Merry Gnome Light & Happy Baby Deer - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Colours Of Winter

Now here is my card 

using Merry Gnome Light & Happy Baby Deer 

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Couture Creations The Gift Of Giving Merry Christmas Die. Dies: Impression Obsession Scribble Circles. Find It Trading Poinsettia Corner. Sizzix Seasonal Flowers Framelits.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Beccy's Place Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Month Of Holiday Cards.

My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Got To Be Christmas.

Christmas With The Cuties Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Something Die Cut.

Cardz 4 Guyz Challenge Blog.  Theme: Festive Creatures.

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Christmas Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme: Baby It's Cold Outside.

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

Double D Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Stripes and/or Dots.

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

Anet x

On Air! - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Fun Folds

Now here is my card 

using On Air!

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

I decided to make a Z Fold Easel Card and found the inspiration on Lynn's Blog.

Z Fold Card Base:

First I trimmed cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11" and scored it at the 11" side at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2".  Accordion fold on the score lines to create the Z-fold section of the card.

Easel Card:

Following on from this I cut cardstock to 3 3/4" x 10" and score it at the 10" side at 5". Fold in half on the score line. Adhere the back of this folded card to the inside top section of the Z Fold Card Base.

I then cut cardstock twice to 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" and adhered the first panel onto the inside of the easel card.

Following on from this I die-cut with the Couture Creations Peaceful Peonies Tall Branches and Marianne Design Flower Set and adhered the die-cuts onto the inside the easel card.

I then embossed the second panel using the Altenew Inky Trellis Stencil and I think it just created a beautiful textured background.

Tip:

Just remember to use an embossing mat and the special sandwich for your die-cut machine in order to get the perfect embossing with the stencil.

Following on from this I ink blend the embossed panel using the Altenew Blue Mountains Alpine Fresh Dye Ink and adhered it onto the front of the easel card using Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape.

I then coloured the On Air! image with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers, fussy-cut it and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

Following on from this I die-cut with the Couture Creations Numeric Set and adhered it onto the card front.

To finish I cut cardstock to 3/4" x 2 1/2", stamped a sentiment and heat embossed it. I layered it onto the cardstock that measures 1" x 2 3/4" and adhered it onto the Z fold flap using 3D foam dots.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafts Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes/Optional Embossing Wet or Dry.

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

Crazy is our fame - Stencils are our game Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Dots and or Stripes.

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Through The Purple Haze 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 Wood Grain Card - Creative Coloring with Erum - AECP Level 3

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing with you my fourth completed card for the Altenew Academy Level 3 Classes – Creative Coloring with Erum Advanced Techniques. The course demonstrated how to use the different Altenew Colouring Mediums with an array of advanced techniques and make extra special cards.

After I completed Erum's course I felt enriched with allot of practical knowledge and advanced techniques and could not wait to start creating. If you want to make your cards extra special than this is the perfect class. 

For today's card I used the Altenew Happy Pomegranates Stamp & Die Set with a few Colouring Techniques.

First I trimmed red cardstock and adhered it onto the card front using the Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape.

Following on from this I created a wood texture background using the Wet to Dry Watercolour Technique with the Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set, Altenew Watercolor Paper Pad and Altenew Watercolor Brush Set.  

I then added splatters using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set and Altenew Watercolor Fine Brush and adhered it onto the card front.

Following on from this I then used the Altenew Stampwheel and stamped the Altenew Happy Pomegranates Stamp onto blending cardstock. 

I then coloured the Pomegranates Stamped Image using the Altenew Artist Markers Green Valley Set, Red Cosmos Set, Red Sunset Set and Rock Garden Set D. I just love the Altenew Alcohol Ink Markers and it blends perfectly. The end result is a beautiful bright and striking coloured image.

To finish I die-cut gold and red cardstock with the Altenew Merry Christmas Die, adhered onto the panel and added some sequins.

I will share more of my projects from the AECP as I work my way through the courses so stay tuned for more cardmaking posts! 

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:

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Thank you for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Creative Colouring Technique Card. I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Embellish It.

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Christmas Goes.

Beccy's Place Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Month Of Holiday Cards.

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

Mix It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Optional Stamping.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas/Winter.

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

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

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  All About The Holidays.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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!

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Wild Rose - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Stencil It!

Now here is my card 

using Wild Rose.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

I first embossed the panel with the Altenew Inky Trellis Stencil.

Tip:

Just remember to use an embossing mat and the special sandwich for your die-cut machine in order to get the perfect embossing with the stencil.

Following on from this I ink blend through the Altenew Halftone Stencil using the Altenew Frosted Foliage Fresh Dye Ink and added splatters using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set. I then adhered the panel onto the card front using the Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape.

I then coloured the beautiful The Paper Shelter - Wild Rose image with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers, fussy-cut it and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

To finish I stamped the Altenew Bold Sentiments Stamp with the Altenew Blue Mountain Fresh Dye Ink and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots. I also added some gems.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Chalelnge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Corrosive Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Embellish It.

Crafts Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Flowers.

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Emboss It.

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

Anet x

Genie In The Lamp - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Hallowe'en or Hallowe'en Colours.

Now here is my card 

using Genie In The Lamp.

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: LOTV Sentiment Tag. Dies: Memory Box Celestial Bodies. Impression Obsession Sun & Moon. Distress Oxide Seedless Preserves, Twisted Citron and Carved Pumpkin. Stencil: Altenew Halftone Stencil.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Cards Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Chalelnge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Get Creative Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Purple, Black, Green and Orange.

Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Halloween.

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

Anet x

Watercolor Flower Card - Artists’ Watercolor 101 for Paper Crafters - AECP Level 3

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing with you my third completed card for the Altenew Academy Level 3 Classes – Artists' Watercolor 101 for Paper Crafters, taught by Emily Midgett. The course demonstrated how to apply different watercolour techniques, laying down layers of colour to achieve greater depth and dimension in watercolouring. 

I am very new to watercolouring and Emily provided such great guidance and tips. If you ever wonder how to start with watercolouring this is the perfect class. 

For today's card I used a few Watercoloring Techniques using the Altenew Delicate Garden Stamp & Die Set and Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set. I just love the beautiful soft and intense pigmented colouring I achieved.

First I created a wet-on-wet watercolor background using the Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set, Altenew Watercolor Paper Pad and Altenew Watercolor Brush Set. 

Following on from this I added splatters using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set and Altenew Watercolor Fine Brush. I then adhered it onto the card front using the Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape.

I then stamped the Altenew Delicate Garden Stamp onto the Altenew Watercolor Paper Pad using the Altenew Stampwheel and Blackout Ink on 3.

Following on from this I water coloured the flower image using the Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set and Altenew Watercolor Brush Set. I used the Fresh Lemon, Bamboo, Warm Sunshine, Forest Glades and Espresso. 

I then die-cut the water coloured image with the Altenew Delicate Garden Die and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots.

To finish I die-cut white and blue cardstock with the Altenew Envelope Liner Hello Die to create a shadow effect sentiment. I adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots and added some sequins.

I will share more of my projects from the AECP as I work my way through the courses so stay tuned for more cardmaking posts! 

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/channel/UCMNDjLhp-1n6YGsynAdAPjg

My Instagram here: 

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

My Facebook here: 

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Thank you for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Watercolour Flower Card. I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Cards Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

My Time To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  In The Garden.

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Chalelnge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Flowers.

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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Weee! - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is For A Friend

Now here is my card 

using Weee!

Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.

Sentiment: Couture Creations Elegance Collection Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp and Die Set. Stencil - Altenew Dotted Waves Coloring. Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio, Salty Ocean and Picked Raspberry.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.

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

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Make My Monday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Create Your Own Background.

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Cards Galore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Stencil.

Mix It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Make Your Own Background.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.   Theme:  Spots and/or Stripes.

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Stencil Fun.

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

Anet x

Caribbean Boat Card - Stencils Unleashed: Advanced Stencil Techniques - AECP Level 3

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing with you my second completed AECP Level 3 – Stencils Unleashed: Advanced Stencil Techniques Card. 

The course demonstrated how to expand your crafting techniques and take your stencils to the next level. It was such an informative class and Nicole provided so many advanced techniques for using stencils. For today's card I used the Stencil Stacking Technique and created a Nautical Scene.

First I trimmed navy cardstock and adhered it onto the card front using Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape. I ink blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink and created a sea scene.

Following on from this I ink blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil using the Altenew Coffee Break Espresso Crisp Dye Ink and created a beach scene.

I then stacked the Altenew Dotted Waves Stencil onto the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil and ink blend through the stacked stencils using Gold Pigment Ink. I just love the beautiful texture it created for the beach.

Tip: Plan ahead the order in which you want to use the stencils for the Stencil Stacking Technique.

Following on from this I created clouds and ink blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink.

I then stacked the Altenew Fine Tulle Stencil onto the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil and ink blend through the stacked stencils using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink. This is just a wonderful way to stretch the use of your stencils.

Following on from this I die-cut cardstock with the Altenew Seas The Day Boat Die and ink blend the die-cut using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink.

I then placed the Altenew Deco Wallpaper Stencil onto the die-cut and ink blend through the stencil using Gold Pigment Ink.

Following on from this I die-cut the Altenew Happy Holidays Script Die Set once with gold and then with navy cardstock to create a shadow effect sentiment. 

To finish I used the Altenew Stampwheel and stamped the Altenew Sohcahtoa Birthday Sentiment Stamp. I heat embossed it, adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots and added some sequins.

I will share more of my projects from the AECP as I work my way through the courses so stay tuned for more cardmaking posts! 

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/channel/UCMNDjLhp-1n6YGsynAdAPjg

My Instagram here: 

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

My Facebook here: 

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

Thank you for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Stencils Unleashed Card. I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Mix It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Make Your Own Background.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes (Happy Die).

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

Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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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