Vibrant Autumn Leaves are the perfect accent on this fall card. As the last autumn breezes whisper through the trees, nature’s breathtaking display of vibrant colors are beginning to fade. These colors have painted the world in hues of gold, red, and green. Inspired by the beauty of fall, I’ve crafted a card that captures the essence of this stunning season. I’m using the fractured technique on my card. Adorned with sponged leaves in Real Red, Garden Green, and Daffodil Delight add a bright touch. Embrace the beauty of change as we craft a card that celebrates autumn leaves fading into hues of browns. My card carries the verse, “Autumn teaches us that change can be beautiful.”
The fractured technique is a fascinating way to infuse depth and character into your creations. For this card, I’ve combined the fractured technique with the exquisite Wild Wheat Designer Series paper. This technique creating a mesmerizing focal point for the sentiment. The fractured design adds an artistic touch, transforming the paper into a canvas of patterns. I taught how to do this technique in my monthly hostss card club.
To amplify the vibrancy of autumn, I’ve sponged the leaves with Real Red, Mossy Meadow, and Daffodil Delight ink, giving them a lively and colorful appearance. Each leaf exudes the warmth and beauty of the season. These evoke the feeling of crisp autumn days and the rustling of leaves underfoot.
The verse, “Autumn teaches us that change can be beautiful,” resonates deeply with the transformative essence of the season. As the leaves change from green to hues of red and gold, it reminds us that change is a natural and beautiful part of life. My sentiment perfectly complements the card, serving as a reminder to embrace change and find beauty in life’s transitions.
Vibrant Autumn Leaves add that touch of beautiful fall colors to this card.
Crafting this fall card using the fractured technique and vibrant sponged leaves has been a celebration of autumn’s splendor. The combination of the Wild Wheat DSP, the fractured design, and the richly colored leaves creates a card that shows the beauty and depth of this enchanting season. I love how this card naturally has a beautiful focal point, don’t you?
This is how to do the fractured technique
- You will need the following pieces of paper:
- 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ base scored Z@ 4 1/4″
- 4″ x 5 1/4″ patterned paper
- 2″ x 2″ basic white
- 4 strips that measure 1/8″ x 6″
- Fold your card base on score line.
- Adhere patterned paper to front
- Stamp sentiment onto 2″ x 2″ square & adhere to center of patterned paper with point at top and bottom like a diamond
- Adhere your strips:
- adhere first strip along one edge of square, lining up end of strip to end of square tip. Cut the end of the strip along edge of patterned paper.
- for each of the following 3 strips you will line end up to previous strip, along the square edge & cut off at edge of patterend paper.
- Embellish card as desired.
May this card serve as a reminder that change. Just like the shifting colors of autumn leaves, can be a thing of beauty. Embrace the changes around you. Find joy in the transition, and let the beauty of autumn inspire you to create and celebrate life’s transformations.
Until we meet again. . .
