Experimenting with Better Press Techniques & A Sale: It's Pneumonia

In today's video we are doing a bit of experimenting with the Better Press. Featuring products from Pinkfresh Studio.
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[@elizabethharris8692]

More Betterpress please. I purchased it and have hardly used it. so glad your mother is better, Pneumonia is serious in senior citizens.

[@DarkMatterZine]

so glad your mum is better. I had pneumonia once, when I was 45. I couldn’t shake it. I was struggling to breathe while standing in the GP’s reception and the guy - not my usual GP - sent me home refusing to help. In hindsight I should have gone straight to the hospital. 7 days later (the following Saturday when my husband could take me to the GP again), after a week of struggling to breathe, I went to the same practice and saw a different GP who said I had pneumonia and probably had it when I was there the previous Saturday. He gave me antibiotics and I got better but it was a long slog after such an extended period feeling ill. That experience is why I’m so scared of getting covid. I am SO GLAD your mum got the help she needed and is now feeling better. I don’t think worrying/being scared of pneumonia is an age-based thing. Pneumonia is scary no matter how old you are. May she recover quickly!

[@727Lizbeth]

Kelly, sending prayers for Mom's complete recovery. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards❤🙏🙏🙏

[@mycreativebent]

So glad she is feeling better. It’s hard when it’s your parents because they typically don’t like to be told what to do. My parents were both terribly stubborn.

[@NorseButterfly]

I had pneumonia when I was in my late 20's to early 30's. It was awful. Started out as a mild cold and just took off. Your mom could've aspirated a tiny portion of vomit when she was sick to her stomach. It doesn't take much. Will keep her in prayer❤

[@lyncrawford3349]

Kelly my mum had double pneumonia and ended up in intensive care, really was touch and go. She was in her eighties but survived. The paramedics that came to her two years later was really surprised that she was living. Kelly my prayers are with your whole family plus mum and dad. Hugs from your friend in Belfast.xxx❤❤❤

[@janbaker3115]

Beautiful card!!! So glad your Mom is feeling better. Yes more better press please

[@AndiHesk]

Kelly I get pneumonia often, it is a silent virus initially and creeps up on you like a shockwave when it finally decides to hit you. Sending love and hugs to your mum and I have you in my prayers. I am 49 and on end of life and I know I commented in another video how you have made crafting more enjoyable for me, you have. But you have also helped me out of a pretty rotten, self pitying phase and given me something to try and spend sometime out of bed for, or paint, use my markers and get back to sketching in bed if k cannot get up. You are an angel. ❤❤❤❤

[@platinumdiva75]

Yay 🎉! I literally paused the video yesterday to pray for your mom. I'm so glad that she is feeling better. Gorgeous card, as always, and I would love more better press techniques. 🤩🤩🤩😢

[@DJBouchard1002]

Wow - switching the background made such a difference! So glad to hear that mom is on the mend.

[@maryannewillequer3305]

This card is gorgeous! I love that you talk your way through all decisions on 'the next step'. I am thankful your mom was able to find out her exact illness, and it is something that can be treated while she is home. I will continue to pray for her.

[@susanbillingsley4728]

Beautiful card, love the softness of the second generation. Thankful that your Mom is feeling better ❤

[@CatherinesCreations7]

Gorgeous card, Kelly. I was so glad when you changed to the second generation pressed background. And so thankful your mom found out what is going on and is already feeling better! Prayers for a full and complete recovery!

[@maggibrowncardlife]

This is truly a beautiful card, Kelly! I Love the blues that you used! I love Pinkfresh, too! Honeybee, Pinkfresh, The Greetery, Altenew, My Favorite Things, Hello Bluebird, and one more company that I’m blanking on the name…Those are my very favorites.

[@sandrafromsydney8192]

So very happy that your mum is improving 😊. As an older person myself I know how debilitating such illnesses are. I’d love to see lots more Better Press videos, I would like to get one and want to see other uses for it. Thanks for your stories, I have been binge watching your videos and feel I know you and your family lol. Your hubby is certainly a “keeper”, he sounds lovely.

[@rebeccah1635]

In addition to Kelly’s fabulous videos (on anything!), check out Jennifer McGuire’s Betterpress vids - she has lots of wonderful ideas & examples! It’s too bad you can’t feel the cards through the videos because it’s hard for the camera to pick up the luxurious texture you get with the Betterpress process!

[@debraschenz]

Gorgeous card! So glad to hear your mother is feeling better. Praise! ❤

[@Chezcat]

So pleased your mum is on the mend. Love love the card especially the non-green leaves

[@sandrashaw8343]

I'm really glad your mom is feeling better. A little tipsy, I use re positional tape runner on the back my paper for the betterpress, it works like a charm. X

[@brendamcbride6421]

So glad your mom is feeling better. Gorgeous card!

[@fionnawheatley9095]

Hi Kelly! Sending prayers for your mum’s speedy recovery.

[@susanlogan4581]

Fabulous card, Kelly! I love seeing more Better Press examples. So glad your Mom is on the mend.

[@marthafeigel5384]

So glad to hear your mama is feeling better! Yes please do more letter press!

[@dawnlee8175]

Gorgeous card Kelly! Love the colors you used. Praying for your Mom and a quick recovery !

[@judyholman7304]

Just beautiful! So thankful your mom is better.

[@rollonmom]

Beautiful card. I'm glad your mom is feeling better

[@pattibaileydesigns]

Glad that your mom is doing better! And once again, you just blow me away with your talent!!! I think you should give this card to your mom! :)

[@joanngirimonte9349]

Gorgeous card Kelly . So happy your mom is feeling better 💕💜💕

[@bonniechesbrough5594]

What a beautiful card..so glad mom is feeling better❤❤

[@janbrandt3739]

Still keeping your mom in my prayers! As always TFS!

[@rebeccah1635]

This is so pretty Kelly! I love it! I’m so thankful your mom is on the mend! I know that can be so scary. I hope her recovery is quick and robust!

[@marilynnellsworth4300]

Lovely card, I need to do more with my Better Press, I do have a couple of plates so I could experiment with it. I wrapped the magnetic base cellophane from stamp packaging so that it would clean easier.

[@karenroberts9410]

Pretty pretty card, so glad to hear your mom is doing better 🙂

[@barbborja1910]

Hi Kelly! I just started watching your video, and I’m definitely not an expert at the Better Press since I’ve only played with mine twice, I did find that using Archival cleaner works pretty well. I put it onto a rag then cleaned the plates/machine, rather than putting the cleaner directly onto them. Also, putting a piece of cheap watercolor paper between the plate and the vellum should work to make a better impression. The vellum is too thin and has no “give” to work alone. I may give this a try next weekend, so thanks for the inspiration before I’ve seen much of your video. lol I watched the entire video and wanted to add that your card is gorgeous! I love the pinky-peach, navy, and gold combination. I’m also very happy to hear that your Momma is doing better.

[@lynnlindsay6926]

Gorgeous card ❤

[@rikkiscott-morgan4248]

Gorgeous card Kelly, love the colors. Glad your mom is feeling better, continued prayers!

[@kathrynmonroe2537]

Love the 2nd generation background--thanks for the tip! And yes, would love to see your technique experiments with the Letterpress.

[@patriciawilson4135]

Always interested in learning more about the machines I have like the Better Press. You experiment and I seem more timid doing that. Thanks for a lovely card.

[@Shannamakesit]

Beautiful! Yes more letterpress. I’m just now getting one!

[@melodieisreal5933]

A beautiful card, I am definitely interested in more Betterpress videos, I got mine but haven't used it yet!

[@mariespalding2327]

Beautiful card as always! Hope your momma feels better asap! ❤

[@HeidiLilley]

Good to hear that your mom is starting to feel better. Keeping her in my thoughts. What a beautiful card. I love the look of the better press, but I am trying to not buy anything for a few months, so I'll have to see where I am in the fall.

[@deborahreeder7374]

Gorgeous color combo.

[@lindameche6942]

Beautiful..just..beautiful Thanks for sharing

[@juliegonya6236]

Awesome! So elegant. More good wishes for your Mom. xx

[@kareneaton433]

I love the colors! I have lots of fun with my BetterPress, it is very user friendly

[@susanbyers7523]

very pretty. love the colors you used

[@susanforman8495]

Beautiful card

[@joanlucht1075]

Love this card! I was hoping you’d make a video for it!

[@kristen2439]

I love it..

[@dellacluff6795]

So pretty!

[@suzanherrington8316]

❤🎉😊, cool news about your mum

[@denabaker96]

Very pretty❤❤❤

[@helenbroadway1408]

Love this. Think I'm a little behind. May i ask what is it you used to pick up all the pieces so you could glue them individually, such a clever idea.

[@jj35040]

Beautiful card! I can't get into the Betterpress. It's like hot fouling for me, too expensive. I know it makes designs beautiful but I don't have room for another rabbit hole.

[@cardsbyshannonlee]

yes, more better press techniques :)

[@jenniferschillig44]

❤ beautiful

[@cardsbyshannonlee]

I tried to create an account on your website... it said for me to check my email, I never received anything to confirm my email... can you help me with this?

[@hborrowman]

The black stains on your Betterpress can be taken off with UnDu

[@maggibrowncardlife]

More than likely, she aspirated on her vomit Kelly! I’m so sorry! Praying for your Momma!🥺🤗🫶🏻🙏🏻

[@amymoore5543]

Beautiful card