Hi All!
I was going through my stamps and came across this one: Fractile Leaves. I haven’t used it in awhile so I thought I would break it out. I’ve used it in the past on this card and this card.
For today’s card, I decided to make it into a flower. I have a little trick for making sure the leaves line up correctly (shown in the video). Here is a close-up of my coloring:
Enjoy the video and have a great weekend!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Black strips | 1/4 inch | 6 mm |
| Circle | 1 1/2 inches | 3.8 cm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
Copic sketch markers used: BG02, BG05, BG13, G09, YG06, YG09, YG41
 Fractile Leaves |
 SSS Wreath Greetings |
 Copic Sketch Markers |
 Nesting Circle Dies |
 Memento Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Versamark Ink EH|SSS |
 Hero Arts White Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 T-Square Ruler EH|SSS |
 Glue Pen |
 Scotch Foam Tape |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
This is definitely a Darlene card! So clean and simple but yet so very striking. I was wondering though why you chose different shades of green and aqua for the flower. Whatever the reason, I liked the colour combination a lot too.
darlene
I love blue and green together and since they are actually leaves, I thought it would be a nice leaf/petal combo color.
Connie
Thanks Darlene. I had flower rather than leaves in my head but it is a very effective colour combo whatever it is meant to be!
Diana
So pretty. You always inspire.
Almadirpaul
Very nice.
Cheryl
Beautiful card Darlene! Love the color palette. Those are my favorite colors. I also love the design. Great way to use your stamps.
Carol Mac
This IS a Darlene card….putting the black strips on either side! Love it!
Dayse
The colours and symmetry really stand out on your card, I think your circle tip will be very useful.
echelmed
Very beautiful and endless color combinations.
Andrea
I can see your analytical mind at work in the stamping & coloring of the leaves! I never would have thought to count the sections in the image. I have often tried to “wing it” with coloring images like that with lots of little sections, but have–on occasion–either had too few colors to create a “random” pattern (without have 2 adjacent sections the same color), or just didn’t plan well enough so that the colors ended up distributed well. I even once had to draw in an extra line on an image to make 2 more sections, because my colors weren’t landing right. Ah, the trials & tribulations of a card maker! LOL Anyway, I really love how your card came out, Darlene! Great color combo, and thank you for the stamping tips. I probably would have had pencil lines all over the place, just to line things up. 😛 Nice to see an easier way! Hope y’all have a wonderful holiday weekend! 😺 ~ Andrea
swimbikerunat60
Beautifully geometric leaves Darlene, I think they would look amazing in Autumn colors.
Love the perfect symmetry on your design, the black strips on either side are a fabulous detail.
Have a wonderful weekend.
XO
Maria.
darlene
Great idea Maria!
stampinspicer
Love how you made this card! Colors look great!
Anna D.
You are so clever with your stamp ideas. Thank you!
Amy
I have that stamp and have never used it!!! What a creative and beautiful way to do so. Darlene you never cease to amaze!! Sometimes I look at all the measurements and counting and think in my head how/would I ever do that??? And then I look at your end project and say to myself “THAT’S why all her stuff looks impeccable – girlfriend (that would be me) learn a lesson why don’t you??!!!!”
Thanks for showing me the right way to do things!
Glenismaree
I love this card Darlene. As a matter of fact, my kitchen is in these colours. Green glass splashback and blue accessories with all white large drawers. My favourite colours. A really lovely stamp set.