Using thicker Betterpress paper & NO ink 

I bought the BetterPress pre-order because, thanks to you, you inspired me to purchase the Scrapbook exclusive Spellbinders Black Platinum 6 to go with the Spellbinders Glimmer system. I’d been doing the monthly kit TCK. It includes Glimmer plates and foil so I sprang for the System of Glimmer plus Platinum 6. For hot foiling, the Glimmer is the best choice as I see it. I’ve learned so much from you. The BetterPress seemed to be just a natural addition to my Spellbinders equipment. I told myself that Spellbinders must produce some beautiful plates and great inks and Card stock for this to fly as the pre-order only hinted about plates and quality. Well, they knocked it out of the park. Here you are adding your expertise and authenticity to the BetterPress. When you do it (and dear Lia too!) we know we can do it, succeed, and have fun. 2023 was supposed to be for me The Year of Foiling and Inks for my building my tools and supplies. I love your hacks like the Sizzix sticky grid and so many others. Happy to see BetterPress aligns perfectly with my 2023 goals. Thanks for all you do and all the smart fun.

I just got the Better Press and played tonight with different archival inks , made 6 panels with the of different papers. I cannot get the better press inks yet and ordered a pack of the 220 lb. paper by mistake, ordered the 118 lb. paper tonight . cannot wait to use the 220 lb. paper . this is a fun new thing to make some great cards .

Beautifully done!

I caved and bought the BP for my birthday present to me a couple of weeks ago! What I've learned: watercolor paper is a good option...try what you own first. Canson XL works very well as well as Strathmore. The ink issue is a little different. BP ink is definitely the best....BUT there are others that work well! Ranger Archival, some Distress inks (not all colors worked for me), Catherine Pooler inks work very well too. I like the small cubes for inking the plates...just easier and less messy. Watch YT videos for tips...invaluable!! This system is fun...no electrical gadgets to mess with! Hard to make a mistake...and results are impressive. I am a hobbyist card maker and make cards for enjoyment. I don't need expensive paper/cs that's the "best"!! Is this something you "need"? Nope. But it is fun and makes beautiful cards! And the Glimmer plates work just fine...it's just that most are not detailed not the BP plates, so the result isn't dynamic.

Another thought is to ink the plate on a card before placing it on the machine.

QOTD: "You know you're an adult when you get excited about your kitchen getting almost complete."

I love both! I'm thinking you could make a tiny box from several uninked panels as a wedding favor.

Prefer the inked background. The multi color butterfly is the cat's meow. Thanks

Archival and Simon Hurley ink work very well. I was on the fence for 2- 3 months and now I have 25 plates with more coming. i like without the ink also, but the ink in different colors works also.

Lovely examples. That background is gorgeous, inked or plain! Love your nail colour by the way

I’ve been getting great results with my Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock. Waaay cheaper.

I am still on the fence...except for getting a few if the plates to foil... You are definitely making me waver...🙃

Hello Nancy this was such a helpful video I don’t have a better press yet but I’m so wanting one badly, I loved the butterfly card but your white panel card was stunning too. I’m going to play this weekend and try to get the press effect with my platinum 6 using my plates for the better press and sandwich’s wish me luck, I just subscribed to your videos I truly enjoyed this video

I am so used to a LONG process in making my cards that I feel like I am cheating with the Betterpress. But I love the results!

Omg i will buy one… period!! 😅😅😅😅 The butterfly ombre en with foiling omg bingo!! They are not available yet Here in the netherlands. I cant wait 😅 Thank you so much.

Oh!!!!!! I love your videos! So glad I found you!!! You are great!!!!

I really like the Butterfly floral. I cut the butterflies and put a few on some of the inked ones.

I just love this betterpress system! Great videos! Keep them coming!😊

I like both, I can't wait to get mine and play

OMG, I adore the butterflies 🦋

I love this! Have to add to my list

Hi Nancy, I’m thinking of buying the BetterPress but could you tell me if you get a impression on reverse of card stock x thanks x

Beautiful both ways

If you can use the plates on the glimmer machine can use use the glimmer plates on the Better Press?

So I know that Spellbinders says no foiling plates in the betterpress....but have you tried it? Would you try it?

I would love to have this. If I was younger and able to work, I could afford it, but right now, I can't. I love the inked plate and those butterflies are gorgeous! Did you say that you can foil with these plates?

So, not using the ink and just creating an impression looks just like embossing folder results....especially the 3D types...which are lovely! Wish I could see a hands on demo... I'm firmly implanted on the fence! That paper cost is outrageous...surely there's something else that will work? This is a card making hobby for most of us!

Have you tried mulberry paper as that is handmade paper. I will be trying it when I get my press. Thank you for sharing all you wealth of information. You are so kind and honest and enthusiastic.💕

When I first saw a video demonstrating the betterpress I wasn't really excited about it. To be fair the person demoing was having a lot of issues but was repping the company so you'd think knew what she was doing. After watching several of your videos on this tool (?) I want one!!! lol I see you've tried it with various inks have you used other types of cardstock? Like what we normally use? For understated elegance there is nothing like professional looking letterpress.

I'm loving the betterpress but I've used my sizzix switch that they say on their site it's compatible but I thought I broke my machine because the cracking sound was awful. Also it spits it back in reverse and you can't stop it. I also have a big shot express but I'm afraid to try it in that because I don't know if it's compatible to express.

How is the uninked version different from embossing folders?

Where do you get the sticky grid? Newbie here. Love your videos. Bought the better press. Love it so far.

Lovely 🥰 ❤❤❤❤❤

Gotta get this!

Did you remove any shims for the thicker cardstock?

With the ink

I like inked!

Pretty ❤😊

With ink

I’m not too interested in getting the letter press right now, but I am enjoying seeing u use it and be excited! Beautiful work - thanks for sharing!

Both!

I’ve been holding off on the betterpress- but this is killing me - I said I didn’t need it - but wow ! 21:00 I will definitely be getting some plates- to foil and to ink .

Another fun tutorial. I too missed out on the pre-order bundle and ended up purchasing the smaller bundle that included the butterfly swirl plate from Scrapbook. I will definitely be trying that butterfly plate with the ombre effect as soon as I get the additional inks! Everyone seems especially impressed with the inks. I want to try using the brown ink on the cream color paper to get a vintage sepia affect. Also, I like both examples with and without ink.

What weight cardstock are you using for the card , seems like the heavier weight BetterPress paper would make for a heavy card front?

Nancy, would it work to just use a small square of the sticky grid in each corner instead of the full size piece? It might be easier to remove the cardstock after stamping the plate.

Can you put the thin tape around the plate to keep the bed clean?

Like you Nancy, I can't stop playing with the BetterPress! Thanks for all your videos on it, including last night's live with Lia. She was awesome!

I have the BetterPress and have used it! I loved the butterflies and I am going to try that! Beautiful cards, thanks for the video!

Ugh. I was thinking I’d found a tool I didn’t really want - but now I REALLY want it. 😂😂😂

My favorite was the print with the berry ink and second fave was the butterflies with transition of colors. That said, I would love to see the berry ink on the thicker paper - the thickness of that paper is dreamy! I wouldn’t shy away from this machine if it were a gift but having just acquired the mini minc which is heavenly, I have to play with the numerous collection of products on hand. Now of spellbinders can perfect the glimmer to have a magnetic base to prevent shifting when the base is removed from the device, my dreams would come true (the only true drawback I have) thanks for always showing off the new products !

The thicker cardstock would probably make great framed gifts. The plates are gorgeous that Spellbinders came out with!

Like both with color and without. Without color is so elegant - great for wedding cards.

I prefer with the ink. I can see why this is fun because there's no time wasted for set up. It's very impressive.

I also am enjoying the BetterPress. I didn't know about the heavier paper. It's beautiful! So appreciate all your videos!

Interested to see the 220lb. paper. I didn’t know about it and it’s pretty amazing! Something else to buy…😂 Thank you for another excellent demonstration. You always show different ways of doing things and how to use the machines and products. You’re very much appreciated!❤

Beautiful Betterpress ...what a pretty result, with or without ink!!

They both are Pretty I’m loving my betterpress letterpress ❤ thanks Nancy

That 220 lb looks almost like mat board. That's amazing.

The sticky grid is a good idea. I love watching all of videos for the Betterpress. I got mine the other day.

I love love this machine and the designs they have for this machine. The foiling is awesome with the plates. You are such a WOW girl!

I think it would be interesting to see how the one you pressed with no ink would kook with sentiment pressed with color and cut out.

I like both, love the versatility of the plates

I love both! I have the letterpress on my bday wish list!

Do you notice any difference of the pressure when you use the Sizzix Big Shot vs the Spellbinders Platinum machine?

Hi Nancy. Loving your Betterpress videos. Just received mine and I’m going to definitely try your tips! 👍🏻. I think you might have stumbled on a good idea saying the thicker card stock feels like a coaster. SB should create some monogram circle plates and we could make some elegant coasters, they would be great for parties or weddings!

I am loving that it is fool proof too! So, so pretty!

Loving all of this, ty for sharing? Where do u get the sticky grid paper you're using on your letterpress

Thanks Nancy! At first I didn't think it was worth the trouble because of the separate inks and paper I would need to get, but I'm warming up to the idea. The results are so pretty...

❤ Hello to all, I have to see to believe first, so I purchased the plates to try on my go press. I love how easy it is to make the sentiment and prefer the inked panel.

Amazing ♥️🤩

Girl, you keep showing this and it makes me want one, but it will have to wait a few weeks . 😀

Absolutely stunning ❤

I am loving all the videos on the better press machine. I can't justify the splurge right now, but it's on my wish list. I can see some amazing Nativity plates for Christmas cards coming. The thought alone makes me squirm.