Altenew Educator Elegant Fancy Fold Card Workshop

Hi Everyone, hope you are all having a good week. I would like to share my FREE Altenew Educator Fancy Fold Card Workshop with you. 

As an Altenew Educator since October 2004, I enjoy share inspiration, techniques, and practical tips to create beautiful handmade cards.

👉 To Sign up for my next 

Elegant Fancy Fold Card Workshop on Friday, June 19th 2006 EST at 6pm:

Please email me at:

 vanzylanet@gmail.com with the Subject " June Workshop".

 

I’m delighted to welcome you to my workshop and hope you are looking forward to it as much as I am.

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

Anet x

Altenew Certified Educators "Color Your Summer" Instagram Reel Hop

 Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to let you know that I'm joining the Altenew Certified Educators Instagram Reel Hop! The Theme: "Color Your Summer".  For this hop, we're celebrating the beauty of summer through color. From bold and vibrant to soft and subtle, join us as we share ideas, techniques and inspiration to bring our projects to life.

Now here is my Card using

Altenew Build-A-Garden: Rose Reverie

GIVEWAY ALERT!

The best part? Altenew is making it extra fun with a giveaway! Altenew is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to 5 lucky winners!

For a chance to win:

• Simply Follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1
• Leave a comment on the Instagram post by June 3rd, 2026.

Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on  June 5th, 2026 on the Altenew’s Educator Instagram Hop post!

Techniques I used:

• Stamp white cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Rose Reverie Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.

• Ink blend through the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Rose Reverie Stencil Set using the Altenew Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Coastal Mist Fresh Dye Ink.

• Stamp the inside of the rose stamp using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Rose Reverie Stamp Set and Altenew Bronze Pigment Ink.

• Die-cut the flower using the coordinating Altenew Build-A-Garden: Rose Reverie Die Set.

• Emboss cardstock using the Altenew Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder.

• Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Piped Waffle Die.

To finish stamp the sentiment using the Altenew Label Love Sentiments Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink. Add some Altenew Stellar Sequins Gold.

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.

Ready for some creative magic and a shot at winning? Let's Hop!

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 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: 

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog Theme:  Anything Goes Flowers.

Fab 'n Funky Challenge Blog  Theme:  Use a Stencil and/or Embossing Folder.

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Celebrations.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Twist Embellishments.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x

New Home - Altenew April 2026 Inspiration Challenge

Hi Everyone, I would like to share a card with you that I am entering into the Altenew April 2026 Inspiration Challenge.

Tina's inspiration photo and the colour combination is so much fun.  I made this card for our friends who just bought a new house. 

Now here is my Card using

Altenew Mini Delight: Victorian Stamp & Die Set

Techniques I used:

• Embossed cardstock using the  Altenew Tufted Elegance 3D Embossing Folder.
• Stamp white cardstock using the Altenew Mini Delight: Victorian Stamp Set, Altenew Tea Party Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.

• Die-cut with co-ordinating die using the Altenew One-Go: Words & Banners.
• Die-cut white cardstock using the Memory Box Stitched Landscapes Die.

To finish I add some Altenew Stellar Sequins Gold.

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 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.

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Krafty Chicks 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 Certified Educators "All About Cardstock" Instagram Reel Hop

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to let you know that I'm joining the Altenew Certified Educators Instagram Reel Hop! The Theme: "All About Cardstock".  For this hop, we're celebrating the creative possibilities of cardstock. Joinus as we share ideas, techniques, and inspiration to turn this everyday essential into something special.

Now here is my Card using

Altenew Creative Cuts: Strawberry Patch Layering Die Set

and Altenew Crafty Necessities Pocketful of Sunshine Cardstock, 

Altenew Crafty Necessities Green Meadows Cardstock and 

Altenew Crafty Necessities Heart Beat Cardstock.

GIVEWAY ALERT!

The best part? Altenew is making it extra fun with a giveaway! Altenew is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to 5 lucky winners!

For a chance to win:

• Simply Follow @altenewllc and me @anetvanzyl1
• Leave a comment on the Instagram post by February 4, 2026.

Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on  February 6, 2026 on the Altenew’s Educator Instagram Hop post!

Ready for some creative magic and a shot at winning? Let's Hop!

Techniques I used:

• Create a sun onto the panel using a mask and the Altenew Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink.
• Ink blend panel using the Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.  Add leave texture using the Altenew Mini Blending Brush and Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.
• Emboss Altenew Crafty Necessities Sicilian Amber Cardstock using the Craft Your Life Project Kit Rustic Charm 3D Embossing Folder and Altenew Wood Warbler Fresh Dye Ink.
• Emboss Altenew Crafty Necessities Coffee Break Cardstock  using the Altenew Natural Wicker Pattern 3D Embossing Folder and Altenew Coffee Break Crisp Dye Ink.  Add some Altenew Bronze Pigment Ink onto the embossed panel.
• Die-cut Altenew Crafty Necessities Pocketful of Sunshine Cardstock, Altenew Crafty Necessities Green Meadows Cardstock and Altenew Crafty Necessities Heart Beat Cardstock using the Altenew Creative Cuts: Strawberry Patch Layering Die Set.
• Die-cut Altenew Crafty Necessities Coffee Break Cardstock using the Altenew Woven Basket Layering Die Set.

To finish die-cut Altenew Crafty Necessities Green Meadows Cardstock using the Timeless Sentiments Die Set.

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 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: 

Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Celebrate Spring.

Crafts Galore Encore 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 - Optional Die Cuts.

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Simon Says Wednesday 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' Creative Accents Video Hop

Hi Everyone, something excited is happening.  The Altenew Certified Educators is having a fun Altenew Educators' Creative Accents Video Hop.  The theme is "Creative Accents"! In today's video I used the Altenew Mini Delight Nestled Whimsy Stamp Set and added some beautiful shine and texture using the Altenew Stellar Sequins Sparkling Gold.

👉 My  Video Hop Link: Video Link.

GIVEWAY PRIZES!

$120 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $20 Gift Certificate to 3 lucky Winners and a $15 Gift Certificate to 4 Winners!

FOR A CHANCE TO WIN:

Please leave a comment on the Altenew video and/or each designer’s YouTube video on the hop list by 02/22/2026 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 7 Random Winners from the comments left on each hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 02/23/2026.

VIDEO HOP LIST

Start - Altenew                       

Anet Van Zyl       Me :)

Now here is my Card

using Altenew Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set

and Altenew Stampwheel.

Techniques I used:

• Stamp the sentiment onto beige cardstock panel using the Altenew Craft Your Life: Project Kit Delicate Garden Outline Sentiment Stamp Set with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

• Stamp the Altenew Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy B Flower Stamp onto cardstock using the Altenew Stampwheel, Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink.
• Stamp the Altenew Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy A Flower Stamp onto cardstock using the Altenew Stampwheel, Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Lapis Lazuli Fresh Dye Ink.

• To finish I added some Altenew Stellar Sequins – Sparkling Gold and Altenew Perfect Picker.

My Video Hop Link.

Video Link:  https://youtu.be/7P5d0eIYTZM

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

Happy Hopping!

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 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: 

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Triple B Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Birds, Butterflies & Blooms.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Craft Rocket Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Flowers.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Florals Goes.

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Twist Blooms or Butterflies.

Creative Crafters Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog  Theme:  No Designer Paper.

Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends 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 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:

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:  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