9 Easy Backgrounds with Dylusions

[@ejej1964]

Love all of these. Thank you. I’m glad I found your videos.

[@vamps_rock]

I know this is 2 years old but I have to comment. I'm totally a warm shades (and that sunshine yellow is beautiful) girl, and really like 2 and 3 but... no 7 with the dirty, earthy shades pomegranate seed (poss my fav Dylusions color), chopped pesto and ground coffee makes my heart sing so much. It's particular shades that do it for me really, (I could be happy with pieces of card or canvases with the single colors in the shades I love!). But then I also like to be contrary and tend to love the colors and shades that most people dislike, hate the ones that most people love and find many opposite color contrasts headache inducing! TFS :)

[@valray405]

A very helpful video. Such creative use of colour and stencils. Thank you.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks so much Val! I'm glad you enjoyed it. take care

[@sugan1278]

I love dylusion n this is a wonderful video for backgrounds

[@artjournalstories7313]

Suganthi Ramalingam thanks so much, glad it was useful :)

[@nikkismith482]

love your video - you are awesome at backgrounds.xx

[@susanrascone2098]

Very nice backgrounds. Looks like fun.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Susan Rascone thanks anlot Susan! Yes, I really did it for a bit of fun 😊 tfw! ❤️

[@militarymom6690]

Great video. I loved your commentary. Thank you!

[@artjournalstories7313]

thanks a lot for watching!

[@Anya54321]

I really enjoyed this video, I learned a lot and was inspired to make some of my own.

[@paulinewillans9590]

thank you. great confidence builder and you have done the thinking for us. x

[@artjournalstories7313]

You’re welcome 😊 tfw!

[@jomartin6209]

Beautiful I love these

[@janetb.buchman5685]

LOVE COLORS,THANKS

[@artjournalstories7313]

THANK YOU JANET!!!

[@diannafitzhenry3259]

Thank you for this beautiful tutorial

[@artjournalstories7313]

You’re welcome 😊I had a lot of fun with that!

[@pattybover3357]

So beautiful! Thank you!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Patty Bover thanks for watching 😊❤

[@loveswine2]

So very helpful!! Thanks for sharing your experience 💜

[@artjournalstories7313]

loveswine2 you're welcome! I'm glad it was useful 😊 tfw! ❤️

[@Online_Management_Guru]

Great video. Thanks for making it look so effortless. I'm definitely going to buy some dylusions paint and try art journaling.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Karissa Koping thanks a lot Karissa! I'm glad it was useful 😊💕

[@loveswine2]

Love this video! Thank you for sharing!

[@artjournalstories7313]

loveswine2 thanks for watching ❤

[@Me_Missy]

So stunning!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thank you! 😊

[@janemcginty1533]

Luv your videos. Very Helpful since I am a beginner! Thank You for sharing!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Jane McGinty thanks a lot for watching, I'm glad it's useful 😊❤️❤️

[@tammyoneill6128]

Loved this video. Very simply way of showing different options for mixing colors. Great for newbies like me. Thanks for sharing

[@juliebergacker5680]

Very nice and helpful 😀👍

[@suerobinson]

Thanks for all the information, much appreciated Tfs

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thank you so much. Glad it was useful :)

[@ruthh.935]

What fun. Perfect for a creative slump and also perfect for later journalling. TFS.

[@lynngregory2336]

Your mix of colours is so rich and gorgeous. You have inspired me to try this. Thank you.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Lynn Gregory thanks a lot! I hope you have fun too 😊❤️❤️

[@BeautyAndBrainsGirls]

Great backgrounds! Thanks for posting and sharing! Thumbs up from beauty and brains girls!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thank you very much! Thumbs up to you too :)

[@chatrincarlsson9506]

This is a great video. I'm a Dylusions paint beginner so this is just what I need. Thank you :)

[@zoekane4012]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on color combinations. This is so helpful and the results are beautiful.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Zoe Kane thanks a lot Zoe, glad it was useful :)

[@beanbeanster7219]

Wow, you're really adventurous and it certainly pays off. You produced some amazing backgrounds. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.🙂💎

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks a lot for watching! x

[@daniellesmith8568]

These color combinations are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Danielle Smith thank you very much Danielle! Tfw! 💕💕

[@alicedantes2409]

Very cool. I really like the way those colours mixed. Totally awesome.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thank you so much Alice! Glad you enjoyed it. x

[@meretet.2856]

Beautiful backgrounds! You mix colors I never would think of, and it turned out beautiful!!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Merete T. Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it 😊❤

[@Kenzie5011]

TFS!

[@colorsofserafina5460]

Very creative backgrounds. Thank you for showing us 😊😊😊

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thank you very much for watching :)

[@lorrainearmstrong6239]

Thank you for a very informative video. Love your work.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks so much Lorraine! tfw!

[@cailinsuiledonn]

lovely simple to create backgrounds, thanks so much for sharing, I've just got my dylusions and was nervous to combine, you have given me courage 😊

[@artjournalstories7313]

thanks a lot! I'm happy it worked :)

[@susanjones7872]

Liked seeing what you did with the backgrounds! Love them! Thanks for sharing!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Susan Jones thank you very much Susan! I certainly had fun playing with them 😊 tfw! ❤

[@rachna8407]

Thanks for sharing basics ..

[@artjournalstories7313]

rachna sharma thanks for watching 😊❤

[@vickiamos1635]

I love these informative videos, they are so helpful and makes me feel like I could almost create beautiful art journal pages like you do.

[@artjournalstories7313]

You definitely can Vicki! Eventually it will be yours and everyone's art is beautiful :) Lots of love

[@shirapayano4645]

Love these! Thanks so much for this video! I’m just starting out and I’m sorta scared to try things, thinking I’m just going to mess it up but you’re right thats art of being creative and if you mess up you learn from it. Thanks so much again, you have inspired me to just do it.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Shira Payano definitely! Just go for it. I messed up too many things and I'm sure everyone does. We just don't put them on video 😂😂 happy crafting ❤️❤️

[@shirapayano4645]

Umut Rados Thanks for the encouragement, Umut. I don't have many supplies yet but the Dylusions paints were the first things I've bought and I've tried some of them but the are still a couple that aren't even opened. Lol! You're right everyone messes up at the beginning, we just have to try and learn from our mistakes. I'm taking my paints out right now and just going for it! Thanks so much for the reply! I loved that you try to help everyone when you can, not many do. It just shows what a wonderful person you are, and you'll always have a viewer in me. Thanks!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Shira Payano thanks so much, I'm really flattered with this message 😊it's a pleasure to meet people like you as well through a common passion. Good luck and have fun with your new journey ❤️❤️

[@sharonw2008]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial, I found it very helpful. The backgrounds turned out beautiful xx

[@TherealKavcar]

Great video, loved the backgrounds. I have been binge watching all of your videos & I love them all. Amazing art journal pages & canvases. 😍👏🏻

[@artjournalstories7313]

Kavcar oh thank you so much for your kindness 😊 I'm glad you enjoy them ❤❤ tfw!

[@jqeckman]

Thank you for this video, it gave me some great ideas! Your backgrounds are beautiful and I'd love to see you finish one!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks so much Julie! Happy you enjoyed them. Yes, I hope to have time to finish them one by one, we'll see :) So many ideas, so little time :) lots of love!

[@catieb2097]

Umut, these are all lovely--I love them. I'm very impressed at how well you get your Dylusions paints to blend. I've been practicing, but I can't get them to come together nearly as smoothly as you do. All your pieces are very pretty!

[@artjournalstories7313]

Catie B hi Catie! Thanks so much. What comes to my mind is maybe they dry before you blend. Using baby wipe while you blend might help😊 thanks for watching ❤

[@corinnexoxo7041]

great video!!! thanks soo much!!

[@artjournalstories7313]

mommaoxox thanks a lot!! ❤❤

[@jlm517rocks]

lovely

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks a lot!

[@suzyq1730]

Thanks for sharing.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Suzy Q thanks for watching ❤

[@jasann100]

This is a very good video, thank you for the tips,so I have learned a lot so thank you from Australia ❤️

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks so much, I'm glad it was useful Jasmine, hugs.

[@xrisakarioti]

ALWAYS A PLESSURE TO WATCH YOUR NEW VIDEO...AMAZING JOB..BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUNDS..I LIKED THEM ALL BUT MORE...THE TWO DARK YOU MADE..THEY ARE VERY UNIK AND UNUSUAL....ALWAYS WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT VIDEO..YOUR FOLLOWER AND FRIEND FROM GREECE...XRISA

[@artjournalstories7313]

Hi Xrisa, always a pleasure to hear from you! I'm very happy you enjoyed them. Love from London. xx

[@pattywoodworth884]

Very helpful, thankyou!

[@patcyzauskas7216]

Your technique is just like Dyan's. So many videos use way too much ink. I haven't made brown because I too am careful not to blend but layer. The colors r much more important with the sprays. Thank for doing such a great job!!

[@evelineverstappen6181]

There beautifull backgrounds thank you for showing u's how you do that ❤

[@artjournalstories7313]

Eveline Verstappen you're very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊❤

[@hello-dc3zd]

Lovely backgrounds...new sub :)

[@laylakhayat7853]

very nice thank you

[@artjournalstories7313]

Layla Khayat thank you Layla!

[@naseeman.460]

Beautiful backgrounds! And very informative and helpful for complete beginners like myself! Thank you so much Umut! I always look forward to your videos! Hugs :)

[@artjournalstories7313]

Naseema N. thank you so much for the lovely note! I'm happy you enjoy them ❤❤

[@keitharolle123]

very beautiful Thank you

[@suebouch4074]

Hi! Thanks so much for doing this video... Although I found it a year after you posted it, the timing was perfect for me as I wanted something fun to play with today and was having a hard time deciding which art supplies to use! I so enjoyed seeing the various color combinations in action that I am certain I would not have tried... The vintage one with chopped pesto, pomegranate seed, and ground coffee ended up being my favorite which surprises me because I don't do green! LOL Thanks again and have a great day! :-)

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks so much Sue! I'm glad it found its way to you :) I learn so many color combinations from others too, it's always good to look around :) TFW! have a lovely weekend

[@jlm517rocks]

Thank you Umut. I too have watched your videos more than once. Would you mind telling us which pens you find best for drawing/writing on top? Thanks.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Judy Morgan hi Judy, thanks a lot for watching! Sure, in my experience, uniball signo white gel pen, posca paint pens, fudoball pen, and stabilo all pencils write over paint. Hope this helps 😊

[@cfalviso87]

nice

[@maggiemissmollycreations2474]

Love your backgrounds and the Dylusions Paints Umut. Just wondering if you put Gesso on the pages first? ❤️

[@artjournalstories7313]

no, not this one. If you want, you can, it won't hurt :)

[@kimdaniel4539]

Did you gesso the paper first? They are beautiful and so quick thanks for sharing.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Kim Daniel hello, thanks a lot! No, I didn't gesso the pages this time. These were thick watercolor card stock, so didn't need gesso. If you use thinner, normal paper, could be good to gesso just to prepare the paper. Hope this helps 😊 tfw!

[@ceciliasawyer2432]

QESTION TOO:This is absolutely the best video to date on color blending and stenciling. Thanks so much. My question is: What stencil is used in the second card that looks like lines of beaded curtain? Love it.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Cecilia Sawyer thanks a lot Cecilia! I’m glad you liked it a lot ❤️ I assume you ask the little rectangular one. I sometimes cut stencils in my digital cutter with stencil sheet. I have silhouette portrait cutter. And I used one of the shapes in the design store to cut that stencil. I’m afraid it’s not a straightforward answer, but if you’re interested in the process or want to have a look at the file, please let me know by emailing me. Then I will explain in more detail. If you go to Contact, you can email. Thanks again!

[@pnutbutter2540]

Loved it! I never would have thought of putting those colors together! Thank you Umut. Can you please tell me where you got your stencils?

[@artjournalstories7313]

Lynn Morin thanks a lot! So, a lot of people asked and if you’d be so kind to go through comments, İ gave lots of links to other people. If you can’t find the ones you like, let me know specifically and I can try to look it up 😊

[@rainbarber7657]

thank you for this video. I have been struggling with my color mixing. I want to know about a couple of the stencils also. alphabet/number stencil, barbed wire, squares, lightening or zig zags (not sure what it is), line stencil, leaves, fleurish, and the hearts.

[@artjournalstories7313]

Thanks for watching! I will do my best with the stencils, as some of them are purchased some time ago and probably discontinued by companies. Barb wire is this: www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Barbwire-Stencil Squares was Crafter's Worshop. I couldn't find the same, but I found this one similar: www.amazon.com/Crafters-Workshop-Framing-Template-6-Inch/dp/B005NB4HQY/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1489745717&sr=8-3-fkmr3&keywords=alphabet+stencil+crafter%27s+workshop Line stencil, from what I guess is this, but let me know if I'm wrong. You can tell me the exact time on the video, if it's something else: www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Threaded-Beads-Stencil Leaves: www.amazon.com/Crafters-Workshop-Vineyard-Template-6-Inch/dp/B00MPXXFLQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489747336&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=crafter%27s+workshop+mini+vineyard Flourish and hearts: www.amazon.com/Carabelle-Studio-Stencil-6x29cm-Arabesques/dp/B016P10FE8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1489747385&sr=8-2&keywords=carabelle+studio+stencils www.amazon.com/Carabelle-MA60051-Stencil-Envol%C3%A9e-Soaring/dp/B01FZ4WOPE/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1489747385&sr=8-7&keywords=carabelle+studio+stencils Alphabet is dylusions but discontinued, she now has this one: www.amazon.com/RANGER-DRDYS55587-REAVELEY-DYLUSIONS-STENCILS/dp/B06X19FW13/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1489745855&sr=8-1&keywords=old+school+alpha+stencil+dylusions I didn't get the lightening or zigzag:) If you write me the time on the video, it will be easier. Hope this helps :)

[@rainbarber7657]

Umut Rados Thank you so very much. the zig zag is background 2, time 5:08

[@artjournalstories7313]

Rain Barber I'm afraid I did it myself in my digital cutter, just cut a little pattern. By the way I found the squares stencil. It's from Crafter's Workshop called doodle squares mask. Take care 😊

[@rainbarber7657]

Thank you.

[@KentuckyKrafter]

So pretty. What paper did you use.

[@kellyfragoso374]

Wonderful video! I am new to art journaling, and you make it seem so simple :) this is a good thing. What type of paper are you using? Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@artjournalstories7313]

Kelly Fragoso I’m so glad it made things easier for you :) you can choose from many options for paper. Thick cardstock, mixed media paper ot watercolor paper, all will work. To have suitable, quality paper, I’d recommend mixed media paper, Ranger has. Thanks for watching!

[@gulayatalar2825]

cok guzel elinize sağlık kullandığınız boyalar akrilik boyamı yoksa farklı mı umut hanım

[@artjournalstories7313]

Cok tesekkurler! Evet akrilik boya, mixed media icin yapildigindan daha akici, tek farki bu. Ama herhangi bir akrilik boyayla da ayni sey yapilabilir. Sevgiler.

[@espyperez5734]

Beautiful combinations! Which paper is used for this technique?

[@artjournalstories7313]

I used normal cardstock, thanks so much ❤️

[@hitakshijethva2905]

its really amazing and awesome technique I really like it I just want to know that that paint you used is a acrylic colour or not can I use acrylic colour for this 😊🌼

[@artjournalstories7313]

hitakshi jethva thank you so much! Yes, the paint is acrylic, so you can use any other brand of acrylic paint 😊 tfw! 💕💕

[@hitakshijethva2905]

Umut thank you its a wonderful technic

[@mariet5044]

Really nice backgrounds!!! I would like to know what are the stencils you used: the square in background 1 and the cameras in background 4? Thank you very much for sharing :)

[@artjournalstories7313]

Marie-Pierre Taillon hello! They are both Crafter’s Workshop. I suggest to check their website or Amazon to see if they still have them :) thanks for watching! ❤️

[@amberasif5615]

wonderful video!!! Whats the best way to seal down dylusions and distress backgrounds??

[@artjournalstories7313]

Amber Asif dylusions paints are acrylic paints, so it dries permanent. You don’t need to seal them. Distess inks can be sealed with Matt medium or Distress micro glaze ( a cold wax). I have videos that I show it. But, I couldn’t find among so many :)

[@amberasif5615]

[@flufy1100]

beautifull work ... Beautiful stencils of who they are?

[@artjournalstories7313]

noa ofra thanks a lot! All different brands. I gave links to other comments when people asked, you can check those. If you can't find among them, I can help you. ❤

[@carolinedashchi7220]

This was a very helpful tutorial Umut, thank you! Btw, can you please tell me which stencil you used at the 6:24 mark?

[@artjournalstories7313]

You're very welcome! tfw. I think you're talking about this. But, let me know if any other. www.dustyattic.com.au/products.php?product=Threaded-Beads-Stencil

[@carolinedashchi7220]

Umut Rados, thank you so much!!!! And how sweet of you, you even included a link. Thank you. I've watched this video two more times today! There are a few more stencils I love but I noticed you've answered other people's comments so I'll look before I bug you w more questions 😊. Love your videos and style xoxo

[@artjournalstories7313]

Caroline Dashchi you're very welcome! In one of the replies I put quite a few, so maybe you like one of them :) but, no worries if you want to ask more, don't hesitate. Happy to help if I can. Enjoy! ❤

[@carolinedashchi7220]

Thank you so much ;). Yes, I noticed that one thread where you listed a bunch of the stencils. I'll be sure to look at them.

[@pejdpink]

I loved this video! Could you tell me where you got the camera stencil???

[@artjournalstories7313]

Hi there! Thanks a lot. That's Crafter's Workshop :)

[@susanml5244]

I love the camera stencil....where did you get that one?

[@artjournalstories7313]

Moon Raven thanks! It’s crafters workshop brand. You can find it on Amazon

[@danamarie4722]

You use a camera stencil in the video. Can you share where you found it? Thanks!

[@artjournalstories7313]

That's Crafter's Workshop. If you look at their website, you can find if they still have it. Thanks for watching!

[@duanadesigns]

what surface /cardstock did u use?

[@ashleymonceaux9492]

I know this is a old video but what paper do you use? I know when i do this technique sometimes & I use wet wipe that the paper I use becomes to wet & then it tears. How can you avoid this?

[@artjournalstories7313]

Ashley Monceaux hi Ashley. If you use watercolor paper or mixed media cardstock, you won’t have that problem. Ranger has both. Or any other brand will do. Hope this helps. Happy creating :)