I recently took a gaunt to the local garden centre where they have their Christmas displays in full swing. Along with the traditional colors I loved to see a mix of deep burgundies and coffees mixed with patterns of antique and rose golds. With the inspiration of these colors and patterns set in my mind I used the Henna Patterns set to create a gold border surrounded by a chaos of deep burgundy splattered background. I’ve linked all supplies at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links used.

I started by white heat embossing a Henna Patterns image three times across a panel of Neenah Solar White card. I then created masks to cover the border while blending in a gradient of Tattered Rose and Aged Mahogany. Splattering the background with water and then dabbing with a paper towel lifted some of the color to leave highlights. I also splattered with Heidi Swapp gold color shine, white gouache and finally a deep burgundy watercolor.

Lifting the masks I painted the border with Schmincke gold watercolor. If you don’t have access to Schmincke watercolors then I’m sure a Finetec or Zig gold would work equally well.

For the sentiment I cut three of the Believe die from shimmer card and stacked them together and added to the panel. I also gold heat embossed a sentiment from the Believe stamp set, trimmed down and added underneath the die cut so the final sentiment read Believe In The Magic. Finally I embellished with a few sequins and rhinestones before mounting on a white card base.

VIDEO

You can watch the video below or in HD over at YouTube.

SUPPLIES

You can find links to the supplies I’ve used below; click on the blue + symbols on the picture or in the grid below click on the picture or wording to get taken directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my affiliate and product disclosure here. I truly appreciate your support.

SSS HENNA PATTERNS	SSS BELIEVE	SS BELIEVE Dies	SSS WHITE Embossing Powder	SSS GOLD Embossing Powder
SSS Embossing Ink Pad CLEAR	Tim Holtz TATTERED ROSE Mini Distress Ink	Tim Holtz AGED MAHOGANY Distress Ink Mini Ink Pad	Heidi Swapp GOLD LAME Color Shine	Winsor & Newton Permanent White Gouache at Amazon USA
My Favorite Watercolors	Schmincke Gold	Finetec MICA WATERCOLOR Paint 6 Set	Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi STARRY COLORS Set of 6	SSS GLIMMERY ASSORTMENT Card Pack
SSS GLIMMERY SUNSHINE Card	Neenah 80 LB SOLAR WHITE	Bazzill MARSHMALLOW Card	Little Things From Lucy’s Cards COSMOPOLITAN Sequin Shaker Mix	Ranger MULTI MEDIUM MATTE
MISTI Stamping Tool	Martha Stewart MINI SCORING BOARD	SSS SMALL TEFLON BONE FOLDER	3M DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE	Ranger MINI BLENDING TOOLS
Ranger MINI FOAM REFILLS	Sakura QUICKIE GLUE ROLLER PEN 38480	Spice Shaker Storage Container (USA)

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Summary of the project which gives all the views of the card in one photo :D I’d love if you pinned and called by on Pinterest :D