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Life Is Sweeter With You Card

Life Is Sweeter With The Share A Milkshake Bundle

It has been a really sweet week, one full of stamping and ice cream, using the Share A Milkshake Bundle! What could be better?

For this third card in my weekly Card Class From ME, I chose some blue tones to work with. My Pool Party cardbase and Balmy Blue designer series paper (from the very fabulous Dandy Designs Sale-A-Bration freebie!) create a cool scene. And of course, ice cream completes the look.

Did you see the other cards in this Share A Milkshake series? If not, click here to check one out!

The Perfect (Die Cut) Dessert

There are so many fun elements that bring this fab card together. Just like a cool stack of tasty ice cream, you can stack paper ice cream the same way…maybe even a little easier.

To get my Neopolitan Ice Cream look, I stamped off Petal Pink for the vanilla flavor. I also stamped fully inked Blushing Bride for strawberry and Early Espresso for chocolate. The cloud looking die from the Share A Milkshake Dies not only cuts out the image, but leaves a small slot for the die cut spoon (or straw!).

TIP: Use the flat spatula end of the Take Your Pick Tool to open the slot more fully before adding in the spoon or straw die cut pieces. Trust me, you will avoid a bent spoon! See my assembly video for even more tips!

Life Is Sweeter With Even More Color Choices

I just love to play with color. And a great pack of designer series paper, like the Dandy Designs, makes it so easy to have great colors to play with. Get your ginormous pack of this paper FREE during Sale-A-Bration, check out all the freebies here.

For this color swap card, I went from blue to green. I think you will agree that this pattern lends itself to a bright and fun card. I even changed my Neopolitan Ice Cream colors to more pastel Sherbet colors: stamped off Polished Pink, Calypso Coral and Mint Macaron!

Life Is Sweeter With You!

Try this interesting technique on your next card: Stamp your chosen sentiment twice, using different contrasting colors of ink. This sentiment, so perfect on this card, is from the Share A Milkshake Stamp Set.

Next, cut the words apart using your Paper Snips on each stamped sentiment. Plan to mix and match them for 2 different card designs, just like I did in my color swap card!

Get Your Share A Milkshake Card Class From ME

If you think my Share A Milkshake cards are amazing and would love to create these same cards at home, I have just the thing. My weekly card classes feature not only a live assembly demonstration (video replay available to watch anytime after!), I also offer card kits with PDF card recipes, mailed to you from ME.

You can learn more about how my weekly card classes are structured by clicking here. The order process to qualify for the FREE card kits (6 total, 2 each of 3 designs) closes at end of day on Fridays. Missed this class? Come back to see my next one, new every week!

Did I mention bonus cards and alternate cards? Watch for more ice cream treats coming soon…

Milkshake Celebration Card

Celebrate With The Share A Milkshake Bundle

One of the best ways to celebrate is with ice cream! It goes well with parties, and cake. And if you are celebrating a grand occasion, you probably need a grand card to go along with it.

That is where the Share A Milkshake Bundle comes in so handy, for all of life’s celebrations! This is the second card from my weekly Card Class From ME. If you missed the first card, check here.

Pretty Perfect Purple

Because the colors of my milkshake glass and cold foamy drink are softer in tone, I chose Fresh Freesia as my main accent color. Don’t you think it works perfectly here? You may have noticed a bit of “shine” on this card too…

There are a couple of specialty papers involved here. One, in Fresh Freesia, comes from the just released Fine Shimmer 12 x 12″ Paper Pack. My second accent color, Balmy Blue, also shows up from the just released Textured 12 x 12″ Shimmer Paper. I talked about them in my live class video, which you will find here.

Share A Milkshake Two-Step Stamping

The Share A Milkshake Stamp Set features great ice cream options. And you will be doing some two-step stamping as well! Two-step stamping is when you use two separate stamps, one over top of the other, to create one image, as shown above.

Play with different color options when stamping your ice cream vessels. Also, try stamping off for second generation ink on your background image. Next stamp step two with a fully inked stamp. Once again, your images will vary greatly. Use the one you like best with the coordinating Share A Milkshake Dies.

Get Your Share A Milkshake Card Class From ME

This is just one card in my featured class this week. If you would like to see the video from my online class, click this link. For more details on what is in this week’s class from Maine and how to get yours, click here.

I will be sharing more cards from the Share A Milkshake Bundle as this week goes on, so be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook. I would love to know if this card has you ready to dig into some delicious ice cream!

Cherry On Top Card

Share A Milkshake Card Class, Card 1

If you joined me for my Share A Milkshake Card Class on January 9, you saw me make this Cherry On Top card first! This week, I am focusing on the Share a Milkshake Bundle, which is made up of the Share A Milkshake Stamp Set and the Share A Milkshake Dies.

Usually I save the best for last, or at least the most difficult card. But, for this class, I rolled out the most awesome card first, with the cherry on top! Check out the Stack Shuffle Repeat process…

Stack Shuffle Repeat Technique

Something else that was over the top…or maybe the cherry on top, for this card was the designer series paper technique that I showcased. It is called the Stack Shuffle Repeat Technique. Watch my video for all the details.

Normally, you might choose designer series paper from the same paper pack for this technique. However, I do like to mix things up a bit. Instead of one paper pack, I chose 3: Dandy Designs (FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a $100 order), Delicate Desert and Enjoy The Journey. The color and patterns I chose worked really well together too.

Stack Shuffle Repeat with Designer Series Paper Technique
Notice how the patterns rotate positions? This is part of the Stack Shuffle Repeat process.

Waffle Cones And Cherries

The sweetest thing about this card, next to the designer series paper arrangement, is the delicious looking and very realistic paper waffle cones. Did you notice they almost form a heart as they are grouped together? I used the Layering Circles Dies to create a Vellum scallop and Petal Pink layer as backdrop for my waffle treats.

You will be able to quickly and easily create waffle cones just like this with the Share A Milkshake Dies. There is very little stamping involved, since the dies really do all the hard work for you. You just need the right color cardstock (I used Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso). And to detail your waffle cones, add like-color ink with a sponge dauber.

I think the best color for the cherries is Cherry Cobbler, of course! I used a scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock to stamp on before die cutting. And watch for the tip I shared in class on lining up the stamp from the Share A Milkshake Stamp Set with the coordinating die.

Get Your Share A Milkshake Card Class From ME

This is just one card in my featured class this week. If you would like to see the video from my online class, click this link. For more details on what is in this week’s class from Maine and how to get your card kits, click here.

I will be sharing more cards from the Share A Milkshake Bundle as this week goes on, so be sure to check back here or follow me, The Maine Stamper, on FaceBook. I would love to know what you think of this fantastic card!

Share A Milkshake Card Class

Cards made with the Share A Milkshake Bundle

Your Weekly Card Class From ME

Welcome to this week’s card class! I am featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Share A Milkshake Bundle and a popular winter sport…eating ice cream. Not sure about you, but it is a popular winter sport in my home at least…

And what could be a sweeter way to pass the winter time than by making cards (eating ice cream is optional). Your cards will be especially sweet when you pair the Share A Milkshake Stamp Set and Share A Milkshake Dies into the mix.

Share A Milkshake Bundle

The Share A Milkshake Bundle is all occasion fun. I think it is perfect for birthdays, kid’s cards, friend/thinking of you or a pick-me-up type of card. The stamp set even features a “Be my Valentine” option, so spread some love with your ice cream offering!

Here is a look at the Share A Milkshake Bundle I am using for this weeks Card Class From ME:

Share A Milkshake Stamp Set and Share A Milkshake Dies
Bundle the stamp set and dies to automatically save 10%.

Live Card Making Class On Monday

Every Monday at 8pm EST, I am live with your weekly card making class on my FaceBook page, The Maine Stamper. I create 3 beautiful cards and share tips and techniques along the way. This class serves as your tutorial when you receive your card kits in the mail and need to put them together.

Get Your Card Kits For Free

Class kits for the Share A Milkshake Card Online Class

Yes, FREE. You will receive 2 each of 3 card designs (for a total of 6 card kits!) when you place an order of $35+ (before tax and shipping) in my online stamping store using Host Code EXD2WWX6 thru January 13, 2023. The card kits will be mailed on the Monday following the live class.

Want more details about what is in these kits? Check my blog post here for more info.

Get Your Embellishments For FREE Too

When you bump your order to $50 (before tax and shipping), I will send you the card kits AND a FREE pack of the embellishments ($8 value) I used on my cards. For the Share A Milkshake Card Class, I used the Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems. These faceted embellishments come in a variety of 3 sizes in 4 colors: Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, Fresh Freesia and White. They will work perfectly on your upcoming Valentine’s themed projects too!

Opaque Adheisve Backed Gems, free with $50 qualifying purchase thru January 13 2023.

Your Card Class From ME Awaits

The Share A Milkshake Card Class will be featured during my FaceBook Live on Monday, January 9 at 8pm EST. I hope you join me to see how easy it is to put your card kits together. If you miss the live, catch the replay on FaceBook or my YouTube Channel, The Maine Stamper.

I look forward to getting your weekly card kits from Maine in the mail to you. And I know you will be looking forward to receiving them and creating gorgeous works of paper crafted art!

Country Bouquet Specialty Cards

Alternate cards made with the Country Bouquet Bundle.

Country Bouquet Bonus Cards

All week long I have been playing and stamping with the Country Bouquet Bundle! My Card Class From ME featured 3 great cards, and each one was showcased in its own post. If you missed them, check out one here.

But along with the cards that made up my to-go from Maine kits, I also created bonus cards.What are bonus cards? Just additional ideas to inspire you to fall in love with the Country Bouquet Bundle!

I Love That We Are Friends

Card in purple with Country Bouquet Bundle.

My first bonus card fell heavy on the purple side…a good color for a friend card. (I have a lot of friends who just love purple!) This card features the Split Card Textures Dies from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog. It was my first die cutting with the set, and it will not be my last!

I also chose to showcase some purple toned designer series paper on this card. In fact, it it FREE paper, The Favored Flowers 12 x 12″ DSP, a Sale-A-Bration pick when you spend $50 before tax and shipping. This gorgeous paper was also used in my next card….

With Love Purple Flower Card

Color swap card in purple with the Country Bouquet Bundle.

If this card looks slightly familiar, you may notice that it is identical in design to one of my original Card Class From ME cards. I love to attempt a color swap! You can see the first version (done in Evening Evergreen and gold embossing) by clicking here.

For both of my With Love cards, I did some heat embossing and used my favorite stamp from the Country Bouquet Stamp Set, the open heart outline. And of course, the beautiful designer series paper comes from the Favored Flowers FREE pack, only available with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration (ask me for more details!).

Rainbow of Hearts Slimline Card

Rainbow hearts slimline card with the Country Bouquet Bundle.

Not going to lie, this card is my favorite of all the cards I have made to date with the Country Bouquet Bundle. This one was very easy to make, too! I did a lot of punching with the Country Bouquet Punch, some cardstock and dsp.

What really elevates this gorgeous card is the stark white background topped with hearts that have been deepened with like color ink on the outer edges. I used Sponge Daubers and coordinating ink to create this fantastic look.

Polished Pink For You Card

Polished Pink easy card with the Country Bouquet Bundle.

My last bonus Country Bouquet card is extremely simple to make. Simple rectangle layers provide a backdrop for punched pieces. This designer series paper is from the 2021-2023 6 x 6″ Collection (currently on clearance!!).

The Decorative Circle Punch is quickly becoming my favorite go-to punch on cards. And after I did a quick how-to video explaining tips on using the Country Bouquet Punch, I had the hearts and flowers to use on my card. Check out my video here.

Still Time To Get My Cardmaker Collective Club Kits

While the deadline to order products in my online store to get the Country Bouquet Card Class for FREE has expired (each card class is offered for only 1 week, look for my next class now!), there is still time to get another set of card kits using the Country Bouquet Bundle.

My January Cardmaker Collective Club Kit features 4 more (and totally different!) cards with this bundle. You can see more about this offer and sign up by clicking here. Make sure you sign up for the January Kit by January 15. And if you would like to add on the Country Bouquet Bundle to your class at a discount, you have the option to do so at a great savings.

Get into the spirit of hearts and love and start creating your Country Bouquet cards now. There is never a bad time to pour your heart into a handmade card, given to someone with love.