July 2026 Color Fuser Blog Hop

Hello my crafty friends, Bonjour!

It’s that time of the month again—the first Monday of the month, which means it’s time for another Color Fusers Blog Hop! I always look forward to seeing the creative inspiration from this talented group of designers, all working with the same color palette.

For July, our featured colors are:

• Cloud Cover
• Crisp Cantaloupe
• Poppy Parade

I absolutely love this cheerful, summery combination! The soft blue of Cloud Cover pairs beautifully with the fresh warmth of Crisp Cantaloupe, while Poppy Parade adds the perfect vibrant pop.

Color Combination: 

For my project, I wanted to mix a current favorite with something brand new. I reached for the Sweet Bug Bundle, coordinating Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper and paired it with the gorgeous new Framed Violets Bundle to create this bright and cheerful summer card.

I also featured the beautiful new 2026–2028 In Colors Gingham Gallery 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper. The Crisp Cantaloupe patterned paper used on my card comes from this collection, and I love how the classic gingham design adds a touch of charm while perfectly highlighting this month’s color challenge.

The delicate framed details from the Framed Violets Bundle complement the sweet images from the Cute As A Bug DSP  beautifully, creating a design that’s full of texture, layers, and vibrant summer color. I always enjoy combining products from different collections to create something fresh and unique, and these two bundles work together wonderfully.

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite bundles—both new and old—and experiment with this month’s beautiful Color Fusers palette.

Be sure to continue along the hop to see what everyone else has created using Cloud Cover, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Poppy Parade. You’re sure to discover plenty of inspiration along the way!

You might have just arrived from my sweet friend Melissa from the USA… Next on the hop is my lovely friend Heather from the UK.

Thank you for stopping by today, and happy crafting!

Full list of products used is listed below.  I also added the bundle in French called Violettes Encadrées and Jolies Petites Bêtes.

Kim xo