BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello and wecome! Today I have 2 things to share: first, I’m trying to BetterPress with non-BetterPress inks (and I must say successfully!), and second, I’m joining Spellbinders for their Fave Holiday 2023 Product Blog Hop.

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BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

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I wanted to create a Christmas card that looked like a little holiday package wrapped in twine. For this, I used Spellbinders Dune cardstock (it is very similar to Neenah Kraft) and pressed the Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Press Plate in watermark and white pigment ink.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

CARD DETAILS

BetterPressing works best on specialty BetterPress cardstock and with specialty BetterPress inks, but it also works okay on other types of thick quality cardstock and with other inks, although the impressions might not be as crisp. Using white pigment ink and watermark ink gave me unique results for my cards.

BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

With the backgrounds done, I wrapped red twine and tied it into a large bow, I love this look. Next, I added beautiful die cuts created with the Spellbinders Christmas Bird Poinsettia dies.

BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

The sentiments for these cards were made using BetterPress plates, but I foiled them using gold foil, I love doing this – foiling with better press plates always gives me fantastic results.

BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

I wanted to add faux snow to my cards, so I splattered some using white acrylic paint, I went a bit overboard on the card above and also added Pearl White Stardust Butter to emphasize the snowy look.

BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

THESE ARE THE MAIN SUPPLIES I USED

BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY

Join us for a blog hop filled with loads of inspiration featuring Spellbinders 2023 Holiday Goodies!

BetterPress with White & Watermark Inks. Video. Blog Hop + Giveaway

Spellbinders Blog
Yana Smakula – you are here!
Tina Smith
Zsoka Marko
Sandi MacIver
Kristie Marcotte
Annie Williams
Nichol Spohr
Daniel West
Allison Frazier
Bibi Cameron
Lisa Mears
Jean Manis
Deepa Robbins
Linh Van
Vicky Papaioannou
Heejung Hunsberger
Jennifer Kotas
Mindy Eggen
Stacy Jeraul
Bonnie Crane
Michelle Short
Lien Leysen

There’s also a giveaway happening on the Spellbinders blog. Don’t miss it!

To celebrate this blog hop, Spellbinders is giving away a $25 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments on the Spellbinders blog. Giveaway closes on Sunday, November 19th, 11:59 pm MST. The winner will be announced on the Spellbinders blog hop post the following Wednesday. The winner is responsible for shipping costs, duties, and taxes.

SUPPLIES

I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

Spellbinders Christmas Bird Poinsettia Etched Dies
Spellbinders Christmas Bird Poinsettia Etched Dies
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Spellbinders Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Press Plate
Spellbinders Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Press Plate
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Spellbinders Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips Press Plate & Die Set
Spellbinders Merry & Bright Sentiment Strips Press Plate & Die Set
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Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (Platinum)
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (Platinum)
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SC | SB USA | SB UK
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Roll – Gold
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SSS | SC | SB USA | AMZ
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (Bronze)
Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System (Bronze)
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Spellbinders New & Improved Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System
Spellbinders New & Improved Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System
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Spellbinders Betterpress Letterpress System
Spellbinders Betterpress Letterpress System
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Spellbinders A2 White Card Bases - Side Fold - 25 pack
Spellbinders A2 White Card Bases – Side Fold – 25 pack
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SB USA
Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Desert Storm
Neenah Classic Crest 80 Lb Desert Storm
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SSS | AMZ
Spellbinders Poppy Field Color Essentials Cardstock
Spellbinders Poppy Field Color Essentials Cardstock
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Spellbinders Pomegranate Color Essentials Cardstock
Spellbinders Pomegranate Color Essentials Cardstock
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Spellbinders Dune Color Essentials Cardstock
Spellbinders Dune Color Essentials Cardstock
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SB USA
Spellbinders Rainforest Color Essentials Cardstock
Spellbinders Rainforest Color Essentials Cardstock
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Spellbinders Fern Color Essentials Cardstock
Spellbinders Fern Color Essentials Cardstock
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Spellbinders Forest Color Essential Cardstock
Spellbinders Forest Color Essential Cardstock
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SB USA
Stardust Butter Pearl White 1.7 Ox/50 Ml
Stardust Butter Pearl White 1.7 Ox/50 Ml
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SB USA
Spellbinders Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink Pad
Spellbinders Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink Pad
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SSS | SC | SB USA
Vivant Red and White Cotton Twine - 54 Yards
Vivant Red and White Cotton Twine – 54 Yards
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SB USA
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Gold Glitter
Simon Says Stamp Cardstock Gold Glitter
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SSS
Spellbinders Tool
Spellbinders Tool ‘n One – White
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Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad
Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink Pad
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SSS
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
Tonic Studios 8.5 Inch Paper Trimmer
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SC | AMZ | GBS
Spellbinders 9" Pro Shears
Spellbinders 9″ Pro Shears
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Glassboard Studio True White Glass Craft Mat
Glassboard Studio True White Glass Craft Mat
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GBS
Jewel Picker Tool
Jewel Picker Tool
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Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue
Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue
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SSS | SB USA | AMZ
White Foam Squares
White Foam Squares
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  1. Your cards are always so beautiful but I most appreciate the time that you take to explain your techniques. I always learn or am inspired to try something new because of you!

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