Winter Stillness – Mixed Media Canvas by Margarita Shkludova

 Hello, creative friends! Margarita Shkludova here.

Today I’m sharing a new romantic winter canvas.

This piece feels quiet and reflective, like a paused moment in the middle of winter. Soft mint and frosty white tones, gentle textures, and vintage details create a calm, almost meditative mood. It’s about slowing down, breathing deeper, and allowing yourself to simply be in the moment.

For this project, I focused on the new Finnabair Ephemera “Steam and Frost.” These elements add such a beautiful balance of vintage character and winter chill — numbers, labels, and tiny details feel like frozen memories layered into the composition. To enhance the cold glow and delicate shimmer, I used the “Steam and Frost” wax set. Subtle metallic highlights bring the surface to life, catching the light like frost on leaves and flowers.

This canvas feels peaceful and tender — a little nostalgic, a little dreamy. A reminder that even in the coldest seasons, there is softness, beauty, and quiet inspiration waiting to be found.

Winter has its own magic — let yourself feel it.

See you soon!

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Mixed-media Corset by Lanette Erickson

 Hello, my amazing creative friends!

Today I’m excited to share this beautifully detailed altered MDF Corset, created using a mix of Finnabair favorites along with a few Prima Marketing flowers. This project was all about balancing elegance, texture, sparkle, and just a hint of grunge.

The stunning bright blue base was created using Finnabair’s Decoupage Fiber Paper, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about this product. It’s incredibly easy to work with, tear-resistant, and features rich colors and dreamy patterns that instantly elevate any mixed media project.

To add extra magic and shine, I incorporated Golden Dragon Effect Paste for that perfect touch of shimmer, along with Finnabair’s Rust Paste Set to introduce subtle grungy details and beautiful aged texture. A mix of resin embellishments and Prima Marketing flowers completed the look, adding dimension and a soft, romantic contrast to the bold blue background.

If you’d like to see how this project came together step by step, be sure to check out my full process video over on the Finnabair YouTube channel.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you—even in a small way—to carve out some creative time and play in your art space. 💙

Until next time,

Hugs & FUN creating!

Lanette

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Art Page by Aga Baraniak

I’m coming back to you with an art journal entry that opens a brand new chapter in my life ✨

New products by Finnabair helped me take this step forward… I’m leaving the abyss of nothingness behind.

I used the beautiful new rice papers from Ania’s latest collection. The colors are very intuitive, easy to match with embellishments, and they practically create the style of the piece on their own.

I applied the paper with gel medium, and once it was well attached to the book, I covered it with an extra layer of clear gesso so I could freely play on the surface—following whatever my soul felt like doing.

I decided to lighten some areas with white gesso, add wax through a stencil, and use amazing die cuts that truly invite creative madness—there are so many of them in one pack! 😊

And that’s a huge plus… being able to go wild with the number of die cuts in a single project.

I hope you’ll like this entry 🤍

Let me know in the comments what you think. I haven’t created anything for you in a while, and I’d love to receive your positive energy and turn it into new inspiration.

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store: