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BetterPress Christmas Collection β Card Inspiration with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iβm excited to be back on the blog today to share a couple of projects using the BetterPress Christmas Collection from Spellbinders. The gorgeous plate designs and beautiful sentiments in the collection inspired me to create three easy holiday cards with an elegant letterpress effect. Festive Noel Card Something about the boldness and beauty of that Festive Noel Press Plate made me reach for this one first.Β I added some simple coloring to a basic black press of this gorgeous design for an easy and pretty Christmas card. I started by adding black BetterPress Ink to the Festive Noel Press Plate and pressed…
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Better Press Halloween Ideas with Marie Heiderscheit
Hello, crafty friends! Marie here again from Marie Nicole Designs. I hope you are ready for some spooky crafting! I’m using the new Better Press Halloween images to make some simple and fun items! I first want to say that this was the first time using my Better Press and I am so impressed by the results! The Better Press plates combined with this cotton paper give such a professional finish! Even just making some simple cards with black ink looks amazing. Letβs take a look! SIMPLY PRESS IT! For my first card, I used the Pumpkins and Ghosts Betterpress plate to press the design into a 4×6 Pebble-colored card…
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Betterpress Halloween: Watercolor Backgrounds
Hello crafty friends! Itβs Jung here, and I am back with another guest post on the Spellbinders blog. For my projects today, Iβm working with the Betterpress Halloween collection. I made fun watercolor backgrounds playing with Distress inks and Distress Oxide inks. I love how they compliment the Betterpress plates. For my first card, I used the Pumpkins & Ghosts Background Press Plate. I started by adding some color to an A2 Bisque cotton card panel. I used several techniques on the background. First I wanted to add a base layer wash of color. I smooshed mini Distress ink cubes onto my glass mat and sprayed generously with water. Then,…
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Faux-Bleached Letterpress Cards with Annie Williams
Hi there, this is Annie Williams and Iβm excited to be back on the blog today to share this easy and fun faux-bleached letterpress technique with the new BetterPress System from Spellbinders. You can go to town coloring the beautiful BetterPress designs, but with so much gorgeous detail already in the plates, I wanted to play around with simpler coloring techniques. Here I used ink-blended backgrounds with some soft faux-bleaching to create a bold look for these simple and pretty cards. Distress Inks with Faux-Bleached Letterpress I started with Distress Inks for this technique because I love the vibrancy of the colors and wanted to create a bold ink-blended background…
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Betterpress-ing on Different Types of Cardstock
Hey everyone, this is Martina from @fraupony and I am truly excited to be a guest on the Spellbinders Blog today. Todayβs post will be focusing on a very exciting topic when it comes to the brand-new (and amazing!) BetterPress System β the paper! One of my first questions that came to my mind when I have first seen the BetterPress System was: Do I have to use some special paper? I have then been looking that question up in the FAQ on the Spellbinders Blog and on the Educational Section on the Spellbinders Website and found this answer: βYes, any cardstock will work with the system; however, to get…
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Spellbinders BetterPress: Your FAQ Guide!
Hey there, crafty friends! Are you ready to take your paper crafting to a whole new level? We’re thrilled to introduce you to Spellbinders BetterPress, a fantastic tool that will revolutionize your crafting experience. In this blog post, we’ll dive into some frequently asked questions about the BetterPress and give you all the scoop you need to unleash your creativity. Let’s get started! Jump to section: What exactly is the Spellbinders BetterPress? What is included with the BetterPress system? Which die cutting machine does BetterPress work with? How is letterpress image different from stamp image? How are the press plates themselves different from Glimmer plates or etched dies? Can you…
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Unleash Your Creative Potential with BetterPress: Tips for Success
Hey there, creative souls! Are you ready to take your crafting game to new heights? Look no further because we’re here to unlock the secrets of BetterPress and share some incredible tips for achieving success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, these tips will help you create clean, detailed impressions that will leave a lasting impact. So, let’s dive in and discover the magic of BetterPress! Tip #1 Keep it Clean and Detailed: To ensure pristine results, it’s important to periodically clean your press plates with Ranger Archival Inkβ’ Cleaner. Start by removing the plates from the magnetic pad in the chase. Grab a lint-free cloth, like…
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Unlock Your Creativity with BetterPress: A User-Friendly Guide
Welcome, craft enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your paper crafting skills to the next level? Look no further than BetterPress LetterPress System by Spellbinders. This innovative tool is designed to help you create stunning embossed and letterpressed designs effortlessly. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the exciting features and step-by-step instructions on how to use BetterPress to achieve impressive results. What’s Included in the Box? When you purchase BetterPress by Spellbinders, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated package that includes everything you need to get started on your embossing and letterpressing journey. Let’s take a closer look at what’s included: Platen: The platen is the main component of…
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Introducing Betterpress Letterpress System by Spellbinders
Hello Spellbinders’ fans! You are cordially invited to a whole new world of creativity with the Spellbinders BetterPress letterpress system. Our BetterPress LetterPress system is launching on June 17th! Mark your calendars! This innovative and effortless system allows you to create projects with the enduring elegance of letterpress design, without the complicated setup or mess. You’ll be creating rich, stunning stationery and cards that are sure to impress. The press plate designs are both timeless and on trend, including graphic sentiments with a nod to vintage printing as well as floral bouquets that are perfect for shading with pencil or watercolor. BetterPress is an innovative and effortless system that allows…
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Introducing Toolbox Essentials by Nancy McCabe
Hello, my name isΒ NancyΒ McCabe, also known asΒ Nancy Stamps on YouTube and I am excited to share my first collection with Spellbinders, the Toolbox essentials release. At first glance, you might think this is only a masculine set, but don’t be fooled. This versatile set includes a sentiment stamp set for many occasions. This release consists of three parts, the Nailed It Glimmer plate, All the Tools essentials dies, and A Cut Above the Rest sentiment stamps. In this collection, I started with the Nailed It Glimmer hot foil plate. Foiling has gained a lot of popularity in the last couple of years. It’s an easy way to add something special…