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Art Journal Page by Judith Futtermenger.
Judith is a huge Dylusions fan, and is part of Dyan Reavely's Dandelion club where she was inspired to create this adorable journal page.
Judith lives in WA and loves art journaling. She gets excited by each new Dylusions release. She works a hectic job and does art journaling to wind down and relax.

Thanks for sharing Judith.
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Flight of Fancy Altered Frame.

This frame was created using the Graphic 45 2-in-1 Tunnel Pyramid Album.

I covered the frame section of the album and the 8x8 full sheet from the album pack, with 8x8 Flight of Fancy papers, then painted all of the outside and inside edges with light gold paint. I added foam tape to the backs of the album pieces and layered them in alternating directions as pictured. Embellishments were added using the Flight of Fancy Ephemera and a touch of gold glitter glue on the edges of the frame pieces to add a little sparkle.

Washi Tape Christmas Cards by Dianne Simons.
To make these fabulous cards, Dianne adhered Fabric tape to cardstock and die-cut it to give you a unique die-cut element. The Merry Christmas was cut using the Uniquely Creative - Merry Christmas Sentiment Die and 49 and Market Fabric Tape. You could easily switch the fabric tape for washi tape.
What a great idea Dianne. Thanks for sharing.
Contact Crafty Divas at [email protected] if you would like more information or would like to attend any of Dianne's classes in Darwin.

Everywhere journal page.
This journal page was created using 49 and Market Everywhere Rubons and the Tim Holtz Theories Stamp Set which seemed to work well together to create this travel-themed layout in the Large Dylusions Journal.

Wonderland Dream Big.

This frame was so easy and so much fun to create using the New Release Stamperia Wonderland Die Cuts and Washi tape sheets.

The Die Cuts did most of the work, which made this project quick and easy to create it took less than an hour to complete from start to finish.

A mix of Light Rose paint and Light Gold on the frame to match the Pinkish colour of the Die Cuts.

The edges of the frame, flower centers, and Fairy wings are all glittery which didn't photograph too well.

Di's Diva Den Mid-Week Challenge.

This fun little mid-week Craft Challenge was created by Di, Sue and Michelle whilst at Di's Diva Den!

The challenge was to create a double journal page using Dina Wakley Tissue Paper and Gloss Sprays!

Di holds weekly craft sessions as well as classes from Gunn (Darwin), contact Crafty Divas for more info [email protected]

Craft sessions will commence at Crafty Divas just near Warrnambool Victoria in the coming months.
Watch this space!

A Country Way of Life Layout by Tahlea!

Tahlea created this Country-Themed Layout using the 49 And Market Vintage Artistry Countryside Collection.

Tahlea say's although she is relatively new to Scrapbooking, she just loves 49 And Market Rubons, they are fantasic quality and add the finishing touches to any project with ease and give a professional look.

Let Your Spirit Soar!
This 8"x8" canvas came together really easily.
The New Graphic 45 Flight of Fancy is so pretty. I couldn't resist opening up a pack of ephemera to help create this canvas.
The Prima Marketing Mulberry Paper Flowers - Velvety Smooth/Strawberry Milkshake worked so well with the colour scheme, the glittery flowers help the project sparkle and who cannot resist some gold Metallic Flates to add a Metal Leaf effect.

Let It Be Journal Page!
This page was such a disaster, hence the name Let it Be.
I put this page on here as so many people think that I make good art all the time.
Well as you can see this is not always the case.
My first mistake was creating whilst I was tired, yes the wee hours of the night is where I added the girl transfer in the wrong place by about 1cm. The transfers are semi-transparent, this meant that the underpainting that I created showed right through face.
I then decided to paint over her face which made it worse. In an attempt to correct this, I decided I had more control with a Paint Marker, well this made her look like she had a bright orange complexion with no depth to her skin. At this point I knew that I wasn't going to save the girl. Instead of giving up, I decided to roll with resistance and name the page Let It Be.
I did enjoy creating the background with Washi tape, paint and a little stencilling. A few messy simple painted flowers and hearts to keep the theme going.
A fun disaster haha!

Beautiful Cards by Dianne Simons!
Check out these beautiful cards created by Dianne.
Dianne teaches classes in Darwin for Crafty Divas since we relocated to Warrnambool Victoria. Dianne welcomes those who want to join in some crafty fun and make new friends at her classes. The images below are some of the cards she taught at a recent class that she designed for her 'Darwin Divas' craft group. Di also runs retreats a few times a year in area's such Darwin and Litchfield. Crafty Divas hopes to have classes when our shop is up and running in Winslow (near Warrnambool) in the coming months (construction is currently underway).
To find out more info, you can contact Crafty Divas [email protected] or give us a call (03) 4527 4400

This week's project was done by 7yo Charlie.
He made a birthday card for his cousin using the Spellbinders Dancin Birthday Die.
Charlie had a fun afternoon creating this fun card, he likes how the dragon's body moves on the card. A clever design by Spellbinders.
Well done Charlie, your card is fabulous!

Shine Like the Stars Canvas!
I just love Lindy's Magicals. Drop Dead Diva is my favorite, they are such shimmery goodness.
Creating this canvas was oh so much fun!
See the comments section below for links to the products used.

Artistry Curious Double Journal Page

My favourite thing to create is art journal pages. I find it relaxing and so much fun! And if I don't like the page, I don't have to show anyone. But lately, I seem to share if I like them or not as I have grown to learn that everyone has different taste.

I was looking through my stamps and couldn't resist using Tim Holtz Observations Stamp set along with Finnabair's Mini Rub On Transfers Photo Passion.

The products used are listed in the description below.

Mixed Media Project by Sue Martin.
Sue has been scrapbooking on and off for over 10 years.
She moved into mixed media 13 months ago. Sue states "its all pretty new to me, but I'm learning everyday".
The project was created on a round canvas, that she covered with prima paper that she primed with clear gesso. The tree branch was primed with white gesso and coloured with acrylic paint and prima wax. The flowering vine chipboard was covered with embossing powder and heat set. The picture was elevated using spare off-cuts of chipboard which allows room to poke embellishments around and under that also creates more of a 3d effect.

Thanks for Sharing Sue!
Crafty Divas has sent you a Gift Voucher for sharing your beautiful project.

Got a thrill to see some familiar faces after a day of crafting at Di's Diva Den. Di teaches who classes in Darwin for Crafty Divas since we relocated to Warrnambool Victoria.
We hope to have classes up and running in Winslow (just near Warrnambool) later in the year. Darwin crafty peeps, can contact Di's Diva Den for classes.

Wings cards.
These cards are fun to make, they will bring a smile to those who receive them.
The products used are listed in comments section below.

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Easter Festivities Dome!

If you love mixed media, the Easter Festivities dome is so much fun to create.

The background Barnhouse was created by fussy cutting the Uniquely Creative - Among The Gum Trees - Marree Paper.

The chocolate rabbit was painted with distress paint, then coated in collage medium and then covered with embossing powder and heat set.

The Tim Holz Bauble Eggs were coated in Alcohol ink and some Clear Rock Candy Glitter to add extra shimmer.

Other elements were fussy cut from Uniquely Creative Cut a Part sheets Easter. Foam mounting tape was used behind the elements to give a 3d effect.

TIPS: Collage Medium can be used as a substitute for embossing ink. Alcohol ink can be toned down by using either white or pearl alcohol ink. In this case, Pearl Alcohol ink was used to tone down the pink and teal.

Today Art!
This journal page was created with Amsterdam paints rolled onto a Gel plate and then stamped into my journal to give an orange and yellow background. Other items used, Dina Wakley Stencils - Pensive Face & Lined Circles, & 49 And Market Ephemera Bits - Spectrum Gardenia.

The Pensive Face stencil was used for each face. Once the faces were stencilled onto the page, the hair was extended with black paint to give a more natural hairline.

Endless Giggles Kinder Layout by Tahlea.
Tahlea created this great layout using Uniquely Creative - Flowering Utopia Paper and Rubons and Crafty Divas Chipboard - Kinder.
Glitter cardstock - Magenta was used to border the page and photo to add a little sparkle to this very pretty layout.
Mounting Foam was used to to raise some of the flowers that were fussy cut from a 2nd sheet of the same paper and placed on the layout to give a 3D look.

Peace over Perfection is an art journal page created in the small Dylusions Journal using new Transfer Me 4x6 Transfers, 49 and Market Rubons and Amsterdam Copper Paint with Stamperia Orchids and Cats Stencil. See comments for links to products used.

Junior Artist.
This week we have some visitors 7yo Charlie and 4yo Isla, who created fun canvas paintings. They started their paintings with bright vibrant colours, using acrylic paint and stencils. they then drew shapes with posca pens and painted around them with Acrylic inks. A fun afternoon that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

Industry Standard Cards.
These easy cards were made using Uniquely Creatives Industry Standard Creative Cuts and 1 x sheet of co-ordinating paper.
Some quick and easy fun!

The new Sir Vagabond in Fantasy World has arrived.
Here is the link to all of the new items in this collection https://craftydivas.com.au/search?type=product&q=Sir+Vagabond+in+Fantasy+World+&sort_by=price-ascending

Sweetest Sweet Life Art Journal Page.
These journal pages were created with the leftover butterflies from the project in the previous post (I still have over half a pack of butterflies left over).
The 49 and Market Spectrum Gardenia is one of my favorite collections. I couldn't help opening up the coordinating washi tape to use on the left-hand side of the first page and along the bottom of both pages. Lindy's magicals Industrial Chic was used to create the blue and green background, I also stamped images from Tim Holtz Botanic Collage stamp set and embossed them with clear to add some texture to the background and some white space. Lastly, I used 49 and Market Rubons to create the sentiment and various elements of interest throughout the page.

Colourful Friends.
A very colourful layout using 49 and Market Spectrum Gardenia Laser But Outs Butterly and Spectrum Gardenia Rubons Sentiments.
The layout and photo are bordered with Glitter Cardstock - Midnight.

Tip:
If you have rubons that don't have the correct wording, just cut them up and create words of your choice just like I did with this layout. Quick and easy way to personalise your layout!

A quick journal page, the challenge was to use colours that are outside of what I normally use. I am usually a magenta girl.
Products used:
*Dina Wakely Paints- Rouge, Peacock, Tangerine & Lemon
*Dina Wakley Media Stencils - Giant Flourish
*Tim Holtz - Layering Stencil - Gradient Dot
*Dina Wakley Media Washi Tape - 1
*Art By Marlene Rub On Transfers - Nr. 01. Quote Designs
*POSCA PC-1MR Ultra Fine Tip 0.7mm - Black
*Dina Wakley Mixed Media Collage Collective (currently out of stock but should be back in stock next week) or you could use Dina's Tissue or stamps.

An art journal page titled Sunkissed;
The title is from the 49 and Market - Sunburst Sentiments Rub-ons. Other products used are Dylusions sprays, Crafters Workshop Stencils some old tropical papers with flowers, butterflies, and parrots cut out and adhered to the page with multi-matte medium.

Let's Get Artsy Cards.
These bright cards were created with the Graphic 45 - Let's Get Artsy Ephemera and Die Cut Assortment and the 49 and Market Artoptions Spice Rub-on. A quick and easy set of cards with lots with a maximum colour punch and lots of leftovers for more cards or other projects.

A first day of school layout by design team member Tahlea Bell. Tahlea used the following products to create this vibrant layout.
Chipboard Shapes - Big School 2024
Chipboard Shapes - School Essentials
UC Eclectic Grunge - Distortion Paper
UC Eclectic Grunge - Experimental Paper
UC Eclectic Grunge - Grime Paper
UC Eclectic Grunge - Cut-a-parts
UC Eclectic Grunge - Creative Cuts
UC Clover Cardstock
Posca Markers in White, Red & Green to colour the Chipboard Shapes.

50th Card for someone Special!
What to give to someone who has a very Special Birthday but doesn't want presents? A handmade card of course!

Items used:
Uniquely Creative - Vellum Creative Cuts - Shades of Whimsy
Prima Marketing Mulberry Paper Flowers - Lovely Notes/Strawberry Milkshake
Uniquely Creative - Flowers - Dusty Blue
Uniquely Creative - Enchanting Greenery Die
Spellbinders Dimensional Stickers - Autumn Butterfly
Pinkfresh Ombre Glitter Drops Essentials - Starry Sky
Pinkfresh Ombre Glitter Drops Essentials - Sparkle & Shine
Mirror Board A4 Card Pack - Gold
Smooth White 300gsm - A5 Card- 50pcs