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Altenew Inspiration Challenge June 2025.

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:

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog Theme: Sketch 690

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes (Altenew Heritage Chevron Weaves Stencil & Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stencil).

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

Anet x

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Here Is Santa - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Anything Goes

Optional Twist Inspired by a Book or Movie.

I used the Here is Santa for my card.

(Santa Clause Movies)

Techniques I used:

Colour Here is Santa image using Copic Sketch Markers.
Ink Blend through the Altenew Scattered Tiles Builder Stencil Set using Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.
Stamp the Spellbinders Charming Tag Sentiment with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

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 to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:

My Youtube here:

My Instagram here:

My Facebook here:

I would like to enter the following challenges:

We Love Stamping Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes or Nature.

Peace On Earthy Christmas Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Christmas Goes.

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

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.

A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.

Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes (Altenew Scattered Tiles Builder Stencil Set).

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes - Optional Embossing Heat and/or Dry (Heat Emboss Sentiment).

Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog Theme: Christmas.

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

Saturday, 7 June 2025

Tulip Birthday Card - Altenew Inspiration Challenge

Hi Everyone, I would like to share a card with you that I am entering into the Altenew Inspiration Challenge June 2025.

The challenge colours Samantha chosen is just perfect, because I am going to give this card for somebody's birthday and she love this colour combination.

I also followed Sketch 689 from the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog

Techniques I used:

Emboss olive cardstock using the Altenew Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder.
Die-cut brown cardstock using the Altenew Picture Frame Die Set.
Embossed brown cardstock using the Altenew Deck Planks 3D Embossing Folder.
Stamp the Altenew Through the Tulips Stamp onto blending cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
Die-cut image with coordinating using the Altenew Through the Tulips & Add-on-Die Bundle Die.
Emboss white cardstock using the Altenew Pitcher Vases Embossing Folder.
Ink Blend through the Altenew Pitcher Vases Stencil Set using Altenew Mediterranean Glow Fresh Dye Ink.
Die-cut embossed image with coordinating using the Altenew Pitcher Vases Die.
Colour the flower and leaves with Altenew Cottage Garden Artist Alcohol Markers and Altenew Mystic Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set J.
Stamp olive cardstock using the Altenew Lighthearted Birthday Greetings Stamp.
Ink blend through the Altenew Pitcher Vases Stencil using the Mediterranean Glow Fresh Dye Ink.
Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Lighthearted Birthday Greetings Stamp with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
Die-cut sentiment with coordinating using the Altenew Lighthearted Birthday Greetings Die Set.
Melt the Altenew Platinum Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp.

To finish I added some wax dots.

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over to, if you have not already:

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Altenew Inspiration Challenge June 2025.

Material list:

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog Theme: Sketch 689

Triple B Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Birds, Butterflies & Blooms Goes.

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

Anet x

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Very Summery - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Enjoy The Outdoors.

I used the Very Summery for my card.

Techniques I used:

Colour Very Summery image using Copic Sketch Markers.
Ink Blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Builder Stencil Set using Altenew Sweet Dreams Crisp Dye Ink, Altenew Cloud White Pigment Ink and Altenew Coffee Break Crisp Dye Ink.
Die-cut white cardstock using the Poppy Crafts Stitched Rectangle and ink blend through the Altenew Linked Spots & Dots Background Stencil using Altenew Sweet Dreams Crisp Dye Ink.
Stamp sentiment using the Spellbinders Typewriter Adventure Sentiments with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish I added some sequins.

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

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:

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My Instagram here:

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Love to Craft Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Digi Choosday Cardmaking Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Mix It Up Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes - Paper and/or Scissors.

Classic Design Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Allsorts Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog. Theme: Add a Sentiment.

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

Anet x

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Altenew Educators Marker Magic Video Hop

Hi Everyone, something excited is happening. The Altenew Certified Educators is having a fun Altenew Educators Video Hop. The theme is "Marker Magic"! I will be sharing how to create texture with the Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers.

I added the Altenew Educators Video Hop List below. Follow my: My Video Hop Link.

Please give all the videos in the Altenew Educators Video Hop a thumbs up and subscribe to the channels if you haven't already. My Youtube Channel: Anet's Crafting Youtube.

GIVEWAY PRIZES!

$120 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to 3 lucky Winners and a $15 Gift Certificate to 4 Winners!

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN:

Please leave a comment on the Altenew video and/or each designer’s YouTube video on the hop list by 05/26/2025 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 7 Random Winners from the comments left on each hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/27/2025.

VIDEO HOP LIST

Start - Altenew

Anet Van Zyl Me :)

Now here is my Card

using Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch

and Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers.

Techniques I used:

Emboss white blending cardstock with the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Embossing Folder.
Coloured the bricks with Altenew Warm Gray Artist Alcohol Markers.
Coloured the door with Altenew Rock Garden Artist Alcohol Markers.
Coloured the door knob and hinges with Altenew Cottage Garden Artist Alcohol Markers - Y725, Y615, Y301 and Altenew Pocketful of Sunshine Artist Alcohol Markers - Y106.
Die-cut gold cardstock with coordinating the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Die.
Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Stamp with Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
Die-cut sentiment with coordinating the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Die.
Stamp the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Flower Stamp onto blending cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
Colour the flower and leaves with Altenew Green Valley Artist Alcohol Markers, Altenew Island Garden Set H Artist Alcohol Markers, Altenew Pocketful of Sunshine Artist Alcohol Markers and Altenew Cherry Blossom Artist Alcohol Markers.
Die-cut image with coordinating Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Die.
I used the Altenew Colorless Blender Artist Alcohol Marker to correct colouring mistakes.

Square Card Base 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Panel 4 1/4' x 5 3/8"

My Video Hop Link.

Video Hop Link: https://youtu.be/wytz4KgxV6M

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:

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@anetscrafting

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Material list:

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Passion for Markers Theme: Anything Goes.

Give A Crafter A Cookie Challenge Blog. Theme: May Pretty Flowers.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

A Perfect time To Craft Open Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

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

Can You Handle The Pressure? Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes.

Triple B Challenge Blog. Theme: Birds, Butterflies & Blooms.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Goes - Optional Twist Floral Delight.

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog. Theme: Flowers.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog. Theme: Anything Florals Goes.

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

Anet x

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Mermaid - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Mermaids.

I used the Mermaid’s Melody Single Coloring Page for my card.

Techniques I used:

Colour Mermaid’s Melody Single Coloring Page image using Copic Sketch Markers and fussy-cut it.
Embossed the jade cardstock with the Altenew Ribbon Waves 3D Embossing Folder.
Foiled the Altenew Gilded Marble Press Plate/Foil Plate using Altenew Rose Gold Hot Foil.
Stamp sentiment using the Spellbinders Typewriter Adventure Sentiments with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish I added some sequins.

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

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:

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