Last summer I told you about Dyan Reaveley, Ranger's Senior Educator in Europe, who dazzled me with her demos in the Ranger booth the entire show. This year she introduced her new line of rubber stamps and I can't wait to get my hands on them all. I love her use of color, her whimsy, and her imagination. Here's a closer look at the birds in their hats. Is this me or what? I've been crazy about birds for a couple of years now so this was right up my alley. And her sheet called "Around the Edge", plus her tips for creating borders, is now my favorite as well as her top seller. Now check out her umbrella images with the polka dots and stripes. She turns them upside down to create boats and cuts them apart to create butterflies. And do you remember I told you she rolls an entire paper towel roll over her wet work to absorb the extra inks? Just look behind the framed piece and there it is in living color. Her specialty is journals and I would have gladly brought them all home with me. All my antique ledgers that I've ripped apart over the years for kits are journals in her capable hands. As are children's books, store-bought journals, handmade journals, and even her father's algebra book, lightly coated with gesso first so print is still visible but no longer the focal image. She plays around with different color palettes, making me realize I've got to leave behind the safe and sure and do the same. She also has sheets of clever sayings. Below is a little masterpiece featuring her favorite and mine: "I don't like you, you're very ugly and you've no manners at all." Of course you need to hear her read it with her British accent for full effect. I'm back with new products already arriving which means classes can't be far behind. Come back later for more photos and info from CHA!

Dylusions Washi Tape is a collection of colorful tapes that feature exclusive artwork from Dyan Reaveley. Available in three boxed sets; sold separately. Each roll measures six yards and each set contains various widths and designs.Recommended for ages 18 and up.7 Rolls of tape in this pack!

Hi there! Just a super quick blog post from me today. In this week's challenge over at the Southern Girls we would like you to use senti...

Dylusions collage sheets set 4 24 vel  Ca. 22 x 28 cm Deze set bevat 24 vellen collage papier gevuld met originele kunstwerken van Dyan Reaveley. Met volledig geprinte paginas, kleine afgedrukte figuren, decoratieve strips en meer. Creëer prachtige mixed media projecten en art journal paginas met deze hoge kwaliteit collage afbeeldingen. Gebruik ze bijvoorbeeld in combinatie met Dylusions paint, ink, stempels, stencils en andere producten om je eigen unieke artwork te maken. Dyan Reaveley demonstreert het papier in de onderstaande video (scroll naar 46 en een halve minuut).

Couture Collection - Night at the Opera - by Dylusions I had fun playing with the Couture Collection by Dylusions the other day. I ...

I have always wondered how Dyan and Teesha Moore were able to paint on their magazine collages and even tried a few myself (SO BAD!) So when I saw Dyan had a painted magazine collage class online I jumped right in!

I am flying to Chicago on Sunday, very early, flights at 7am, got to be at airport about 4.30 am..!!! The Babe's eyes glazed over and he nearly keeled over at the thought of getting up that early on a day off, lol..!!! So why am I headed overseas this time..?? Yup, you got it its CHA time. And once again I am working my little (well maybe not so little at the moment,lol) ass off on the Ranger booth. Very nearly didn't make it as, for some reason the airline cancelled the flights..!! Patti spent hours trying to book me another flight, that preferably cost them less than if they bought the whole plane, and eventually found one. For the price they've paid for it I should be sat upfront with the captain, lol. He who must be obeyed (as if..!!!) took one look at the bill he was presented with and said just one thing... "You'd better be f**king worth it, monkey..!!!" Monkey is a bit of a inhouse joke between us and Tim, but basically it means I have to jump through hoops and be on my bestest ever behaviour. Narr not a frikkin chance, lmao. Dy will be Dy, no matter what..!!! I do try to behave and appear professional at all times (oh ok well some times ), but it never seems to last. I get all passionate about the products and go into giddy kipper mode quicker than you can say "OMG she's completely barking". This usually happens about the time I havent realised that He who must be obeyed, or The Quiet one who must be obeyed, are stood right behind me, lol. Still I think it's always nice to have at least one nutter on the stand at showtime, don't you...?? Anyhow, enough fannying around, what you all want to know is what am I demoing..??? What fantabulous must have product have they released now..??? Heres a clue... Yup you've guessed it... Summer 201 Perfect Pearls™ Mists • 12 dazzling Perfect Pearls Mist shades • Coordinates with Perfect Pearls Powders used wet or dry • Available in 2 oz. bottle with fine mist sprayer • Built-in binder • Non-toxic and Acid-free How cool do these look...??? 12 yes, I said-- TWELVE-- colours of pearl powder mixed with binders into shimmer sprays. Heres what the press release says about them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ By popular request, the palette of Perfect Pearls Powders is now available in a fine mist spray! Perfect Pearls Mists expand your paper crafting possibilities—spray a little for a subtle look or a lot for more intense shimmer. Developed with a built-in binder in a water-based formula, Perfect Pearls Mists adhere to paper, wood, fabric, and more. Use for background papers, with stamps, stencils, masks or as an overall finishing touch on a handmade card or scrapbook layout. Perfect Pearls Mists can be used to create unique patterns by varying sweeping coverage to make lines, arcs, swirls and more. Create layers of glimmer by spraying multiple colors over a project for striking results. The mists are available in 12 pearlescent colors that coordinate with our popular Perfect Pearls Powders: • Interference Red • Forever Red • Sunflower Sparkle • Kiwi • Forever Green • Turquoise • Forever Blue • Blue Smoke • Forever Violet • Perfect Pearl • Heirloom Gold • Perfect Copper Perfect Pearls Mists complement the entire line of Perfect Pearls products which includes Perfect Pearls, Perfect Medium, Perfect Pens and Perfect Fabric Medium. Visit us at CHA Summer, Booth #431 for more information, Signature Designer demonstrations, Make It Take Its and new project ideas. Perfect Pearls Mists are available in September. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Woop de frikkin woop.....12 colours of pure shimmer, no dyes , no inks, just pearly shimmers,no mixing it yourself its ready to go with special binders to ensure it sticks to practically everything it touches. So what marvelously, thrilling and exciting tricks will I be demoing with it..??? Ha ha you'll have to wait and see won't you..?? Oooh not nice, I know, but don,t worry , as soon as I get back I will spill all the beans for you. And you never know, if I happen to fly home with one set clutched into my grubby little mitts, then I may even show you, lol. So, of course it's a frikkin madhouse here at the moment, samples strewn left right and centre, panic cos I havent even thought about what to pack, and I,m talking art journaling stuff not what to wear, lmao. It will probably all be done last minute on Friday, as usual. Friday..??? But you're not flying till Sunday..??? Yup, well spotted there, I am having another weekend off (well half a weekend), thats two this year, bejeebuz, what the frikk's going on.. But that does mean I am officially unavailable from Friday lunch. You can riing me but that doesn't necessarily mean I will answer, lol. And due to a very large cock up in dates, I don't get back until 5 the following Friday...Doesn't sound too bad , does it..? Till you realise that I start teaching 2 hrs later when the weekend journal workshop starts..!! Yup, I bust my ass in Chicago, I fly home, via outer Mongolia and every surrounding country ( not really just seems that way), land, catch a train, and arrive at The Studio, ready to teach the whole weekend through. Jet lag..??? Hmm have't really got the time for it have I..??? How come you don't think these things through..??? said The Babe. Cos that would be the sensible thing to do, and I,m not really known for that now, am I,,??? If you are visiting the show, come say hello at stand 431 .I'll be the one covered from head to foot, in ink and shimmer, I will be talking nonstop in my broad Yorkshire accent that you all can't understand, and I will be hopping excitedly from one foot to the other... Don't be scared, just smile and nod every now and again, to fool me into thinking you know what I,m on about,..!!! lmao Enjoy xx

Good afternoon! This past weekend, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to spend the entire weekend taking four, in-person, art journaling classes with one of my FAVORITE artists, Dyan Reav…

Create endless designs with Dylusions Stamps! Use for art journaling, mixed media projects, cards and more with Dylusions Rubber Stamps, Clear Stamps, and Wood Stamps. DYLUSIONS RUBBER STAMPS Cling…

Dyan Reaveley art print - This is a pack of 5 postcard sized prints of original pages from Dyan Reaveley's Creative Art Journal, using collage and mixed media techniques. Prints are package in a cellophane bag and delivered In a hard-back envelope. If you would like to purchase multiple prints please contact us about postage.

So, here I am sat in a hotel near Manchester airport, ready for my long flights tomorrow. The idea was, relaxing drive down, early night., refreshed for the long days travel to Los Angeles. The reality was running round like a blue arsed fly, grabbing samples, flinging dresses into suitcases, queueing for hours in the bank ( don't even go there), having my roots done...the brown was coming through..How ruuuude!!! Finishing off the brochure list, saying my goodbyes to my kiddywinks...hmmm...sorry young adults, Buying mens Ugg slippers cos nothing else will get over my broken toes without causing me to scream after 30 mins. Can you believe it £80 for a pair of slippers...wtf??? But you know what...worth every frikkin penny!! Err what else.?? Oh yes spending the drive down editing photos and typing out the instructions for my CHA class, not easy when Mr Babe of Deliciousness is careering around bends on country lanes!!! So we finally get here, gorgeous room, four poster bed, bottle of the best vimto and ready to relax, only to finally check my emails (those on O2 will know we have had no phone signal all day) to find my new Dylusions releases have already been leaked. !!! How very dare they?? What is the world coming to when your own sneek peeks get sneek peeked !!!!! So instead of chilling and enjoying the ambience me thought I had better offer you all a blog post and pretty damn quick at that, lol. Unfortunately I can't show you many samples until I land at the other side of the pond, as they are all beautifully wrapped in bubble wrap and stuffed...err sorry positioned into my case. I do promise though as soon as I get to the other end, I will release there fabulousness on you all!!! First up I am releasing 4 stencils large and small. All with a Christmas theme, but will co-ordinate perfectly with the ones you already have. First up starry starry night...large and small stars...who could resist? Ho Ho Holly.. a combination of words and holly... Let it snow...an abundance of snowflakes with a candy stripe border. And finaly...Oh Christmas Tree... need I say more The stencils, of course are the same size as before...5 x 8 in and 9 x 12 in, comprising a border and an inner background. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh...it won't let me upload any photos tonight. Noooooooo don't do this to me!!!! I will continue, but you will have to use your imagination, lmao!!! Next I have 4 stamp sets being released. Again all Christmas themed we kick off with a set of fabulous backgrounds... 2 lots of stars, holly and fabby forest of trees... then onto Christmas borders...baubles, holly, and trees to name a few.. Christmas accessories, comprises hats, moustaches and beards amongst other things... And finally Christmas words...but none of your simple Merry Christmas from me, of course, expect my usual dry sense of humour to rear it's head, lol And how could we forget my how to book... heres the descriptionDylusions Book The new “My Creative Journal Journey” book by Dyan Reaveley is just like having Dyan by your side, showing you how she creates her original art journal pages. The 8.5″ x 5.5″ book is chock-full of inspiration, step-by-step photos and instructions to walk crafters through inking, painting and journaling techniques. And the one you have all been waiting for..... drum roll please...... My perfect journal, oh yes you heard me correctly...MY perfect journal..!! |Heres the write up... Back to Press Releases Press Release Summer 2012 Dylusions Journal Announcing Dyan’s “perfect” journal — a combination of manila cardstock and matte white heavy cardstock ideal for the application of Dylusions Ink Sprays, and techniques using water, inks, paints and mediums. The journal cover is made from sturdy chipboard and filled with 64 unlined pages for endless paper crafting creativity So there you go, the cat is well and truly out of the bag...albeit without photos, lol. As soon as I can I will get yu the images and also some pics of the things I have designed with them If you can't wait that long you can nip over HERE to see the press release Right need to do a few more of the frikkin 101 things left before I can have a kip, so I will love you and leave you You can see all of the products on our website as well - HERE Enjoy xx

Dyan Reaveley was in full force with her Dylusions line at Winter CHA 2013. This lady is a hoot, she has a great personality and she is SO FUNNY :) Dyan's art work is amazing! She had so many wonderful samples in her booth! I love her couture line. I love how she doodles the patterns right into the fabrics. Dyan with Jim Hankins, The Gentleman Crafter. The last four project are Dina Wakley's. Dina & Jim are both on Dyan's design team. (Dina Wakley) I love the birds!!! (Dina Wakley) These are awesome, I love how she uses black around the silhouette it really makes it pop! (Dina Wakley) (Dina Wakley) I had such a good time taking pictures of all the samples, they are GREAT inspiration! Thanks for looking :)

Happy Monday! It's time for another Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge! This week...it's all about COLOR LOVE! The first thing I thought of when I saw this theme was Tim Holtz' New Distress Paints in 24 gorgeous colors! They are truly amazing, very fluid acrylic paints that hold their color and dry with a beautiful matte finish. Just like all the other line of Distress Products, they are reactive with water. But once these dry, they are permanent and they retain their true colors. Check out this video of Tim Holtz at CHA 2013, talking about these new, fantastic paints! For my color love challenge piece, I decided to team up the new Distress Paints with another page in my Dylusions Art Journal. Here is my finished piece. Colorful enough for you? This is an art journal page that is created from two art journal pages. It has been folded and taped to create several pockets to hold a #10 Manila Tag as well as 3 #8 Manila tags. I saw this idea on Jim The Gentleman Crafter's blog and thought it was such a cool idea! All of this color is from Tim's new Distress Paints: Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry and Broken China. I began by spritzing a blank journal page with water. Then I alternated squiggly lines of the Distress Paints running vertically down the dampened paper. Next I spritzed over the page again with water and picked up the journal, allowing the paint to run. I repeated this process on another page because it actually takes two pages to create the tag pockets for the journal. I did not roll a paper towel roll over the pages to dry them, as you would typically do with Dyan's sprays because I did not want to remove any of the still wet acrylic paint. Rather, I heat set the paint with my Heat It Craft Tool. The colors dry to a beautiful, chalky matte finish but they do not loose their vibrant color. Now it is confession time. At first, I did not like the page on the left so I ripped it out of the journal and laid it to the side before I heat set the paints. Then I tried it again on the page to the right. After I heat set the page on the right, I decided that I really did like the page I thought would be trashed! So, I heat set it and it became the top piece for my pocket tag page! Yet another reminder that sometimes what we think looks like an ugly duckling when it's in the beginning stages can turn out to be a swan!! I added some Mustard Seed Distress Ink to the page on the left and Peacock Feathers Distress Ink to the page on the right to fill in any white areas and further "blend" the colors together. Since I'd ripped my page out of the journal, it was easier for me to score the left side to create a small pocket for the larger #10 manila tag to sit inside of. You don't have to tear the page out of your journal though. But, in my case, I measured in 1" from the left edge and scored that line. Then I measured in another inch and made another score line. Then use a piece of 1/4" or 1/2" Scor Tape and apply it to the back side of the first 1" portion of that art journal page. Remove the tape and fold along the first score line, attaching the first 1" strip to the second 1" strip on the page. Then put a piece of 1/4" or 1/2" Scor Tape at the inside edge of both ends of the little folded over portion you just made. Remove the tape backing and attach the two ends to either outside edge of the page. You have just created a long skinny pocket for a large manila tag to slip into! Then I stamped my Dylysions design along the face of that skinny pocket. Next, turn the page over and measure three equal spaces on the backside of the journal page to create three pockets for #8 manila tags to be able to slip into. As you can see from my page, the spaces measure 3 3/4" each. Run a piece of 1/4" Scor Tape down the two outside edges of the page, at the 3 3/4" intervals in the center of the page and I ran a couple of 1/4" Scor Tape strips at the bottom of the page. Then remove the tape backing and lay the page directly over the other page that you have colored and press the tape into place. Now you have created an art journal page that has a total of 4 pockets on it...1 big skinny pocket and three smaller pockets. Then embellish your art journal page however you chose to do so. My page was finished but it needed tags! So, I used the same technique as I had done on the art journal pages to create the backgrounds on my tags-using the same Distress Paint Colors. Here is my completed big #10 manila tag. It is a combination of several Dyan Reaveley stamps. All of the parts (other than the flowers) were stamped onto Specialty Stamping Paper and then colored using my Tim Holtz detailer water brush and Distress Ink colors to coordinate with the background colors. The bunting at the top is from Dyan Reaveley's Bags of Bunting stamp set. I added the little bows and line between each of them with a Faber Castell Fine Point Pitt Pen. The funky girl in the middle is a combination of Ruby Rainbow body, and a Traveling Travis head, legs and sunglasses. The sentiment is a combination of two sayings from Dyan's new Say It How It Is stamp set. The flowers are from Background Love and some flowers are colored in using a Sharpie Fine Point Water Based Marker. The center is Mustard Seed Distress Paint. In this closeup, you can again see the really cool colors and blending you can get from the Distress Paints. I also added some "bling" to the sunglasses and Glossy Accents to the hearts on her head and her boots to give them a little dimension and a slick finish. For the smaller pockets, I created these three smaller tags, also using the same Distress Paints for the background colors. Each so unique. The stamps are from Dina Wakley. The one on the left is Silhouette Script. The center is Script Heart and the one on the right is Lonely Girl. I added "LOVE" to the center heart. That is stamped on a separate sheet of Specialty Stamping Paper that was streaked with Picked Raspberry Distress Paint. The letters are stamped (as are all of the stamped images) with Jet Black Archival Ink. They are from Tim Holtz' Worn Text stamp set. All of the white highlights on the center tag are from the Sharpie marker. The tag on the right also has some stenciled polka dots from Wendy Vecchi's new Polka Dotty stencil. I scraped some iridescent blue green paint from Peabo through the stencil and heat set it then drew the little black circles around the dots with the fine point Pitt pen. Here is my finished art journal page without the big #10 manila tag in its pocket. I have added some of the iridescent polka dots on this page as well. And, I swiped some of the paint with my finger along the edges of the pages. I love the shimmer it adds. I colored in the funny looking eyeball type design from Dyan Reaveley's Inbetweenies stamp set with the Sharpie fine point water based marker. I also stamped a couple more Dina Wakley stamps on this page. The star is called Script Star and the script is called Textured Scrawl. The black circles were made from dipping the top off of a Dylusions plastic cap into black acrylic paint and stamping it on to the page. Finally I stamped the image of an eye and stamped "LOVE ART" (from Dyan Reaveley's Word Love stamp set) underneath it. Here is the finished page with no tags. And here is the page all put together, including the big #10 manila tag in its place. I can't believe I almost threw the top of this art journal page away! I actually LOVE the blended color runs of this page and I really like the way it finished out! I hope that I've inspried you to create something with color and join our challenge this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show. If you need some more inspiration, hop on over to the blog and check out the wonderful examples that my Design Teammates have waiting for you. Then join our challenge. You could be the lucky winner of our generous sponsors' $50.00 credit voucher. You may also be voted one of the TOP THREE entrees for the week! That is a very nice honor indeed! Good luck and I can't wait for you to COLOR MY WORLD! Here are all of the items available at Simon Says Stamp used on on this project: InLinkz.com