Altenew December 2025 Release Is Coming!

Hello Everyone, I have some exciting news to share with you.  Get Ready - Altenew's new December 2025 Release Is Coming! Mark you calendars for December 10, 2025!  

I am delighted to be joining Altenew as a Guest Designer to celebrate the Altenew December 2025 Release!

If you want an early look at the December 2025 Collection Preview and see what's coming!

👉 Click Here 😍

🏃But, if you cannot wait and want to get it before the release date 🏃

👉 Click Here to get Early Access to the December 2025 Full Release Bundle!  🎉🎫

To kick things off for the release, I will share a card using the new Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus on December 10, 2025.  You do not want to miss this!  Mark you calendars for December 10, 2025!

I will also share more cards from the Altenew December 2025 Release on my Instagram. Click here: @anetvanzyl1.  There will also be an Instagram hop on December 15, 2025!  Mark you calendars for December 15, 2025!

This post contains affiliate links.  If you choose to click and shop, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.  I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures🥰!

Material list:

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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:

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

Anet x

The Paper Shelter 15th Birthday Blog Hop

Hi Everyone, 

Welcome to the 

The Paper Shelter Blog Hop,

in celebration of The Paper Shelter's 15th Birthday 🎂

on the 8th of December 2025 🎉.

This will be a two week challenge, with both teams taking part, and it's our way of thanking The Paper Shelter for sharing their wonderful images with us, and sponsoring our challenge.

Now here is my card 

I used the I Wonder What Is This for my card.

The theme for this special challenge is:

CELEBRATIONS

If you've arrived here from 👉 Jane, then you're heading in the right direction!  If not, then you'll want to pop back to The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog Hop to start again, because you don't want to miss out on this one.  Both Design Teams are participating, showcasing the gorgeous images available from The Paper Shelter, and each blog on the hop is offering one lucky commenter a digi of their choice, as well as the main prize, details of which are on The Paper Shelter Challenge Blog Hop.

Techniques I used:

• Colour I Wonder What Is This image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Ink Blend through the Altenew Checkerboard Tiles Background Stencil using Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink, Tea Party Fresh Dye Ink and Lapis Lazuli Fresh Dye Ink.
• Die-cut white and red cardstock using the Merry Christmas Die.

To finish I added some sequins.

From here, you will need to hop on over to 👉 Merja. Don't forget to leave your comment for an opportunity to win your choice of one of the fabulous digis available from The Paper Shelter!

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 Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme:  Add Some Bling.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Christmas/Winter.

Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes With A Die Cut (Merry Christmas Die).

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Stencil (Altenew Checkerboard Tiles Background Stencil).

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Good Luck! Hope you've enjoyed the Hop so far! Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x

Keep Warm - 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 November Sketch.

I used the Keep Warm for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Keep Warm image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Ink Blend background and snow die-cuts using the Lapis Lazuli Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Marine Life Fresh Dye Ink.
• I stamped the blue background using the Altenew Snowing Stamp using the Altenew Cloud White Pigment Ink.
• Die-cut green cardstock using the Impression Obsession Evergreen Trees Dies.
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Poppystamps Stitched Landscapes Die.
• Die-cut red cardstock using the Cherry Lynn Designs Merry Christmas Die.

To finish I added some gems, glitter glue 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 Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Beccy's Month of Holiday Cards Challenge Blog  Theme:  Holiday Themed.

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Die Cut.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog   Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme: Christmas.

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

Merry Christmas My Dear - 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 Light My Fire.

I used the Merry Christmas My Dear for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Merry Christmas My Dear image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Die-cut cardstock using the Poppystamps Classic Brick Fireplace, Fireplace Logs, Stocking Garland and Warm and Cozy Fire.
• Die-cut cardstock using the Memory Box Classic Staircase.  Swipe brown cardstock over staircase die-cut.
• Emboss cardstock using the Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder and Altenew Masonry Wall 3D Embossing Folder.
• Stamp the Spellbinders Charming Tag Sentiment with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish I added some 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 Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

We Love Stamping Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Christmas.

Beccy's Month of Holiday Cards Challenge Blog  Theme:  Holiday Themed.

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

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

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

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Die Cut.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog   Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Neglected Stuff Challenge Blog  Theme  Anything Goes with at least 1 old neglected product (Poppystamps Classic Brick Fireplace, Fireplace Logs, Stocking Garland and Warm and Cozy Fire).

Morgan's ArtWorld 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 "Set The Scene" Instagram Reel Hop

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to let you know that I'm joining the Altenew Educator Instagram Reel Hop! This Theme: "Set the Scene".

For this hop, we're showcasing the art of scene building - where every element helps tell a story or set the mood. Whether playful, elegant, or bold, it's all about creating your own little world on paper.

Now here is my Card

GIVEWAY ALERT!

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

For a chance to win:

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

Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on  October 31, 2025 on the Altenew’s Educator Instagram Hop post!

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

Techniques I used:

• Ink blend through the Altenew Stencil Art: Serene Landscapes Stencil using Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Lapis Lazuli Fresh Dye Ink.
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Bright Bloom Layering Die Set.
• Ink blend sunflowers using the Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Cute Open Rose Layering Die Set.
• Ink blend the leaves using the Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.
• Stamp bicycle onto white cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Flower Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Ink blend through the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Stencil using Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Stamp basket onto white cardstock using the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Ink blend through the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stencil  using Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• 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.

To finish melt the Altenew Frozen Lake Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp and add onto the bicycle.

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 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: 

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

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

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

Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog  Theme:  Ink Blending and/or Fall/Thanksgiving + a Sentiment.

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Farm and/or Country Goes.

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

Anet x

Pumpkin Girl - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Anything Goes or Twist Hallowe’en or Not Hallowe’en.

I used the Halloween Cuties - Digital Colouring Book for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Halloween Cuties - Digital Colouring Book image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Emboss cardstock using the Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder and Altenew Masonry Wall 3D Embossing Folder.
• Foiled cardstock using the Couture Creations Elegance Collection - Sending Love Hotfoil Stamp and Die Set.
• Die-cut foiled sentiment and other cardstock using the Poppy Crafts Stitched Rectangle Die.
• Die-cut cardstock using the MFT Woodgrain Fence Die.

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 Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog  Theme: Pumpkins and/or Autumn Leaves.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

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

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

Inkspirational Challenge Blog  Theme:  Seasonal (Fall).

Can you Handle The Pressure? Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Twist Fall Harvest.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

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

Sunflower Bouquet - 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 Ghostly Vellum.

I used the Flowers Digital Coloring Book for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Flowers Digital Coloring Book image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Emboss cardstock using the Altenew Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder.
• Stamp sentiment onto velum using the Altenew Mini Delight: Regal Frame Stamp with Embossing Ink.  Heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
• Die-cut vellum using the MFT Fishtail Flag Die.
• Die-cut gold cardstock using the Altenew Fine Frames Diamonds Die Set.
• Melt the 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.

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 Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog  Theme:  Birthday.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog  Theme:  Flowers.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.

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

Can You Handle the Pressure?  Theme: Anything Goes.

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

Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme:  Favourite Colours (Green & Yellow).

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

Anet x