Guest Designer - Sandra Botham

Introducing Our Dylusions Guest Designer - Sandra Botham

As you may have seen & heard Dyan talk lots about the lovely Dylusions samples that Sandra Botham does, We wanted to take time to do a blog post purely showcasing some of her wonderful New samples made with the New Dylusions Products. Aswell as her gorgeous samples We wanted to let you know a little more about Sandra and how she got into crafting and now teaching!

"My name is Sandra Botham and I am from Yorkshire, England, where I live with my husband and 2 children. I am a coffee addicted, book loving art journaler. 

My art journal journey started by chance, in 2012, when I came across a blog by Kaz Hall. After seeing some of her journal pages I deceived I wanted to have a try. After reading several of her posts I found Dyan Reaveley and her studio/shop Art from the Heart. They were having a preview day a week or so later and I decided to head over. Although the taster sessions were all full there was so much inspiration and education to be had from looking around the shop and watching Dyan demonstrating. Also I got to look through her vintage ledger ❤❤❤ I left AFTH with 2 Dylusions stamp sets, 3 Dylusions ink sprays and a journal, oh and a overflowing crafty brain. I stared straight away and I have never looked back. From the very beginning art journaling just felt right to me, whether or not I am happy or sad is irrelevant it just feels right. 

I became a regular at Dyan's art journal classes and have learnt so much from her. I guess the best part is that you are constantly learning. Along the way I have made some amazing new friends who have in turn all helped to shape my journey. 

In 2014 I was so honoured to be asked to be a tutor at AFTH where I regularly teach workshops. 

Whilst I love all aspects of art journaling especially collage work, I love to use the Dylusions range of products. The dylusions paints, ink sprays and stencils makes creating striking backgrounds so very easy. There is just something about all the quirky stamps that appeals to me and I find them so versatile and easy to use.  So much so that I set up a Facebook Challenge group, a monthly challenge for those who love working with the Dylusions range as much as I do. - Sandra Botham

Above Left hand Side Page - Sandra has decorated a Small Journal Page using Dylusions Paints London Blue and Postbox Red.  The Stencil is - Dylusions Stars 

I love the patriotic theme! Fit for the Queen, hey?!

The Top Right Hand Side Page - Here Sandra has decorated a sheet of Dylusions - Mixed Media Card Stock. The background has been decorated using Dylusions Ink Sprays Bubblegum Pink and Pomegranate Seed. The Black waves have been created using the Dylusions Journal Block Technique and then doodled using the Dylusions Paint Pens White Linen & Black Marble.

  

Here Sandra has decorated a Dylusions #12 Journal Tag which is on its side rather than upright. To create the black border/frame she has used the Journal Block technique and added doodle stitching on the inside with the Dylusions Paint Pen - Black Marble.

Above Sandra has used the Dylusions Square Journal pages. The Top Left Hand Side Page -  I love how she has stamped the New Foliage Stamp and coloured in using Delusions Ink Sprays, it looks really striking with the little doggy party!! The dogs & cat have been coloured in using the Dylusions Ink Sprays.

The Top Right Hand Side Page - I love the tones and colours of this page, The umbrella hats are ace!! Again Sandra has made the black border using the Dylusions Journal Block Technique and the doodled stitching using the Dylusions Paint Pen - White Linen.

Here Sandra has used the large and small figure & chicken stamps, What a brilliant idea.. Don't they look cute together?

The large Figure Body Stamp is from - I Can See Clearly Stamp Set
The Large Figure Head Stamp is from - Oh Deer Stamp Set
The small figure stamp is from the New Dylusions - Mini Me Stamp Set

Here Sandra has used the journal tags and attached them together, I love the little doodled paw prints at the bottom of the page! Again Sandra has used a mixture of the Large & Small Cat Stamps.

The Original Large Cat Stamps are from - Puddy Cat
The New Small Cat Stamps are from - Cat Amongst The Pigeons  

 Here Sandra has taken the Journal Tags - Mixed Media and attached them together, The background has been decorated using Dylusions Ink Sprays - Fresh Lime and Cut Grass. 

The Foliage stamp has been stamped using Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black and coloured in using Dylusions Ink Spray Dirty Martini. Again I love how Sandra has used a mixture of the large and small stamps.
'I'm sick of people, they're everywhere!' - Stamp is from the New Dylusions Word Stamp Set - Shut Up & Colour

Don't they look delicious?... I love the bunting across the page here! From Dylusions Stamp Set - Bags of Bunting

 

 Sandra does a lot of ATC cards (Artist Trading Cards), I love the simplicity of these with the New stamps on each card. Can you see the middle card with the Mini Figure on, I think the doodled swing she is sat on is a brilliant idea!

New Dylusions Creative Dyary

 Now We are onto some of Sandras New Dylusions Creative Dyary Samples, 

unfortunately the were too many to show you them all so We have selected a few favourites to show you,

I'm sure you will agree with us, aren't they stunning? I like the little caterpillar stamp Sandra has used from Dylusions Stamp Set - Bits of This

I bet you can't wait to get your hands on the New Creative Dyary & start planning your days in style!! Please remember most stores are only offering pre-orders of the New Dylusions Products, however they should hopefully start arriving in your local stores Mid-Late February 2017.

 I just wanted to sneak these samples on aswell to show you all, this is a recent workshop Sandra taught at Art From The Heart - Harrogate. She has made a lovely multi layered book with lots of pockets and flaps then decorated using the New Dylusions Stamps. 

Here are a few pictures of her book prepped ready with all the backgrounds decorated and stamps added. Sandra has stamped the stamps onto Dylusions Mixed Media Card Stock using a Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black and cut them out before sticking onto the book.

Isn't it just fabulous? I love all the colours

If you have been inspired by Sandra's samples here are links where you can find more of her wonderful work;

Sandra's Blog - Red Kitty B Creates 

Sandra's Facebook Page - Red Kitty B Creates

Dylusions Facebook Challenge Page - Dylusions Facebook Challenge

You can find a list of the upcoming classes with a host of talented tutors at Art From The Heart - Harrogate - HERE

Love, Dyan & Jay x

New Dylusions Postcards & Canvas Samples - January 2017

Showcasing our New Dylusions Postcards and Adhesive Canvas

On today's blog We are featuring Samples made using the new Dylusions Postcards and Adhesive Canvas sheets

NEW! Postcard Images #2

Introducing the second edition of Dylusions Postcards. Each pack includes 8 designs taken from Dyan's art Journals. These postcards are fun and eclectic and make a great collectables, note cards, or ephemera for art journals and mixed media projects. Postcards are 4"x6" and printed on heavy white gloss cardstock.

Above We have added the postcard to a large Dylusions #12 Journaling Tag. We have doodled around the postcard using the Dylusions Black Marble Paint Pen. The Green background of the tag has been decorated using the Dylusions Ink Sprays (It was a mop up tag, inked by moping up left over ink from another project!) and then stencilled using Dylusions Stencil Holes and Dylusions Cut Grass Paint. The stamps are from the New Dylusions Stamp sets; Words - Shut up and Colour. The Bulldog head Stamp is from Puppy Dog Tales and the body is from the Mini Me stamps set.... Don't they look brill when you mix the animal heads and bodies?

Here We have taken a Dylusions Square Journal Insert, We have painted and stencilled using the blocking technique with the following paints and stencils;

 Dylusions Acrylic Paint, Slate Grey, Black Marble and White Linen

Dylusions Stencils, Stained glass, Modern Script and Fresh dots

We have stuck the post card down and doodled around using a combination of the Dylusions Black and White Paint Pens.

The Stamps We have used are the New Dylusions foliage stamp set, stamped onto Mixed Media Cardstock.

I love the simplicity of the black, grey and white with the postcard to add a pop of colour!

Here we have taken a Dylusions #12 Journaling Tag - Mixed Media The background of the Tag has been decorated using Dylusions paints; Bubblegum Pink, Lemon Zest and Squeezed Orange. New Dylusions Stencils used are Stained Glass, Diamond in The Rough and Fresh Dots. 

We have then added a postcard & doodled around it using the Dylusions White Lien & New Postbox Red Paint Pens. We have then added the matching stamp form the New Dylusions Mini Moo stamp set. I really love the glossy texture of the postcards.

Above We have taken a Dylusions #10 Journing Tag - Black and stencilled direct onto the tag using the Large Dimond in the Rough Stencil and Dylusions Calypso Teal Paint, We have highlighted some of the diamonds with White Line Paint Pen. We have then added the postcard and doodled around the postcard and tag using the New Dylusions Squeezed Orange Paint Pen. The Mini cat is from the New Cat amongst The Pigeons stamp Set, The saying 'Mirror Mirror on the wall, what the frikk happened' is from the New Dylusions Shut up and Colour Stamp Set.

The Wing has been stamped direct onto the Adhesive Canvas sheets - Blank with Black Archival Ink Pad.

NEW! Adhesive Canvas Images #2 

The Second collection of Dylusions Printed adhesive Canvas images are great for creating your own masterpiece or being inspired by Dyan's imagery. Perfect for journaling and mixed media techniques and ready for use on pages in art journals, cards and mixed media projects. The Adhesive Canvas images include artwork taken directly from the journal pages of Dyan. Thses unconventional and eclectic designs are a great addition to your projects. 

The above tags are both made using the Dylusions #10 Journaling Tags - Mixed Media, The Adhesive Canvas has been stuck on and then stitched around using a sewing machine, we love the texture and dimension this adds to the tags. Using the New Dylusions Puppy Dog Tales stamp set the Bulldog head has been added to the Bassett Hounds body and his lovely hat is from the New Dylusions Mini Me stamp set!... Doesn't he look rather dashing?!!

Here we have used a Dylusions Small Journal Insert - mixed media, The background has been made using the block technique using a blending tool with Dylusions paints; Bubblegum pink, Lemon Zest and Squeezed Orange. The stencils we have used are the New Dylusions Diamond in the Rough, Stained Glass and Fresh Dots.

We have added the New Adhesive Canvas Image and then stitched around it using a sewing machine. You may recognise the dog from the New Dylusions Puppy Dog Tales stamp set and his legs are made from the stem on the Doodle Bloom stamp set when have then added his slippers back on! The saying 'I'm sick of people they're everywhere'... Isn't it great? is from the New Dylusions 'Shut up and Colour' stamp set.

Above We have taken a Dylusions #12 Journaling Tag - Mixed Media, again the background has been decorated using the blocking technique. Here we have used Dylusions Pomegranate Seed paint, Funky Fuchsia and Bubblegum Pink. The Pomegranate Seed is a deep red but I just love it mixed in with the pink, I think they look really yummy together! 

We have then added one of the New Dylusions Canvas Sheets, Stitched around it using a sewing machine. We have then stitched a border down the left hand side of the journaling Tag. The Saying "I'm sick of people they're everywhere' and Wings have been stamped direct onto the Dylusions Blank Canvas Sheets, cut out and stuck down. We have stitched the wings and left the adhesive backing on them so that the curl up slightly.

The Hearts at the bottom have been cut out of the canvas sheets and stuck on.

Here we have taken a Dylusions Journal Insert Page - Small - Black. Painted using Dylusions Slate Grey, White Linen and Black Marble paints. The stencils We have used are; the New Stained Glass, new Modern Script and the Small Direction Stencil.

On this one instead of sticking the whole image We have cut it out and then cut little hearts and dots.. Don't they look cute? Again the words have been stamped direct onto the Blank Canvas, stuck down and stitched using the sewing machine.

Again We hope you have enjoy them as much as We enjoyed making them! 

Love Dyan & Jay

You can pre-order the New Dylusions products from Art From The Heart in the UK - HERE. Please note all New Dylusions products will not be available until Mid-Late February 2017 - Your local stores will keep you updated.

New Dylusions Creative Dyary Samples - January 2017

Todays Samples are Featuring the New Dylusions Creative Dyary - January 2017

We have been so excited to announce the New Dylusions Creative Dyary, its the perfect combination of weekly planning & art journalling! The Dylusions Creative Dyary includes weekly agenda pages, Dylusions backgrounds and colouring sheets for on-the-go creativity. Featuring the same great Mixed Media card stock found in other Dylusions Creative Journals in the lighter weight. Creative Dyary includes 56 double- sided printed pages.

The Dyary cover is brown with a black spine & matching black elastic. The inside cover has a black pocket envelope for convenient storage. We find them really handy for keeping tags, lists or loose bits and bobs in!

 The Dyary consists of 56 double-sided pages as pictured above, you have the days of the week on the left hand side pages. You can add your own months and dates (numbers) which I love so you can start the Dyary from any date it doesn't have to be the beginning of the year, you can choose!! 

On the right hand side pages are the pre-printed background pages, ready for you decorate! It has 16 different backgrounds along with colouring sheets which are repeated throughout the Dyary. 

 To complement the Dyary We have New Creative Dyary Stickers! Decorate and plan in your Dylusions Creative Dyary Stickers! Creative Dyary Stickers include 24 pages off matte and clear sticker sheets. Each assorted page includes colour images or black and white designs perfect for colouring in. Dylusions stickers include borders, lists, notes, bullets, tapes, sayings and shapes! 

The possibilities are endless with these gorgeous stickers!

Next We have the Creative Dyary Ink - Dylusions Creative Dyary Ink is an all-purpose stamping ink ideal for use in the Creative Dyary. The raised felt makes it easy to ink stamps or use on smaller surfaces. The stackable, 1" x 1" mini case is easily portable and provides a convenient storage solution. set includes four Dylusions palate colours;

- Bubblegum Pink

- Dirty Martini

- Calypso Teal

- Black Marble

Creative Dyary Stamp Set - Dylusions Creative Dyary Stamps make it easy to add months and dates to your Creative Dyary pages! These clear stamps feature Dyan's signature handwriting in two styles & sizes and includes you're very on dinky acrylic stamp block!

Next We have the New Creative Dyary Tape - Dylusions Creative Dyary Tape is a collection of colourful tapes that are designed to coordinate with the Dylusions Creative Dyary. These bright printed tapes are ideal for sticking notes, reminders, ephemera & die cuts into your Creative Dyary. Package contains 6 rolls of two widths, 0.25" and 0.5", 5.5 yards (5m) each. 

Whats even more exciting is the Dyary Tape come packaged in its own display box with a dispenser!

Creative Dyary Stick Its - Firsty We hope you love the play on words! Keep track of to-do lists, notes and reminders in your Creative Dyary with stick-Its. Dylusions Creative Dyary stick-Its include an assortment of five unique sticky note designs in the signature Dylusions style. Each note design contains 20 sheets.

Creative Dyary Clips - Dylusions Creative Dyary Clips can be used as an embellishment or to fasten papers, notes and more into your Dyary. Heart Shapesepory clips feature Dyan's artwork and will add her signature style to Dyarys, journals and more! 

Creative Dyary Die Cuts - Printed on heavyweight matte card stock, Dylusions Creative Dyary Die Cuts contain two each of 12 Dylusions images. colour in or use as is, these one-of-a-kind Dylusions characters, will add signature style to your Creative diary pages. These are especially fantastic to have for your on-the-go projects!

Now We have done a little break down of all the Creative Dyary Products below are some Creative Dyary Samples to show you..

The Right hand page has been decorated using a colouring sheet from the New Dylusions Colouring Sheets. Coloured in using the Dylusions Spray Inks and the doodled around once using the New Dylusions Paint Pens - London Blue and Black Marble. The lady to the left of the touring sheet is from the New Creative Dyary Die Cuts. The 'December, December' are clear stickers from the New Creative Dyary Sticker Sheets.

The left hand page is decorated using a collection of the New Creative Dyary Stick-Its, New Creative Dyary Sticker Sheets and Creative Dyary Tape. The Creative Dyary tape has been doodled on the top using a Dylusions Black Marble Paint Pen. The 'December' has been stamped using the New Creative Dyary Stamps and Creative Dyary Ink - Bubblegum Pink. The bubble writing has been coloured in using the New Dylusions Piant Pens - Postbox Red & Lemon Zest.

The top Right hand page has been decorated using one of the New Dylusions Adhesive Canvas images. The Canvas image has been framed using the New Creative Dyary Tape which has then been doodled on. The lady image is from the New Creative Dyary Die Cuts, coloured in using the Dylusions Spray inks and the arrow if from the New Creative Dyary Sticker sheets.

The Left hand page has been decorated using a mixture of the New Creative Dyary Stick It's, Creative Dyary Sticker Sheets and Clips. The Month 'April' has been stamped using the New creative Dyary Stamp set and Creative Dyary Ink - Dirty Martini.

The bubble writing has been coloured in using the New Dylusions Paint Pens - Squeezed Orange & Cut Grass. The little black squares with numbers inside have been stamped from the New Creative Dyary stamp set.

The Left hand page is decorated using the New Creative Dyary Tape (The blue tape) The 'June' has been stamped using the New Creative Dyary Stamp set and Calypso Teal Dyary Ink, then outlined using the Dylusions Black Marble Paint pen. The mini flowers, hearts and arrows are from the New Creative Dyary sticker sheets. The writing has been done using the New Dylusions Paint Pens - Crushed grape and London Blue. 

The Right Hand Side page We have one of the New Creative Dyary  Die Cuts & coloured in using the Dylusions Spray inks. The background has been stamped using the word stamps... Really simple but effective background! The Stick It is from the New Creative Dyary Stick-Its & clipped on using the New Creative Dyary Clips... I LOVE the glossy texture of the Dyary Clips!

The Left hand side page has been decorated using the New Creative Dyary Stickers, the 'January' is a clear sticker. The writing has been coloured in using the New Dylusions Paint Pens. I don't know if you can see but the white sticker in the middle is a plain white sticker which has then been coloured using the New Dylusions Lemon Zest and Cut Grass Paint Pens. The small Purple 'To do' lists & mini heart are also from the New Creative Dyary Sticker Sheets.

The right hand side page is decorated using the New Creative Dyary Die Cuts, coloured in using the Dylusions Spray Inks. The pinky coloured list is from the New Creative Dyary Sticker sheets & we have doodled around it using the Dylusions Paint Pens - Black Marble and London Blue.

 

The flowers at the bottom of the Right hand side page are pre-printed on the page, they've been coloured in using the Dylusions Ink Sprays. The figure is a New Creative Dyary Die Cut, with a jazzy hat made using the Creative Dyary Stick-Its!

As you can see the Left hand side page has been decorated using New Creative Dyary Die Cuts, the arrow is a New Creative Dyary Stick-It & the pink tape on it is the New Creative Dyary Tape. The blue 'June' has been stamped using the New Creative Dyary Stamp set and Calypso Teal Ink. The 'June' to the right is a clear sticker from the New Creative Dyary Sticker Sheets. 

The Left hand side page has been decorated using the New Creative Dyary Tape and Creative Dyary Stickers. the Month 'August' has been stamped using the New Creative Dyary Stamp Set and New Creative Dyary Ink - Bubblegum pink Ink pad.

The Right hand page is one of pre-printed colouring sheet designs which has been coloured in using the Dylusions Spray Inks and decorated with a Heart sticker from the new creative Dyary Stickers.

We hope you've enjoyed todays samples of the New Creative Dyary Products, We have had soooo much fun with them... Fear not We  will be trying our very hardest to keep you updated with lots & lots more samples on the blog, Facebook & Instagram over the upcoming weeks.

Love Dyan & Jay x

You can pre-order the New Dylusions products from Art From The Heart HERE. Please note all New Dylusions products will not be available until Mid-Late February 2017 - Your local stores will keep you updated.