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:

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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:

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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

The Sweetest Watermelon - 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 Cut It Out.

I used the The Sweetest Watermelon for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour The Sweetest Watermelon image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• I apply Altenew Shimmer Relief Enchanted Gold Paste through the Altenew Squiggly Lines Background Stencil.
• Embossed the green cardstock with the using the Altenew Walnut Branch 3D Embossing Folder.
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Memory Box Resting Birds Die and Flying Birds.
• Die-cut gold cardstock using the Happy Birthday Sentiment Die.

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 Facebook

Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

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

A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Do All Creative Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Summertime Fun (Altenew Squiggly Lines Background Stencil).

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Embossing Heat and/or Dry (Altenew Walnut Branch 3D Embossing Folder).

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  No Designer Paper.

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

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

Blossom 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.  

I just love Samantha's challenge colours and just had to make another card.

I also followed Sketch 690 from the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge Blog and just think it is the perfect sketch to let the image pop.

Techniques I used:

• I apply Altenew Shimmer Relief Enchanted Gold Paste through the Altenew Heritage Chevron Weaves Stencil.
• Stamp the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stamp onto blending cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Ink Blend through the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stencil using Altenew Mediterranean Glow Fresh Dye Ink, Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Mini Delight: Regal Frame Stamp 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 Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp.

To finish I created some wax dots using the Altenew Enchanted Gold Wax Beads and the Altenew Warmer Set.

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

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: 

Altenew Inspiration Challenge June 2025.

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

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:

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:

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

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:

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

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: 

Altenew Inspiration Challenge June 2025.

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