AECP: Clean & Simple Boutique Cards

Hello Crafty Friends!

I’m back with another card from my AECP journey—this one was created for the Clean & Simple Boutique Cards class. Even though clean and simple designs feel like my natural style, I was really excited to dive into this class. There’s always something new to learn and explore!

For this card, I used the Berry Whisper Press Plate with gold pigment ink the BetterPress LetterPress System. I experimented with a few different papers to see which would give me the best result. My first attempt was on black cardstock, which looked nice, but I wanted a little extra something. Then I tried black cold-press watercolor paper—and that made all the difference! The watercolor paper gave me richer ink coverage and picked up more of the letterpress effect, even showing off a bit of the paper’s natural texture for extra dimension.

Left: Watercolor Paper; Right: Cardstock

To finish the card, I trimmed down the panel and matted it on gold foil cardstock. The combination feels so elegant—just the look I was hoping for!

✨ A few tips for creating clean & simple cards:

• Try different types of paper. Even subtle variations can completely change the result.

• Choose inks carefully. Pigment inks work beautifully with press plates and textured papers, while dye inks are best for smooth cardstock.

• Add luxury with specialty papers. A small touch, like foil or shimmer, can elevate the entire design.

I created a few more cards while working through this class, and I’ll be sharing more details about them with you soon—so stay tuned!

Until then, Happy Crafting!

Lisa

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