Welcome to day four of our May Release festivities! We have an AMAZING group post put together for you today, so let's dig in!
Melissa Bickford has designed an entire product line entitled Fruit Fusion. The collection includes a total of six mini stamp sets, six coordinating dies and a beautiful patterned paper pad. The entire Fruit Fusion line-up is simply AMAZING and holds so many possibilities. And the best part? Everything is broken down into bite-size pieces so you have the opportunity to purchase only what you love.
To start, the patterned paper pad includes six colorful designs, each focusing on one of the fruit themes from the collection. The prints she designed are just so "happy" and bring so much color to a project! They will stand on their own or pair well with the stamp sets.
The details.
- The Fruitti Tutti patterned paper pad will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $8.
- The Fruitti Tutti patterned paper pad contains six (8x8) sheets each of six patterns. The patterns coordinate with Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet & Dark Chocolate.
Now, let's move onto the stamp sets!
Fruit Fusion: Apple is the first set I am introducing today. This adorable little set features separate images for the apple & stem so you can use multiple colors. One of the apple stamps is solid with a pretty fill pattern and the second is a "halved" apple with the seeds exposed. The word "apple" is a separate stamp which can be added to complete the coordinating tastefully "punny" sentiments.
The details.
- Fruit Fusion: Apple will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fruit Fusion: Apple includes a total of 7 stamps (1 solid apple, 1 halved apple, 1 solid stem, 1 outline stem and 3 sentiments)
- A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3. It measures 1-1/4" x 1-1/4".
And now for my creation with this set...
I chose to create my version of patterned paper with the stamps from this little set. I alternated the colors New Leaf & Simply Chartreuse with both of the apple images. Notice that each apple uses the opposite color for it's stem.
The sentiment is comprised of a Wonderful Words die & Wonderful Words Additions stamp set. The "thank" was stamped in Simply Chartreuse and trimmed down to a block. "You" was die cut from Simply chartreuse cardstock and adhered in place with a 2-way glue pen. I used some fun stitching with my sewing machine to help add emphasis to the sentiment and help it stand out from the background.
And now, some of the team's creations...
CLICK HERE to read more from Erin Lincoln.
CLICK HERE to read more from Michelle Wooderson.
Fruit Fusion: Berry is the second set I am introducing today. This cute set features separate images for the strawberry & stem so you can use multiple colors. The word "berry" is a separate stamp which can be added to complete the coordinating tastefully "punny" sentiments.
The details.
- Fruit Fusion: Berry will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fruit Fusion: Berry includes a total of 6 stamps (1 strawberry, 1 stem and 4 sentiments)
- A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3. It measures 1-1/4" x 1-3/4".
And now for my creation with this set...
This bright & bold card is just perfect for a summertime thank you!
I die-cut the strawberry shapes from white cardstock and stamped them with Raspberry Fizz & Simply Chartreuse. I allowed them to dry just a bit, then used a 2-way glue pen to add dabs of adhesive and sprinkled on glitter. This helps to define the "seeds" and add a bit of sparkle. I stamped the stem from Flower Fusion #4 onto scrap cardstock and trimmed just the leaves out to add behind the strawberry cluster.
I used Mat Stack 5 to frame my sentiment. I started by stamping the top and bottom halves of the die-cut with Background Basics: Gingham using Sweet Blush ink. I then added a line of stitching with my sewing machine along the edge of the borders. The sentiment fit perfectly between them. Note the fun Cane Print texture I added to the Aqua Mist background using the new impression plate.
And now, some of the team's creations...
CLICK HERE to read more from Danielle Flanders.
CLICK HERE to read more from Jessica Witty.
Fruit Fusion: Cherries is the third set I am introducing today. This adorable little set features separate images for the cherries & stem so you can use multiple colors. I love how you can mix and match the patterned & outlined cherries for a variety of looks!
The details.
- Fruit Fusion: Cherries will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fruit Fusion: Cherries includes a total of 6 stamps (1 solid cherry duo, 1 outline cherry, 1 stem, 1 set of leaves and 2 sentiments)
- A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3. It measures 3/4" x 1-1/2" and cuts two cherries at once.
- PLEASE NOTE: the two solid cherries in this set are combined on a single base for easy one step stamping in conjunction with the stem. I personally cut the two apart so that I could mix and match the two different patterns I saw fit. There is plenty of room between them to trim them apart and I suggest that perhaps you do the same to bring your set more versatility.
And now for my creation with this set...
I let the new Fruitti Tutti patterned paper set the tone for my project. I created a card front with the paper, Pure Poppy cardstock stamped with Polka Dot Basics and a little Rickrack die-cut from Simply Chartreuse cardstock.
For the focal point, I die-cut white cardstock with the Limitless Layers 2.5" circle and stamped it with the cherries & sentiment. I used Pure Poppy & Simply chartreuse on the cherries and True Black for the sentiment.
And now, some of the team's creations...
CLICK HERE to read more from Heather Nichols.
CLICK HERE to read more from Lisa Johnson.
Fruit Fusion: Grapes is the fourth set I am introducing today. This amazing little set features separate images for the grapes & stem so you can use multiple colors. The word "bunch" is a separate stamp which can be added to complete the coordinating tastefully "punny" sentiments.
The details.
- Fruit Fusion: Grapes will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fruit Fusion: Grapes includes a total of 9 stamps (1 solid bunch of grapes, 1 outlined bunch of grapes, 1 solid stem, 1 outlined stem, 1 vine tendril and 4 sentiments)
- A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3. It measures 1" x 1-1/2".
And now for my creation with this set...
My project is super, super simple, but I really love how it's turned out. I started by die-cutting the grapes shape and stamping the outline versions of both the stem & the grapes onto the die-cut. I colored them n with Scarlet Jewel & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios.
Next, I heat embossed the sentiment from the set then added the background from Background Basics: Retro with VersaMark ink. I drew a frame around the edge of the Scarlet Jewel center using a black pen and ruler.
And now, some of the team's creations...
CLICK HERE to read more from Maile Belles.
Fruit Fusion: Melon is the fifth set I am introducing today. This amazing little set features separate images for the rind & fruit segment so you can use multiple colors. One of the fruit segment images is a fun plaid while the second has a Tin-Types style pattern applied to it. The word "melon" is a separate stamp which can be added to complete the coordinating tastefully "punny" sentiments.
The details.
- Fruit Fusion: Melon will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fruit Fusion: Melon includes a total of 7 stamps (1 melon rind, 2 patterned melon segments and 4 sentiments)
- A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3. It measures 1-1/2" x 1-3/4".
And now for my creation with this set...
I've always loved soft, pretty cards and this one fits the bill perfectly. I used the Edgers #3 die to cut both the front and back covers of my Kraft card base. The focal point uses Library Card as its base.
For the melon, I die cut the rind from white cardstock and stamped it with Ripe Avocado. I then die-cut the fruit segment from Melon Berry cardstock and stamped the plaid image with Fresh Snow ink.
I used a Melon Berry Copic marker to add a stripe down the middle of this 1/4" silk ribbon. As always, love this subtle effect for projects like this.
And now, some of the team's creations...
CLICK HERE to read more from Melissa Phillips.
Fruit Fusion: Pear is the sixth set I am introducing today. This fun little set features separate images for the pear & stem so you can use multiple colors. One of the pear stamps is solid with a pretty fill pattern and the second is a "halved" pear with the seeds exposed. The word "pear" is a separate stamp which can be added to complete the coordinating tastefully "punny" sentiments.
The details.
- Fruit Fusion: Pear will be available for sale on May 15th.
- It will retail for $5.
- Fruit Fusion: Pear includes a total of 8 stamps (1 solid pear, 1 halved pear, 1 solid stem, 1 outline stem, 1 pear seed and 3 sentiments)
- A coordinating die will be available for purchase separately for $3. It measures 1" 1-3/4".
And now for my creation with this set...
Have you ever paired together Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest and Vintage Cream together? They are perfect together, taking on a warm golden glow. To begin, I created my card base from Summer Sunrise cardstock. I stamped the cover with the flower trio image from Blooming Button Bits stamp set all over it using Orange Zest ink. I then used some of the individual dots from Polka Dot Basics to fill in the centers.
I stamped the pears onto a Vintage Cream layer using Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest & Spring Moss. The center one is die-cut and adhered with a little foam tape for dimension. The sentiment is from Blooming Button Bits and it is added with Dark Chocolate ink. I also added to lines of embossing under the sentiment using my Scor-pal.
And now, some of the team's creations...
CLICK HERE to read more from Betsy Veldman.
CLICK HERE to read more from Dawn McVey.
I hope you have enjoyed everything that the team and I have put together for you today. Everyone has truly done an AMAZING job showcasing the possibilities these sets hold. What do you think of this collection? Is there a particular fruit that you are most drawn to? We would love to hear from you! Leave a comment letting us know your thoughts and you could be eligible to win an amazing prize package!
- Fruit Fusion: Apple stamp set
- Fruit Fusion: Apple die
- Fruit Fusion: Berry stamp set
- Fruit Fusion: Berry die
- Fruit Fusion: Cherries stamp set
- Fruit Fusion: Cherries die
- Fruit Fusion: Grapes stamp set
- Fruit Fusion: Grapes die
- Fruit Fusion: Melon stamp set
- Fruit Fusion: Melon die
- Fruit Fusion: Pear stamp set
- Fruit Fusion: Pear die
- Fruitti Tutti paper pad
You have until 7am EST, Saturday, May 14th to leave a comment here and be eligible to win. Only one comment per person please. One randomly selected winner will be announced on our May Release Winners page no later than noon the same day. Good luck to everyone and thank you SO much for stopping by today!
Melissa Bickford herself has more inspiration using the Fruit Fusion collection.
Dawn McVey is featuring more with her new products from this month.
Tiffany Pastor is showcasing Est. 1776 today.
APPLE THANK YOU CARD
- STAMPS: Fruit Fusion: Apple, Wonderful Words Additions (available May 15th)
- INK: Simply Chartreuse, New Leaf
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, Simply Chartreuse
- OTHER: Wonderful Words die, corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers), sewing machine
- FINISHED SIZE: 4" x 7"
THNAK YOU BERRY MUCH CARD
- STAMPS: Flower Fusion #4 (striped leaves), Fruit Fusion: Berry (available May 15th) Background Basics: Gingham
- INK: True Black, Simply Chartreuse, Raspberry Fizz, Sweet Blush
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz
- OTHER: Fruit Fusion: Berry die, Cane Print impression plate, Mat Stack 5 die, 2-way glue pen, prisma glitter, sewing machine
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
SWEET ON YOU CHERRY CARD
- STAMPS: Fruit Fusion: Cherries (available May 15th) Polka Dot Basics
- INK: True Balck, Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, VersaMark
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Kraft, Fruitti Tutti paper pad
- OTHER: Rickrack die, Limitless Layers 2.5" Circle die, corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
THANKS A BUNCH GRAPES CARD
- STAMPS: Fruit Fusion: Grapes (available May 15th) Background Basics: Retro
- INK: Versamark, Black Noir
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Scarlet Jewel
- OTHER: Fruit Fusion: Grapes die, Filigree White Embossing Powder, rhinestones (KaiserCraft), black pen (American Crafts), Scarlet Jewel & Ripe Avocado Copic Trios
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
THANKS A MELON CARD
- STAMPS: Fruit Fusion: Melon (available May 15th) Libray Card, Blooming Button Bits, Background Basics: Twinkle, Background Basics: Gingham
- INK: Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Fresh snow, Dark Chocolate
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Kraft, Melon Berry
- OTHER: Edgers #3 die, Fruit Fusion: Melon die, 1/4" Silk Ribbon, Melon Berry Copic, 1/4" hole punch for "bite" out of melon
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
JUST THE BEST PEAR CARD
- STAMPS: Fruit Fusion: Pear (available May 15th) Blooming Button Bits, Polka Dot Basics
- INK: Dark Chocolate, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Spring Moss
- PAPER: Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise
- OTHER: Fruit Fusion: Pear die, corner chomper (We R Memory Keepers), adhesive pearl (KaiserCraft)
- FINISHED SIZE: 4.25" x 5.5"
