Winter Reverie – Mixed Media Canvas by Margarita Shkludova

 Hello, creative friends!

Margarita Shkludova here.

Today I’m sharing a new romantic winter canvas — soft, dreamy, and a little bit magical. This piece feels like stepping into a quiet frosty evening, where warm lights meet cold air and every detail tells a tiny story.

I loved working with the new Finnabair Ephemera “Steam and Frost” — they added that perfect mix of vintage charm and winter mood. The little wings, stars, and metal flowers look so beautiful under a touch of frost. To bring even more sparkle and icy glow, I used the Mica Powder set “Pearls and Crystals.” These powders catch the light so gently, creating a soft shimmer on flowers, artificial plants, and snowy accents.

The whole scene feels like a peaceful winter dream — an angelic figure, delicate textures, glittering stars, and a hint of old-fashioned magic. A place where imagination slows down, breathes, and wanders.

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

Let this piece brings a bit of winter wonder to your day.

See you soon, friends! 

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:

Steam & Frost - Altered Hoop by Lanette

 Hello, you amazing creative souls!

Today I’m excited to share an Altered Hoop I created using Finnabair’s brand-new Steam & Frost Collection. This beautifully coordinated collection includes an inspiring mix of mixed media favorites—waxes, mica powders, effect pastes, and paper products—all designed to work seamlessly together. These thoughtfully curated sets also make a perfect holiday gift for a crafty friend… or a little creative treat for yourself!

For this project, I began by building the background with Steam & Frost Decoupage Fiber, then layered in a variety of resin elements to add depth, texture, and frosty charm. If you’d like to see how this hoop came together from start to finish, be sure to watch my full process video over on the Finnabair YouTube channel.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you—if only a little—to carve out some creative time in your own art space.

Until next time… hugs and have FUN creating! 💙

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