Oh Therese These are all so lovely and so many new techniques.Finally have taken the plunge and ordered a beterpress. Can't wait to start playing with it. Crafty hugs Lisa
The blind embossing/pressing is my favorite...but that's why I like embossing folders...same result! Good to be reminded though that we can use the plates for this lovely technique. Just wish the plates were not so pricey.
I hear you, so I try and choose patterns or images that are versatile, ones that I can use for multiple occasions to make the cost worth it. I love that I can use the plates for multiple different looks, embossing, stamping and foiling, it makes me happy to have multiple purposes with one product. thank you for your lovely visit here today, Crafty hugs, Therese
They are both beautiful cards Therese! I must say that I love the first one, your cards are always stunning.. I have to say that I haven't tried the Letterpress technique..
Thank you so much Patricia, the impression looks very similar to a debossed image from an embossing folder, but it's great to be able to stretch the BetterPress Press Plates a little further!
Just such gorgeous cards as per usual from you Therese! So hard to pick a favorite, but I must say that the technique you used on first one of stamping those gorgeous flowers and then blind pressing the burlap plate really made the flowers looked like pressed specimens - love how it turned out!
You can certainly get similar looks to these using embossing folders and foiling plates (even gold heat embossing), but it's nice to be able to stretch these plates further than just 'letterpress'. So glad you like the cards Jeanne!
Both cards are stunning! I have an anniversary card to make as well. I don't have a better press but I may try heat embossing. Thanks for the inspiration Therese!
They are much easier to use than Hot Foil systems and I do like that the plates can be hot foiled. My focus now is to purchase mostly Press Plates because I can use them in both systems. It is a bit of a decision though, because you will need to purchase plates that are compatible, I've found that my watercolour cardstock and the Altenew inks work really well with the Betterpress, so at least I didn't have to purchase all new inks and paper as well.
I find the Letterpress much easier to use than the Hot Foil systems I've tried... but in saying that I think the Letterpress press plates work better in the Hot foil systems than some of the hot foil plates lol. Thanks for your lovely visit here today Wanda!
Beautiful cards, sorry can’t pick a favourite. Love your blending colour choices.
Thanks so much!
Oh Therese These are all so lovely and so many new techniques.Finally have taken the plunge and ordered a beterpress.
Can't wait to start playing with it.
Crafty hugs
Lisa
Ooh, Yay Lisa, I'm so excited! You already know you are going to love it lol.
These are both such pretty cards! I love all the dimension you added to them. I'm going to have to try the blind letterpress look on my next card :)
It's such an easy subtle background, and it looks great on blended cardstock... or blend it after!
I really like the first one best (blind letterpress) although both are gorgeous! I must get that letterpress plate.
So glad you like them, thank you Carolyn!
The blind embossing/pressing is my favorite...but that's why I like embossing folders...same result! Good to be reminded though that we can use the plates for this lovely technique. Just wish the plates were not so pricey.
I hear you, so I try and choose patterns or images that are versatile, ones that I can use for multiple occasions to make the cost worth it. I love that I can use the plates for multiple different looks, embossing, stamping and foiling, it makes me happy to have multiple purposes with one product. thank you for your lovely visit here today, Crafty hugs, Therese
That's a cool background press plate👍 Love both these Therese. Great ideas.
I agree, they also have a similar background stamp called Rustic Linen which is fun too!
I love your gorgeous cards equally! The 'wheels' are turning, Therese! You know I'm going to give this 'blind' pressing a try! =]
Yes indeed, I know it calls to your 'dry embossing' addiction lol.
They are both beautiful cards Therese! I must say that I love the first one, your cards are always stunning.. I have to say that I haven't tried the Letterpress technique..
Thank you so much Patricia, the impression looks very similar to a debossed image from an embossing folder, but it's great to be able to stretch the BetterPress Press Plates a little further!
Very beautiful! You have such a classy style in your card making!!
Thank you so much Dana!
Just such gorgeous cards as per usual from you Therese! So hard to pick a favorite, but I must say that the technique you used on first one of stamping those gorgeous flowers and then blind pressing the burlap plate really made the flowers looked like pressed specimens - love how it turned out!
So glad you liked these Kimberly, I too am a fan of the impressed background look!
Love both cards! I still haven’t bought a Better Press but would love to have one. Thanks so much for sharing.
You can certainly get similar looks to these using embossing folders and foiling plates (even gold heat embossing), but it's nice to be able to stretch these plates further than just 'letterpress'. So glad you like the cards Jeanne!
Both cards are stunning! I have an anniversary card to make as well. I don't have a better press but I may try heat embossing. Thanks for the inspiration Therese!
Heat embossing is a great option Lori, hope you have fun creating!
Stunning! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us!
My pleasure 😊
Love them both. Beautiful cards.
Thanks so much Sibylle!
Beautiful cards! I don't have the BetterPress - yet but very interested.
They are much easier to use than Hot Foil systems and I do like that the plates can be hot foiled. My focus now is to purchase mostly Press Plates because I can use them in both systems. It is a bit of a decision though, because you will need to purchase plates that are compatible, I've found that my watercolour cardstock and the Altenew inks work really well with the Betterpress, so at least I didn't have to purchase all new inks and paper as well.
These are both beautiful Therese! My BetterPress is on the way and I can’t wait to try both of these ideas!
Yay! I know you are going to love it!
Hard to choose, but the blind letterpressed is lovely.
Thank you Cathy, so glad you enjoyed these!
The Blind letterpress technique is so pretty
So glad you like it Sharon!
love this card and the technique!
Thanks so much MaryKay!
Lovely cards TFS😊
Thanks so much Monique!
Beautiful cards❤️
Thank you Linda!
I can’t pick a favorite because both are very beautiful!! I need to buy a letterpress!!
I find the Letterpress much easier to use than the Hot Foil systems I've tried... but in saying that I think the Letterpress press plates work better in the Hot foil systems than some of the hot foil plates lol. Thanks for your lovely visit here today Wanda!
@@lostinpaper I’m half afraid of the Hot Foil systems; I’m afraid I would burn myself. I’m awfully clumsy!
@@wandasimons3305 I get that... I feel the same way about guillotine cutters lol.
Both gorgeous!!!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful!❤
Thank you! 😊