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BetterPress

The Secret to PERFECT Press Plate Placement (+ Video)!

April 17, 2025May 14, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 2 Comments

Do you struggle to get images exactly where you want them? Today, I share how perfect placement is possible!

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A FUN Interactive Critter Card – LIVE Card Making Video!

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Are you a critter fan? These dies may have multiple layers… but why do they work?

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How to Use Neutrals to Make Sweet BABY Cards!

Therese Calvird - Spellbinders Swinging Among the Stars - Little Smile Sentiments - Falling Stars (cards) (7)
March 13, 2025May 14, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 30 Comments

Would you like to create cards with a ‘neutral’ colour palette? It’s a great way to get a modern and fun look to your designs. But can it be done on Baby cards?

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How to Add Details to FLOWERS the EASY Way!

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Do you have any pencils? If you said Yes, then why not try today’s techniques!

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Master Your COLOR Combos: Layered Florals – LIVE Card Making Video!

February 6, 2025February 7, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Have you been swatching colour combos with me? Have you challenged yourself to create a combo yet?

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How to Stretch those Stencils for a NEW Look!

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Have you embraced the simplicity of ink blending & Stencils? It has certainly made us look at our products differently and today I have some tips to take them a step further!

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Let’s PLAY with Outlines! Celebrating the July Altenew Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Altenew - BAG Sulfur Cosmos - Inked Poppies - Bold Sentiments (card) (1)
July 10, 2024July 4, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 46 Comments

Do you have to keep ‘inside the lines’? I know this struggle is real for us, but I have a challenge for you…

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How to Color Letterpress Images – Guest with Jennifer McGuire (Video)!

Therese Calvird - Altenew Collab with Jennifer McGuire Ink - Billowing Flower Press Plate techniques (1)
June 23, 2024June 23, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Did you see my PRESSing news! We get to colour together… but it’s not on my channel??

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3 EXCITING Ways to Use a Background Press Plate! Celebrating the May Altenew Blog Hop + Giveaway!

May 8, 2024May 4, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 55 Comments

Would you like some more background techniques? Today I use the same plate to create 3 different looks!

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How to INK BLEND – Includes 5 EPIC Card Design Ideas (+ Video)!

May 3, 2024October 2, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

Do you BLEND? And if you do, what do you blend? Today, I share my blending journey and my ‘secret sauce’ on how I get the perfect blend without the stress!

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2 FABULOUS Alternate Ways to Use the BetterPress (+ Video)

April 17, 2024April 18, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 9 Comments

Did you know that you can do MORE than just Letterpress with Press Plates? Today I have 2 fantastic ways to stretch your plates to the next level!

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My BEST 5 Tips & Techniques to MASTER the BetterPress (+ Video)

March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Bought but don’t use it? Not getting the BEST results? Then stick around as I am sharing my BetterPress SECRETS with you today!

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2 EASY Dimensional Die Cut Floral Backgrounds (+ Video)!

February 19, 2024February 11, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 11 Comments

Do you want MORE ideas for your floral die cuts? These HUGE die cut flowers could feel intimidating, but they make for quick and simple backgrounds… with a little ‘faux’ somthing on the side!

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Master Watercolor Layering Stencils with These 5 Essential TIPS! (+ Video)!

January 18, 2024October 9, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 19 Comments

We have all ‘ink blended’ with stencils but did you know that you can watercolour with Stencils too? In fact, I’m taking it a step further today because we are layering it up!

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Top 10 Favorite Card Making SUPPLIES for 2023 (with Video)!

January 1, 2024January 1, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 7 Comments

Do you have favourite supplies? You know, the ones that you pick up and use over and over… and what about the ones you didn’t know you needed? Today I am sharing my TOP 10 for 2023!

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Altenew November 2023 Stamps, Dies, Stencils BetterPress Plates & More Release | Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes)!

November 7, 2023October 28, 2023 ~ lostinpaper ~ 48 Comments

What could be Better? I am throughly enjoying playing with the Betterpress images and was

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How You can SAVE Using the BetterPress? – LIVE Video!

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 ~ lostinpaper ~ Leave a comment

Not ready to invest in the BetterPress yet? What if I told you there are other options to help YOU save, still use some supplies you already have AND create different looks using this machine…

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How to Color Letterpress Images – Guest with Jennifer McGuire (Video)!

Therese Calvird - Altenew Collab with Jennifer McGuire Ink - Billowing Flower Press Plate techniques (1)
July 24, 2023May 7, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 28 Comments

Did you see my PRESSing news! I am thrilled to be a Guest with Jennifer McGuire for Altenew and I have some fun letterpress and colouring techniques to share! Don’t have a BetterPress System? Don’t worry you can still enjoy the colouring techniques!

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2 MORE BetterPress Ideas & Techniques (+ Video)!

Altenew - Floral Engravings - Fancy Hello - Fancy Enjoy - Take 2 With Therese (card video) (1)
July 19, 2023July 8, 2023 ~ lostinpaper ~ 23 Comments

Are you ready to see some MORE BetterPress ideas?  I am still pushing this system to see where it will go and today I have another technique to share!

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