A winter landscape, old-fashioned houses, snow-covered rooftops and plenty of tiny details. This time, a Christmas bauble became the setting for a small, dimensional village, where every element has its place.
For this project, I used an HDF bauble base and some wonderful new moulds by Finnabair. Townhouses, little Christmas trees, branches, snowflakes… There are so many beautiful designs to choose from! In the background, I used paper with a vintage-inspired print, made from fiber paper, which is also available in the Mixed Media Place store.
One of my favourite things about projects like this is working with layers. Combining different textures, dimensional elements and tiny embellishments allows me to build the scene gradually and add more and more detail.
You can watch the entire creative process on the Finnabair YouTube channel. I warmly invite you to watch!
Hugs,
Kasia Salmanowicz
Finnabair products used - all the images linked to the Mixed Media Place online store:
Hello, creative souls! I’m Priss BlaFu (@artful.layers), and today I’m sharing a dark and whimsical Halloween transformation filled with texture, vibrant color, and spooky little details.
This project began with a bright orange ceramic jack-o’-lantern. I had never really liked its color, but I loved its shape and the possibility of placing a light inside. So, I decided to give it a completely new personality.
I started with Black Gesso to create a dark, unified base. Then I built a dimensional composition using Finnabair resin leaves and flowers, combined with playful Halloween elements such as spiders, tiny ghosts, a skeleton, and a key.
French Lavender Matte Wax created the first muted layer over the black surface. I then used White Gesso and diluted Liquid Acrylics in Emerald and Violet to gradually bring out the textures and build contrast. Where the two colors met, they created a beautiful turquoise tone that added even more character to some of the smaller elements.
For the finishing touches, I highlighted the composition with Mermaid, Dark Ice, Old Silver, and White Pearl Waxes. A few wire tendrils, deeper shadows, and scattered splatters completed the slightly chaotic Halloween look.
What I love most about this piece is the contrast between its dark exterior and the light hidden inside. Once illuminated, the carved face begins to glow and all the ghosts, spiders, metallic accents, and colorful layers come to life.
You can watch the full transformation in the video tutorial on Finnabair’s YouTube channel.
I hope this project inspires you to give an old decoration a second chance and transform it into something that feels completely your own.
Until our next creative adventure, keep creating and let your imagination glow in the dark.
Priss 🎃
Finnabair products used - all the images linked to the Mixed Media Place online store:
Today I’m sharing a new mixed media journal page created in my Finnabair Kraft Paper Journal. For this project, I wanted to enjoy the freedom of mixed media—playing with textures, colors and layers while allowing the creative process to guide me.
For me, art doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s about experimenting, following your heart and creating without fear.
Step 1 – Preparing the Kraft Page with Clear Gesso
I started directly on a kraft page of my Finnabair Journal. First, I applied a layer of Finnabair Clear Gesso over the kraft paper to prepare the surface for all the mediums and colors I wanted to add next.
I chose Clear Gesso because I wanted to prepare the surface while still keeping the beautiful natural kraft color visible as part of my background.
Step 2 – Stencil & Modeling Paste
Once the surface was ready, I added texture using a Finnabair Stencil and Modeling Paste. I applied the Modeling Paste through the stencil in selected areas, creating raised patterns and beautiful dimension while leaving plenty of the original kraft background visible.
Step 3 – Liquid Acrylic Carmine
Next, I placed a small amount of Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic – Carmine onto my palette and added a little water. Using a brush, I applied the diluted color over selected areas of the background, letting it move naturally across the kraft surface and around the stencil texture.
I continued adding color little by little until I was happy with the effect.
Step 4 – Adding the Ephemera
Next, I created my composition with Finnabair Steampunk and Frost Ephemera.
I adhered the pieces using Art Basics Soft Gloss Gel, playing with the different elements and layers until I found a composition that felt right.
Step 5 – Coloring the Wings
For the wings, I used the new Finnabair Visions Waxes.
First, I applied Matte Faded Denim to create the beautiful blue color. Then I added Metallic Amber to the tips and selected details of the wings.
I love how these two finishes work together—the soft matte blue combined with the warm metallic highlights brings out all the beautiful texture and dimension of the wings.
Step 6 – Heavy White Gesso
Next, I added a little Heavy White Gesso to selected areas of the composition.
I applied it freely and intuitively, adding light, texture and an imperfect artistic effect that helps connect all the different layers.
Step 7 – “Passionately”
Then I added the word “passionately” as my sentiment. I love this word because it represents exactly how I feel when I create—following my heart and enjoying art with passion.
Step 8 – Heavy Black Gesso
Next, I added just a little Heavy Black Gesso in selected areas to create more contrast, shadows and depth throughout the composition.
Step 9 – Final White Splatter
For my final touch, I added splatters with Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic – Titanium White.
The white splatters added movement and brought all the different elements of the page together.
Create Without Fear
Remember, art doesn’t need to be perfect.
Create. Play. Experiment. Follow your heart. Don’t be afraid to try new colors, add another layer or simply see where the process takes you.
For me, that is the magic of mixed media. Sometimes we begin without knowing exactly what the final result will be, but through experimentation and creativity, something beautiful and magical appears.
I hope this project inspires you to play with your Finnabair products, experiment without fear and, most importantly, enjoy every moment of creating.
Don’t miss the full YouTube tutorial to watch my entire creative process from beginning to end!
With love,
Susana Gomez | @suchijournalive
Finnabair Creative Team ❤
Finnabair products used - all the images linked to the Mixed Media Place online store:
