Flower Fusion #1

Hello and welcome! Who is loving everything that the Papertrey Ink Countdown has had to offer so far?! I know I am.

Today, I am super excited to be sharing Flower Fusion #1 with you! Flower Fusion #1, designed by Melissa Bickford, is the first set in a new ongoing series. Each month a $5 floral set, sometimes with a die, sometimes with out, will be released. Different sentiments will be included in each one and the stems/flowers can be interchanged between sets. I already can wait to see what next month brings! Oh the mixing capabilities!

Now for a few samples... First up a super simple number, which I love. Started by stamping the extra large sentiment, from Think Big Favorites #1 (more on this set over at Nichole's blog), onto a white card base.
Under the sentiment I stamped a long stem, from Green Thumb, in Simply Chartreuse. Then embellished the card with a hand cut leaf, a die cut flower (both from Flower Fusion #1) and a Dark Chocolate button with twine. I'd love to create a set of these simple beauties in every color!
Next up, a bouquet of these fun flowers. I started by stamping the stems (in different directions and heights) along a Rustic Cream card base. Wrapped with Simply Chartreuse satin ribbon and stamped a sentiment (also from Flower Fusion #1) just under the bow.

Die cut and stamped the flowers in Hibiscus Burst and Orange Zest. Attached them on top of the stems (at different heights) with dimensional adhesive and embellished with Dark Chocolate buttons.

This is my favorite way to use this set, to create a vine using just the stem image.

Here's How: With a pencil, I lightly drew two straight lines across the card base.

I then stamped the leaves, one on top the other, in one direction.

Then again, in the opposite direction.

To finish the card off, I filled the space between the leaves with button flowers; which I created by stamping the die cut Flower Fusion #1 flowers with one of the images from Bitty Background Blocks and then embellished the centers with Dark Chocolate buttons. I then stamped the sentiment.
Finally, I paired Flower Fusion #1 with a watering can, from Green Thumb.
In the center of this gorgeous doily (a little sneak peek for you!), I stamped the stem in Ripe Avocado and attached it to a Fine Linen card base. Stamped, cut out and attached the watering can with dimensional adhesive. Die cut a Flower Fusion #1 flower from Hibiscus Burst and topped the stem. To finish the card off with a bang!...... I pulled out my well loved handmade Button Boutique buttons (the ones I made in this blog post) and embellished the flower center and watering can along with a tiny sentiment flag (sentiment also from Flower Fusion #1).

I hope you have enjoyed this fun look at Flower Fusion #1. I have a feeling that this series will quickly become a favorite of mine!

Well, that's it from me today. Be sure to see what these lovely ladies have in store for you today:

• Nichole Heady
• Melissa Bickford
• Dawn McVey
• Heather Nichols
• Lisa Johnson

Thanks for stopping by today!

Maile

Thanks So Much:

• Stamps: Flower Fusion #1, Think Big Favorites #1 & Green Thumb
• Ink: Dark Chocolate, Simply Chartreuse & Orange Zest
• Cardstock: White
• Accessories: Rustic Button Twine, Dark Chocolate Vintage Buttons & Flower Fusion #1 Die

Have A Wonderful Day!:

• Stamps: Flower Fusion #1
• Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate, Orange Zest & Hibiscus Burst
• Cardstock: Rustic Cream
• Accessories: Simply Chartreuse Satin Ribbon, Dark Chocolate Vintage Buttons & Flower Fusion #1 Die

Celebrate Today:

• Stamp: Flower Fusion #1, Bitty Background Blocks & Fillable Frames Additions 1
• Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Orange Zest, Hibiscus Burst & Dark Chocolate
• Cardstock: Rustic Cream
• Accessories: Rustic Button Twine, Dark Chocolate Vintage Buttons & Flower Fusion #1 Die

Hi There!:

• Stamps: Flower Fusion #1, Green Thumb, Beautiful Blooms II & Button Boutique
• Ink: Ripe Avocado, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise & Stormy Sky Ranger Distress
• Cardstock: Hibiscus Burst, Fine Linen, White & Coaster Board
• Accessories: 1/4" White Silk Ribbon, White Embroidery Floss, Parisian Lace Doily, Flower Fusion #1 Die & Buttoned Up #1 Die