Altenew Certified Educators "Stencil Stories" 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: "Stencil Stories".  For this hop, we're celebrating the versatility of stencils. From simple ink blending to layered designs and textured backgrounds. Come and join us as we share creative ways to bring stencils to life.

Now here is my Card using

Altenew Build-A-Garden: Leaning Lily

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 August 5th, 2026.

Altenew will randomly draw 5 winners from the comments left at each stop and announce them on  August 7th, 2026 on the Altenew’s Educator Instagram Hop post!

Techniques I used:

• Ink blend through the Altenew Dotted Waves Stencil and Altenew Fine Tulle Stencil using Altenew Frosted Foilage Fresh Dye Ink.

• Stamp Lily onto white cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Leaning Lily and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.

• Ink blend through the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Leaning Lily Stencil Set using the Altenew Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink, Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink, Altenew Frosted Foilage Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Bronze Pigment Ink.

• Die-cut the flower using the coordinating Altenew Build-A-Garden: Leaning Lily Die Set.

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

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I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Stencil Fun Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Love To Scrap Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Krafty Chicks Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Classic Design Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog Theme:  Anything Goes Flowers.

Love To Craft Challenge Blog  Theme:  Anything Goes.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog Theme:  Anything Goes.

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

Anet x