A roundup of the best and most popular Hero Arts cards of 2025, including fan favorites, personal picks, and standout techniques. Featuring Valentine cards, clever themed designs, coffee-inspired projects, letterpress and foil cards, and bold floral die cutting—with links to each original tutorial.
Tag: BetterPress Letter Press
One Plate, Two Techniques: BetterPress & Glimmer Cards
I’m sharing five summer cards made with the Hero Arts July 2025 “Summer by the Sea” release! From shimmering foiled shells to soft letterpress textures and a beachy shell wreath, this collection is perfect for carefree creative days.
How to Choose Colors for Handmade Cards
In this post, I explore creative color selection for handmade cards using Spellbinders’ July 2025 Christmas dies. I share two holiday cards—one inspired by Color Cube #255 with bold purples and oranges, and another using the Spellbinders Color Deck Holiday Expansion Pack with soft pastels and glitter. Plus, I share helpful color-picking tips including how to use color wheels, Google image searches, and color sampler tools to bring your card ideas to life.
Spellbinders | BetterPress Modern Botanicals
Create beautiful modern cards in minutes with the new Flourishing BetterPress Plate Set from Spellbinders’ Modern Botanicals by Dina Wakley. I made three fast, artistic cards with unique layouts, fun color combos, and versatile sentiments — perfect for mass producing or gifting.
Spellbinders | Lovely Lemons: Die Cutting, Ink Blending & a Touch of Gold
Fresh-picked and full of joy—today’s card features die cut lemons, blossoms, and a gorgeous hydrangea blue script background. It’s finished with a gold-foiled “Ciao Bella” sentiment and inspired by my own backyard lemon trees!
How to Create Mixed Media Backgrounds for Your Cards
If you're looking to master mixed media cardmaking and get the most out of your BetterPress, this guide walks you through each layered, textural step. From letterpress backgrounds to wax seals and distressing, learn how to create artful cards that make a statement.
Bursting with Smiles: Celebrating with the Hero Arts Starburst LetterPress Plates
2 bright and festive Starbursts BetterPress Letterpress handmade cards perfect for birthdays, graduations and any celebratory occasion.
Spellbinders | Yana’s Daisies
Yana Smakula’s latest Spellbinders collection, Yana’s Daisies, is floral perfection! I created two cards using the Daisy Trio Etched Dies and BetterPress Plates—one with a soft, layered wildflower look and another with a bold, graphic letterpress style. Whether you love delicate details or high-contrast designs, this collection has something for you!
Ranch-Themed BetterPress Art Projects: Meet Clover and Cotton Ball
Bring a touch of farm ranch charm into your home with these BetterPress animal theme art projects featuring Clover the cow and Cotton Ball the lamb. These letterpressed, watercolored, and beautifully framed prints are rustic art pieces you’ll love. Discover the process and get inspired to create your own!
Cozy Little Hello Cards with BetterPress: Winnie the Pooh Scenes
Step into the nostalgia of the Hundred Acre Wood with these Winnie the Pooh-inspired hello cards! Using BetterPress letterpress plates, I crafted three unique designs that bring timeless charm to life. From sepia-toned simplicity to vibrant watercolor scenes, these cards capture heartwarming moments perfect for sending a cheerful note.
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