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:

Time Travellers by Olga Heldwein

I had the absolute pleasure of taking the Time Traveler sets for a little test drive — and WOW, they are amazing!

Designed with beginners in mind, yet packed with enough depth and versatility for advanced crafters to have a total blast.

A beautifully balanced mix of products and colors that blend together effortlessly — or mix and match for endless creative possibilities.

Here’s a small mixed media project I created with them — complete with a full, old-school start-to-finish tutorial!

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

December 2024 Ambassadors' Spotlight

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Finnabair blog with a Steampunk wreath for Christmas. 

I primed the Ornate Frame, the Steampunk Sparrow, and the Steampunk Wreath with White Heavy Gesso. For the gears, I used Black Heavy Gesso. 

I coated the Sparrow with Gilding glue and left it to completely dry before covering it with Gold Metallic Flakes. Then, I added some green highlights with Malachite Green from the Limited Edition Precious Set and Avocado liquid acrylic paints.

I used the Rust Effect Pastes to alter all the gears: chipboard as well as resin without forgetting the ones from the sparrow. When they were dry, I added some Vintage Gold wax to highlight the details and the texture.

I painted the Ornate Frame with Powder Pink from the Limited Edition Sentimental Set. Then I added some shadows with Burnt Sienna and Ink Black, and I finished with Vintage Gold wax to add some light. 

I painted the flowers of chipboard wreath with Powder Pink and the leaves with Malachite Green. 

I've die-cut some greenery on watercolor paper. I painted them with Malachite, Avocado, and Rose Powder acrylic paint. I added a few flowers as well.

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