New Stamps coming this Week!

Hello everyone :)

I've got some exciting news to share with you. I've been busy scroll sawing for the last week and a half and will have the new designs ready for you by the end of this week!

I sent the first batch off to my Design Team and am shocked to see that Wendy and Karin have not only received the stamps but have made some beautiful pieces using Fiddlehead Set already! They did two very different projects. I'm so thrilled with both of them :D

Here are my first proofs of Fiddlehead Set. Always a scary and exciting moment to see how the stamps turned out...

Wendy's card using Fiddlehead Set (available on my site at the end of the week). You can visit Wendy's blog post HERE

Karin's creation also using Fiddlehead Set. You can visit her blog post HERE

And here's a sneak peak of the rest of the new designs ;)

These New Designs plus all Out of Stock stamps will be back by the end of this week. Thanks to everyone for being patient. I hope you like the new images!!!

Bye for now :)

Ryn

 

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Fall Faeries 50% Off Sale

Hello everyone...

I hope you are well wherever you are in the world! Here in Canada the weather is getting colder and I can sense that the leaves will start turning beautiful colours soon. The other day I found one of the first leaves to change. When I took a picture I found that the shot of the back was even more gorgeous than the front. I'm so in love with my iPhone! It's perfect for taking spontaneous photos when I go out and about looking for details in nature.

To celebrate Autumn I've decided to put a few of my stamps on sale for you. All three stamps will be 50% off for the rest of September. Dancing Faeries, Acorn Faerie Set and Harp Faerie.

Dancing Faeries

Acorn Faerie Set

Harp Faerie

Below are some projects using these stamps by DT members, Miranda Degenaars and Shirley Deatcher. Haven't they done a beautiful job with them?!

In this card Miranda used Dancing Faeries and Flower Lace 1 from my collection.

In this card Shirley used Acorn Faerie Set and Forest Floor 1 from my collection.

In this card Shirley used Harp Faerie from my collection.

 

Thanks for stopping by for a visit :) Bye for now,

Ryn

 

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And the winner of the free give away is...

Hello everyone!!! I can't possibly thank you enough for leaving such beautiful comments on my last blog post. 125 is the most comments that I have EVER received and I am left speechless and so very touched by your words. I appreciate that many of you took the time to write me your thoughts in detail. Whether it was encouragement, feedback about the stamps or excitement about the new designs... Big hugs!!! Also a big welcome to all of the people who found me through the Paper Crafter's Library :) I think I'd like to make a give away a regular thing... Maybe I can figure out how to put together a challenge...

Okay, so the random winner of Pansies, Day Lily and Raindrops is... Mary-Anne V!!! Congratulations :D I will be contacting you by email to notify you.

I've also got some sent in projects to share with you today. Thanks to all of these ladies for contributing to this space and for adding their inspiration. I love seeing what you come up with using the stamps. Anyone is welcome to send in creations either to my Facebook Page or to my email address: designsbyryn@gmail.com

I've included the blog links for each of the artist's listed below. I'm sure they would love a visit if you are inspired by their work.

Anne's used Water Droplets from my collection. Here's her blog post for the first image. Her blog post for the second image can be found here.

Caro Brabenetez used Koi Fish, Kelp, Coral Set and Rising Bubbles. Caro's blog post.

 

Rosemarie Schirrmeister used Water Droplets 2, Raindrop Set and Trickling Water Set. Rosie's blog post.

 

Cornelia used Raindrop Set. Her blog post.

Amanda Branston used Circle Cluster Set and Three Leaves Set. Amanda's blog post.

Zoe Russell used Leafy Branch. Zoe's blog post.

Betty Schaub used Water Droplets. Betty's blog.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit. All my best to you!

Ryn

 

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Amanda Southern and Candra

Hello everyone. Hope that your week is off to a good start :) I have another Guest Designer project for you from Amanda Southern. This is a very different style from the colourful art that we've seen from her so far. Apparently Amanda does vintage with just as much skill. In this piece she's used Candra from my moth collection. Love how she's subtly coloured Candra and added white dots along the wings.

It's too bad that moths aren't appreciated as much as butterflies. They come out at night when their lovely colours and patterns can't be seen in detail by our eyes. I designed this collection of stamps after coming across a book at the public library (unfortunately I don't remember the title). It was full of macro images of different species of moths. I fell in love with the all of the variations of antenae, colours and fluffy texture. Below is a screenshot that I took from a Google Images search "colourful moths". If you're ever looking for some interesting colour combos and patterns check them out!

To capture the black and white version in a set of stamps I used a paintbrush to get the fluffy effect and a fine pen for the details. The set below can be found here on my website...

Hope you enjoyed this post :) All my best to you!
Ryn

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Welcoming Anja to the Design Team!

Hello everyone,
Today I am happy to announce that Anja Hardenfels from Germany is joining the Design Team here at Designs by Ryn. I am so honoured to be collaborating with such talented women from around the world. Shirley (Canada), Eileen and Wendy (UK), Miranda and Karin (the Netherlands) and now Anja (Germany). Art really does cross all borders :)
Shirley introduced me to Anja's art a few weeks ago. She had seen a project by Anja using my stamps and liked it so much that she kindly sent me the link. I popped over and was blown away by what I found. Anja incorporates the art of stamping into a style that is fresh and completely her own. Just look at her colouring technique!

 

In this piece: Raindrop Set. Anja's blog post. Stunning colour work on the drops!

 

In this piece: Rising Bubbles and Leafy Branch. Anja's blog post

 

In this piece: Water Droplets 2 and Trickling Water Set. Anja's blog post

 

In this piece: Raindrop Set. Anja's blog post. Great idea to use the drops as earrings.

 

In this piece: Raindrop Set. Anja's blog post

 

In this piece: Water Droplets. Anja's blog post

I sent some stamps to Anja as a Guest Designer but it soon became obvious through her enthusiasm for the stamps, positive and encouraging attitude and of course her consistently beautiful creations that she would make an excellent addition to the Design Team. I think there is a lot of inspiration to be found in her art and I look forward to sharing her take on my stamps with you. Below are her newest pieces using stamps from my line.

 

In this piece: Rising Bubbles. Anja's blog post. Anja drew these dolphins herself!

 

In this piece: Leafy Branch. Anja's blog post. This is a personal favourite of mine. The colours in this scene are so atmospheric. Reminds me of late summer.

 

In this piece: Clown Fish, Starfish Set and Rising Bubbles. Anja's blog post

 

In this piece: Leafy Branch. Anja's blog post. I want to live in this colourful country house!

 

In this piece: Sea Turtle. Anja's blog post. Love how she made one of the turtles female by changing the eye a bit. Just like in the Clown Fish piece above.

 

In this piece: Wanda and Starfish Set. Anja's blog post

What a gallery eh?! hehe, I just caught my self being VERY Canadian - "eh" ;) Last but not least is a photo of the artist and a little bio.

"Hello, my name is Anja. I was born into an artist family already with a colorful brush behind the ear. My parents, grandfather, uncle, aunt and cousins are all studied painters. They make a living as art teachers or as freelance designers. Growing up in this environment I have painted as long I can remember. In 1996, I saw a stamping workshop and it had happened - I decided that I wanted to stamp too! I learned more and more, and soon some stamp producers asked me to design for them. During that time I designed more than 1200 motifs for different stamp companies. Now I lead a stamping forum in Germany. I'm glad to have found Ryn's beautiful stamps because they are so inspiring and I'm happy to be added as a member of the wonderful Design Team."

If inspired by anything you've seen please pop by Anja's blog. I'm sure she would be more than happy to hear from you: www.artefaktotum.blogspot.de

Many thanks for visiting me again :) I so appreciate your continued interest in my stamp collection!
Hugs from afar!
Ryn

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I Love Texture!!!

Good evening from London, Ontario! This is a different sort of post from what I usually do - it has absolutely nothing to do with stamps. Just a little inspiration to share with all of you texture lovers out there ;)

I needed to clear my head this evening and set out on my bike. The lighting was just beautiful along the path by the Thames River (Yes, to all of you in the UK there is a London in Canada and we also have a Thames River. Lol). I ended up catching my breath on a concrete lookout point about 20 feet above the river. It's been fenced off multiple times for safety but people keep cutting the fence and sneaking through to dangle their feet off of the edge. They've also covered the spot in layer upon layer of spray paint. As a whole it was a mess but the details were beautiful! I took out my phone and snapped some shots. I hope you enjoy looking through what I found...

I'm thinking mixed media backgrounds now. Did you get any ideas? Bye for now :)

 

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