

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Include a Stamped Image.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Christmas Ornaments - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Make Your Own Background.

Now here is my card 

using Christmas Ornaments Digital Coloring Book.

Techniques I used:

• I coloured the Christmas Ornaments Digital Coloring Book with Copic Sketch Markers.
• I ink blend through the Altenew Classic Pine Stencil using the Altenew Antique Gold Pigment Ink.
• Following on from this I stamped the Altenew Pine Cone Stamp randomly using the Altenew Antique Gold Pigment Ink.
• I then stamped LOTV Christmas Sentiment Tag and heat emboss it.
• To finish I added some Nuvo Crystal Drops Metallic Gold.

Our randomly chosen winner will win 6 Paper Shelter products of your choice if you have used a Paper Shelter product on your entry, or 3 Paper Shelter products of your choice if you have used another brand. You can enter the challenge up to 3 times, provided you have use a Paper Shelter product on at least one of them.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Neglected Stuff Challenge Blog. Theme:  Neglected Stuff (LOTV Christmas Sentiment Tag).

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Include a Stamped Image.

Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.

ABC Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  A is for Anything Christmas.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The 12 Months of Christmas Linkup Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.

Morgans Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Anything Goes.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Bright and Cheerful.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Butterfly Bench Card

Hi Everyone, I followed the Freshly Made Sketches #671 sketch and made a card using the Altenew Garden Bench Stamp and Die Set.   

Techniques I used:

• Stamped the butterflies using the Altenew Garden Bench Stamp Set and Altenew Mediterranean Glow and Altenew Rose Petal.
• Die-cut butterflies using the coordinating Altenew Garden Bench Stamp and Die Set.
• Ink blend through the Altenew Cube Builder Stencil using the Altenew Mediterranean Glow.
• Add I Altenew Shimmer Relief Brushed Pyrite Paste through the Altenew Cube Builder Stencil. 
• Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Garden Bench Stamp Set with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish I die-cut gold cardstock with the Elizabeth Crafts Ropes and added some sequins.

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Material list:

Affiliate links are used

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I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog.  Sketch #671

Morgans Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Triple B Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Butterflies.

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog. Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Thank You Card - Altenew

Hi Everyone, when I saw the Freshly Made Sketches #670 sketch, I just knew the Altenew Fresh Bouquet Stamp Set that I received as a gift will be perfect.   

Techniques I used:

• Stamped the Altenew Fresh Bouquet Stamp Set.
• Coloured the image using the Altenew Green Valley, Pocketful Of Sunshine and Rose Petal Artist Alcohol Markers.
• Added some splatters using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set. 
• Die-cut pink cardstock using the Cheery Lynn Lace Corner Die.

To finish I added some gems.

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Material list:

Affiliate links are used

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I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog.  Sketch #670

Triple B Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Blooms.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Favourite Colours (Pink and Green).

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

A Light Packer - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Embellish It!

I used the A Light Packer.

Techniques I used:

• Ink blend through the Cadence Mix Media Stencil using the Altenew Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink Ink and Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.
• Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.
• Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Sohcahtoa Stamp Set. 

To finish I added some gems.

Our randomly chosen winner will win 6 Paper Shelter products of your choice if you have used a Paper Shelter product on your entry, or 3 Paper Shelter products of your choice if you have used another brand. You can enter the challenge up to 3 times, provided you have use a Paper Shelter product on at least one of them.

Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links above (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

My Personal blog here: 

http://www.anetscrafting.blogspot.com.au/

My YouTube here: 

https://www.youtube.com/@anetscrafting

My Instagram here: 

https://www.instagram.com/anetvanzyl1/

My Facebook here: 

https://www.facebook.com/AnetVanZyl/

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafts Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Mixed It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog.  Theme:  All Things Bright and Beautiful.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Stencil.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Favourite Colours (Pink and Green).

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Mostly White.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x