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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Paper Crafter's Library Give Away

Hello everyone,

Have you ever heard of the The Paper Crafter's Library website? They are a hub of inspiration featuring Art Journaling Tutorials every Monday and a different Company and Artist Spotlight weekly. You can really get lost for hours looking through all of their posts past to present.

Andrea Walford, the founder of Paper Crafter's Library has been a wonderful support of Designs by Ryn over the last two years. I got in touch with her when my company was in its infancy and she was kind enough to give me a chance and took me under her wing. At the time, I was barely staying afloat by showing my stamps at craft shows and festivals. They were a lot of work to do and although I connected with some neat people, most weren't interested in the type of designs that I offer. Thank goodness people like Andrea helped to promote my stamps on the Internet. Exposure through her Company Spotlights allowed my stamps to go beyond geographical boundaries to find people who appreciated them. My business is over three years old now and is continuing to blossom.

Today I'm once again a lucky girl. They've posted a wonderful company spotlight on Designs by Ryn :) This blog post includes a little bio on how I got started, a Give Away and also features a few cards by Miranda using stamps from my latest release. To take a look at their post and to enter the draw click HERE.

To celebrate, I'm also doing a Give Away on my blog. To enter the Draw all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. I will randomly draw a winner next Wednesday and announce here. Be sure to leave me a way to get in touch with you or don't forget to check back to see if you won :) Below are the three stamp sets I will be sending to the winner.

Striped Reed Set

Spiral Branch Set

Abstract Leaf Set

Miranda first designed for me as a Guest Designer in the fall of 2012. She quickly became a part of the permanent Design Team and has been a treasured member both for her beautiful art and wonderful warm heart. If you aren't familiar with Miranda's art I highly suggest popping by her blog HERE. Her cards are always inspiring. Below are some recent favorites from Miranda.

In this card Miranda used Day Lily, African Daisy, Leafy Branch and Lucine from my collection.

In this card Miranda used Pansies from my collection.

In this card Miranda used Pansies, Water Droplets, Trickling Water and Trickling Water Set.

In this card Miranda used Water Droplets and Maple Leaf from my collection.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you will keep in touch by visiting me here again, my Website, or on my Facebook Page. I post a new project on there every day either by my Design Team (who are ALL awesome!) or myself. I also have links to my Design Team's blogs on the right hand side if you would like to take a look at their art.

Bye for now :)

Ryn

 

71 comments:

  1. Got my first stamps last week and I really like them. Congratulations on nice work!

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  2. I just found your blog through paper crafters library blog. I have not seen your stamps before and they are gorgeous. I esp love the water droplets but the leaves are amazing too. . I would love to win your prize package.
    good luck with your business. Btw I love what your design team creates with your stamps as well. beautiful inspiration.

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  3. Hi Ryn, as you know I LOVE your stamps and am trying to get a collection going. This would be a wonderful boost!!!! Your designs are beautiful and the quality of the stamps is astonishing.

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  4. Hi Ryn - another set of wonderful images! Surprise, surprise, I have not got the stamps featured in this giveaway - YET! Would be very nice... I love MIranda's colours, and such a creative mix of the stamps. Thanks for teh inspiration to start a blog of my own :)

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  5. Hi Ryn, this are agaon such a wonderful and beautiful stamps. Love them. Also love the beautiful cards of dear Miranda. Miracles are they and a great inspiration.
    would be veey nice to play with them.
    lovely greet Marja

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  6. You have beautiful stamps and incredibly talented designers!

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  7. I love, love, live your stamps! :) The cards you showcase are always great inspiration! Continued success to you! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  8. Great to read how you got help to spread the news of your stamp shop Ryn..that's very kind of the Paper Crafter's Library!
    Miranda's creations are always unique and interesting, she can use your stamps in a perfect way. These new cards look stunning again
    Kind regards, Alie :-)

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  9. Gorgeous creations! These are amazing stamps.... love all the detail!
    Miranda's cards are so beautiful!

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  10. With the first of my stamps just ordered, winning these would just add to my excitement!

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  11. My favourite ever stamps. Slowly building my collection and do not have any of these, how exciting it would be to add to my collection. Keep up the amazing work Ryn, excited to see what comes next xxx

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  12. Gorgeous stamps, and samples. Thanks for the chance of winning.

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  13. Everything is so different from the ordinary and absolutely gorgeous! Thanks, Ryn, for the courage to start your own business because we are the ones that benefit from it. You and Miranda make an unbeatable team!

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  14. Paper Crafters Library sent me here.

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  15. These cards by Miranda are Sooooo pretty. TFS and the chance to win...I don't have any of these stamps!!!!
    Congrats on your continuing success!
    Jan

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  16. Wow, your stamp designs are so unique and these cards are works of art! What a refreshing new type of image...I love them!

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  17. Its a pleasure setting new style stamps different from the ones that are out there at the moment. .. You are such a talented lady and your design team are a talented bunch of crafters. .... You deserve any success you have achieved and I wish you the best of everything for the future. ....

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    1. That should say seeing new style stamps.....

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  18. Ryn, I have just recently become aware of your work. I will be ordering some raindrop stamps soon! This is amazing art! I love the work your design team come up with. I would love to have a chance to win the above stamps....especially the abstract leaf and the striped reed.

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  19. Theresa Gerlach1/16/2014 11:14 am

    Your stamps are beautiful. I always wondered how people got the water drops! Can't wait to get some and use them on my cards. Congratulations and continued success on your business. Theresa

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  20. THese stamps are absolutely awesome! Love what the designers have done with them also!! Winning these 3 incredible stamp sets would make me a very happy girl indeed!! I LOVELOVELOVE the striped Reeds and the Abstract Leaves. The Spiral Branch set is my favorite of these 3 sets!! I can think of many projects that I would use all of these stamp sets on! Thank you for the chance to win these beautiful stamp sets!!!

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  21. How wonderful to be spotlighted over there! Get ready to get busy. :) Love your stamps, Ryn.

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  22. How could anyone not love your stamps Ryn? They are so beautiful and so detailed. I am always telling people in Adelaide about your stamps and encourage them to buy them. You are going to be famous Ryn, no doubt about it.

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  23. Oh wow these stamps are beautiful, I love the pansy stamp too. I'll have to add it to my list!

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  24. Stunning stamps, popped over and read the article and commented there too. Thank you for the chance xx

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  25. Your art work is just beautiful and love your stamps, very pretty and I would love to work with for my projects

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  26. Cynthia Myers1/17/2014 12:34 pm

    What I love about your stamps is how unique they are from all the other stamps you see. Truly original. Take the Abstract Leaf Set for instance. Sure there are lots of leaf stamps around, but the depth and texture you've created in that stamp set is amazing. Best wishes for your continued success.

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  27. I like your work and your stamps!
    In the next time I will order any more from the beautiful stamps.

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  28. OMG, this is the first time I have seen your work and stamps. They are simply beautiful.

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  29. I came by way of Paper Crafters library. I'm excited to see your work and stamps. I will be checking out your blog regularly.

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  30. Wow! I discovered your stamps through Paper Crafters Library and I am so impressed! Your stamps and the lovely creations made with them are inspiring.

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    1. Hey Morey,
      Thanks so much for your lovely comment :) I'm glad to hear that you found me through the Paper Crafter's Library! I've got some good news - you've won the blog candy!!! Please send me an email with your mailing info and I'll get the stamps in the mail. Hope to hear from you soon. All my best!

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    2. P.S. My email address is designsbyryn@gmail.com

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  31. I, also, discovered your stamps and website through Paper Crafters Library. I'm blown away by your stamps, the style and detailing of them, and by the incredibly beautiful creations that your designers have created. I'll definitely be back!

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  32. Coming to your blog via Paper Crafters Library blog and am so glad to have found you. Your stamps are absolutely stunning and your work is beautiful!!! Thank you for an opportunity to win some stamps.

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  33. Firstly thanks to Paper Crafters for introducing me to your work. I have never seen you stamps before and have been gobsmacked at how beautiful they are. I am now going to work out where in a Australia I can get these.

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  34. Wow! What a treat to find your blog and see all your wonderful stamps! LOVE the water droplets! You are an awesome designer! I'm SO glad I found you!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

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  35. Such a great post on Paper Crafters Library. Your stamps and cards are just beautifully stunning! I have read a post that you shared some time ago and was so very impressed! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

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  36. Hi Ryn, I enjoyed reading your start-up story over on the Paper Crafters Library website. Congratulations on your success and the places it has taken you.

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  37. love the stamps and cards you are very talented

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  38. I am very inspired by your journey to open your own business ! This is the first time I have seen your Stamps. I would love to win as I am on a fixed income and would love to try them out♥

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  39. Oh man do I love those water droplets!! What a cool post and shout out that you gave the Paper Crafters Library. Which yes, I am a subscriber and is how I first came to visit you! What a delightful journey you've had and I have had learning so much from all of the artists/projects showcased there! People such as yourself!! Happy New Year! Thank you for the chance to win some of your fantastic stamps!

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  40. your cards sooooo gorgeous! I would love to win and play with these stamps too. TFS!
    lindavanvliet at home dot nl

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  41. I saw your lovely stamps on the Paper Crafter's Library site. Thanks for the chance to win some.

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  42. Ryn, Your stamps are truly special. They are so different from other stamps. I love the projects and creativity your site provides and would love to win your stamps.

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  43. Really nice stamp sets, unusual and I like the cards made with them. Great blog also, girls. I look forward to the next instalment. Thanks for the inspiration..xx

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  44. Thank you for a chance to win. The cards above and on PCL are gorgeous!

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  45. Hi Ryn, featured again - you go girl! Lovely stamps in your give away - especially the abstract leaf set - I am having my eyes on those now ever since you created them....thanks for the chance to win!

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  46. Nancy Proudfit1/18/2014 12:14 am

    Wow! You are two very talented ladies. The stamps and the cards are beautiful.

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  47. The cards by Miranda for the Paper Crafters Library website are brilliant. The colours used, the use of the squares and the mixing of the stamps all worked to create a wonderful collection of art. I'm blown away by the talent (not only of Miranda but also the creativity and originality of your stamps, Ryn). I love using them. Thanks.

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  48. Beautiful cards featuring stamps with endless possibilities! Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art.

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  49. I found you by way of Papercrafter's newsletter. What a small world--I live in Sarnia. I love your blog and stamps and just subscribed. Off to see your store. By the way, I really enjoyed reading your bio.

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  50. Wow! Great stamp sets Ryn and you have a JEWEL with Miranda on you DT! I found you via Paper Craft Library, thanks for the chance to win.

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  51. I was sooooo glad to see you featured on Papercrafter's Library again!! LOVE your work and am so delighted to see you appreciated elsewhere, too. Thanks for the chance to win some of your wonderful stamps!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com

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  52. I like your artwork. Great talent, congratulations. I started this year creating digital landscapes for a new comic that is about esteem and kindness. It is so much fun.

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  53. Ryn, Paper Crafter's Library sent me. I am new to your site, so I am going to browse around a bit. Wow, I just love your images. How beautiful. I really love the water drop. Hope to find Miranda's blog, too. Thanks for the chance to win some gorgeous stamps. Congrats on your success.

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  54. I first heard of Designs by Ryn on the Paper Crafters Library and I am so happy to see you spot lighted again. Wow! Do the free stamps come with a class held by Ryn or Miranda? I could never stamp, nor color, as beautifully as Miranda. She is a wonderful artist and gives off such cheerful vibes!

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  55. Oh, how I wish I had the patience to work with your stamps like Miranda does. Suddenly I feel very bad I push them in paints and molding paste. But when you make such deep edged stamps........that are the consequenes :) :) :) Love your stamps as you know!

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  56. Keep on designing. Beautiful art. Would love to win, but I already have by viewing your talent.

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  57. Love the raindrops! Beautiful cards!

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  58. Hi Ryn! This is my first time I have visited your blog (sent by Paper Crafter's Library). I'm so glad I took the time to visit -- your stamps are beautiful!! Miranda did a awesome job showcasing how gorgeous they are when inked up!!

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    1. Forgot to leave my e-mail address: gdailey@concentric.net
      (Yes, I am thinking positive as I really would like to receive these beautiful stamps!!)

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  59. I so love your stamps Ryn. Your designs are always inspiring. Keep up the good work.

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  60. I just found your blog through paper crafters library blog and fell in love with your stamps. Miranda does an awesome job with your stamps. I like things out of the ordinary and I think Your stamps have that.

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  61. What a wonderful display of talent! Love the cards and the chance to win some amazing stamps--LOVE the rain drops. Marie

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  62. I just saw some of your cards in a gallery, and loved the water droplets, which led me to your website. I've just ordered my first three stamps, and I can't wait to get them.

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  63. First time on your site and have fallen in love with all of your stamps. Can see and order brewing already.

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  64. First time for me too, but must admit to being hooked already. Loving looking at all the work here showcasing your stamps, they make me want to buy them all though !! Very excited awaitng my first order and have shared you all around my friends ! xxx

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  65. These stamps caught my eye and are unlike any other I have seen. Absolutely fell in love with the raindrops! I feel inspired!!

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  66. This is my first visit to your blog (and won't be my last, that's for sure). Very beautiful and creative stamps. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with all of us out here!

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