Hi everyone! It’s been a while. Sorry for my absence, but too many things on the ‘life’ side, took time away from the ‘craft’ side. Things might be the same for the next 3-4 weeks, but today I decided to take some time to play.

So, letterpress, or Betterpress as has been recently made popular by Spellbinders, is the new shiny toy I have been having my eyes on. But as I have promised myself some discipline in spending this year, I decided to see if I could recreate the look with things I already have.

In the video below I share 2 ways I tried and I think it was pretty close to what I was hoping to achieve. I am sure it will be a bit of trial-and-error each time, but definitely possible.

Here are the die-cutting sandwiches I tried:

1. With platinum die-cutting machine only (from bottom to top)
2. With Glimmer platform

I think each platform-plate-paper combination will vary slightly and will be a bit of a trial-and-error. But it’s definitely doable.

Further ideas/to-do items:

I also assigned myself a to-do (I know my project manager is showing! 😀) but

1. I do want to try using the BetterPress plate(s) with other platforms and see what happens.
2. I also want to try the specialty paper from Spellbinders and some watercolor papers, especially cotton-based papers.

I will be sure to share my findings when I do. 🙂 If you get there first with any of these ideas, please drop by and let us all know here what you find.

As always, please know you have my immense gratitude for all your love and support! I appreciate you!!

Hugs!
~Varada