National Scrapbook Day: Mixed Media

 

Have you tried your hand at Mixed Media? It's fun, addicting and best of all-anything goes! Grab your art mediums, embellishments and papers and start the creative process! 

Louise Nelson made this stunning canvas using a variety of art mediums, ingredients and ingenuity. Her simple, yet elegant style is timeless and inspirational! 

 

 

The background holds layers of dimension, crackle and color, while the focal point is surrounded by a spray of metal, resin and beads. Every little detail holds it's own special place on this gorgeous project. So try your hand at it! Experiment, play and be creative...that's all it takes!

 

 

Prima Products:

• 96159 Heavy Gesso Black
• 961541 Texture paste clear crackle
• 962586 Micro Beads Bronze
• 962708 Glass Glitter Pitch Black
• 961169 Mechanicals
• 961039 Mechanicals
• 961046 Mechanicals
• 573805 Color Bloom Spray Mist Gold Foil
• 573829 Color Bloom Spray Mist Worn Leather
• 573768 Color Bloom Spray Mist Storm Cloud
• 573812 Color Bloom Spray Mist Precious Stone
• 560522 SIIC
• 572358 Resin Frame

 

Now for an extra special treat-a mixed media giveaway for National Scrapbook Day!

1.Comment under this post telling us what your favorite Finnabair product is and how you use it!

2. Share this giveaway on any of your social media and post a link where you shared it in the comments as well.

 

 

*Must comment by May 3rd at Midnight ET to be eligible to win! Winners will be announced here on our blog Monday, so check back to see if you are one of the lucky ones!

Good Luck!

 

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Comments

[Robin Shakoor]

I love using the clear gesso on my scrapbook pages. It protects the paper from all the fun techniques while still allowing the patterns on the paper to show through. I shared the giveaway on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/robin.stewartshakoor for everyone to see!

[Vera Shelemekh]

I love 3 d gel to make textures and glitter to make my projects shiny %)
https://www.facebook.com/vera.shelemekh

[Beth Williams]

The Mechanicals-I want/need them all! And all the mediums-would never leave the "room"!

[Alicia Tillman]

My favorite Finn product has got to be the white crackle paste!! I do everything with it but mostly I replace my modeling paste with it and it adds the most amazing texture!! Thanks Prima for the chance to win!! Hugs~AliciaJT

[Beth Williams]

http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2015/05/post-3.html#comment-6a00d83451cc5c69e201bb08279b76970d
And I use Mechanicals on cards, altered items. and I'm going to try making a neckladce from one of them.

[Beth Williams]

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/mo84chance/status/594514058319007747

[Paperkraftd]

I love the silver crackle paste on mixed media projects!!

[Djana Venolia]

I am hooked for good with micro beads since the first time I used during Art Venture. Really creative project.

[debbie l gregory]

Love the Art Basics, all products, last used gold crackle paste, love the shine and array of textures you can achieve.
Pinned:https://www.pinterest.com/lldeb09/nsd-2015/
Tweeted:https://twitter.com/DebbieLGregory/status/594517044508233728

[Cathy]

I love the Micah Flakes & use them to add texture on just about everything!! I tweeted this post https://twitter.com/cathymp1921/status/594518700792807425

[Djana Venolia]

My link: http://pinterest.com/pin/500110733597406752/
And I prefer to use them... Everywhere!!!!

[elena f. Scrap]

Fantastic. I´ve got a lot of finnabair products as you can see onto my blog and I love use them all the time. If I want choose one; microbeads. Shared on FB. Elena F. https://www.facebook.com/elena.fernandez.5059601

[Nancy Lorenz]

I just love the Clear Gesso more than anything!! I use the others, white, black but in using the clear it allows for color to shine through from the paper and if I mix with beads or any of the textures or embellies, the natural color shines through and I love that!!! I have almost all, I keep finding one I don't have or have missed for some reason, and I love using every last bit of it!!!!💞☺️💞

[Ciacchinascrap]

Mi sono da poco avvicinata alle tecniche di mixed media, per ora ho provato solo il vostro gesso e mi è piaciuto molto, ora devo provare nuovi prodotti ;-)
Grazie per l'opportunità
Ho condiviso sul mio profilo twitter, facebook e pinterest (sono su tutti e tre come Cristina Teruzzi)

[Christie Brooks]

Absolutely love the frame! Of course - the other ingredients are fun too. Shared on facebook.

[Lee-Anne]

I adore the Mechanicals! They are great for cards and for any mixed media project...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Thanks, Prima!

[Darlene O]

I love the stencils! They allow you to add that little something extra to a scrapbook page.

[Regina Furman]

New to your products, and mixed media crafting. I would sure love to try the clear gesso!

[Regina Furman]

oops..forgot to add my Twitter link..https://twitter.com/GinaBnina/status/594525243177377792
and here's the Facebook link :

[barbara macaskill]

I absolutely love Finnabair's glitters! I use them on cards, mixed media projects and altered art! In love with all of them though!

[barbara macaskill]

I shared on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/mommamac12/posts/939992416053275?pnref=story

[joanne rupertinger]

i love all the products but unfortunatley i find it very hard to find them in the UK.
i shared on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/joanne.greathead

[Cristina]

finnabair stamps are so gorgeous!!!! I love them....

[Elen Volchkova]

I love Finnabair's glitters and fairy sugar! I use them on cards & layouts.
Shared on my Facebook pege https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004708118506

[Céline]

Love all Art Basics but the clear Gesso is my favorite ! Thank you Prima for this fantastic giveaway https://www.facebook.com/celine.regnier.73?fref=nf&pnref=story

[beatrice lawson]

I use the gessoes quite a bit but my faves are the gorgeous glitters (the Caribbean Seas does not even go in the drawer anymore, just keep it on my desk!!)
Shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeaLawson27/status/594531521987551232

[Asna Yousuf]

I love each and every product of Finnabair but love texture paste alot.... love to use it on my mixed media layouts

[Sheri]

love the black gesso. I tweeted https://twitter.com/pinkij/status/594532450606260224

[Rhea]

I just started using her soft gel gloss and I love it. Of course, mica flakes, micro beads, glass glitter...those are in the running as well! cheers!

[Anna Sigga]

My fave Finnabair items are the stencils - but to be honest I want all of her stuff! ;)

[Anna Sigga]

Shared via Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnaSigga76/status/594533391455879168

[Janelle Rourke]

I love the stamps and the micro beads. They are all so fun to play and create with. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Julie Blake]

Not sure if this is the correct way to show the link, but I shared on my crafty group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ObsessiveCraftyAddicts/
I love all of Finnabair items, but I am only slowly building. The glass beads and mini beads have such an impact.
Thank you - Julie

[suman]

I love to use clear gesso in my mixed media as it allows the patterns and colors to shine through !! I have shared the giveaway on my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/suman.pandit.50

[Pamala Stafford]

I am just getting into mixed media and these supplies would be perfect to add to the few items I already have. Thanks for the opportunity to possibly win them. shared https://www.facebook.com/pamala.stafford

[Maria Luisa Naval]

Gorgeous! I love Finnabair art sugar , I use in my shabby pages.

[Naiara Boaventura]

My favorite product is the gesso clear.
I use the background of my layouts to add any paint or texture. This product is truly amazing!
I shared the giveaway on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/naiaracicilia

[Adrienne Boese]

Oh gosh! How can you choose just one?! I guess I would choose gesso as it is the base to so many other great mixed media products from Finn!
https://www.facebook.com/alicescrapswonderland/posts/1109076175785566

[Christine Patch]

Difficult to choose from all the fantastic product but I think the Ebony and Ivory Glitter set and the texture paste have to be right up there!

[Josefina]

I'm totally in love with the micro beads! I've used them in every project lately. So simple, but very effectful, like in the work by Louise. Simply love that piece!

[Sarita Venter]

I love the soft matte gel. Use it on cards and tags and even some wedding thank you notes. Perfect medium with stunning results!
https://www.facebook.com/sarita.venter

[maneki]

I haven't used any of the products yet (due to the dreaded rut + less free time) so I'm commenting for a chance to win a fun play session that might help kickstart me again. Love gesso and would be excited to try something new in the guise of mica flakes.
...Adding to the injuries, I've also fallen ill today so keeping my fingers crossed I'm lucky enough to get some good news for a chance... ;-)
Have pinned here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/109634572155822971/

[Caroline]

How do I choose? Gel medium, crackle, clear gesso, mica powders.... I think they all are wanted/needed!! Mixed media all the way for me. Even putting beads into cabachon settings to make charms & pendants....

[gieb]

I just loooove Glass Glitter in Copper colour! I glue it to add some shiny texture to my mixed media projects or fill tiny bottles with it :)
I've shared the photo here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/548735535824669905/

[s.kavi tha]

I love using all of them for my layouts n cards,but if i want to pick one i would go for glass glitters,they add just the right amount of glitter to my projects.
Shared it on my facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kavi.tha.165

[renske]

would love own those :D you can use them for so many things! i'm in a craft mood now.

[michelle Kenny]

So very inspiring. I want to begin!!!!

[Laura Stewart]

love that black gesso !

[Dagmara Kos]

I absolutley love clear gesso, cracle paste's, stencils, and glass glitter :) I used them like that: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/311944711665494093/ I love the texture and entertainment media.I shared on my pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/pin/311944711666666373/

[penny meyer]

I love Finnabair's texture paste and all of her mechanicals. After seeing this project, I now what I want to do with my micro beads. Thank you.

[Pam Ellis]

Oh wow love all of these! I follow you on Facebook and Pinterest. both under Pam Ellis! THanks for the chance to win! :)

[Debbie Siddle]

I've not tried Finnabair products yet but I love the look of the stencils so I'll have to try those soon. Would be great on scrapbook pages.
I've shared this on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1293968466

[Evelyn Walter]

I discovered last month the Mica Powder. I love, how versatile the use of it is and the shimmer is really gorgeous!! I´m also addicted to stencils and would love so much to try all the new art basics...... would love to try ALL products, they are all gorgeous!
I shared this post on facebook https://www.facebook.com/evelyn.walter.393
I would be so happy to win!
Hugs
Evelyn

[Linsey]

I have been lucky enough to have some of the fabulous Finnabair products already and I must say, they are second to none!!! I use my mediums to create awesome texture and unique designs on my art projects including cards, scrapbook layouts, canvases, wood and anything else I can think of!! It's always a spectacular thing when I see the results and when I share with others, there is always an audible "oooohhhh how cool!" Thank you for continuing to create marvelous and innovative products that allow me to become a more well-rounded artist and have so much fun in the process! :) I shared your giveaway on my Facebook timeline here: https://www.facebook.com/linseyrickett

[Alejandra]

I live in a country outside of the distribution of products, but I love mixed media and would like to try them all !!

[SteffyC]

Love Finn's products! I do not have them all yet but on my way. Love them for texture, tu add a final touch to project with the flakes and beads.

[Miriam Prantner]

So hard to pick a favorite, maybe the texture paste. It's great for my cards. I shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiriamPrantner/status/594582670065172480

[Jean marmo]

Love gesso!! use it on my mixed media canvases. Thank you for the chance to win.

[Anne Marie]

Love the stencils for mixed media on canvas! Shared the giveaway at: https://www.facebook.com/annemarie.fowler.54

[Amante del Papel]

I love the micro beads, they give an incredible texture to your projects!

[Irit Shalom]

Love all things Prima! Love all things Finnabar! Love to win as I never win randomly, ever! Happy NSD to all my crafty friends!

[Amante del Papel]

I share on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/amante.de.papel/posts/470654473090173

[mad rian]

I think the glass glitter is my favorite. I think its a really unique product and gives a wonderful chunky, sparkly effect. I also really like the different coloured texture pastes. https://www.facebook.com/madmadrian

[Kamila Noska]

I love all Finnabar product.I released a post on my profile on Facebook :)
https://www.facebook.com/kamila.noska

[alicia vega]

Love all Finnabair products, the best quality to work with. I share this link on my Facebook page.

[Jennifer Scull]

what a wonderful and generous giveaway!

of the Finnabair products, I tend to use my stencils the most, and so far I have used them on cards I've made. the handful of stencils I have are just gorgeous!

[Ilana Polakiewicz]

I am totally in love with mixed media and I use few Finnabair products that I simply adore. My favorite is the texture paste Crackle Platinum. It creates a gorgeous effect of mother pearl. I don't know any other product that has this beautiful and discreet shine at the same time.
I shared this giveaway on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/pin/261208847114031419/

[MariLynn]

I love mixed media and wish I had all of the finnabair products. I shared the giveaway on my facebook page.

[Anne Breslin]

Love Finnabairs stencils, and Gesso.

[Ann]

I love love love the gesso clear,. I use it everywhere!

[Ann]

my link https://www.facebook.com/ann.vear.7

[Mary Holshouser]

the texture paste. Use it on my mixed media projects.

[Joi@RR]

LOUISE - that is a GORGEOUS canvas. Wow. Really drawn to it. Thanks bunches for sharing. AND... here is my link for the FINNABAIR give-away.

http://joiattheranch.blogspot.com/2015/05/national-scrapbook-day-bloom.html

But as I said on my blog - how would a person choose just one Finnabair product... whew. I also put a picture on the blog showing how I use the products. I love TRYING to do mixed media - found object - type art on canvas.

Sooooooooooooooo.... here are my choices but I can't seem to choose just one!

~ Of course, she is famous for her Mechanicals and they are incredible.
~ Glass Beads - all colors!
~ Texture Paste - Copper Crackle or any color of crackle
~ Resist Canvas - love them all
~ Stencils... dear me.... bubbles, cracker, chicken wire
~ Stamps - wonderful - old town, rust and dust, peeled paint, basket, pine

HEheheheh - see - can't decide!!! Thanks bunches and HAPPY National Stampbooking Day!! j.

[LaChelle Shown]

I would love to try this type of piece!

[LaChelle Shown]

www.pinterest.com/lshown/give-a-ways-you-must-do/

[Sandi B]

I can honestly say that I have not done any of the mixed media, but I have seen several tutorials and find it very interesting. I like the mica powders. I pinned this giveaway on my pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/4855512075321775/

[Deborah]

I https://www.facebook.com/ Debbie Hooton Hopkins is where I shared it. I can not pick just one of her products because I love all of them !

[Penny Arnold]

I'd love to give these products a try!

[Brenda Harris]

I have used prima flowers, gesso, papers, sprays all on layouts. Love Prima products, shared on Facebook

[Tracey St Johnwood]

Have been out of mixed media action for a while yet and now my creative passion is back firing on all cylinders..guess we all need a production base to start or restart from sometimes don't we and the gesso is that for me. The good news is I have all of these products mentioned by people to experiment with now, thanks for the tips peepsters 😊 and of course would love the opportunity to win some initial products.

[Chph4evr]

Shared on FB:
https://www.facebook.com/carla.hundley.3
I really like the
Prima - Mechanicals
Flowers Medium and
would use them on
layouts.
Carla from Utah

[corinne de france]

I love love love the gesso black,. I use it everywhere!

[steph]

This is lovely. I love textures.

[Ann Custer]

One of my favorite products of Finnabair's is her Art Journal. That is a beautiful canvas by Louise and lovely products in your giveaway too. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Ann Custer]

I shared on Twitter, https://twitter.com/Ann_Custer/status/594659794989887491

[Ann Custer]

Shared on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=828247070594999&id=100002291411590&pnref=story

[Denise Bryant]

I love Art Sugar! Love the sparkle it adds to my cards!

[Ann Custer]

I pinned on Pinterest, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/63331938486646724/

[Denise Bryant]

Shared on FB! I hope I am linking this correctly!
https://www.facebook.com/denise.bryant.7902

[Hollyk1226]

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/481533385134513548/ posted the giveaway on Pinterest

[Hollyk1226]

Love to use Art Sugar to add a little shimmer to my pages

[Natalie Tran]

I would love to try her glass glitter or mica flakes. Shared on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/natalie.t66

[Lysa Collins]

I love the mica flakes, especially the gold color. I use them for added texture to most all of my mixed media altered projects.

www.facebook.com/lysa.tominus

[Alice Kelly]

I've never tried these products but it looks like I need to. Now!

[Johanne Lacombe]

I didn't have the chance to try her products yet. But I would love to try her gel mediums and texture paste. I would use them for my mixed media projects. Thanks for the chance.

[Johanne Lacombe]

Shared it on my Pinterest account. www.pinterest.com/pin/421227371374217070/

[Johanne Lacombe]

Shared it on my Facebook account. www.facebook.com/johanne.lacombe.16

[Amy Jones]

I haven't got the chance to try any Finnabair Products. But I can say the texture paste and the clear gesso draws the most interest. I hope to try more of them in the future for my mixed media projects.

[Amy Jones]

I shared on my FB: https://www.facebook.com/amy.jones.98837/posts/1055594811121735

[Amy Jones]

I shared on Pintrest : https://www.pinterest.com/pin/151715081174082464/