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:

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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!

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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