Six Cards, One Betterpress Plate!

 

Hey there craft enthusiasts! Ready for a more Betterpress cards? So today, we dive into card-making with the Spellbinders Betterpress system.

Spellbinders has some beautiful new plates out for the Betterpress for the Fall. Today I'm taking one of those plates and I'm going to use it to make 6 different cards.

Starting with the Basics
I kicked things off making my card fronts that I'll then use in many different ways. We're talking zero fuss – just using the system as it is, maybe throwing in a few decorations here and there. And guess what? It was a breeze! It took me just about 10 minutes to make seven card fronts. Each one looked fab and super classy. They could have been used exactly as-is for a lovely card. That's the beauty of the Betterpress!

Experimenting with Watercolor Pencils
For my first card, I grabbed the Arteza watercolor pencils. If you're in a rush, these pencils are your best friend. They're perfect for quick designs and the results? Gorgeous! The outcome was a card that's simple, elegant, and just as the plate intended.

Mixing Things Up
I decided to shake things up a bit with card number two. Instead of sticking strictly to the plate's design, I played around, using individual elements from the plate to create something unique. But here's a tip: if you're considering this plate, do yourself a favor and grab the matching dies. It'll save you from the fuss of cutting things out yourself.

I my hand at a bit of lunar paste, my first time using it!. To be honest, the card front it didn't turn out exactly as I'd hoped at first. The colors stayed distinct rather than blending, which wasn't quite the fall vibe I was aiming for. But hey, crafting is all about learning and adapting! And in the end I really liked this square card!

Shaking Things Up with a Shaker Card
For a dash of fun, I made a shaker card using some jewels from the Dollar Tree. I even threw in some neat dollar store transfers. The outcome? A sparkling beauty that might just be my favorite creation from this session!

 

Exploring with Embossing Pens
Before wrapping up, I gave distress embossing pens a go. These are basically clear embossing ink in pen form, perfect for some detailed embossing on those leaves. I'm still experimenting with these, but it was so much fun to try this new-to-me method!

 

Fifth Card

The Betterpress plates can also be used with the Glimmer Foil Machine from Spellbinders, which is a beautiful look! If you don't have a Glimmer Foil Machine though, you can get a very similar result just using some embossing ink on your plate and some gold embossing powder. This simple card gives a striking result.

 

 Not just for Fall!

This last card has a springtime vibe, proving how versatile this plate can be! This card uses the center section of the second card we made with the lunar paste. Re-using scraps to make beautiful cards is a great way to get more out of your supplies -- and you can't even tell that it was a scrap piece! The butterfly sticker is a Spellbinders embellishment and gives the perfect final touch. 

 

Final Thoughts
All in all, crafting with the Spellbinders Better Press system was an adventure! Not everything turned out as planned, but that's the beauty of crafting, right? Every experiment and 'oops' moment is a step towards mastering the craft.

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So, what do you think? Which card was your favorite? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let's keep the crafting conversation going! Happy crafting! 🎨🖌️💌

 

Supplies Used: 

Betterpress Letterpress System: https://amzn.to/3O55QOT 

Autumn Thanks Plate: https://shrsl.com/47zqb 

Individual Fall Leaves Plates: https://shrsl.com/47zqa 

(Not used, but I wish I had!) Notched Frame Dies: https://shrsl.com/47zqe

 

STANDARD SUPPLIES:

These are supplies I always have on hand and use for almost all of my cardmaking.

TOOLS:

Spellbinders Die Cutting Machine: https://shrsl.com/47zmx

Scor-Buddy: https://shrsl.com/47zmy

Tim Holtz Paper Cutter: https://shrsl.com/47zn7

Fiskars Spring Loaded Scissors: https://shrsl.com/47zn9

Jewel Picker: https://shrsl.com/47znc

Betterpress Letterpress System: https://shrsl.com/47znd

Spellbinders Glimmer Foil Machine: https://shrsl.com/47znf

Laminator: https://amzn.to/3O4mpLV

Tim Holtz Glass Mat: https://shrsl.com/47zni

Misti Stamping Tool: https://shrsl.com/47znl

Precision Tweezers: https://shrsl.com/47znn

Heat Tool: https://shrsl.com/47znp

Ink Blending Brushes: https://shrsl.com/47zns

INKS:

Hero Arts Intensified Black Ink: https://shrsl.com/47znt

Hero Arts Unicorn White Ink: https://shrsl.com/47znu

Versamark Clear Embossing Ink: https://shrsl.com/47znv

Versafine Black Embossing Ink: https://shrsl.com/47znx

Distress Inks: https://shrsl.com/47zny

ADHESIVES:

Art Glue: https://shrsl.com/47zo0

Foam Tape: https://amzn.to/43k1FnC

Post-It Labeling Tape (for Masking): https://amzn.to/3XMh0MT

Low Tack Purple Tape: https://amzn.to/46HUkkF

Foam Sheets: https://amzn.to/44ibuDQ

PAPER:

Neenah Solar White 110lb: https://shrsl.com/47zo4

Crane’s 100% Cotton A2 Panels: https://amzn.to/3O6u2S5

Betterpress 100% Cotton A2 Panels: https://shrsl.com/47zo5

Watercolor Paper: https://shrsl.com/47zo9

Vellum: https://shrsl.com/47zob

Acetate Sheets: https://shrsl.com/47zoc

COLORING MATERIALS:

Arteza Watercolor Brush Markers: https://amzn.to/3pDKcJf

Ohuhu Alcohol Markers: https://amzn.to/3JUTyHl

Copic Alcohol Markers: https://amzn.to/44ihPPE

Watercolors: https://amzn.to/46EfWhZ

Silver Watercolor Brush: https://amzn.to/3JQ5U3q

Watercolor Pencils: https://amzn.to/3D4aIhW

Prismacolor Colored Pencils: https://amzn.to/3O7BMmT

Metallic Gel Pens: https://amzn.to/3JQ6gXL

Sparkle Embossing Powder: https://shrsl.com/47zoi

Clear Embossing Powder: https://shrsl.com/47zok

Sand Embossing Powder: https://amzn.to/3D8o6BA

Glossy Accents: https://shrsl.com/47zol

Embossing Powders: https://shrsl.com/47zqg

OTHER:

Glimmer Foil: https://shrsl.com/47zpr

Gems: https://amzn.to/3O6cVQ5

Water Drops: https://amzn.to/46EfLDo

Laminating Pouches: https://amzn.to/3PO0WIg

Ceramic Paint Pallette: https://amzn.to/3D4mOHI

Spellbinders A2 Rectangle Dies: https://shrsl.com/47zpx

Wink of Stella Glitter Pen: https://shrsl.com/47zq4

White Gel Pen: https://amzn.to/3D5hT9x

Black Fineliner Pens: https://amzn.to/3XO6jJt

STORAGE:

7.5x5.5 Storage Sleeve: https://amzn.to/3PK8rA5

9.4x7 Storage Sleeve: https://amzn.to/44i0XZw

Label Maker: https://amzn.to/3PSHM43

Magnetic Sheets: https://amzn.to/3JPXVmY

Colored Pencil and Marker Carrying Case: https://amzn.to/3XIov7s

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