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

Altenew - Year in Review: Crafter's Edition - Instagram Hop

Hello Everyone, Take a trip down memory lane with me and Altenew as we revisit Altenew's best of 2025! Join the #AltenewBest2025 Hop and incredible creativity of our community! 

👉 Feel free to start the hop over at my Instagram @anetvanzyl1!

GIVEWAY PRIZE:

To celebrate, Altenew is giving away a $100 Gift card, (2) $50 Gift cards, (5) $20 Gift cards and (15) $10 gift cards! For a chance to win:

💮 FOLLOW @altenewllc and <insert your IG handle here>

💮 COMMENT by December 27th, 2025

Winners will be announced on Altenew’s winner page on December 29th, 2025.

 

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

 Now here is my Four Cards

Card 1 - Narcissus Card

Love creating with this elegant and pretty set! The detail are amazing and colouring it with the Altenew Alcohol Markers resulted in a stunning finished project.

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Card 2 - Sunflower Scene Card

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Card 3 - Crocus Card

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Card 4 - Crocus Card

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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

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!

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

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