Perfection is Overrated - by Lanette Erickson

Hello All, You Amazing Creative People!

Today I am sharing a tiny reversed canvas filled with texture, color, and lots of creative details! For this project, I focused on the sentiment “Perfection is Overrated”—because sometimes the most beautiful art happens when we simply let go, get a little messy, and have fun creating!

I started by adding a mix of Finnabair Resin Elements to the background, creating lots of dimension and interest. Next, I added layers of texture before bringing in lots of gorgeous color using a mix of Liquid Acrylics and Impasto Paints.

Once I had my colors where I wanted them, I used dry brushing to bring back the details and highlight all those wonderful raised textures. I love how the layers of color and texture work together to create a little piece that is full of personality!

And, of course, I had to add a little dress form and some beautiful flowers to finish it off! After all… perfection may be overrated, but a little sparkle and a few flowers are always a good idea! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope I’ve inspired you in some small way to let go of perfection, get a little messy, and spend some creative time in your art space. Most importantly, have FUN creating!

Until next time,

Hugs & Have FUN Creating!

Lanette

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Nature's Wonders by Lori Woods

 Hello creative friends! For this project I wanted to create something colourful and quick and took my inspiration from the many beautiful colours in nature. 

I started with the display frame and painted this in various shades of brown to create the look of old wood. I then picked 3 different greens for the leaves to create some realistic looking shading. Then the most colourful part, the beetles and butterflies! I used various shades of metallique paint and finished off with a little effect paste.

You can watch the full video below: 

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Mixed media retro-style tags by Kasia Salmanowicz

 Hello,

this project is designed for those who enjoy creating pieces rich in detail and texture, featuring subtle stories hidden between layers of paper. I created two HDF tags featuring the warm color palette of the "Butterfly Effect" paper collection, accented with steampunk elements from Finn’s ephemera sets.

The base consists of tags covered in paper in muted shades of beige, sepia, and brown. I then added further layers, small cards, labels, lace fragments, and twigs, giving the composition depth and a slightly distressed look. 

The focal points of both tags are retro-style die-cut images which you can find, of course, at the Mixed Media Place store. Butterflies, vintage numbers, clock faces, and text elements create an atmosphere of mystery and time travel. It is precisely these small details that make each piece unique and invite the viewer to linger and take a closer look.

You can see how I created this project on Finnabiar’s YouTube channel. I warmly invite you to watch.

Have a nice day,

Kasia Salmanowicz

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