Hello, crafty friends!
Today, I’m sharing a stunning card featuring Alex Syberia Designs’ Elegant Blooms Press Plate & Die Set, Abstract Background Press Plate, and Classic Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set. These BetterPress-compatible products make it incredibly easy to achieve crisp, letterpress-style impressions for a sophisticated, high-end look. Let’s dive into why you need these in your stash and how I used them to create this vibrant floral card.
Why You’ll Love These Press Plates
Each of these press plates brings a unique element to cardmaking, allowing you to effortlessly create detailed, tactile designs.
- Elegant Blooms Press Plate & Die Set – This gorgeous floral design delivers bold and intricate blooms, perfect for adding a dramatic focal point. The coordinating die makes cutting a breeze!
- Abstract Background Press Plate – A modern and dynamic background plate that adds depth and movement to your cards. It’s subtle yet impactful, making it a must-have for layering.
- Classic Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set – A go-to for all your essential greetings! These press plates offer beautifully scripted sentiments with coordinating dies for easy placement.
If you love detailed, tactile designs without the hassle of layering stamps, BetterPress plates are a game-changer. These press plates provide letterpress-quality impressions with minimal effort. The coordinating dies ensure clean, professional-looking cuts, making your cardmaking process even easier. Whether you’re creating for birthdays, thank-you cards, or special occasions, these products will quickly become essential in your craft collection.
Card Inspiration: “You Are Absolutely Wonderful”
For this project, I wanted to highlight the intricate beauty of the Elegant Blooms while allowing the Abstract Background to add soft texture. Here is how I made this card:
- Pressed the Background – The Abstract Background Press Plate was used on soft lilac cardstock, creating an elegant, textured effect that adds movement behind the florals.
- Colored the Elegant Blooms – The Elegant Blooms Press Plate was pressed onto white cardstock, then colored using rich purples and greens. To add more depth, I included fine white splatters.
- Layered the Design – Using the coordinating die, I cut out the blooms and adhered them with dimensional foam to create depth and interest.
- Added the Sentiment – The Classic Sentiments Press Plate provided the beautifully detailed greeting, cut with the coordinating die and popped up on foam tape for added dimension.
- Final Touches – A few sequins were scattered across the card for a touch of shine and elegance.
The result is a modern, sophisticated floral card with layers of texture and detail.
Shop the Supplies
Ready to create your own elegant floral cards? Here’s what I used in this project. (Affiliate links included—your support is always appreciated.)
- Elegant Blooms Press Plate & Die Set
- Abstract Background Press Plate
- Classic Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set
I hope this project inspires you to explore the possibilities of Alex Syberia Designs’ press plates in your own cardmaking. Let me know in the comments which BetterPress product is your favorite.
Happy crafting!
purple on purple on purple. stunning.
Just love that background – it’s been added to my basket a few times since I’ve seen your card
This is an absolutely gorgeous card! I love the background with that press plate on the lilac paper!