Altenew Educators' Focal Point Video Hop

Hi Everyone! I’m excited to share that the Altenew Certified Educators are hosting a fun Altenew Educators' Video Hop, and the theme is "Focal Point". 

In today’s video, I created a calm and heartfelt card with a softly stencilled background and the charming Altenew Mini Delight: Special Delivery Layering Die Set as the sweet focal point. This inviting design is perfect for sending a thoughtful handmade message with warmth and care. 

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 30/08/2026 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 7 Random Winners from the comments left on each hop stop and announce them on the Altenew Video Post on 31/08/2026.

VIDEO HOP LIST

👉 My Anet Van Zyl  Video Hop Link: Video Link. 

Now here is my Card

using Altenew Mini Delight: Special Delivery Layering Die Set,

Altenew Cloudy Day 3D Embossing Folder

 and

Altenew Stencil Art:  Serene Landscapes Layering Stencil Set 

for the Altenew Educators' Focal Point Video Hop

Techniques I used:

• Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Mini Delight: Special Delivery Layering Die Set.

• Ink blend die-cuts using the Altenew Wood Warbler Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Earth Tones Fresh Dye Ink.
• Emboss white cardstock using the Altenew Cloudy Day 3D Embossing Folder.

• Ink blend through the Altenew Stencil Art:  Serene Landscapes Layering Stencil Set using the Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink, Altenew Lapis Lazuli Fresh Dye Ink and Altenew Earth Tones Fresh Dye Ink.

• To finish stamp the sentiment onto background panel using the Altenew Mini Delight: Special Delivery Stamp Set with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.

My Video Hop Link: https://youtu.be/s1Zub3K51GM

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

Happy Hopping!

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

Anet x