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

ALT                ALT                         ALT               ALT            

ALT                     ALT             ALT                   ALT          

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

ALT                ALT              ALT               ALT             

ALT               ALT              ALT             ALT           

ALT           ALT          ALT      ALT           ALT   

ALT           ALT      ALT            ALT      ALT   

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

   ALT                    ALT               ALT       ALT      ALT

ALT              ALT           ALT              ALT          ALT 

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

Altenew Certified Educators "Watercolor Daydreams" 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: "Watercolor Daydreams".  For this hop, we're celebrating the beauty of watercolor. From soft washes and vibrant blends to dreamy, flowing hues.

Now here is my Card using

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy 3D Embossing Folder

and Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set,.

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:

• Emboss the Watercolor Paper Pad (9” x 12”) using the Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy 3D Embossing Folder.
• Watercolor embossed paper using the Watercolor 36 Pan Set, Artists’ Watercolor Brushes Round and Watercolor Palette Large.
• Add splatters using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set.
• Stamp the sentiment onto the other white cardstock panel using the Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

To finish die-cut sentiment with the coordinating Craft Your Life Project Kit Whispers in the Canopy Die.

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

ALT                        ALT              ALT               ALT             

ALT               ALT              ALT             ALT           ALT 

I would like to enter the following challenges: 

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

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

Love to Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Mix It Up Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog Theme:  Anything Goes Flowers.

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

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