Welcome To My Blog

Welcome to my home in cyberspace. I enjoy making handmade greeting cards these days. Being in the same boat as quite a number of other Americans, being laid off, I found a fun way to keep myself busy. Besides making just greeting cards, I discovered the art of quilling. It's a lovely art form, and I've applied it to more then just my greeting cards. I've created signs, gift boxes, earrings, necklaces, and a whole bunch of keepsake items. I sell a lot of what I make at Etsy. So, if you'd like a beautiful keepsake card or gift for a special someone, check out my Etsy site at RyansFineDesigns.etsy.com. My cards are of heirloom quality, and you may even like to frame them.

I'm also giving lessons. So, if you're around the Des Moines, Iowa area, sap me an e-mail, and I'll let you know all about it. Otherwise, take a look at some of my designs and just enjoy yourself while you're there. I am continually adding new cards and gift items. So you may like to come back at a later date if you don't see something you need today. Just bookmark my Etsy site. Thanks. Have a great day!

Some of my Quilled Greeting Cards & Keepsake Gifts

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

My Copyright Information

I have created this blog to share the wonderful art of Quilling, otherwise known as Paper Filligree, with all of you. I will also be sharing with you my acrylic artwork, and anything else that is related to quilling or paintings. I will share my ideas, free patterns that I want you to use and modify to create your own personal works of art! I will also be giving instructions on some of my work I will be posting here. I'll be sharing as much as possible. There is no charge. If you are only making a few items, then you should also feel free to use what you find here. I only ask that you credit me with the following information: Created by Marianne Ryan, http://www.23rdchild.blogspot.com/


If you have a website or a blog and you would like to use some of this information please let me know and I can add a link back to you. We can do a banner exchange. If you wish to share this information, I ask that you please give me credit for the hard work that I have done by including the following information: Created by Marianne Ryan, http://www.23rdchild.blogspot.com/


If you wish to use the instructions or patterns and include them in a book, or compile them and include them in something that people must pay for, then you must contact me directly by sending me an email. I may periodically update this copyright information. Thank you so much for all your support! Marianne Ryan © Copyright 2010, © Ryan's Fine Designs, 2010, © Designs by Ryan, 2010, © 23rd Child Blogspot, © Ryan's Rants Blogspot.

Monday, November 1, 2010

My Acrylic Paintings

Please visit my Acrylic Paintings Page. Most of them are painting I have done using acrylics, but there is some with watercolor too. Although I like acrylic medium better to work with. Let me know what you think!

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