Flower Bookmark - 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 Bookmark It.

I used the Flowers Digital Coloring Book for my bookmark.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Flowers Digital Coloring Book image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Distress edges using Distress Oxide Waltnut Stain Ink.
• Stamp cardstock using the Graphic 45 French Country Stamp and Distress Oxide Ink Gathered Twigs and Walnut Stain.
• Emboss cardstock using the Altenew Masonry Wall 3D Embossing Folder.
• Stamp cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden Through the Tulips Stamp Set.
• Melt the Altenew Platinum Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp.

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:

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My Instagram here:

anetvanzyl1 Instagram

My Facebook here:

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Anet Van Zyl Card Creator Facebook

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Love To Craft Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

The Neglected Stuff Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes (Old Neglected Product -  Graphic 45 French Country Stamp)

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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.

Paper Rock Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Floral Goes.

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

Anet x

Music Director - 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 Music To My Ears.

I used the Music Director for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Music Director image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Die-cut white cardstock using circle dies to create masks.
• Ink Blend through the circle masks using the Altenew Tranquility Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Ink Blend the rest of the panel using the Altenew Tranquility Fresh Dye Ink.

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

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:

Craft Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme:  Special Occasion (Birthday).

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

If you Give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Paper Rocks Scissors  Theme:  Anything Goes as long as you use Paper and/or Scissors.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Twist Happy Birthday.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Allsorts Challenge Blog  Theme:  I Spy Something Beginning with B (Blue).

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 "Stellar Sparkle!  The hop celebrates all things sparkly, featuring Altenew Gem Sparkles because every project deserves a little stardust.

Now here is my Card

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 08/28/2025.

Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on 08/30/2025 on Altenew's Educator Instagram Hop Post!

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

Techniques I used:

• Die-cut gold and grey cardstock using Altenew Mini Delight: Regal Frame Die.
• De-emboss grey cardstock die-cut frame using Altenew Dotted Waves Debossing Cover Die.
• Stamp the Altenew Mini Delight: Delicate Butterfly Stamp onto blending cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Emboss green cardstock using the Altenew Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder.
• Colour the butterfly using the Altenew Rock Garden Artist Alcohol Markers, and Altenew Tropical Garden Set E Artist Alcohol Markers.
• Die-cut butterfly with coordinating Altenew Mini Delight: Delicate Butterfly Die.
• Stamp flower using the Altenew Build-A-Garden Through the Tulips Stamp onto blending cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
• Colour the flower and butterfly using the Altenew Tropical Garden Set E Artist Alcohol Markers and Altenew Cherry Blossom Artist Alcohol Markers.
• Die-cut flower with coordinating Altenew Build-A-Garden Through the Tulips Die.
• Stamp sentiment using the Altenew Mini Delight: Regal Frame Stamp with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
• Add Altenew Metallic Gold & Silver Gem Sparkles onto the flower, butterfly and card panel using the Altenew Perfect Picker.

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: 

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

We Love Stamping Challenge Blog  Theme:  Flowers.

Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog  Theme:  Birds, Bees and Butterflies.

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

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

If You give a Crafter a Cookie Challenge Blog  Theme:  Birthday.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Florals 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

Rose Gift Bag - Altenew Inspiration Challenge

Hi Everyone, I would like to share a card with you that I am entering into the Altenew August 2025 Inspiration Challenge.

I just love Oleksandr's colour combination as inspiration for the challenge. I used the green colour combination for the background and created flowers using the pink and yellow colours.  My gift bag gives me this feeling of standing outside in the garden and looking at this beautiful rose bush.

Techniques I used:

• Embossed cardstock using the Altenew Batik Blooms 3D Embossing Folder.
• Die-cut cardstock using the Altenew Prairie Roses Layering Die Set.
• Ink blend die-cuts using the Altenew Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.
• Die-cut gold and green cardstock using the Altenew Timeless Sentiments Die Set.

To finish I added some sequins.

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:

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I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Altenew Inspiration Challenge August 2025.

Altenew 30 Days of Crafting Challenge  "Day 2: Create a card with your favorite flower".

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

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

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Florals Goes.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Do-All Creative 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  Theme:  Anything Goes as long as you use Paper and/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

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