Hi everyone! Here we are on day 2 of this months Papertrey Ink countdown. Thank you all for your comments and e-mails yesterday. I'm thrilled that you like what you've seen of Sweet As Can Be. It really is just a sweet and fun set to create with. I'll have more projects using that set later this week. I thought for today I would share a few cards using my new addition to the Flower Fusion collection...Flower Fusion #6. This set features a sweet layered flower and fun plaid patterned leaves.
Flower Fusion #6
- features 8 images - 2 flowers, 1 flower center, 1 stem/leave image, 4 sentiments
- will retail for $5
- will be available for purchase starting July 15th on the Papertrey Ink website
- has a coordinating flower die
I'm so excited for this months release not only for the release of Sweet As Can Be, Flower Fusion #6 and Hanging out but also for the release of my new patterned paper collection....FUNKY TOWN!! You all got a peek of this on Nichole's blog yesterday. The colors in the collection are Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Simple Chartreuse and Aqua Mist! So bright and cheery and definitely my favorite colors to use together!!
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For this first card I used the 3 polka dot sheets from Funky Town and cut each one in a 1.5" X 4.25" strip. I adhered those across my card front and then zig zag stitched. I used the frame die & stamp image from Sending You to create the base for my sentiment and flower. 'From me to you...' was stamped in True Black ink. I used some Hawaiian Shores felt and the Flower Fusion #6 die to create my flower. The stem and leaves were stamped on Simply Chartreuse cardstock and then I just trimmed out the leaves and attached them to my flower.
I used the left over pieces of patterned paper from the strips I cut in the card above to create this next card. I did some zig zag stitching once again and then attached the polka dot paper to my white card base with foam adhesive. The strip of white cardstock was stamped with one of the sentiments from Think Big Favorites #3 and the stem/leave image from Flower Fusion #6. The larger Raspberry Fizz flower was created with the Beautiful Blooms #2 die. I layered another Hawaiian Shores felt flower over that and then finished it with a Simply Chartreuse button.
Lastly for today is a card I created with some left overs I had laying around in my stash. The large white rectangle was created with the Button Card collection die. I stamped my stem/leaves in Simply Chartreuse and then created my flower using the Flower Fusion #6 die and Raspberry Fizz cardstock. The flower was stamped with the outlined flower image that is included in the set.
When I created this set for the Flower Fusion series I thought I'd make the sentiments so they would allow you to carry them over to the inside of your card. That's what I did here. 'I thank you' is one of the sentiments in the set. And 'From me to you...' can be used with almost ALL of the other Flower Fusion sets that have been released so far.
From me to you...
- Have a wonderful day! (#1)
- Miss you! (#1)
- How are you? (#1)
- I appreciate you! (#2)
- You made my day! (#3)
- Thanks for making me smile! (#3)
- Thank you! (#4)
- I couldn't have done it without you! (#4)
- You're the best! (#5)
I hope that you've enjoyed todays projects. Tomorrow I'll have projects to share with you using my final set being released this month...Hanging Out! Be sure to pop on over to visit these talented ladies. There is still a ton to see!
Thank you so much for visiting! See you all tomorrow! :)
From me to you...
Stamps: Flower Fusion #6 (available July 15th), Sending You
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Simple Chartreuse, True Black
Cardstock: white, Simply Chartreuse
Patterned Paper: Funky Town (available July 15th)
Tools: Flower Fusion #6 die (available July 15th), Sending You frame die
Accents: rhinestone, Hawaiian Shores felt
Hello, friend
Stamps: Flower Fusion #6 (available July 15th), Think Big Favorites #3
Ink: True Black
Cardstock: white, Raspberry Fizz
Patterned Paper: Funky Town (available July 15th)
Tools: Flower Fusion #6 die (available July 15th), Beautiful Blooms #2 die
Accents: Simple Chartreuse button, Hawaiian Shores felt
From me to you...
Stamps: Flower Fusion #6 (available July 15th)
Ink: Simple Chartreuse, True Black, Fresh Snow
Cardstock: Lemon Tart, Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest
Tools: Flower Fusion #6 die (available July 15th), Fiskars border punch
Accents: pearls
I LOVE your Funky Town paper. Those four colors are my absolute favorite PTI shades. They are so colorful and well, just happy colors. Aqua Mist has been a favorite of mind since Day 1.
Thanks for sharing your cards. That "From me to you" list is very helpful.
Posted by: June K. | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Melissa, your new paper is fabulous, I love the bright colors and patterns of it! And I love the new flower fusion too! This is a great month for you :)
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 01:24 AM
This is the cutest paper and I really love this Flower Fusion set ... might be my favourite so far, but I love them all. Thanks for the ideas too!
Posted by: Karen | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 01:31 AM
Melissa, that Funky Town paper is FAB!!! Love
the colors and patterns. Your Flower Fusion
#6 is also great. Like the idea of "in and
out" sentiments on cards. And, you're still
using pink and green. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Sherry in MI | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 02:03 AM
Flower Fusion 6 is my favorite flower yet AND I love the "From me to you" sentiment!
Posted by: Sharon D | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 02:11 AM
Won't you take me to Funky town! I LOVE your new paper designs! Those are my favorite colors too! Especially for summer time cards! Love your cards! Love the flower fusion #6 set and all of your sets!
So excited for this months release!
Posted by: Jill Norwood | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 02:16 AM
Your stamp and paper designs for July will all end up in my cart this month. Love them all!
Posted by: Ingrid Danvers | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 03:23 AM
As I already said on Nichole's blog, I'm totally smitten with Flower Fusion #6! It's definitely my favorite of the bunch so far. You've also shown here how versatile the stamps and die can be, and I love that.
Posted by: Titta | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 03:56 AM
Hi Melissa!
wauw, that paper is stunning!! Love the colors there, bright and sunny and funky!! Love your cards from today, gorgeous flowers! And the pearls in that last one finish the card perfectly! Very nice!
Hugs, Wendy
Posted by: Wendy ten Hove | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 04:03 AM
LOving that paper...and your projects are so fun and cheerful!
Posted by: Diane Hover | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 04:49 AM
You are always so bright and cheerful, Melissa! Your upbeat personality shines through every project and new creation!!
Posted by: Kathy H | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 07:03 AM
I love the bright colors of the paper! Probably would have never been so bold to try such a combo but I LOVE it! Along with your other contributions this month I think I'm going to see some pain in the pocket after the 15th. LOL!
Posted by: Sherrie T | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 08:04 AM
Love all the BRIGHT looking cards! Super pattern paper. And another fabulous Flower Fusion set!
Posted by: Carol R | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 09:16 AM
More beautiful projects. ;-) I'm excited for the new Flower Fusion (as always), and those paper colors and patterns are so fun. Love it!
Posted by: AllysonA. | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM
I always love your use of color and how your designs feel happy and bright. I am glad you have had the chance to shine this year. I often return to your site for inspiration since I have been buying your sets.
Posted by: Maggie Wickersham | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Lovely cards and the new flower is gorgeous!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Love the new Flower Fusion and the Funkytown paper is so fun! Can't wait to get them.
Posted by: Chris K | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 06:07 PM
The paper pack is wonderful. I love all the patterns and bright colors. The plaid leaves on this months flower is fabulous.
Posted by: karen q | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 07:25 PM
More gorgeous paper I need!!! Enough enough!
Posted by: Cassandra | Monday, July 11, 2011 at 08:44 PM
Oh wow Melissa love your cards!!! I also love that new flower fusion #6 adorable I must have it!! lol
Posted by: Mary Harris | Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 04:24 AM
Super cards showcasing FF#6! The paper is so vibrant, great designs, too. Looking forward to seeing it used with more projects. :)
Posted by: Gabby | Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 05:43 AM
Hi Melissa, I commented on this post yesterday but I must have messed up on the security letters because I see its not there. I posed a question and went back to look for it today. Oops. I just love all of these papers, I have been so happy with my Fruit Fusion papers. My question for you is that your own handwriting font in your stamp sets or is it an actual font. Spectacular.
Thanks, Tracey
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 12:27 AM
Visiting your blog is like seeing the Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, and the Grand Canyon all in one! Your style, color combos, and design is monumental. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita in Ohio | Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 02:15 PM