This lady has been a huge influence on my crafting. Dyan Reavely. Hers was the only studio for miles around doing scrapbook workshops back in 2005 when I was new to scrapbooking. Mum and I began going to her classes and I was hooked! Each session I went along to I learned so much more and over the last year I have been lucky to attend 3 of her weekend workshops too. Dy encouraged me to set up my own craft group and has been a support of it through the early days allowing me to use her ideas (crediting Dy of course - how could I not!) for scrapbook layouts. I love Dys style, honesty, enthusiasm, shop (OMG how I love the shop!) but most of all I love how she has given me so much knowledge, confidence and taught me different techniques that span all areas of my crafting. This tag was made at her recent Mad Hatters tea party using her downloads and the stampotique stamps that are currently so trendy.
and her blog here
Be warned - she is unique!
Thanks Dy - I think you are AMAZING!
But you already know that cos Ive told you often enough!Dont forget our tag swap - Its not too late to join in and catch up as we wont swap till the end of the month! See Tag You're it here
oh how lovely, really enjoyed the reading. The stamp my friend showed me one and I was not that taken but then it had not been inked up and presented as beautifully as this. Love the colours used
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Hi Janet this is awesome. I love the doodling xxx I love the colours the collage so much technique a brill tag inspired by a very creative lady xxx Hugs Pascale
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag Janet. Of to visit the shop and the blog!
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Lovely photos Janet - thanks for the links, another blog I just have to follow!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous Janet! I LOVE your bg and doodles and I love the overall effect! It's a fabulous tag and I think it's really exciting that it's going into the June Tag Swap!! I did as you suggested and wandered over to Dy's shop and Yes, you're right, it's fabulous over there!!!
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ReplyDeleteLovely photo and a super tag, love that shop web site as well.
ReplyDeleteLove your tag Janet, its such fun. Great photo as well. Annette x
ReplyDeleteYou've captured Dy's generosity so beautifully there Janet! Your tag is gorgeous too - I made one with a Stampotique gal too - we must have missed each other that weekend - I went Saturday. Hopw you're keeping well, I think of you often x x
ReplyDeleteWe all owe a thank you to Dy then cause without her support, help and encouragement where would you be and how much poorer the rest the of us? Fabulous tribute to your mentor and friend. ((hugs)) xx Zoe
ReplyDeletejust love this photo of you Janet,look as if you are having real fun my friend, luv georginaxx
ReplyDeleteWow, love what you've made here ... yep a unique style that you've really done justice too! The doodling is just wonderful and I love what you've done to one of my all time favourite stamps Moth Fab :)
ReplyDeleteawwwww I,m blubbing now..!!! I don,t know what to say ( theres a first, lol). I just love what I do and love that others are inspired. Its all about "pay it forward". I get inspired, then inspire someone who inspires someone else...like ripples in a pond. As long as we keep sharing we will all learn and grow.. Love you lots babe and thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. xxx
ReplyDeleteFirstly, love the tag, love your work, love your blog and look forward to being a folloewer. Secondly, your words of Dyan are so true. She was my original inspiration way back when she had her first little studio on an industrial Estate. We were embossing onto Cd's, and it just went from there. As you said and many others do too, she is so open and sharing with her ideas and inspiration, AND such a fantastic person to know, just wish I lived a bit closer to her fantastic shop and studio....
ReplyDeleteKeep up the brilliant work, it has been a pleasure viviting your blog. Sue x