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🔗 Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel and my small crafting business!
Hi crafty friend! 💗
Today I’m sharing unexpected letterpress inking techniques using Altenew press plates and my BetterPress. In this video, I’m showing you how different inks, papers, and even non-traditional approaches can completely change the look of your pressed backgrounds and sentiments.
I'm playing with fresh dye inks, archival inks, DIY ink pads, and large full-panel press plates to create card designs that feel imperfectly perfect. If you’ve ever wondered how to stretch your press plates, this one is for you!
✨ Featured Altenew Press Plates
Wild Flower Whispers Press Plate: altenew.com/collections/featured-collection-1/products/wildflower-whispers-press-plate?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
Magical Peony Press Plate: altenew.com/products/magical-peony?variant=44476613230649&sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
One-Go Sentiment Press Plates: altenew.com/products/one-go-solid-sentiment-strips-2-press-plates-foil-plates-celebration-edition?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
Creative Labels Stamp & Die Bundle: altenew.com/products/creative-labels?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
Moonlit Twilight Fresh Dye Ink Bundle: altenew.com/products/moonlit-twilight-fresh-dye-ink-bundle?variant=45218176696377&sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
🎁 EXCLUSIVE ALTENEW OFFER FOR YOU
Code: JUSTINEPOCKETS
Dates: 🗓 February 5, 2026 (12:00 am EST) – February 12, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
Get this FREE gift: 👉 Storage Pockets 6.5" x 8.5" (10 pieces / $13.99 value)
on orders over $99
How to Redeem:
Add Storage Pockets: 6.5" x 8.5" (10 pieces/set) to your cart
Use code JUSTINEPOCKETS at checkout
The pockets will be FREE!
🔗 Shop with the code already applied:
altenew.com/discount/JUSTINEPOCKETS?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other order codes.
🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT!
I’m also hosting a $20 Altenew store credit giveaway over on Instagram!
➡️ Head to my Instagram to enter and see even more projects.
Note: In January, February, March 2026 you can get 20% off all of the Glassboard Studio items with my link and code Link: glassboardstudio.com/JUSTINEDCode: JustineD
💬 Let’s Chat!
I made several cards in this video—tell me in the comments which one is your favorite!
And if this video inspired you, please give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with a crafty friend.
📺 BetterPress Babes LIVE
Melanie Smith and I host monthly BetterPress live events filled with tips, Q&A, sponsors, and giveaways!
🔗 Links to the live stream + Facebook group are below—come hang out with us!
youtube.com/live/W9-U9zhfB04?feature=share
🔗 SUPPLY LIST & LINKS
DIY BetterPress Blank Inkable Pad: jdoqocy.com/click-101273254-15861759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fproducts%2Ffull-size-diy-betterpress-ink-pad%3F_pos%3D4%26_sid%3D675850853%26_ss%3Dr
🛍 Altenew Products: altenew.com/6529812
🛠 BetterPress Paper: kqzyfj.com/click-101273254-15861759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain-betterpress-a7-cotton-card-panels-25-pack%3F_pos%3D3%26_sid%3Dd00a2b3ec%26_ss%3Dr
🎨 BetterPress Must Haves: ldli.co/e/qyq24p5
Connect with Me:
~Facebook Page: facebook.com/StationaryByJustine
~Instagram: instagram.com/stationarybyjustine
~YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@stationarybyjustinellc
~Stationary Maker Group: facebook.com/groups/spellbindermakergroup
~BetterPress Babes: facebook.com/groups/betterpressbabes
~Pinterest: pinterest.com/stationarybyjustine/justine-dvorak-cards
Fabulous companies I am affiliated with or just LOVE!
~Spellbinders: dpbolvw.net/click-101186571-15827077
~ Spellbinders UK: tkqlhce.com/click-101273254-15861762?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spellbinders.co.uk%2F
~Pajama Crafter Stamps: pajamacrafterstamps.com/stationarybyjustine
~Trinity Stamps: trinitystamps.com/STATIONARYBYJUSTINE
~Hero Arts: dpbolvw.net/click-101186571-16962401?url=https%3A%2F%2Fheroarts.com%2F
~Scrapbook.com: tidd.ly/45RsS4G
~Simon Says Stamp: tidd.ly/4gq6fJa
~ScrapbookPal.com: tidd.ly/45NO3V3
~Pink and Main: tidd.ly/4oBVyXI
~Altenew: altenew.com/6529812
~Not 2 Shabby: not2shabbyshop.com/?AffId=131
~Glassboard Studios: glassboardstudio.com/JUSTINED
Doc to view affiliate links: docs.google.com/document/d/1cW7kA1KDdZ6tztdTStXxSP_tNjtsL2ngzLiqgWu5rjc/edit?usp=sharing
🔔 Disclosure:
Some links in this description are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel and my small business—it truly means the world 💗
Expand for more ⬇️
🔗 Disclosure: Some links in this description are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel and my small crafting business!
Hi crafty friend! 💗
Today I’m sharing unexpected letterpress inking techniques using Altenew press plates and my BetterPress. In this video, I’m showing you how different inks, papers, and even non-traditional approaches can completely change the look of your pressed backgrounds and sentiments.
I'm playing with fresh dye inks, archival inks, DIY ink pads, and large full-panel press plates to create card designs that feel imperfectly perfect. If you’ve ever wondered how to stretch your press plates, this one is for you!
✨ Featured Altenew Press Plates
Wild Flower Whispers Press Plate: altenew.com/collections/featured-collection-1/products/wildflower-whispers-press-plate?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
Magical Peony Press Plate: altenew.com/products/magical-peony?variant=44476613230649&sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
One-Go Sentiment Press Plates: altenew.com/products/one-go-solid-sentiment-strips-2-press-plates-foil-plates-celebration-edition?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
Creative Labels Stamp & Die Bundle: altenew.com/products/creative-labels?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
Moonlit Twilight Fresh Dye Ink Bundle: altenew.com/products/moonlit-twilight-fresh-dye-ink-bundle?variant=45218176696377&sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
🎁 EXCLUSIVE ALTENEW OFFER FOR YOU
Code: JUSTINEPOCKETS
Dates: 🗓 February 5, 2026 (12:00 am EST) – February 12, 2026 (11:59 pm EST)
Get this FREE gift: 👉 Storage Pockets 6.5" x 8.5" (10 pieces / $13.99 value)
on orders over $99
How to Redeem:
Add Storage Pockets: 6.5" x 8.5" (10 pieces/set) to your cart
Use code JUSTINEPOCKETS at checkout
The pockets will be FREE!
🔗 Shop with the code already applied:
altenew.com/discount/JUSTINEPOCKETS?sca_ref=6529812.lAvqKCs6jK
One-time use only. Cannot be combined with other order codes.
🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT!
I’m also hosting a $20 Altenew store credit giveaway over on Instagram!
➡️ Head to my Instagram to enter and see even more projects.
Note: In January, February, March 2026 you can get 20% off all of the Glassboard Studio items with my link and code Link: glassboardstudio.com/JUSTINEDCode: JustineD
💬 Let’s Chat!
I made several cards in this video—tell me in the comments which one is your favorite!
And if this video inspired you, please give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with a crafty friend.
📺 BetterPress Babes LIVE
Melanie Smith and I host monthly BetterPress live events filled with tips, Q&A, sponsors, and giveaways!
🔗 Links to the live stream + Facebook group are below—come hang out with us!
youtube.com/live/W9-U9zhfB04?feature=share
🔗 SUPPLY LIST & LINKS
DIY BetterPress Blank Inkable Pad: jdoqocy.com/click-101273254-15861759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fproducts%2Ffull-size-diy-betterpress-ink-pad%3F_pos%3D4%26_sid%3D675850853%26_ss%3Dr
🛍 Altenew Products: altenew.com/6529812
🛠 BetterPress Paper: kqzyfj.com/click-101273254-15861759?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspellbinderspaperarts.com%2Fproducts%2Fporcelain-betterpress-a7-cotton-card-panels-25-pack%3F_pos%3D3%26_sid%3Dd00a2b3ec%26_ss%3Dr
🎨 BetterPress Must Haves: ldli.co/e/qyq24p5
Connect with Me:
~Facebook Page: facebook.com/StationaryByJustine
~Instagram: instagram.com/stationarybyjustine
~YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@stationarybyjustinellc
~Stationary Maker Group: facebook.com/groups/spellbindermakergroup
~BetterPress Babes: facebook.com/groups/betterpressbabes
~Pinterest: pinterest.com/stationarybyjustine/justine-dvorak-cards
Fabulous companies I am affiliated with or just LOVE!
~Spellbinders: dpbolvw.net/click-101186571-15827077
~ Spellbinders UK: tkqlhce.com/click-101273254-15861762?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spellbinders.co.uk%2F
~Pajama Crafter Stamps: pajamacrafterstamps.com/stationarybyjustine
~Trinity Stamps: trinitystamps.com/STATIONARYBYJUSTINE
~Hero Arts: dpbolvw.net/click-101186571-16962401?url=https%3A%2F%2Fheroarts.com%2F
~Scrapbook.com: tidd.ly/45RsS4G
~Simon Says Stamp: tidd.ly/4gq6fJa
~ScrapbookPal.com: tidd.ly/45NO3V3
~Pink and Main: tidd.ly/4oBVyXI
~Altenew: altenew.com/6529812
~Not 2 Shabby: not2shabbyshop.com/?AffId=131
~Glassboard Studios: glassboardstudio.com/JUSTINED
Doc to view affiliate links: docs.google.com/document/d/1cW7kA1KDdZ6tztdTStXxSP_tNjtsL2ngzLiqgWu5rjc/edit?usp=sharing
🔔 Disclosure:
Some links in this description are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel and my small business—it truly means the world 💗
