The Great Baker - 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 Colours of Love.

I used the The Great Baker for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour The Great Baker image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Ink Blend through the Altenew Lattice Blossoms Background Stencil using Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Peachy Glow Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Rose Petal Cosmic Berry Fresh Dye Ink.
• Emboss white cardstock using the Altenew Deck Planks 3D Embossing Folder.
• Coloured the embossed area using the Altenew Earth Tones Fresh Dye Ink.

To finish I added some sequins.

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:

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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:  Don't be Square.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Create Your Own Background.

Digi Choosday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love to Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Mix it Up Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

Can't Take My Eyes Off You- 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 These are a Few of my Favourite Things.

I used the Can't Take My Eyes Off You for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour Can't Take My Eyes Off You image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Die-cut black cardstock using the Altenew Through The Window Die Set. Ink blend window pieces using the Altenew Bronze Pigment Ink. Add Ranger Glossy Accents.
• Emboss cardstock using the Altenew Organic Stones 3D Embossing Folder and Altenew Masonry Wall 3D Embossing Folder.  
• Ink blend embossed cardstock using the Altenew Warm Gray Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
• Die-cut gold cardstock using the Couture Creations Numeric Cut Foil Emboss Set.
• To finish I added some sequins.

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:

Passion For Markers

Love to Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Have A Heart.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

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

Mix It Up Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Alphabet Challenge Blog  Theme:  T is for Texture.

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes + a Sentiment.

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

Anet x

A Marshmallow For The Christmas Elf - 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 Wintery Mood Board.

I used the A Marshmallow For The Christmas Elf for my card.

Techniques I used:

• Colour A Marshmallow For The Christmas Elf image using Copic Sketch Markers.
• Ink blend through the Altenew Stencil Art: Serene Landscapes Stencil using Altenew Marine Life Fresh Dye Ink,  Altenew Cloud White Pigment Ink and Altenew Earth Tones Fresh Dye Ink.
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Impression Obsession Small Snowflake Set.
• 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.

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:

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme: Favourite Digi or Stamp.

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog  Theme:  Winter Wonderland.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love to Craft 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.

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

Anet x

Christmas Delivery - 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 Christmas.

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:

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 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

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

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