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Friday, 16 January 2026

Bold Bloom – Mixed Media Canvas by Margarita Shkludova

 Hello, creative friends! Margarita Shkludova here.

Today I’m sharing a new canvas filled with bold colors and expressive textures.

This project is all about passion, energy, and confidence. Rich reds, warm pinks, and golden accents create a dramatic, almost theatrical mood. It feels emotional and powerful — like a celebration of femininity, strength, and inner sparkle. This canvas invites you to feel, to shine, and to embrace your own story without hesitation.



One of the key elements here is the crackle texture paste by Finnabair. I love how it transforms the surface, adding depth and a beautiful sense of age and character. Those active cracks bring movement and contrast, making the background feel alive and full of history. Combined with layered embellishments, metallic highlights, and soft details, the texture becomes truly expressive.




This piece feels bold yet romantic — a reminder that beauty can be strong, imperfect, and fearless all at once.

I invite you to watch the video tutorial on creating this canvas. Enjoy watching!

Creativity loves courage — don’t be afraid to add more color and texture to your story.

See you soon!


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

Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Nighttime Dragonflies by Lanette Erickson

Hello all, you Amazing Creative people!

Today I’m excited to share a simple altered MDF keyhole project that came together in a snap—thanks to Finnabair’s gorgeous Decoupage Fiber Paper. If you haven’t tried this product yet, I highly recommend it! It’s strong, durable, and so easy to work with. The tear-resistant surface, rich colors, and stunning patterns make it perfect for mixed media projects of all kinds.

For this piece, I started with a sheet from the Nighttime Dreaming Decoupage Fiber Paper to create a magical, celestial background. From there, I built up the details by adding a mix of resin elements and a generous dose of sparkle using Finnabair’s Effect Pastes and Jewel Pastes—because a little shimmer always makes everything better!


If you’d like to see how this project came together from start to finish, be sure to check out my full process video over on the Finnabair YouTube channel.




Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope I’ve inspired you, even in a small way, to spend some creative time in your art space.


Until next time,

Hugs & have FUN creating!

Lanette


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

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