Santa On A Sled - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Anything Goes.

I used the Santa on a Sled for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Santa on a Sled image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Embossed the blue cardstock with the Altenew Ribbon Waves 3D Embossing Folder.
• I apply Altenew Shimmer Relief Pearl Paste through the Altenew Dotted Pattern Background Stencil.
• Die-cut green cardstock with the Impression Obsession Evergreen Die.
• Die-cut silver cardstock with the Couture Creations The Gift of Giving Merry Christmas Die.

To finish I added some gems and glitter on the trees.

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 to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:

Anet's Crafting Blog

My Youtube here:

Anet's Crafting Youtube

My Instagram here:

anetvanzyl1 Instagram

My Facebook here:

Anet Van Zyl Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

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

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog  Theme:  Christmas in July.

Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes Paper or Scissors.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes/Any Holiday.

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog  Theme:  Christmas in July & Sentiment.

Peace on Earth Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.

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

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Fun with Stencils.

Make My Monday Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Embossing Wet or Dry (Altenew Ribbon Waves 3D Embossing Folder).

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

Anet x

Altenew Wax Seal Wonders Instagram Hop

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to let you know that I'm joining the Altenew Wax Seal Wonders Instagram Hop! Bringing you fresh ideas featuring their stunning wax seal with amazing inspiration!

Now here is my Easel Card

GIVEWAY ALERT!

The best part? Altenew is making it extra fun with a giveaway! Altenew is offering Two $50 Gift Cards and Five $20 Gift Cards.

For a chance to win:

• Simply Follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1
• Leave a comment on the Instagram post by July 29, 2025.

Winners will be announced on the Altenew post on July 31, 2025!

Ready for some creative magic and a shot at winning? Let's Hop!

The Hop starts from @altenewllc, so be sure to hop over on Altenew's Instagram Hop Post to begin there and follow along!  Remember to follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1.

Techniques I used:

• Die-cut door with brown cardstock using the Altenew Old City Doors Layering Die Set.
• Die-cut pot with brown and orange cardstock using the Altenew Creative Cuts: Antique Street Lamps Layering Die Set.
• Die-cut lamp with black and silver cardstock using the Altenew Creative Cuts: Antique Street Lamps Layering Die Set.
• Emboss white cardstock panel 4" x 5 1/4" from the top using the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch Embossing Folder and from the bottom using the Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder.
• Ink Blend embossed cardstock panel using the Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Stamp table and wicker chairs onto white cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden Through the Tulips Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Ink Blend through the Altenew Build-A-Garden Through the Tulips Stencil using Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Stamp flowers onto white blending cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Flower Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Colour the flowers using the Altenew Green Valley Artist Alcohol Markers, Altenew Pocketful of Sunshine Artist Alcohol Markers and Altenew Rock Garden Artist Alcohol Markers.
• Stamp the sentiment onto the other white cardstock panel using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Sentiment Stamp Set with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
• Melt the Altenew Enchanted Gold Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Forest Fern Wax Seal Stamp and Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp.

Easel Card Measurements:

• Card Base 4 1/4" x 11"    Score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Two White Cardstock Panels 4" x 5 1/4"
• Green Cardtock Panel 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Scallop Oval Cardstock Stopper 1 3/4" x 1 1/2"(Wax Seal)

The Hop starts from @altenewllc, so be sure to hop over on Altenew's Instagram Hop Post to begin there and follow along!  Remember to follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1.

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

My Personal blog here:

Anet's Crafting Blog

My Youtube here:

@anetscrafting

My Instagram here:

@anetvanzyl1

My Facebook here:

Anet Van Zyl Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

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: 

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

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Florals Goes.

We Love Stamping Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog  Theme: Summer Flower/Anything Goes.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Fun with Stencils.

Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes Paper or Scissors.

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

Anet x

Card Maker Success Summit - July 31 - August 3, 2025

Hi Everyone, if you maybe have not heard.  

You can now Register for the 

Free Card Maker Success Summit!

I am also so proud to let you know that 

I will be one of the speakers at the upcoming 

Free Card Maker Success Summit.  

I will show you how to create two Creative Ink Blending Christmas Cards and get Christmas cards done before December.

The best part?  This entire experience is completely Free!  

After registering, you'll have the option to upgrade to our VIP All Access Pass. But HURRY the Early Bird Special $59 is only until midnight July, 30th 2025.

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!

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

My Personal blog here:

Anet's Crafting Blog

My Youtube here:

@anetscrafting

My Instagram here:

@anetvanzyl1

My Facebook here:

Anet Van Zyl Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

Let’s create something beautiful together!  

Thank you so much for your support!

Anet

Card Maker Success Summit - July 31 - August 3, 2025

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to share the exciting news!

You now can Register for the 

 Free Card Maker Success Summit!

I am also so proud to let you know that 

I will be one of the speakers at the upcoming 

Free Card Maker Success Summit.  

I will show you how to create two Creative Ink Blending Christmas Cards and get Christmas cards done before December.

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.

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!

Secure Your Free Spot Here:

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My Link: Free Card Maker Success Summit

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!

Before you go :). Thought you might just want to know about the Altenew's July Release. They just release magical winter wonderland products to create beautiful Christmas cards. 

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

My Personal blog here:

Anet's Crafting Blog

My Youtube here:

@anetscrafting

My Instagram here:

@anetvanzyl1

My Facebook here:

Anet Van Zyl Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

Let’s create something beautiful together!  

Thank you so much for your support!

Anet

In Bloom - 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 Thank You.

I used the In Bloom for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour In Bloom image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• I apply Altenew Shimmer Sea Beryl Paste through the Altenew Lattice Blossoms Background Stencil.
• Die-cut white and blue cardstock using the Altenew Timeless Sentiments Die Set.

To finish I added some sequins and Nuvo Metallic Mustard Gold Crystal Drops.

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 to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:

Anet's Crafting Blog

My Youtube here:

Anet's Crafting Youtube

My Instagram here:

anetvanzyl1 Instagram

My Facebook here:

Anet Van Zyl Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes Paper or Scissors.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Fun with Stencils.

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

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog  Theme: Summer Flower/Anything Goes.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes Die Cut or Embossing Folder.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

Anet x

Altenew Educators Instagram Reel Hop

Hi Everyone, something excited is happening.  The Altenew Certified Educators is having a fun Instagram Reel Hop and the theme is "Summer Splash"!

Now here is my Upright Z-Fold Card

using Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail & Add-on Die Bundle,

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch and 

Altenew Creative Cuts Old City Doors Layering Die Set.

GIVEWAY ALERT!

Altenew is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to 5 lucky Winners!

For a chance to win:

• Follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1
• Leave a comment on the Instagram post by 07/03/2025.

Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on 07/04/2025 on Altenew's Instagram Hop Post!

The Hop starts from @altenewllc, so be sure to hop over on Altenew's Instagram Hop Post to begin there and follow along!  Remember to follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1.

Techniques I used:

• Emboss white cardstock panel 3 - 1 1/2" from the top, using the Altenew Masonry Wall 3D Embossing Folder.
• Emboss white cardstock panel 4 using the Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder.
• Emboss white cardstock panel 2 - 7/8" from the bottom, using the Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder.
• Emboss rest of the white cardstock panel 2 using the Altenew Flower Arch 3D Embossing Folder.
• Die-cut blue and navy cardstock using Altenew Old City Doors Layering Die Set.
• Die-cut blue cardstock using the Scallop Circle Die.
• Stamp the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Flower and bicycle onto blending cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Colour the flower and bicycle using the Altenew Cottage Garden Artist Alcohol Markers, Altenew Rock Garden Artist Alcohol Markers, Altenew Glacier Caves Artist Alcohol Markers and Altenew Warm Gray Artist Alcohol Markers.
• Die-cut flower and bicycle with coordinating Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail & Add-on Die Bundle.
• Ink Blend the embossed white cardstock panel 2 using the Altenew Marine Life Fresh Dye Ink, Altenew Detailed Blending Brush Set and Altenew Small Blending Brush.
• Ink Blend White cardstock panel 4 and 2 using the Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Melt the Altenew Frozen Lake Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Tulip Motif Wax Seal Stamp and Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp.

Z-fold Card Measurements:

• 4" x 11 1/2"
• Score at 2 7/8" and 5 3/4"
• Blue Cardstock Panel 1 - 1/2" x 5"
• White Cardstock Panel 2 - 3 1/4" x 4 3/4"
• White Cardstock Panel 3 - 3 3/4" x 5 1/2"
• White Cardstock Panel 4 - 2 5/8" x 3 3/4"

Visit @anetvanzyl1 to learn how to 

Melt the Altenew Frozen Lake Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. 

Stamp into wax using the Altenew Tulip Motif Wax Seal Stamp 

and Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp.

The Hop starts from @altenewllc, so be sure to hop over on Altenew's Instagram Hop Post to begin there and follow along!  Remember to follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1.

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

My Personal blog here:

Anet's Crafting Blog

My Youtube here:

@anetscrafting

My Instagram here:

@anetvanzyl1

My Facebook here:

Anet Van Zyl Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

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: 

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

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Twist Embossing Heat.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Any Project with Bird, Butterfly or Bloom.

Allsorts Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x