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This paper pattern is one of my all time favorites!!! I've been doing collage for almost 20 years and have collected, used, donated, and (gasp) recycled all sorts of papers. These days I know the images I have used over and over -- gems and minerals happen to be one of them. The fact this one is reversed makes it utter unique.
The great stuff with this paper pattern is those crystal/gem shapes can be cut out individually... just not fussy cut on the actual lines (too thin for me, anyway). But doing this means you can create your own patterns by stacking them or forming a circle or frame.
The black background is not solid; it has a stary sky feel with a deep space nebular vibe. Nevertheless, you can carefully color the gem lines to give them a different look. I had the best luck with very sharp colored pencils. Doing this takes what are basically clear quartz crystals and makes them yellow citrine, pink or green tournaline, even purple amethyst. Woo-hoo! Love that!
Honestly, the marble reversed side is only o.k. For a scrapbook paper or large art journal, it might work since the detail is minimal and moderate contrast. I'm guessing, but I think Pink Paislee just tossed something on the reverse side and didn't bother matching the look and feel.
What can you use this basically black pattern for? If you or someone you know is a geographer or geologist, it works. If they are into beads or even jewelry, it might work. There certainly are plenty of symbolic associations with gems and minerals like engagements, weddings, and certain spiritual pursuits.
While this paper is only going to appeal to a few, what it does is beyond good. It makes a super strong, large pattern, that speaks in a voice that will not be overlooked or ignored.
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