{"title":"Finnabair Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom her grungy texture pastes to her mixed-media elements, Finnabair has an aesthetic that is all her own. Explore her projects using her signature layered style or find inspiration for your own mixed-media, art journaling, and stenciled projects with this collection of Finnabair’s favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinnabair has been published in \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/somerset-studio\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eSomerset Apprentice\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"somerset-studio-mar-apr-2016","title":"Somerset Studio Mar\/Apr 2016 — Digital Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough this popular issue is sold out, and no longer available in print, you can now download this exclusive digital edition to get instant access to \u003cem\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e Mar\/Apr 2016 across your desktop, tablet, and mobile devices!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 707px; height: 334px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-1602DE-compatible.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e*This digital edition is not compatible on Nook or Kindle Readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the beginning of spring with the leading mixed-media magazine on the market, \u003cem\u003eSomerset Studio\u003c\/em\u003e. Learn how to give modern photography a vintage feel, turn packing material into gorgeous dimensional artwork, and artfully alter birdhouses that are perfect for spring. Also featured in this issue, the art of assemblage by Tina Walker, mail art fit for the masses, and how to create a journal perfect for trying out new techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cimg id=\"toc\" onclick=\"enlarge(this)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-1602-Somerset-Studio-March-April-2016_TOC.jpg\" alt=\"Table of Contents\" longdesc=\"image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-1602-Somerset-Studio-March-April-2016_TOC.jpg\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eClick to view the Table of Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somerset Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45450634756247,"sku":"1SOM-1602DE","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/1597860671.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759332196"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-1982-project","title":"1982 Project by Finnabair","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinnabair’s 1982 layout is a creative piece that contains multiple layers and textures. She overlapped the Sunrise Sunset papers with paper doilies and embellishments and added staples, stitching, and more to add interesting accents.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You can also add some mixed-media interest to your page, just like Anna did with stenciled designs, stamping with found objects, and more. To recreate Anna's look, we suggest using the Prima Marketing Circle Lattice Stencil with acrylic paint and spritzing some Adirondack color wash onto your scrapbook page. And the Tiny Attacher is perfect for stapling.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixed-media artist, scrap booker, and art journaler Anna Dabrowksa, also known as Finnabair, is an experienced, traveling teacher and designs products for Prima Marketing, such as the Sunrise Sunset products featured in this layout. You can view more of her work and travels on her blog: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tworzysko.blogspot.com\" rel=\"no follow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etworzysko.blogspot.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452513181847,"sku":"PROJ-0740","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0740__99190.1558398988.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792747"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-dream-scrapbook-art-page-project","title":"Dream Scrapbook Art Page Project by Finnabair","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnna Dabrowska’s Dream Scrapbook Art Page is a creative layout with multiple layers and textures. She overlapped the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=finnabair\"\u003eSunrise Sunset\u003c\/a\u003e papers with the Sunrise Sunset fabric tape, metal flowers and numerals, plus other various embellishments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When creating your own page, add some mixed-media interest just like Anna did with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spray-inks\"\u003espray inks\u003c\/a\u003e, stamping with found objects, stitching, and more. To recreate Anna's look, we suggest primarily using her \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/index.php?route=product\/search\u0026amp;filter_name=finnabair\"\u003eSunrise Sunset\u003c\/a\u003e line of products by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection\"\u003ePrima Marketing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixed-media artist, scrap booker and art journaler Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is also an experienced traveling teacher and designs products for Prima Marketing, such as the Sunrise Sunset products featured in this layout. You can view more of her work and travels on her blog: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tworzysko.blogspot.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003etworzysko.blogspot.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452514328727,"sku":"PROJ-0768","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0768__68533.1558399797.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792809"},{"product_id":"free-how-to-project-francoise-journal-page-project","title":"Francoise Journal Page Project by Finnabair","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. In her Francoise Journal Page project, she turns unique pictures into an artistic conversation piece.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To recreate this look, use the kraft colored pages in Anna’s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection\"\u003ePrima Marketing Sunrise Sunset Journal\u003c\/a\u003e as your canvas. You can add some vintage text like our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/French-Flea-Market-Sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrench Flea Market Ephemera\u003c\/a\u003e to add layers and depth to the pages. Before you glue the vintage text down, try distressing the paper with some walnut ink around the edges and maybe a few light sprays of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mixed-media-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espray ink\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After gluing the vintage text down, add your selection of interesting photographs. Continue to embellish the page using a variety of techniques similar to Anna's – try adding some small drops of black re-inker, accent the pages with some random strips of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washi-tapes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewashi\u003c\/a\u003e or paper tape, and then journal straight onto the tape. You can add additional designs to the page by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/art-stamps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estamping\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stencils\"\u003estenciling\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixed-media artist, scrap booker and art journaler Anna Dabrowksa, also known as Finnabair, is also an experienced traveling teacher and designs products for Prima Marketing, such as the Sunrise Sunset products featured in this layout. You can view more of her work and travels on her blog: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tworzysko.blogspot.com\/\" rel=\"no follow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etworzysko.blogspot.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452515803287,"sku":"PROJ-0809","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0809__24263.1558400830.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792900"},{"product_id":"who-am-i-project","title":"Who Am I Project by Finnabair","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. In this Who Am I project, she adds lovely rich colors and accents to a self-portrait image in order to create a memory page that's ripe with emotion.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ?To create a similar journal or memory page, use the kraft colored pages in Anna’s Prima Marketing Sunrise Sunset Journal as your canvas. To add layers and depth to the pages try using a kraft colored or off white cardstock. Before adding pictures and embellishments, spray your cardstock with a blue spray ink, try using Dylusions Ink Spray - Calypso Teal or Adirondack Color Wash – Stream.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Distress the edges of the papers with a Paper Distresser then glue and stitch the cardstock papers and picture to the journal pages. You can add additional color like Anna’s gold accents by using gold embossing powder or ink.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Embellish the pages as you like using various accents. For a look that is similar to Anna’s, use the SMASH label maker to print out small text, decorative rub-ons, zig zag stitching, and some interesting \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/embellishments\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixed-media artist, scrap booker and art journaler Anna Dabrowksa, also known as Finnabair, is also an experienced traveling teacher and designs products for Prima Marketing, such as the Sunrise Sunset products featured in this layout. You can view more of her work and travels on her blog: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/tworzysko.blogspot.com\/\" rel=\"no follow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etworzysko.blogspot.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452516163735,"sku":"PROJ-0818","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0818__04616.1558401020.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746792917"},{"product_id":"memories-art-journal-page-project","title":"Memories Art Journal Page Project by Finnabair","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is well-known for her intricate and artistic mixed-media journal pages, collages, and altered art. Anna’s unique style really shines in this Memories Art Journal Project. Coordinating perfectly with her new line of mixed-mediums with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection?limit=50\"\u003ePrima Marketing\u003c\/a\u003e, Anna created a multi-layered journal page with lots of texture that includes spray inks, 3D Gloss Gel, stencils, scraps of paper and fabric, and embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMemories Art Journal Page Project Instructions:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart by priming the pages of a journal with 2-3 layers of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums?limit=50\"\u003ewhite gesso\u003c\/a\u003e. If not primed, the pages can easily rip and will absorb a lot of paint and ink.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Once the gesso dries, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stencils?limit=25\"\u003estencil\u003c\/a\u003e on a honeycomb pattern using purple \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spray-inks?limit=50\"\u003eshimmer spray\u003c\/a\u003e and homemade tea stain. Use a paper towel to remove any extra paint.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, add some interesting glossy texture and enhance some of the sprayed dots by applying \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection?limit=50\"\u003eArt Basics Finnabair 3D Gloss Gel\u003c\/a\u003e — which is heavy body gel medium — through the same honeycomb stencil. The 3D Gel will dry clear, but the tone will slightly change to match the tone of the color under it. This will add some extra interest and lovely, delicate texture to the pages.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When the background is complete and dry, start building layers with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paper-collections\"\u003epaper scraps\u003c\/a\u003e, tapes, strips of ripped \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/canvas?limit=25\"\u003ePrima Marketing Resist Canvas Dots\u003c\/a\u003e, Art Ingredients \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glitters?limit=25\"\u003eGold Leaf Mica Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e, and scraps of lace. I used dimensional foam squares and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/adhesives-primers-and-mediums?limit=50\"\u003esoft gel medium\u003c\/a\u003e as an adhesive for more delicate elements such as paper and fabric, and 3D Gloss Gel when adding metal elements and buttons.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Attach a photo to the final layer of paper with staples and then attach it to the page using dimensional foam squares.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For final touches, add some stamping, splashes of India Ink, and a few penciled in circles. Spray the project again with tea stain and purple shimmer to add shading to the fabric elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mixed-media artist, scrap booker and art journaler Anna Dabrowska, also known as Finnabair, is also an experienced traveling teacher and designs products for Prima Marketing. You can view more of her work and travels on her blog: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.finnabair.com\"\u003efinnabair.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"border: thin dotted #990000; width: 575px;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"center\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #98996d; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003eYou will also \u003cspan style=\"color: #990000; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e these publications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Memories-Autumn-2014\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1MEM-1402-Somerset-Memories-Autumn-2014.jpg\" alt=\"Somerset Memories Autumn 2014\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Studio-Gallery-Winter-2015\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-GAL1501-Somerset-Studio-Gallery-Winter-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Somerset Studio Gallery Winter 2015\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Somerset-Studio-Nov-Dec-2014\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1SOM-1406-Somerset-Studio-Nov-Dec-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Somerset Studio Nov\/Dec 2014\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e \u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/Art-Journaling-Winter-2015\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/image\/data\/issueImages\/1JOU-1501-Art-Journaling-Winter-2015.jpg\" alt=\"Art Journaling Winter 2015\" height=\"130\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Free Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45452524388503,"sku":"PROJ-0912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/5546\/3319\/files\/PROJ-0912__84304.1558402825.1280.1280.jpg?v=1746793143"}],"url":"https:\/\/stampington.live\/collections\/finnabair-collection.oembed","provider":"Stampington \u0026 Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}