Christmas Delivery - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter

and the theme is Christmas Break Challenge.

I used the Christmas Delivery for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Christmas Delivery image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Ink Blend through the Altenew Sweater Knits Stencil using Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink and Lapis Lazuli 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 sequins and glitter glue.

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:

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My Youtube here:

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My Instagram here:

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My Facebook here:

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme: Add A Sentiment.

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

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

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Stencil (Altenew Sweater Knits Stencil).

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

Inspiration Station Challenge Blog  Theme:  Inspiration Photo 80 (Christmas).

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Christmas.

Digi Choosday Cardmaking & Craft Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog  Theme: Sparkle and Shine.

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Make it Merry.

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

Anet x

Altenew December 2025 Release Instagram Hop

Hi Everyone, something exiting is happening.  Altenew is having a fun Instagram Reel Hop to celebrate Altenew's December 2025 Release 🎉! Feel free to start the hop over at my Instagram Reel Hop.

GIVEWAY ALERT!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 Gift Card to 1 Winner and $50 Gift Cards to 4 Winners 🎁!   

For a chance to win:

• Simply Follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1.
• Comment your favorite product from this release by December 21, 2025.

Winners will be announced on Altenew's Instagram Page @altenewllc on December 23, 2025. 

What are you waiting for?  Gorgeous project inspiration and fun prizes await you!

Now here is my cards using the 

New Altenew's December 2025 Release!

Card 1 - Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Die Set

This Craft-A-Flower Set is truly beautiful and the built-in keyholes make it easy to assemble.  Love creating with this set and the detail are amazing.  

The set is both elegant and pretty! The level of detail in the set is impressive, making it a delight to create with and resulting in stunning finished projects. 

 

Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Die Set

Card 2 - Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle

This is such a beautiful set and the products coordinate perfectly. So many different projects can be achieved with the solid stamp.  The embossing folder creates a beautiful texture and when coloured it just elevate the raised embossing detail.

The bird’s eye, claws and beak, is quite small and fiddly to handle after die-cutting. A helpful tip for users is to use Press a Seal to pick up all the die-cuts at once, making the process of adhering them much easier and more efficient.

Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle

Card 3 - Branching Out Stencil

Fabulous stencil and can be used for a wide range of unique scenes.  Love that there is three different designs and by using various products it can shine on its own.  With this stencil you can cover a large area in a fraction of time.

Branching Out Stencil

Card 4 - Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set

I love the beautiful Mini Delight Set! The layered nest is so easy to assemble and adding ink onto the egg die just creates amazing texture.  The layered flower stamp just add a pretty softness to the die-cut scene.

The layered flowers stamp achieve beautiful results together with the nest die-cut, enhancing the overall visual appeal and making each creation feel special. Great choice for both beginners and experienced crafters. 

Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set

To see more of my cards that I created with the New Altenew's December 2025 Release!  Feel free to start the hop over at my Instagram Reel Hop.  

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: 

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme: Add A Sentiment.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Floral Goes.

Can You Handle The Pressure?  Theme:  Anything Goes (Deck Planks 3D Embossing Folder and embossed with Stone Wall Press Plate).

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes With A Die Cut (Narcissus Die Set).

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

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

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Stencil (Branching Out Stencil).

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

Anet x

Shop Now - Altenew December 2025 Release

Hello Everyone, the wait is over ... Shop Now for the  Altenew's December 2025 Release!  I am delighted to be joining Altenew as a Guest Designer to celebrate the Altenew December 2025 Release 😍! 

👉 Click Here to take a look at all the wonderful new products available🎉! 

You definitely do not want to miss the Altenew December 2025 Release Instagram Hop on December, 15th 2025.  

👉 Click Here: @anetvanzyl1.   I will share more cards from the Altenew December 2025 Release!

I'm sharing two more cards using the Altenew December 2025 Release!  

Card 1 - Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle

It is so easy to make this beautiful card.  I embossed cardstock using the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Botanical 3D Embossing Folder and Altenew Frosted Foilage Fresh Dye Ink.

Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle

I then ink blend through the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Stencil using the Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink,  Warm Gray Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Wood Warbler Fresh Dye Ink

Following from this I stamped the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Stamp onto white cardstock with Embossing Ink and heat emboss using the Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish I die-cut the sentiment using the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Add-On Die Set.

Card 2 - Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Die Set

I just loved creating with this new Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Die Set. 

Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Die Set

I first ink blend the background using the Altenew Sea Shore Fresh Dye Ink.

I then die-cute the background using the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stamp Set. Stencil the die-cut using the Altenew Shimmer Relief Pearl Paste through the Altenew Foil Leaf Background Stencil.

I splatter the background using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set.

Following from this I die-cut white cardstock using the new Craft-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Die Set. Ink blend the new Narcissus die-cuts using the Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink and Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink Ink.

To finish I stamped the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Stamp onto white cardstock with Embossing Ink and heat emboss using the Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.  I die-cut the sentiment using the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Add-On Die Set.

I will share more cards from the Altenew December 2025 Release on my Instagram. There will also be an Instagram hop on December, 15th 2025.  

👉 Click Here: @anetvanzyl1.  

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:

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

Inkspirational Challenge Blog  Theme:  Use Stencils (Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Stencil)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog  Theme: Sparkle and Shine.

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes With A Die Cut (Narcissus Die Set).

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

Mix It Up Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Allsorts Challenge Blog  Theme:  New (Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle).

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

Anet x

Altenew December 2025 Release

Hello Everyone, I have some exciting news to share with you.  It is Altenew's December 2025 Release day!  I am delighted to be joining Altenew as a Guest Designer to celebrate the Altenew December 2025 Release 😍! 

👉 Click Here to take a look at all the wonderful new products available from today 🎉! 

To kick things off today, I'm sharing two cards using the Altenew December 2025 Release! 

I will share more cards from the Altenew December 2025 Release on my Instagram. There will also be an Instagram hop on December, 15th 2025.  

👉 Click Here: @anetvanzyl1.  

Card 1

Using the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle.  This is such a beautiful set and the products coordinate perfectly. So many different projects can be achieved with the solid stamp. 

Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy & Add-On Die Bundle

Ink blend through the Altenew Stencil Art: Serene Landscapes Stencil using Altenew Red Sunset Crisp Dye Ink and Shades of Purple Fresh Dye Ink.

Die-cut white cardstock using a circle die and create a Mask. Ink blend through the circle mask using the Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink.

Ink blend rest of background using Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink.

Stamp the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Stamp using the Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.

Stamp the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Sentiment Stamp onto the white cardstock with Embossing Ink and heat emboss using the Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Add-On Die Set

To finish die-cut sentiment using the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Add-On Die Set.

Card 2

Using the new Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set and new Branching Out Stencil.  

The new Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set layered nest is so easy to assemble and adding ink onto the egg die just creates amazing texture.  The layered flower stamp just add a pretty softness to the die-cut scene.

Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set

The new Branching Out Stencil is a fabulous stencil and can be used for a wide range of unique scenes.  Love that there are three different designs and by using various products it can shine on its own.  With this stencil you can cover a large area in a fraction of time.

Branching Out Stencil

Ink blend the background using the Marine Life Valley Fresh Dye Ink and Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.

Ink blend through the new Branching Out Stencil using Marine Life Valley Fresh Dye Ink.  Stamp the new Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Sentiment Stamp onto background with Embossing Ink and heat emboss using the Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

Stamp the new flowers and leaves using the Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set, Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink and Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.

Die-cut brown cardstock using the new Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set.  Stamp new Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Egg Die Set using the Bronze Pigment Ink.  Die-cut beige cardstock using the new Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Egg Die Set. 

I will share more cards from the Altenew December 2025 Release on my Instagram. There will also be an Instagram hop on December, 15th 2025.  

👉 Click Here: @anetvanzyl1.  

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:

Affiliate links are used

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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:

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes With A Die Cut (Narcissus Die Set).

Love to Craft Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love to Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Floral Goes.

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

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

Anet x