Friday, 24 October 2025

Altenew Educators "Set The Scene" Instagram Reel Hop

Hi Everyone, I'm so excited to let you know that I'm joining the Altenew Educator Instagram Reel HopThis Theme: "Set the Scene".

For this hop, we're showcasing the art of scene building - where every element helps tell a story or set the mood. Whether playful, elegant, or bold, it's all about creating your own little world on paper.

Now here is my Card




GIVEWAY ALERT!

The best part? Altenew is making it extra fun with a giveaway! Altenew is offering Five $20 Gift Certificates.

For a chance to win:
Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on  October 31, 2025 on the Altenew’s Educator Instagram Hop post!

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


Techniques I used:


To finish melt the Altenew Frozen Lake Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp and add onto the bicycle.

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:
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: 

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Use Paper and/or Scissors.
Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog  Theme:  Ink Blending and/or Fall/Thanksgiving + a Sentiment.
Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Stencil Fun 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

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Pumpkin Girl - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter


Techniques I used:


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:
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.
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

Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Sunflower Bouquet - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter


I used the Flowers Digital Coloring Book for my card.



Techniques I used:


To finish I added some wax dots.


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:
I would like to enter the following challenges:

Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog  Theme:  Birthday.
The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog  Theme:  Flowers.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme: Anything Goes.
Can You Handle the Pressure?  Theme: Anything Goes.
Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Use Paper and/or Scissors.
Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.
Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme:  Favourite Colours (Green & Yellow).

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


Anet x

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Flower Gift Bag - The Paper Shelter

 Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter



I used the Flowers Digital Coloring Book for my card.



Techniques I used:


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:
I would like to enter the following challenges:

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Floral Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.
A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Die Cut.
The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Twist Changing Seasons (Autumn).
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Allsorts Challenge Blog  Theme:  Tree, Leaves and Plants.
Passion For Markers Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Floral.
Can You Handle The Pressure Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Twist Layers.

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


Anet x

Monday, 22 September 2025

Altenew Educators' Color Me Autumn Video Hop

Hi Everyone, something excited is happening.  The Altenew Certified Educators is having a fun Altenew Educators Video Hop.  The theme is "Color Me Autumn".  I will be sharing how to create this beautiful Gift Bag and how to add texture using ink pads and pens.

VIDEO HOP LIST

Start - Altenew                       

Anet Van Zyl       Me :)

Please give all the videos in the Altenew Educators Video Hop a thumbs up and subscribe to the channels if you haven't already.   My Youtube Channel: Anet's Crafting Youtube.

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 09/26/2025 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 09/29/2025.

Now here is my Gift Bag




Techniques I used:


Click on My 👉 Video Hop Link.



Please leave a comment on the Altenew video and/or each designer’s YouTube video on the hop list by 05/26/2025 for a chance to win.


If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over to, if you have not already:

My Personal blog here:
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: 

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Floral Goes.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Triple B Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.
A Cut Above Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes with a Die Cut.
The Paper Funday Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Twist Changing Seasons (Autumn).
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Allsorts Challenge Blog  Theme:  Tree, Leaves and Plants.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Four Seasons Challenge Blog  Theme:  Fall Season.

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


Anet x

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Flower Bookmark - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter



I used the Flowers Digital Coloring Book for my bookmark.


Techniques I used:



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:
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.
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

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