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Penguin Love with the Gorgeous Abstract Background BetterPress Plate

Hey friends!  I have another card using the new BetterPress plates that Alex Syberia Designs just launched!  I just can’t stop playing with them!  And this one is even MORE fun because it has a coordinating stencil!

I started by heating up my Glimmer Hot Foil System and trimming a piece of gold foil to A2 size (4.25″x5.5″).  Then, I hot foiled the Abstract Background Plate onto a piece of 110lb cardstock.  I also hot foiled the Classic Sentiments Plate and used the coordinating dies to cut them out.

Then, I used the coordinating stencil to ink blend Catherine Pooler’s Apricot, Clay Mask, Terracotta, Hot Tub, and Skylight inks.  

Once I was finished ink blending, I used the smaller of the Nested Stitched Circle Dies to cut out the center of the panel.

I stamped the cute little couple from the Penguin Love Stamps.  The umbrella is from the Sweet Friend Stamps.  I colored the images with Copic Markers and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

Next, I glued the inner circle directly to an A2 card base.  Then, I put 3D foam strips behind the outer panel and adhered it to the card base.  I put foam squares on the back of the images and sentiment and then adhered them to the card.  I added a few sequins using my favorite glue.

I love that background so much!  Stay tuned because I have another amazing card using the Charming Flora Background Plate next Thursday!

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Xx, Amanda

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Abstract Floral Background BetterPress Plate

Hey crafty friends!  Did you get your hands on the new BetterPress plates from the latest Alex Syberia Designs release?!  Are they so beautiful or what?! Wow!

I made this card using the Abstract Floral Background Plate and some gold foil!  It’s STUNNING, isn’t it?!

I started by trimming a piece of textured aqua paper down to 4.25″x5.5″.  Then, I used my Glimmer Hot Foil System with a piece of gold foil and the Abstract Floral Background Plate.  I hot foiled onto a piece of 110lb cardstock.  I trimmed this down to 4″x5.25″

Next, I trimmed another piece of the aqua paper to 4″x 2″.  Then, I hot foiled the Classic Sentiments Plate with the same gold foil and 110lb. cardstock.  I used the coordinating dies to cut the sentiment out.

Thanks so much for coming by my blog today!  I hope you find some time to get crafty today!

This blog post does contain some affiliate links!  If you use them, I’ll get a small percentage of your entire order (but it won’t cost you anything!)  Thanks for using my links, if you decide to!

Xx, Amanda

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Alex Syberia Designs BetterPress Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

Hey everyone! Today is a BIG day for Alex Syberia Designs! They’re releasing a brand new product: BetterPress Plates!!

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To celebrate, we’re having a Blog Hop! Yippee! Keep scrolling for all the details!

I made these two cards using the new Abstract Floral Background Press Plate! I used the Press Plate with Wow! Black Gloss Foil first. Then, I took the leftover foil and used a metal shim to create the negative!

I foiled on 110lb cardstock with my Glimmer Hot Foil System.

That background from the press plate is stunning, isn’t it!?

I used the Love and XOXO Die Set for the “Love” sentiment.

Giveaway info:

Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a £40 ($50 for the USA) gift certificate to 1 winner and a £15 ($15 for the USA) gift card to 3 lucky winners

This giveaway is open internationally, with prizes awarded in GBP (£) for non-U.S. winners and in USD ($) for U.S. winners. All 4 winners will be drawn from the entrants that have played along with this Blog hop by midnight BST April 6th, 2025. Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs blog ‘Giveaway Winners’ page on April 7th, 2025.

Blog Hop Order:

Alex Syberia Designs
Sylvie
Sandi
Samantha
Nina
Nicoletta
Nicky
Martin
Michelle
Lien
Hannelie
Therese
Erin
Erica
Emelie
Carly
Brenda
Bobbi
Amanda

Have fun hopping!!

My affiliate link for shopping is here. This gives me a small percentage of your total purchase, but doesn’t change anything for you! I appreciate you using my links, if you decide to! Xx, Amanda

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WOW’s New Release Amazingness!

Oh my gosh, guys!! Did you see all the amazing new powders, sparkles, and foils WOW! just released?! Holy moly! You can see all the products here. Keep scrolling to see some fun cards I made!

Here are some of the cards I made using the NEW Hot Foils! The Black Glass is gorgeous and so fun to use! Also, do you see the new Silver Squares sparkles?! It comes in 2 sizes!

For these cards, I used the new Sahara sparkles! This color is BY FAR my favorite in this release!! For the top card, I applied the glitter on top of a mixed media paste. For the bottom card, I mixed it into the paste! I love the 2 different looks with the same products!

For this stunning shaker card, I used the Mixed Media Embossing Brush and a stiff paint brush. I brushed on some of the glue and then applied Ray of Sunshine embossing powder. I used my heat tool to melt the powder. Then I applied more of the glue, and applied Primary Indigo Ultra High, and melted that powder. I repeated the process with Violet Aurora and Bordeaux. I used the Ray of Sunshine for the sentiment as well! What a gorgeous mix of colors!!

I used a similar technique for this card! I applied the glue a little thicker (using the brush it comes with.). I applied Primary Indigo Ultra High and Pastel Pearl Mist Ultra High. As I was melting the powders with my heat gun, I used my fingers to sprinkle a little bit of the opposite powder.

I have a few more really cool cards I made on my Instagram feed, if you want to go check them out! Click on the photo to see the post!

I hope you got some crafty inspiration from this post!! You can shop all the WOW! New Release here.

Thanks for coming by my blog today!! Xx, Amanda