Fruit Fusion - Day 4

Welcome everyone to day 4 of this months Papertrey Ink countdown. If you have arrived here from Nichole's blog then you have read all the details about one of my newest additions to MelissaJ Designs, Fruit Fusion! And now I can share here on my blog as well. YEAH!  

There are at total of six $5 sets in this collection.  Yup, you read it right...$5 each. They include the following.....

• Fruit Fusion: Pear - 8 images...2 pears, 2 stems, 2 sentiments, the word 'pear' and a seed image
• Fruit Fusion: Cherries - 7 images... 3 cherries, 2 stems and 2 sentiments
• Fruit Fusion: Berry - 6 images...1 strawberry, 1 stem, 3 sentiments and the word 'berry'
• Fruit Fusion: Grapes - 9 images...2 grape bunches, 2 stems, 1 squiggly vine, 3 sentiments and the word 'bunch'
• Fruit Fusion: Apples - 7 images...2 apples, 2 stems, 2 sentiments and the word 'apple
• Fruit Fusion: Melons - 7 images...2 melons, 1 melon rind, 3 sentiments and the world 'melon'

Also available on the 15th will be coordinating dies for each fruit image....

 

And Fruitti Tutti, my new patterned paper collection...

 
 
I have a few more cards for you today using these new sets. I have more Flower Fusion for you but will be sharing that tomorrow. 

I just want to mention that I used a lot of the same materials on each of these cards...creating them similar but a bit different. Before I even started I cut various colors of cardstock and stamped each one in their matching color using the Background Basics: Gingham stamp set. I also die cut the frame from Sending You to use on each card. Along the bottom of each frame I added a strip of glitter.

 

**Color combo: Kraft, Melon Berry, Simply Chartreuse & Harvest Gold**

Up first is the pear. I used the coordinating die and some Harvest Gold felt. After cutting it I used a needle and thread and stitched around the edges. If you'll notice in the picture of dies above, the pear die is one piece...both pear and stem. You can easily trim the top of the pear off if you want and create another stem out of something else and adhere it like I did on this card. The stem on this is just Simply Chartreuse cardstock stamped with one of the stem images.

 

'To a great pear'. Again, two separate stamps so you can mix your colors when stamping with them.  

 

**Color combo: Kraft, Berry Sorbet & Chartreuse**

There are 3 different cherry images in the cherry set. 2 solid patterned ones and an outlined one. On this card I used just one of the patterned. They were each stamped in Berry Sorbet. **I want to mention before I go any further that the two patterned cherry images will come as one image in your stamp set. You can choose to leave them just like that for easy stamping or you can cut them apart giving you more versatility. I cut mine apart.**

I stamped the stem again onto a separate piece of cardstock and then trimmed them out and attached them over the others. 'hi sweetie!' is one of the two sentiments in the set.

 

**Color combo: Kraft, Hibiscus & Lemon Tart**

Next up...the berry. I stamped this in Hibiscus ink and then stamped the stem on a separate piece of cardstock and trimmed it out. You could easily just stamp both the berry and stem inside your die image keeping it simple. Or you could do like me and want to create a bit more dimension by stamping the stem onto a separate piece of cardstock and cutting it out. I gave each of the little pointy stem parts a slight bend and then adhered it over my berry.

 

'You're berry sweet!' is two separate stamps.

 

**Color combo: Kraft, Lavender Moon, Plum Pudding, Chartreuse**

Grapes up next...pretty clean and simple on this card. I started by stamping the outline grape image ink Plum Pudding and then the solid in Lavender Moon. I find it easier to stamp the outlined image first and then line up the solid image and stamp.

 

'Love you a' is one stamp and 'bunch!' is another. The scallop border was created with my Fiskars border punch.

 

**Color combo: Kraft, Pure Poppy & Sweet Blush**

Again keeping my design fairly clean and simple. I stamped my apple in Pure Poppy and the stem in Chartreuse Palette ink.  

 

'Love you to the core!' is one of two sentiments in the set.  

 

**Color combo: Kraft, Raspberry Fizz, Sweet Blush & Simply Chartreuse**

And last but certainly not least...the melon!! Some of you were guessing/hoping there would be a melon included and you got it. :) The melon die (if you notice in the picture above) cuts two separate pieces making creating with this SO much fun!!

'You're one in a melon'....again two separate images!!

Oh, the possibilities with these sets. I can't even tell you how many ideas I have written down and rolling around in my head!

The design team is highlighting Fruit Fusion today so be sure to stop by and see all their amazing work! 

I'll see you back here tomorrow for the final day. I'll have more of Fruit Fusion to share as well as more projects using the newest addition to the Flower Fusion collection!

Have a wonderful day and thank you all so much for visiting!! :)

 

Comments

[Geny]

Stop it Melissa!!! You're making me want everything, I love that these sets are separate except now I can't decide which ones I want the most:)!

[Barbara]

I love everything about this series Melissa! The dies, the stamps, the font, the sentiments, that paper (to die for) but I adore the fact that these are individual $5 stamp sets!!! I love it...thank you thank you thank you!!!

Your cards are so inspirational too...which only makes me want the sets even more ")

[Sherry in MI]

Melissa (or should I say "Genius"). What
fabulous individual sets you have created with
Fruit Fusion. I LOVE them all! And that
Fruitti Tutti paper, well, I'm just head over
heels in love...that's all! I can envision
using these sets with your Sending You stamp
and die set. How cute would that be? Melissa,
you had me at Fruitti Tutti....:)

[Wendy ten Hove]

These cute cards are the best!!! I love the sentiments I see here and can't wait to see them all, the fonts you used for them is awesome, love that style!! You know how to design things we like! The colors in your cards are just fun! And the paper - love it!! Perfect for summer, thinking of some fruity picnics when I see it, love it!
Hugs, Wendy

[Rema Timm]

This is a wonderful set! Stamps, dies and even patterned paper. Love it.....

[Ann]

I LOVE it when you create sets of cards/tags Melissa! Want them all of course but thank goodness I won't have to buy them all at once - my purse says THANK YOU!

[Cassandra]

I can't wait to get my hands on these - I really like their simplicity and their cheerfulness (I think that's what I mean). Your cards are just lovely too, lucky recipients!

[Robin Funge]

What an amazing idea... so fab!!!
Robin

[see mary stamp]

Melissa - this is such a great collection. There is something about your stamp sets that I just love. Can't wait to start adding these to my cart! Congratulations!

[Wendalyn]

All I can say is WOW i just love all these and now i need them. What a great addition to your stamps. I can't wait till Saturday night.

[Diane Jaquay]

I was so excited to see that these are 5.00 sets!!! Now I can "pick" the fruit of my choice (of course I want them all though lol!) Great job with this fabulous collection!

[Sarah]

I am in love! Fruit makes me so happy! The paper is super cute. :) I can't wait to have it all.

[Ted]

Mel, you've hit this out of the ballpark! Love this set and all of the possibilities! :) Three woots for you! :) WOOT WOOT WOOT!!

[Katie Renz]

So cute Melissa!!! That paper is to scrumptious.

[Diana]

I just keep saying WOW when I come to your blog to see the PTI releases. I absolutely love the idea that these are separated out into individual stamps and matching dies, brilliant idea. And of course they are so well designed and the card samples you have made of course make me want to get this set too. So far the list of what I will purchase include this set and dies, FF #4 with die and your pattern paper.
I will be checking in again tomarrow to see what you will be doing with FF #4 too. Love it!

[karen q]

I love, love the fact that these are $5 sets and you can pick and choose which ones you want. Of course, I want them all! Love the cards. I am impatiently waiting to order. Hope you have a fabulous Friday.

[Rebecca B.]

I've got to have. that. paper. You can't imagine how I've been drooling over it since I saw the very first snippet on one of Betsy's sample cards. And I've never bought patterned paper from PTI before. This will be my first. Of course this means I'll need 2 packs...one to use and one to just stare at and roll around in.

Thanks for being so clever and executing your idea so well!

[Rachelle]

Awesome!!! I have no idea how I will decided which sets to get. They are all so cute.

[AllysonA.]

These are all just so stinkin' cute, I can't stand it! All your projects are so adorable, and I love the versatility that the dies give to these stamp sets. I can tell they are going to be fun, fun products to play with. ;-) Great job!

[Jen Carter]

These are so adorable, my favorites are the cherries and watermelon!! I can't wait to get these and play! I love your patterned paper too. Great job on this collection!

[Carol R]

What a fabulous collection! Love everything about these new sets. Great PP! Excellent job!

[Lisa Dolson]

You have created the most darling cards with these sweet sets! Wow! Love them all!

[Chris K]

Absolutely adorable!

[Tracey McNeely]

What a great set of cards. Today is all about Fruit Fusion with all the PTI posts as well. This set is a winner, every yummy part of it. You should be so proud of this. Fabulous!

[Jill Norwood]

More delicious cards Melissa! I can't wait for this release! I think my debit card is going to get a workout!