Christmas Bauble by Kasia Salmanowicz

 Hello! 

It's December, so it's time to create some unique decorations! As always, the indispensable Finnabair products will be here to help. Anna surprised us with another new release, including paper elements with characters and beautiful frames. Plus, color-coordinated media sets. Be sure to grab them so you don't miss out on so many creative possibilities.

For my project, I used one of the HDF bases, which you're probably already familiar with from my other creative projects. Add fiber paper, some clay and moulds, a few metal accessories, and you've got a unique vintage-themed bauble.

I highly recommend giving it a try, and if you're not quite sure how, be sure to check out our YouTube channel, where you'll find tons of inspiration.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,

Kasia Salmanowicz

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

Be the change by Szafranowe Twory

Hi Creative Souls!

Have you ever tried decoupage on a round surface?

It was my first time! But this clock was practically begging for it!

And it turned out not to be difficult at all with the new decoupage papers.

Plus those adorable flowers and cogs from the moulds, a bit of waxes, and the Lady from the newest ephemera!

I love this clock in its new version - what about you?

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

Pumpkin Alchemy – A Mixed Media Autumn Project by Priss BlaFu

There’s something special about taking a simple object and watching it shift, layer by layer, into a piece full of character. For these pumpkins, I wanted a look that felt vintage and deeply autumnal, with just a hint of fairy magic—something warm and welcoming, like décor you’d place on your entryway table, adding cozy, seasonal charm.

To start, I altered a set of very basic 3D pumpkins to give them a more special, enchanted look. I used resin pieces from the Fresh Foliages molds and the delicate flowers from Rusty Flowers, building small focal points that added personality and texture right from the beginning.

I worked with translucent colors to build soft, glowing layers. True Yellow and Tiger Orange created a warm base, and water helped everything blend naturally into the matte gesso surface. From there, deeper tones and shadows brought out the curves and structure of each pumpkin. 

To soften the natural shine of the Liquid Acrylics, I added a light coat of Soft Matte Gel, which immediately gave the finish a more vintage feel. Metallic accents, Sparks, and a touch of wax added that subtle shimmer and dimension without losing the warm, aged look. A few Titanium White splatters tied everything together with texture and contrast.

What I enjoyed most about this project is how each pumpkin found its own identity along the way. Altering them became a slow, cozy process. One of those moments where you forget the rush and simply follow where the layers want to take you. 

Hope this little autumn project inspires you to chill out too, trust in your own magic, and let your creativity go wild.

Until the next creative adventure… and remember:

"Release, breathe, and keep creating"

❤️ Priss

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