i was pretty jazzed when the inspiration wheel landed on pattern play today - i've been itching for a reason to use coordinating patterns. one of my favorite ways to do this is to utilize 6x6 paper pads. generally speaking, the colors coordinate and often share patterns/themes that mix well together. plus, the designs are smaller than traditional 12x12 pages so they look amazing on cards!
the gold is super shiny, but not overly metallic. i love the way the overlapping leaves just work together - they're so visually pleasing. i elevated the middle purple leaf with foam adhesive for a little extra dimension. the edges of the gold details are not adhered completely because i like the way they look slightly lifted from the card base.