Color Fusers July 2026 Heirloom Boutique meets Gingham

July 2026 Color Fusers project created with the Heirloom Blooms Bundle and In Color Gingham Gallery designer series paper using the July color challenge which includes Cloud Cover, Crisp Cantaloupe and Poppy Parade. Card designed and created by Melanie Hockin of Mel's Inky Fingers for the July 2026 Color Fusers Blog Hop.

Thanks for hopping with us for the July Color Fusers Blog Hop! I was happy to have a new In Color in our color challenge so I could use the new In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper with the Heirloom Boutique Bundle. I’m loving this gingham!

I love this little posy. It’s from the Heirloom Boutique die set. This set has a lot of sizes to choose from. The posy is playful and fun, and perfect to pair with this Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper. This paper just launched, and I have a feeling it’s going to be popular!

And I love the

Details Details

Adding small details can make a big impact.

After die cutting all the flowers, I added color by flicking a Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends Marker. I then used a Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush to add some sparkle. Easy, fun, and it helps the flowers pop.

To Create this Project

Thick Basic White Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″ card base
Basic White Cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 2″
Crisp Cantaloupe Cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 5″, die cut (5) flowers
Cloud Cover Cardstock: die cut (5) flower centers
Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4″ x 3 1/4″
Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper: cut (2) 3 3/4″ x 1/4″

Stamp sentiment on Basic White layer in Crisp Cantaloupe ink, then adhere to top of Crisp Cantaloupe layer. Adhere designer series paper (DSP) to bottom of Crisp Cantaloupe layer. Add Shimmering Stripes strip along top of DSP. Splatter flowers with Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends. Layer Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush onto flowers. Adhere flower centers with a Stampin’ Dimensional. Adhere flowers to card front with liquid glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tie a Linen Thread bow and adhere to flower with a glue dot. Color rhinestones with a Stampin’ Blends Marker and add to card front. Add remaining Shimmering Stripes strip and flower inside card.

Thank You

Thanks for stopping by today for the Color Fusers Blog Hop! I hope you enjoyed my Heirloom Boutique and gingham project. Now hop along with the rest of the Color Fusers to see more amazing projects!

Next up is Bonnie O’Neill.