Altered Doll Paint Brush by Lanette

 Hello All, You Amazing Creative People!

Today I'm sharing an altered MDF Paint Brush Kit that I rediscovered in my stash and transformed into a whimsical mixed media fairy using an image from Art House Whimsy and lots of my favorite Finnabair products.

I had so much fun building layers of texture, adding beautiful metallic accents, and creating a soft, ethereal look with flowers, embellishments, and touches of sparkle. Projects like this are a wonderful reminder that treasures hiding in our craft rooms can become something completely new with a little imagination and creative play.

If you'd like to see exactly how this project came together, be sure to watch the full step-by-step process video on the Finnabair YouTube channel. I share all the techniques, products, and details that brought this magical piece to life.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to pull something from your own stash, experiment with your favorite mediums, and spend some time creating something that brings you joy.

Happy creating!

Hugs, Lanette

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

Mixed Media Bottle by Kasia Salmanowicz

 Hello!

Today I'm sharing a mixed media bottle with a beautiful dragonfly from Finnabair. I think it's no secret that the entire project is filled with media you can find at Mixed Media Place.

I used an HDF bottle as a base, onto which I adhered one of Finnabair's newest papers. Then I used moulded elements. I made some of the casts from plaster, and some from resin. I combined all the decorative elements into one main composition placed in the center of the bottle.

Once the entire piece was complete, I sealed the project with clear gesso, which allowed subsequent layers of media and colors to flow better. Next, I used Liquid Acrylic Paints, and after drying, I gently whitened the entire piece with white gesso to highlight details and give the piece a more three-dimensional character. 

Of course, you can watch every step of the process on our YouTube channel - Finnabair ArtFiles. There, you'll find a step-by-step tutorial showing the entire process of creating this piece. I encourage you to watch.

Have a nice day,

Kasia Salmanowicz

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

The Tarnished Lady by Lori Woods

Hello creative friends!   

I started this project with one mould element that was on my table and decided I wanted to build a story around it. I decided the vintage lady piece was going to be a little shabby and grungy but with a little of her faded looks still shining through!

I started by applying decoupage paper to a box and I deliberately wasn’t precise with it and attached in a messy way. I then applied paper texture paste around the edges to give the look of old plaster peeling away from the edges. 

I created a composition from some computer parts and mechanicals and attached this inside the box. I started with liquid acrylics to give a rusty colour base and then added on some waxes for a touch of richness. I created a patina effect using some watered down Jade stone metallique paint and burnt sienna liquic acrylics. And finished off with a touch of the new Midnight Effects paste set to give some shine to areas.

You can view the video here:

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