Tonight I get the opportunity to introduce you to one of Julie & Jane's favorite sets of the year (and I'm pretty fond of it as well *wink*), Asian Fusion, designed by Melissa Bickford. It's full of beautiful Asian influenced florals that have mix & match possibilities with bold vases. Paired with versatile sentiments that feature the perfect font combination to lend themselves to this type of style and beyond.
The details.
- Asian Fusion will be available for sale on February 15th.
- It will retail for $24.
- Asian Fusion includes a total of 21 stamps (2 borders, 8 sentiments, 2 vases, 1 stem & 8 floral images.)
I just KNOW that many of you will love this new and refreshing style that has come to Papertrey Ink! Let me show you how I put this set into action!
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This first card is my favorite of the bunch. I think it really has a sense of calm about it, which I really, really like. Plus, what's not to love about Spring Moss & Aqua Mist paired together? Add in a bit of Vintage Cream and you have a match made in heaven!
It all started with stamping the vase onto Vintage Cream cardstock using Aqua Mist ink. Don't you just LOVE the shape of this vase? I know I do! There is one solid vase and one outline vase in this set (which I show you a bit later). I love how Melissa gave us options like this, depending on what our preference (or mood!) is that day!
Then I added this bouquet of floral stems using Spring Moss ink. It's soooo easy to line the two up! This is one of three bouquets in the set. All of the little flowers and dots lined up on the branches just makes me happy!
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To finish it off, I added the "Thinking of you" sentiment across the bottom of the vase with Dark Chocolate ink. (HELLO! Look at those fonts! LOVE them!) I prepared my Aqua Mist card base by stamping the floral lined border from Asian Fusion on a diagonal using Versamark ink. I added three strips of Spring Moss Twill under the focal point, tucking & looping the middle strip. A few Aqua Mist buttons finished the project up. Don't you just love it!
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This card still maintains that "zen-like" feeling, this time in a color scheme of Enchanted Evening & Kraft. I love how I was able to get such a different look by coloring in the outline vase image.
I stamped the outlined vase image onto Stamper's Select cardstock with Black Noir ink and then colored it in with the Copics shown above. I love being able to add dramatic lighting/shading to an object, like this. It definitely gives it more "pop" off the page!
This is a second flower stem image in the set. I love how graceful it is. It's stamped in Fresh Snow ink onto Kraft cardstock. I also added small dabs of color to the centers using my B97 Copic marker. I think that little detail really sets off the flowers.
I added a frame around the card front using a ruler and my trusty white gel pen. The sentiment, also from Asian Fusion, is stamped in True Black ink in the center of the card front. The end result is a classy, sophisticated card that could be used for a variety of recipients!
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Can you handle one more card? This card used a border image from Melissa's set to create a frame. Let me show you how I created it!
First I stamped the border with Raspberry Fizz ink, using the edge of my paper as my guide.
I then added the remaining strips needed to complete the frame. I LOVE this look and will definitely incorporate it more in future projects!
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I diecut one of Niki's new butterflies to add to the center of my project as a focal point. The layered butterflies are stamped in Hibiscus Burst & Raspberry Fizz. The sentiment can be found in Asian Fusion as well. Just LOVE the styling of these! So pretty and unique! I don't think I've ever seen Raspberry Fizz look this good! 🙂
Today we are issuing a very special challenge in honor of Asian Fusion and it's origins! Your challenge is to create a project that somehow integrates origami of some sort or another. I have listed a few of my favorite tutorials below for you to start with if you like, but feel free to use one of your own as well.
1. Make a project using some form of origami. It can be an element used for a focal point, something incorporated into the actual card base or even packaging created from origami (like a box or small bag)…
2. Upload a photo of your project to you blog or online gallery.
3. Add the link for your photo to the Mister Linky box below.
4. Those that leave a comment about what they think about Asian Fusion and the projects here today, will also be eligible to win. Those that create a project link in Mister Linky AND comment will have an extra entry. Only one comment per person please.
PEM Origami has an amazing website dedicated to video tutorials for this craft.
I really like the Origami-Fun website, and I think you will too. I especially like her box tutorials. If you are too nervous about incorporating origami into a card project, create an origami box and then have fun decorating it!
Origami Club has some super fun things as well. I personally have used this "cup" tutorial several times to make little candy holders, or even incorporated it into a card's interior to hold a gift card or cash.
NetflixOrigami started out as a bit of a joke, with an artist using Netflix envelopes as his medium. But now there are several great, easy to read tutorials for simple origami there that are super-duper user friendly.
So there's a few things to get you started! I am sure you will find something that inspired you after browsing all of these links!
We are giving away ANOTHER $100 gift certificate! So play along with the challenge and have your chance to win BIG! We would love t see all your projects!!!
*You can use any products you like while creating your project, no restrictions.
* Don't delay because you only have until Saturday, February 13th, 7am EST to enter. The randomly selected winner will be announced on our February Release Winners page by noon EST the same day.
I hope you will get a chance to play along! We just LOVE seeing your projects! Now GO GET INKY!!!!
Want to see more projects using Asian Fusion? Visit Lisa Johnson today to see what she has created.
You can visit Melissa Bickford's blog to see her take on her brand new set.
Alli Miles is showcasing even more projects using her new set, Take Three: Spring.
Niki Estes is offering up some information using her latest creation, Butterfly Dreams.
Dawn McVey has some new projects over on her blog using both Color Couture and her new set, Studio Style.
Heather Nichols has some additional peeks at all of the new sets she's releasing this month.
Kim Hughes is showcasing her new collection of In Shape templates; Spring Fling!
Julie Masse, our guest template designer this month, has a special project to share with you today using the new Spring Fling Collection as well!
Complete supply lists and measurements for today's projects can be found HERE.
I love the look of this set! I am loving everything you are showing us so far. I especially liked today’s raspberry fizz butterfly card. Thanks for the inspiration!
I am so glad you came out with an asian set! I have been waiting for so long…and it is finally here! Love the font on the sentiments too. Thank you!
I like all of your cards, but the birthday wishes one is my favorite. It’s sophisticated yet striking, and I love the colors. I could see myself giving that to a man or a woman. Over all, I think this stamp set is different from anything else you’ve come out with so far.
What a different and beautiful set for PTI. The vase will work with a lot of your other sets too.
I love this set and your examples using it. Oriental is a favourite for me and this does not disappoint!!
Gorgeous set and gorgeous samples as usual! I can’t wait to see it in it’s entirety!
omg, an asian-inspired set! i love it!
I really love this set! you are right…it does have a calming effect!
Another wonderful set and lovely samples! Love it!
I love all the different effects we’ve been given with this beautiful set!
This is a beautiful asian set! Also the vases can be used with many of your other sets. I love to mix/match sets to get new ideas! It is really going to be hard to choose this month!
this set isso classy and could be used for any occassion!!
I’m so excited that you’re releasing an Asian inspired set! Love the look of it, especially the vases and floral stems. Can’t wait til the 15th!
Your second card is so … gorgeous!!
I LOVE this Aian Fusion set! I’ve always loved Melissa’s style and I’m so happy she finally has another set to offer!! I will definitely be adding this to my collection.
This set is so elegant and I just love the blue vase card. Nichole, your colouring technique is stunning!
Hmmmm it’s a while since I made anything with Origami *lol*. Love the subtle images from Melissa’s set…can see that it would have a wide variety of uses. Cheers! xL
What a wonderful set! That frame really caught my eye!
I am very excited about the Asian Fusion stamp set! It looks very similar to my wedding invitations and is sure to create a great signature stationary!
I love the sophisticated look of those florals & vases. Your birthday wishes card is my favourite. So simple but so striking. Another beautiful set from PTI!
I love these new asian inspired stamps – very modern!
Great idea!!! Love this asian inspiration!!! I’m trying to think of an idea on how I could use origami!!!
This is a very cool idea—great images so far!! I can’t wait to see the rest!
Another set I didn’t think I would “need”…until I saw the images and cards you made today. Love, love it!
I love the simplicity and elegance of these designs! Beautiful!
Asian Fusion looks gorgeous! I love your first card, spring moss & aqua mist are one of my favorite color combinations!!!
Beautiful set!!!!!I’m looking forward to the rest!!!
What beautiful samples to highlight such a classy stamp set.
this set is another example of one that i think i don’t have to get until i see the beautiful samples created by nichole and the other pti designers! oh, my! what delicious cards.
Can’t wait to see what the full set looks like – I just love the Asian style and I can imagine that it will marry up lovely with the butterflies set too. Oh well, will have to get them both 😉
OMG!! beautiful!! I love the simple and clean look of the cards…
adorable
I wasn’t sure about this set when I first saw some sneak peeks but you convinced me now that I need it! I love the elegant look you can create. And then you show how to think outside of the box again and throw in something completely different and I simply love the raspberry fizz butterfly card! Can’t wait til the 15th now!
Alex
I love all of the cards. At first, I didn’t think that I needed this set. I was wrong! Thanks for all of the inspiration!
I really love this set, and Melissa’s Background Basics:Retro from last year’s anniversary release is still one of my faves! LOVE your krafty Zen card, Nichole! Can’t wait for Sunday to add this awesome set into my cart!
Another wonderful set! I just love the birthday wishes card. This set is so elegant.
Lovely new set. My wishing list is getting longer and longer. Thanks for the inspiration.
oh… such a cool set! I love the concept of matching borders with images!
Another great set – and I think my favorite fonts yet!!
I am loving the images in this set from what I’ve seen so far! And, to have some backgrounds “built in” – wonderful! Can’t wait to play with it for myself!
great set and love your samples, I like the frame card, I’ll have to give it a try soon. thanks for a chance to win.
I’ve always liked Asian design for the simplicity and elegance and both seemed to be captured in the previews you’ve shown of this set. The moss and mist colors together are so refreshing. Definitely a color combo I plan to try.
This set looks amazing! I love the theme and the execution of it! Elegant and versatile!
Melissa has done it once again, just beautiful.
Another amazing set! It looks like so much fun to use. I’ve always been drawn to asian looking flowers, and can see myself using this set quite often. One thing I like about asian flowers is that they can often be used for masculine projects as well – they seem more modern and less girly than other types of flowers!
Melissa Bickford’s sets are always so fresh! I love her take on this style! I can definitely see why Julie and Jane call this set one of thier favorites!
Great samples! These images are so serene – I just LOVE them!
What a wonderful, fresh new look. I really like the way you used the border as a frame. Another set full of versatility!
Those cherry blossoms are just too cute and I can’t wait to see the other stamps of the set. What a great set – flowers, borders, vases, and sentiments. It has it all!
I really enjoy the modern feel to this set. My birthday is Feb. 15th along with papertrey and it would be wonderful to win :).
Simple and beautiful.
I love the Asian Fusion stamp set. I can think of so many ways to use this set! I may go broke on the 15th buying up all the fantastic new products. I am so excited!!! Thanks and keep it coming! Pam
This set looks perfect for one layer cards which are always best for mailing, but difficult to make for me. I love the detail and versatility in the stamped images. Once again, gorgeous samples! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Love this elegant set! So much versatility with these sweet images. The Sentiment fonts are just perfect too. , Love your gorgeous samples. Must rush off to see the DT cards!
Looks like another great set by Melissa! I can’t wait to see the whole thing!
This set is on my “To Buy” list from the first time I saw a snewak peek earlier in this celebration. It’s even be better to win one!! : )
Simple, yet beautiful! You all are so talent and I am thankful that you choose to share your talents with us!
Looks like an awesome set. Can’t wait to see the rest!
Asian Fusion looks like loads of fun to work with and just my style, can’t wait to use it. As usual all of the projects are gorgeous!
Up until now I have never wanted an Asian themed set but I have GOT to have Asian Fusion! It’s gorgeous and so are your card samples! I just love the way you colored the vase with the different blues, it turned out perfect!
Beautiful cards! Looks like another great set.
Thanks so much
I love the asian fusion set! I can’t wait to see the whole set!
I absolutely love Melissa’s new dasigns.Can’t wait to see the whole set.
I love this new Asian themed set! I can imagine so many possibilities with these vases. Can’t wait to get my hands on this!
You have a knack of making me think I need every single set you show! Each set has something I love… oh, to have unlimited funds!! (There is something I love about each of these cards you made, but the frame on the third is just great!)
I like the simple design that also has a sophisticated look. A fun way to dress up cards without going overboard. Thanks for the chance to win.
Well, you’ve got another wonderful stamp set to torture us with (waiting for the release party). Your samples are simply divine, as they always are. The countdowns are always SO exciting!
Beautiful samples – love the frame!
This is such a wonderful set. I think that it will be versatile and can’t wait to get my hands on it!
These are so beautiful. I love the blue on the kraft–another great color combo!
Beautiful! The flower images are so calming!
I love the beautiful simplicity of the vase and flowers. I especially loved the look of it on Kraft with the white gel pen accents. Beautiful!
I am so excited about Asian Fusion! The images look like so much fun to play with. This will definitely be in my cart!
The vase is very versatile and I really like how the different flower stamps coordinate for so many different looks. Also looks great with the butterfly!
~Carolyn
As a general rule, Asian designs do not appeal to me, but this is just lovely.I love the simplicity.
What I love most is the font used for the Thank You sentiment. It is drool-worthy and I can’t wait to see the entire set revealed. Also, two words come to mind when I think of the image stamps: Simple & Elegant.
Great set! Love that first project with the soft colors. Now, on to make my origami creation!
Kara
This looks like a great simple set. I like the pots too! Great job, Melissa.
I love this set. I think it will be versatile and elegant. Thanks PTI!
Melissa’s sets are always beautiful. I love the “zen” aura of the set and the projects you made with the set.
Love It!!! Right down my alley…
I love the images – and the sentiments as well. Can’t wait to see it “unveiled”.
Asian Flair looks fantastic! I love the pastels paired with black for the cards. They turned out stunning!
Love it all!
Beautiful set, good for colourers or those not as inclined to colour- thats cool. Thanks!!
Will the 15th ever get here? I am so anxious to see everything new that you are going to present to us. I think my favorite from today was the blue vase card. It is elegant and I can think of so many occasions when this would be perfect.
Although I can’t play along today, I still must leave a comment. I adore this and can’t wait to see the entire set. Melissa’s sets are always full of elegance and there are always so many possibilities with them. I love all the examples that you have created as well as the DT members.
What a unique set to add to PTI’s collection. It is so elegant yet simple at the same time. I too love the shape of the vase and the frame that you created with the border is pure genius. I can’t wait to see what other borders I can create with my PTI stamps!
I can’t wait to see this set with all of its possibilities. So far, I like the clean and simple look it gives. Very pretty.
Oh my, there is just nothing as beautiful as the white on the kraft base!! This set is so simple and classy looking, love it!!! I can see using this set for both masculine and lady cards, can’t wait to get it!
this set is really nice. i especially love that border frame you created! can’t wait to see the set as a whole! xoxo andie…
I love the flower bouquets! So pretty and different! Your projects are all gorgeous, too!
Love the fresh clean look of this design.Can’t wait to see the rest of it!
I really like the framing aspect and enjoy the chance to be versatile! 🙂
I like that even though you can use this set to make asian type cards they can just be regular type floral cards. Great examples and color combos.
Fabulous set, Melissa! I love those flowers!
This set is just sooooo pretty! And I love love LOVE the font of the sentiments! Beautiful cards too Nichole!
This set looks wonderful, very elegant love your examples!
Love the style of this set and the font is beautiful too. I think it’s neat how you used the border stamp to create a frame. Your creativity never ceases to amaze me.
The Asian flair is intrigring. Those liitle flowers are so delicate looking and the vases look first class. Beautiful demo cards again!!!!
This set is very calming. It would make some great “Get Well” cards and it will work for anything else, for that matter! Both cards are equally beautiful! I love the strip pattern on the butterfly card and the blue and kraft look so great together!
This set looks like it will be both fun and elegant. Can’t wait for it’s release.
Love this set..I also love the kraft and Enchanted Evening combo. I think kraft is the NEW white/cream!
Monday can’t get here fast enough…. I need to see the whole set. I love that these images are so simple and clean. Beautiful.
Asian Fusion is so sophisticated! I really like that you showed the individual pieces as background elements, or borders…it is so easy to look at them as focal points only! I love that you demonstrate this so well on your blog. It reminds me of possibilities when my craftiness is in a funk. Great, great release everyone!
beautiful cards! so elegant!
I love the kraft and enchanted evening card! Absolutely beautiful!!
Thank you for another chance to win a great prize!
Love that vase! Looks like another gorgeous PTI set!
This set seems so calm and serene
Sadly I don’t have time to create today but I wanted you to know how much I love this set and your cards. Truly inspiring!
Love the simple, clean lines of this set. Aqua Mist and Spring Moss are my favorite color combo and love what you did with the twill.
Love your cards! I’m usually not a fan of “asian” stamp sets because they usually just seem too specific. This set has a great PTI universal use feel & looks like a lot of fun! Finally, an asian influanced set for everyone!
Amazing cards today Nichole, I LOVE this new set, it’s SO stylish!!
I love this set, very simple yet it brings out so much.
My mouth is watering, how many days until release? Do you believe I’m looking forward to release night more than Valentine’s? (What does that say about me? lol) Thank you for introducing the origami idea to us – it’s always nice to try something new.
I love Mel’s style – always have and this new set is spectacular – so soft, and pretty and versatile! Rock on Melissa!
I love how you used the border strips to make a frame around the butterfly.
This is a beautiful set! I am excited to see it in my studio all inked up, weather it be simple and calming, or fun and snappy!
And here I am in rainy FL without any supplies to play along. I love origami projects and would adore playing along. But this will have to be my entry for this fab set. Love what you did and the frame is so creative. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Cheryl Sims
Simply zen…The Ikebana styles are so calming.
What a cool set! I love the frame you made with the border stamp!
Another day and still you have not disappointed me. I love the card that is bordered out with pink. The asian set looks very interesting. Cannot wait to see it in its entirety. Thanks for the opportunity to win. I was working on taxes yesterday and it looks like I will be paying big bucks to the government so this would be a really nice treat.
I love the vase! I can’t wait to see the other aspects of the set:)
Can’t wait for this set! I can thing of so many ways to use it in so many seasons.
I asked for it and you gave it to me. I have been wanting to see Asian influence in PTI stamps for a while. Thanks for fulfilling a big piece of my personal style.
Love the cards samples with Melissa’s new set. Can’t wait so see the whole set and everything else to come.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE anything to do with flowers yeah I love the set Great job!!!!
I really love the clean lines and feel of this set. An instant classic!
I really like this set. So simple, versatile and clean. Perfect with your colors. Thanks for another great set.
How very elegant and modern! Sometimes, simple is just better.
Love the delicate flowers! Very soothing!
Wow, what fun! This looks to be a set that can be used so many ways. It has been great seeing all the new items coming out this month.
What a beautiful set. I am loving this one. Can’t wait to create with it!
Very versatile set! I am enjoying your kraft card with the blue vase and white details, it really pops! A new look!
Very pretty set and perfect for Spring too.
I love what I have seen so far from this set. It looks like it could be used to make cards for many different occasions.
Love the asian fusion look! Very simple but beautiful! Especially love the butterfly card with the border.
wonderful stuff!
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Beautiful cards! Love the two styles of vases, and the open line art vase would be perfect for paper piecing.
Asian isn’t really my style, but I love, love, love that birthday card. To me the set isn’t so asian and will fit in with my stlye – thanks for helping me reach out of my box.
I like sending my Grandmother cards for no reason and this set will be perfect. She’s Japanese and anything “asian” always makes me think of her.
Lots of possibilities with this set! Looks great!
Beautiful set…love the vase! I’m so ready for the release!
I’ve always loved Melissa’s style and you sure have highlighted it here with your beautiful projects! I think I’m convinced that I need this set.
LOVE it! So stylish and elegant!
I love all of your projects but I’d have to say the thinking of you card is my fav.
Fabulous set! Your cards are fantastic Nicole. I really like the way that you created a frame using the border stamp. Very neat idea.
I love how different this set is!I know it will appeal to many PTI addicts. All of the projects made with this set are just gorgeous, too!
Love the butterfly frame card. This is a really beautiful set.
LOVE the 3 stem set! The vases are great shapes! Another great addition to the PTI stamp family!
My favorite was the second card…love the blue with white and kraft! All are amazing!
I’ve always been a fan of Melissa’s sets and I see this one as being just at fun and versitile. Thanks for the chance to win. This whole time has been so exciting for all of us!
This set looks like it’s just my style! Love it!
Wow! I really love the design of the vases and flowers. Very simple and beautifull, just what I like!
The images I have seen so far are great – a hint of asian – not “too done.” Love them!
Asian themed cards are some of my favorites to
make because of the clean and simple design.
This set looks wonderfully versatile and
really beautiful! I can’t wait to see the
entire set.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this set!!! Great projects, too!
I love the clean lines of the Asian Fusion line. That fits my style to a “T”.
Love this set. So fresh and modern. Love the card designs too. I am going to be busy after this momth’s release. Can’t wait to place my order.
I love to do origami so thanks for the links. Melissa’s set is a wonderful new addition to the PTI line. Love the clean, simple designs in all the fabulous samples. Your card with the butterfly is great–Asian & Butterflies–perfect!
These images are so classic looking that I could see myself using them for a variety of cards. I especially love the vase and first bunch of flowers you showed. They’re so pretty!
I LOVE the simple but beautiful little flower sets in this one! I think with the flowers & vases separate there are tons of possibilities with this one!
I don’t know if I’ll ever get around to the origami, however it is a cool hobby, I really like it when I was a kid, but I did want to say the samples by the DT this week have been so inspiring and so fresh and pretty. Thanks to all of them for their hard work and the smiles they provide for us in the morning when we wake up (or if we stay up late at night, either way!) 🙂
Gorgeous stuff here! Love the blue vase – such a wonderful job coloring! Looks like a very fun stamp set to use.
Your asian fusion cards are so beautiful. I can’t wait to see the entire set.
I love the soft, modern elegance of this set. The fonts are a beautiful match to the images!
I can hardly wait to see the whole Asian Fusion set- I want it NOW!
From the first sneak peek, I knew I was going to love this set. This will be a must have for me!
My mom loves oriental art. Since she is 103 I’ve had plenty of years to appreciate it’s beauty also. You could not have a set that appeals to me more than Asian Fusion and your take on the set is so peaceful, calm, serene. I LOVE what you did with the stamps! I suspect this set will outdo my use of Fancy Flourishes which I never thought could happen! Can’t wait to purchase it!
What a beautiful set … simple and calming!
Beautiful projects – can’t wait to see the entire set!
Beautiful! I love Asian inspired things and this set is just perfect.
Nice images! I like the different vase and floral stem options!
I love the samples from this set, especially the Raspberry Fizz butterfly card; it really has a beautiful mix of traditional & modern Asian elements. Very lovely set!
I love the first card you showcased with the new Asian Fusion set! It just happens to be my wedding colors…a combination I always love to see. I love simple, elegant designs and this set matches my style perfectly!
Yet another set I am totally stoked for! It looks so versatile & fun, and I love the frame you were able to create using one of the border stamps!
I love Asian Fusion and all your projects today! My style is clean and simple, and this set fits that PERFECTLY! Love the fonts! Your coloring on the Enchanted Evening vase is amazing–such depth!
Looks amazing! The projects were gorgeous!
Oh, I just adore this set. I hope I can win but if not, I’ll buy it anyhow!
I really like the Floral Fusion set! It looks like a lot of fun to play with and DO love those sentiments!
I love this set the more and more I see it and keep picturing a little flower soft with that vase!
I wasn’t sure how well I liked this set, but now, seeing your projects, of course, I think I need it! I love the modernness and zen feeling it gives…I especially love that blue card. Just fabulous!
Another beautiful set. Love the cards you created with this set. Can’t wait to see it all.
I love this set–simple and classy! Can’t wait to play with it!
What beautiful cards! I really like how you created a frame using a stamp!
Elegant and simplicity all in one set! All the projects shown today are perfect color combinations and love how easy it is to do a background on your project from the same stamp set. I truly love my Papertrey Ink…it makes me so darn happy to spend time in my studio!
When you first wrote about this set, I wasn’t sure if I’d like it. Well, after seeing your cards, I’m now hooked! Every time I try to cut back on my spending, I get sabotaged by PTI!! 🙂
Love the frame you came up with using the Asian Fusion set. Can’t wait to see all the stamps in the set!
What beautifully simple card designs and stamps. I love the white outline that you incorporate – I’ll have to try that. And the Raspberry Fizz border is so fun!
Absolutely beautiful!
Great stamp set…I loved your examples- very clean and elegant. I’m not one for CAS cards (i tend to over embelish) but I think this set would definitely help me create some clean and classy cards.
I knew I would need this one. I was married 5 years ago at the Japanese Friendship Gardens in Balboa Park in San Diego. I folded 120 origami cranes for place settings and grommeted people’s names to them. I have yet to do the album, so now I’ve got the perfect excuse to ‘need’ this set in order to finish the job!
These are absolutely beautiful, simple and elegant all at the same time.
Ooh, I like this set! Love the fonts! And, wow, that blue vase card is gorgeous!!!!
OOOh, I love the Asian influence and Melissa has done so well with these. Can’t wait to see them all.
Beautiful set!
I can’t wait to see the entire set. The sneak previews are great!!!
Thank you for the give-a-ways.
I LOVE this set, and I didn’t think I would because I have a couple other Asian-inspired sets. I was WRONG! I NEED IT! Once again, your samples are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love origami! And asian flair. It is always so relaxing and elegant in its simplicity. This looks like a beautiful set! 🙂
Beautiful, but that comes as no surprise.
I love Asian themed stamps. They always seem to have a quiet beauty to them. Can’t wait to purchase
Beautiful vases! And again the butterfly is amazing!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE asian inspired stamp sets and this one is no exception! It is so lovely! Beautiful cards as well!
I love asian-inspired stamps and designs. They are so clean, simple, and calming. Can’t wait til the 15th!
I love the simple and clean influence of the Asian arts. This looks like an incredible set – I can’t wait to see the rest of the stamps in the set.
Just beautiful elegant images. It reminds me a lot of the some of my favorite fabrics…I may have to make my own with the stamps!
Another must have on the wish list!
What a beautiful set. The card samples are simply gorgeous. Another must have set for sure.
stamp on…
I like the vase and just think of the possibilities. Beautiful.
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This is a very pretty set! I also love looking at all the “mr. linky’s posted” because there are some very talented people out there!
I love stamps, but I am not much of a card maker though i wish I was. These sets are beautiful, I love what you have done with the vase and copic markers.
Love those border images. I can see myself using them over and over.
This is such a pretty, simple set. I love the projects I have seen so far and can’t wait to see more.
Clean and simple flowers and vases!! I love this. . . can’t wait to see all of the images!
What a great set and I love your cards!
I love it!!! Another awesome stamp set 🙂 You all just continue to outdo yourselves!! Thanks for chance to win $100 gift certificate!!
I love the new Asian Fusion set! So many possibilities! Your cards are beautiful. Can’t wait to get this set and start playing!!! This is going to be a very, very expensive month—I love everything you have shown us!
I love this new set and the projects you made Nichole! So simple and elegant! THanks for sharing today!
These cards are simply beautiful. I am sure these stamps will be a great addition to my collection.
Thanks for another great release!
I love the simple elegance of this set. I really like the color combos you showcased today. I know I’m going to love using this set.
I didn’t think this set was going to be one of my favorites, but I absolutely love your samples!!!!! My favorite is the kraft and blue card!!!! LOVE that one!
Very excited to see the Asian Fusion designs. These are very beautiful displays. So many ways to use these also. The DT put together some really great projects again. Thanks so much for the excitement.
From what I’ve seen so far, I am thinking this will be my “must buy” for this release! I love it. Your projects are so beautiful, as usual. Thanks for all the inspiration!
I just love how you turned that border strip into a frame. So clever! That font is awesome too! Now, off to try my hand at origami…I once made a box from a template you posted a few years back. It turned out very well. Maybe I’ll try that again. 🙂
It is amazing how a stamp set called Asian Fusion pairs so well with an all-american icon like the butterfly! I especially love the pretty vases in this set.
I love the idea of making a frame with the stamps. You could use a frame on millions of cards!
My style is clean and simple and the Asian Fusion set is that and so much more. It will definitely be in my shopping cart and on my craft table for many projects. I love what you have done with the beautiful vase and stems and can’t wait to get my hands on them.
Really love the beautiful simple cards you make! The ones today are no exception. Can’t wait to see this release in its completion. =)
These cards are just gorgeous! I love the vase and sprigs stamps to pieces!
Ohh I love this set! I love the cards that were made using this set! So cute and fun!
Beautiful cards.
Challenge sounds fun.
Asian influenced designs are always so elegant. I love your “Birthday Wishes” card. The blue vase and white flowers made such a beautiful contrast.
I’ve been loving this set all week! I love the softness you created with Aqua Mist and Springs Moss. I can’t wait to play with it!
I have always loved Melissa’s stamp sets…clean designs!!
The flower stems are really beautiful! The first card is my favorite, too. Gorgeous!
oh, what a fantastic set! I love the cards you made–so beautiful!
I absolutely LOVE this set! And I haven’t even seen the whole thing!! I love the simplicity, the Asian feel to it and the fonts are awesome!
This is such a pretty set, I like what you did with it today, especially the first card! Another versatile set!
So simple and graphic but so fresh and NOW! Great stamp release!
What a beautiful set and gorgeous projects! Love that vase…very versatile.
The first card you posted is just dreamy with those subtle colors! I love the rich blue vase on kraft too – what gorgeous creativity with these Asian designs! Love it!!
Looks like a beautiful set! Love the simplicity of it. Can’t wait to see it in its entirety!
For such a simple set, it really packs a punch!
I Looove this versatile set!!! Beautiful samples today…I can’t wait for the 15th!
I love the Asian inspired stamps, especially after seeing the projects you posted today–beautiful!!
Love this set!! All the cards are super but I really like the butterfly on raspberry fizz; such a bright spring card!
I really like this set and can see myself using it in many of my card themes. Asian style is “in” right now but I view it as a classic. Your vase cards are striking, very simple in keeping with Asian philosophy.
These card are very sweet and elegant. I think it looks like it will be a great set.
Although I am not entering the contest I just to comment on beautiful this stamp set is – I have not really liked any of the Asian stamp sets I have seen in the industry thus far, until this one!!!! Thank you again for your beautiful consistency in coming up with stamp sets to love!
This is just the set I have been waiting for. I will definitely add it to my cart.
I like how you colored the blue vase — the flower stems go well with it.
LOve it. The first card is so gorgeous.
Nichole, your samples (and Melissa’s during the countdown so far)have been beautiful–looks like an amazing set! The designs are very pretty and striking!
Such a beautiful set!! I love the simple, zen feel of the images and those fonts are to die for!! Beautiful Melissa!
Your cards are beautiful and this set is lovely! Thanks for the great inspiration!
This new stamp set really makes a simplistic design happen! The CAS style is what a lean towards and with this stamp set it will easy to do.
This style is so new to me, I’m going to have to think about it awhile—not sure how I like it yet. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the frame made with border images!
This set, I think, is my FAVORITE! So beautiful and versatile! I’m going on a spending spree Feb 15th!
The border stamp looks just like a ribbon, very pretty. I love the card with the frame around the butterfly.
Lovely cards with this lovely new set. 🙂 It *is* nice to have the choice of a solid vase, or one to color — and who doesn’t “need” new floral images at her disposal?
This set is so elegant but simple too. I love the border used as a frame. I’m casing that for sure. Thanks for all the excitement for the new releases.
So, so pretty. Both in design and execution. Can’t wait to see the entire collection.
Love what I’ve seen so far of Asian Fusion. Such Springy images … which are nice given how cold and snowy it is all over our country right now.
This is a great set! Very elegant and stylish!
This set is right up my ally! I love it!! Clean, simple, beautiful. I really like the ways I’ve seen the border used. :0)
This set looks incredible- so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing all your wonderful samples, Nichole. 🙂
What an elegant set. I love Asian flair. Can’t wait to see the entire set.
asian fusion is a gorgeous set! i love the small flowers on the branches, the vases and especially the fonts. beautiful job with these cards and great idea with the raspberry fizz frame, great idea.
If it has Melissa Bickford’s name on it you know the set is going to be just wonderful. I love her stamp sets and this one looks just as lovely as all the others. Thank you Melissa for sharing your great talent with us.
Origami challenge! how fun is that?! I can’t wait to see the rest of this stamp set.
I’ll leave the origami to my wife, but I can leave a comment! I don’t know much about stamping and card-making, but I know what appeals to me and I like the cards you made here. I especially like the butterfly one–it looks like something my wife would make. I’m pretty sure she’d really like these stamps.
Cute Asian set. Very different from all the others out there. Very light, not heavy like so many out there. Great samples.
Love the Asian Fusion stamps, simple but sophisticated. I especially like having a choice of vases to use. Today’s cards are great!
Asian Fusion looks like a great addition to your ever expanding collection!
Asian Fusion is gorgeous! I am loving the font combos too! Beautiful card samples – coloring the centers of the flowers really make them pop! Thanks for the chance to win! Can’t wait until the 15th!! woo hoo
beautiful cards, Nichole!
amazing design, Melissa!
I agree that something about those stamps are just so calming! Love it!
Asian Fusion is very cute and elegant at the same time.
love the clean simple look of this new set. looks easy to work with.
what gorgeous creations…this set is beautiful elegance.
OMG, this set is absolutely stunning. I love the frame that can be used for some many things. It works so well with all the Papertrey colors. Makes me want to get everything!!
How beautiful!! Love it!
OMG love anything Asian and the samples sure are a tease. LOVE that striking blue vase. Now off the stamp for the other half of the entry.
What beautiful projects. I love the elegance and simplicity. Thanks for the links to origami. Paper folding is one of my favorite things to do. I’m so glad that my mom instilled a love of all things hand crafted in me.
This is a wonderful new set to add to the PTI collection. I love that it is unique and versatile.
Fabulous clean & simple cards. Love the Copic colouring (why can’t mine ever look like that?!) and I really like the asian frame. I will have to try that with some of the background stamps I already have…
This is a beautiful set and with your colors is so pretty. I look forward to seeing the whole.
cute set, I love origami and have done many projects over the years using it. Most recently Origami Bats for my kids classroom party craft.
what a beautiful stamp set with many possibilities!
Amazing set! I especially love the border stamps.
I am SO excited about this new release…and I especially love your colorful examples! You and your team never cease to amaze me — I’m honestly blown away each day of your countdowns!
This is a very pretty floral set-I love the images you have shown us so far and can’t wait to see more!
I used to make Origami boxes and the border designs would be perfect to accent the Asian papers. I also love the florals. Anne, yourmainestamper
What a beautifully created stamp set! Your cards are just gorgeous!
LOVE this set!! Great cards!
I just love the 2nd project with the Enchanted Evening colored vase. It’s so simple and serene. I am really excited to see more of this set! It is intriguing! 🙂
This stamp set looks like another must have!!! My friend’s B-day is next Friday, and I was waiting for your release to order her something. Now I know exactly what she’s getting! Beautiful cards too!!!
Gorgeous!! I would be sooooo thrilled to win $100 of PTI goodness! Thanks for the chance!
Love the vase. This is so versatile. I can think of lots of ways to use vases for a fresh look. So much fun!
This is a completely different style for me…but I would be up to trying.
Can’t wait for all the new releases.
This set is simply beautiful… as always from the Papertrey team. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy
I love the clean simply elegant look of Asian Fusion! This will be one I use again and again for sure!
What a great set! I love the vase with the different flowers. I can’t wait to see all of it.
I absolutely love asian fusion! I hope I win! It is so tranquil, simple and clean. Love it.
Love the cards. Cannot wait to see the entire set!!
I love the serene feel of all the asain art… very excited and can’t wait to see all the new stuff on the 15th thanks… tu amiga Kat
simply beautiful. Love the clean, classic look of the blue vase on the kraft on a white base – amazing.
Wow… I love your cards, Nichole. I can’t wait to see the rest of the set. I really like the style of the font as well.
Very cool! I love all the new items you have shown! yay!
Finally a versatile vase set with some nice sentiments! I’ve been holding out on a nice vase set cuz I would end up buying a set to use one vase I like. This is great! Comes with a background stamp, cute Asian flowers to fill the great variety of vases!!!
love the cards, very simple
This set is simple yet so beautiful. My favorite is the border you’ve done on the butterfly card. How clever!
I love the vase and the Raspberry Fizz card is yummy!
I love the second card today – it’s beautiful and simple! I particularly love the dot of color in the center of the flowers and the ‘Nichole-gel-pen-frame’! Can’t wait to see the rest of the set when it’s released!
I think I’m going to love this set – so versatile – it will work in so many colors and for so many occasions!
Love the clean, crisp look of this set!
I love the idea of an asian inspired set! I especially like the vase- so versatile! I am so excited for release date!
Asian Fusion is lovely. I especially like your Enchanted Evening sample. But then I like all of your images that can be colored.
LOVE the clean and freshness to the Aisan set!! Beautiful inspiration cards!!!
What nice clean lines. A really elegant group of stamps, can’t wait to see it all!
love the interchangeable vases, flowers, oh my!
What a pretty set! I love the project with the blue vase and the kraft base!
It is a beautiful set!! I’m not a blue person but I LOVE your card with the blue vase!!
I’m so excited to see an Asian influence set from PTI! I’m a big fan of this style and this looks like a gorgeous set -I can’t wait to see it in its entirety!
The set is so versatile. I really like the border image you used as a frame.
Thanks for all the peeks at the beautiful new products.
Peggy Nickelson
snickels at msn dot com
This Asian Fusion set is simply gorgeous. Another must-have for my ever-growing collection. Your sample projects took my breath away. I love the beauty and calm of this design.
I love the asian look. The frame that you made is so great!!
I love the idea of over lapping the background to make a frame, your cards are lovely!
R
Another beauty! Love the clean and simple look that this set accomplishes. I have been glued to my computer during all these exciting reveals. Life will be so boring once the excitement is done. Thanks for your generousity.
AWESOME!!!! I am totally a PTI newbie…but I might not be after Feb 15. I especially love the sentiments in this set!!
Love the Asian Fusion set. Who knew origami could be so cool on a card?
I am extremely excited this month, and this set is one of the big reasons for my excitement.
I love that this set has an Asian feel to it, while still being crisp, modern and oh-so-PTI! I’m always drawn to Asian themes and will definitely be adding this to my collection. And the fonts are wonderful — can’t wait to see what all the sentiments are!
Love the vases, and can’t wait to see the other flowers in this set. The second card is my fav….what a beauty, love the kraft with the blues! Thanks PTI
I can hardly wait until the 15th & Asian Fusion is definitely a set I’m going to buy! I just love the Wishing You Well card, but they’re all great!
As always, your cards make me want this one as well.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
I am so excited about the Asian Fusion stamp set! it is sure to create great stationary!
I love this set, so simple, pretty and it looks like tons of uses!!
Beautiful creations!!
This looks like it will be a really fun set. I love the flowers.
I love the spray of flowers and the font is great too! Super cute set!
The cards you made were stunning..so simple yet so beautiful…the images are really pretty, and I can’t wait to see the rest.
So wonderful ! I really love the simplicity of these cards!
I really appreciate the simplicity of this set. I can see it used for lots of applications. It is absolutely beautiful and very modern.
I love origami and have practised it ever since I was a kid, what a great challenge! Unfortunately I won’t get a chance to participate but I’m really going to enjoy looking through everyone’s entries!
Really loving this set, have done since the first card you showed us with it a few days ago!! This is classic, sophisticated and elegant – all the hallmarks of a great PTI set! Can’t wait for the reveal!!
Beautiful! 🙂
Yet another fabulous stamp set – how very exciting!
Gorgeous new set and stunning cards!
wow! i just love the vase and flowers! i really think you could use this set for just about any occasion!
Wow! Love what you’ve done with this new set! Thanks for the chance to win!
Beautiful designs! I love all the cards you made with this set.
i love the new stamps. lisa johnson’s samples are my favorites.
Thank you for another great prize to win! The Asian Fusion set looks great!
Great set – and a fun challenge. Your cards are all so elegant – the vase you coloured is so dimensional it really does pop right out at you. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful designs! The mix and match possibilities look wonderful! Your birthday wishes card is lovely.
I love this set… so clean and modern looking!
I really like that this set provides for use of not traditional Asian colours and styling will be very versatile!!
This stamp set looks like simplistic beauty at its best! Nichole, my favorite of these cards is the enchangted evening/kraft card. Love it. Can’t wait to see the rest of the set and the font is WAY COOL!
Oh, wow! Another beautiful set! I especially love the “Birthday Wishes” card with the blue vase…makes me wish that I’d let myself buy some Copics!
I spent a semester in Japan as a college student, so I have an appreciation for Asian influences. I love the way Melissa put her contemporary spin on this unique set. The flower and vases are perfect..think ikebana!
I can’t wait to see the rest of this set. It looks so classy!
so very beautiful. i love this aesthetic…thanks for bringing it to us!
Another great idea from PTI!!! Thanks, gals!!
This Asian fushion is so clean and fresh! I love it!!
This set is so versatile! Great cards!!
We lived in Okinawa for 4 years and your stamps bring back the memories and beauty of their art and decor. They are a nice addition to the Papertrey line, and your cards are beautiful as always.
I love that I can use my copics on the vase. Oh the possibilities.
I love that Papertrey is branching into different styles while remaining true to that clean and graphic style your customers have come to adore. Beautiful job, Melissa!
I love the asian style. One of my favorites for sure. I’m glad to see PTI expanding yet again in style. I love the second card in particular and how the white line frame is broken by the flower and the vase. Perfect detail.
The solid bar stamp looks just like those paper tapes that are being used as borders now. Love all the possibilities this set offers!
The card with the blue vase is so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win.
I love this unique Asian flavored stamp set! The vases and fonts are beautiful and the border frame on the butterfly card is amazing!
I love the samples you’ve made with Asian Fusion, especially the stunning blue vase on the Kraft paper. Thanks for the chance to win!
Delighted to see an asian set!!! What an amazing month for PTI fans!!!
More lovely ideas. I am going to have to get a second job just to be able to order everything I want!
Love this set too! I especially like the blue vase you colored with your copics, Your shading is Fabulous!! I feel like I could reach thru the screen and feel it. Beautiful!!
Fantastic samples – jam packed with inspiration! Lovin’ this months release previews!
Hey, that origami challenge was fun! Right on time for Valentine’s treats! Great cards with Asian Fusion! This has been an amazing PTI month!
Love the Birthday wishes card – the blue with kraft is striking. Looks like a good mix of sentiments are included. Thanks for the chance to win!
Being very partial to Asian influence I’m going to love these stamps.
Love Asian Fusion. love the flowers and vase. Great use of colors!
Simple and elegant with the perfect font mix…. Just what I expect from PTI!!!
Very nice!! Playing with the orgami and making something was so fun…thanks for the challenge!
Beautiful set, and gorgeous samples!! Really loving this elegant set!
I really like the new Asian Infusion set! Clean, fresh images. I can’t wait to see the entire set. I think my favorite card is the “thinking of you” card in aqua mist. I love the line/flower background image for a designer background. Then the vase with flowers; clean and elegant. The ribbon and buttons top it off nicely. What a versatile set!
I love all of your cards, especially the birthday wishes one. Love the color combination. And it is simple yet elegant. Love Asian Fusion!
I really like the simple style of the set, and all of the beautiful samples!
I am so excited about this stamp set! I just got Pagoda cricut cart and would LOVE to see if I can work with these as well! Thanks!
I always love Melissa’s sets. Asian Fusion looks like it will be a great addition to the PTI stamp set library. It looks like it is cleaner and more modern than the ones that are currently offered. As they say, “Variety is the spice of life”.
HI Nichole,
lovely projects, the pink frame was my favourite. But all very simple, elegant – peaceful – very nice.
Kim B
Special get well blend of tea will fit well into this small origami box. The gift enclosure should cheer one’s spirits and offer a chance to steep, stir and enjoy!
What a beautifully simple set. Great idea, as always!
I, too, love the simplicity and elegance of these designs! Great designs showcased this new set perfectly.
Diane M
This set looks very fun and I love the Asian influence!
I really like this set – especially what you did with the frame and the butterflies! I look forward to seeing more with this Asian Fusion set.
Japanese type blossoms are always elegant and versatile images appealing. Thanks!
This looks like another “PTI must have set”! I can’t wait to see the full Asian Fusion set. As always Nichole, thank you for the terrific ideas and inspiration. The origami really brings a great dimension to the projects. Thank you to everyone who shared their projects. They are simply wonderful.
The designs on this set are beautifully simple. I can’t wait to see more of it. It seems to have so many uses (like many of the PTI sets do!). Thanks for the chance to win.
I absolutely LOVE this set! Ever since I saw the first glimpse in a project last week, I knew I would want this set. It’s such a refreshing style.
Absolutely love the pink butterfly card..Wish it would fly away and land at my place!! Sigh…such gorgeousness!!
I love all the cards I’ve seen done with Asian Fusion! So wonderfully simple and oh so elegant!
I have always loved PTI and these sets are so simple and elegant. Simply beautiful !!
I love the serenity of Asian Fusion.
Such a versatile stamp set, my favorite one is where you created a frame with the border stamp…love it!
These are beautiful! I particularly love the shape of the vase – it is just elegant and beautiful! This challenge was also fun! 🙂
Really love the CAS style – especially the Birthday wishes sample with the blue vase on the kraft cardstock. Another must have stamp set. I am getting seriously worried about my credit card this month! LOL!
I absolutly love this asian inspired set. Great like everything from papertrey 🙂
Oh, such a busy day yesterday that I forgot and nearly missed commenting! Love the serenity of this set and the quick, clean, simple stamping to create such beautiful cards.
These are beautiful designs that will have a lot of uses!
Another cute set — where do you come up with all these ideas?
I am loving the clean and simple look of Asian Fusion. Great set!
This is a wonderful set Melissa. Simple yet very elegant. I especially like the border images.
What a peaceful set this is. This is one stamp set that will be used a lot. Such beautiful cards to illustrate too. Origami and I have not been very good friends so far..but I’ll try again.
This was the first time I have ever used Origami! Very cool and easy to make cute flowers for cards!
Can’t wait to get my hands on this set! Simply adorable.
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