Rose Pattern Bookmark

Welcome to our tutorial on creating a stunning rose-patterned bookmark using Faber-Castell Aqua Dual Markers! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to craft a beautiful floral design that adds elegance to your reading experience. Whether you're an avid reader looking to personalise your favourite novels or searching for a heartfelt gift idea for a book-loving friend, this handmade bookmark is perfect for any occasion. From cozy nights by the fireplace to leisurely afternoons in the garden, let this charming rose-patterned bookmark accompany you on your literary adventures.

What you will need

Watercolour paper in A4
Faber-Castell Aqua Dual Markers in 114 pale pink, 125 middle purple pink, 174 chromium green opaque, 199 black
Brush size 4 or water brush
Pair of scissors
Hole punch or label punch
Ribbon or tassel

How to do it

Step 1 Cover an A4 sheet with roses, with space in between them. To do so use the broad tip of the Dual Marker in pale pink (114) and, for the flower, draw small semicircles in a snail shape from the inside to the outside to create a flower of approx. 3 cm. Fill the whole page with them, leaving space in between the flowers for leaves. Don’t be too fussy – it doesn’t have to be perfect.
Step 2 Take middle purple pink (125) and draw three small semicircles in the middle of the flowers.
Step 3 Now colour in the pink petals with the water brush or a slightly damp brush, moving from the outside to the centre. In the next step, dampen the pink semicircles in the middle with the brush and let the colour run outwards a little. Don’t use too much water, otherwise you will end up with unsightly water marks.
Step 4 Using the broad tip of the green marker (174), draw one to two green leaves in the gaps between the roses.
Step 5 Colour in the leaves, again using the (water) brush. To do this, first dissolve the colour in the middle of the leaf and then lightly go over the outer lines so that the colour dissolves a little and the leaf looks slightly blurred.
Step 6 Now cut the sheet of paper into 4 strips each around 6 cm wide.
Step 7 Punch a hole at the top and round off the corners using the scissors or use a label punch. Now attach a pretty ribbon or tassel to the bookmark.
Step 8 Now use black (199) to write an appealing slogan or saying on the bookmark. If you write the important words with the broad tip and the less important ones with the fine tip, this looks vibrant and gives your bookmark a great hand lettering look.