Appreciate a Dragon Day

Did you know that there was an "Appreciate a Dragon Day"?  I didn't until a member of the Dragons Lair Design Fan Group on Facebook mentioned it in the group earlier this week.

Well - if there's one thing that those of us in the Fan Group and the various Dragons Lair Designs Designs Team definately do it's Appreciate a Dragon, or two, or three ....!

So I just had to do a little research and find out about the day, and I also had to start a challenge in the group for group members to make any new project with any, or all, of the Dragons Lair Designs dragons on it.

It seems that "Appreciate a Dragon Day", on 16th January, was first started in 2004, so that's over ten years ago.  You can read more about it by clicking - Here!

And if you are new-ish to the word of Dragons Lair Designs you might like to have a look back at some previous posts on this blog that give you a bit of a history of two of our dragons:-
Meet the Dragons ........ Rupert (1)
Meet the Dragons .......... Rupert (2)
Meet the Dragons ........ Rupert (3)
Meet the Dragons .......... Rupert (4)
Meet the Dragons ........ Penny (1)
Meet the Dragons ........ Penny (2)
Meet the Dragons ........ Penny (3)
Meet the Dragons ........ Penny (4)

These are the creations that members of the Dragons Lair Designs Fan Group made for the quick challenge -

Jacqui Robinson

Just to show that dragons come in different colours Jacqui coloured in the same image, "Penny's Discovery", twice with Penny coloured in purple and in lovely golden tones.

Diane Scotford

Diane made a lovely card using the "Ruperts New Friend" digi-stamp.

Gwyneth George

And for my own creation I got out my water colour markers to colour in the "Family Photo" digi stamp, and raided my box of cut leaves and flowers for the embelishments - I really should make a point of using up more of them before the box becomes over-full of further additions.

Stamping Dragon Designs Links

• If you fancy trying out some of Dragons Lair Designs, please do visit the Store to find all sorts of digital goodies (you'll find great digi-stamps and lots more).
• And why not join the "Dragons Lair Designs Fan Group" Facebook group. It's a small, fun, group where we have lots of different activities which include exclusive challenges, daily inspiration and giveaways - and there's a loyalty club for those who take part as well.
• "Like" Us on Facebook
• Dragons Lair Designs Challenge Blog : new challenge 1st Friday every month
• Follow designer Janette Padley on Pinterest!
• See us on CraftsUPrint

Till next time - Have Fun Crafting!

Dragons Lair Designs Inspiration Blog Design Team Leader

(And if you are wondering "who's Gwyneth?" - then you'll find an "About Me and My Blog!" piece on my blog.)

New Today - Music Themed Stamps

Music is a big thing for most people and Jiggy and Bobby are no different they just love playing there drum kit, and what a great idea for a teen card or project dont you think ...

We have a few options here as always you can choose from the plain or coloured stamps and there is also a cool card kit for a really quick card, and dont forget to check out the matching card insert too.


SEE ALL THE DRUMMERS HERE

Card Insert

Here is a sample for you, this one was personalised  for a friends birthday and is using the Step by Step Card Kit with the Music Insert inside the card.

Did you Know what Year it is ??????

Thats right its the year of the dragon and the dragons are so excited that its there year at last, they have decided to put a selection of special stamps out this year and here are the first three, but first a lil about them

Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, this passion and enthusiasm can leave Dragons feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled.

Now we dont want that do we we want them happy lil dragons so pop on over and have a peek at them HERE they will be so pleased to see you.

Aprils Grab Bags are HERE

Here we go with this months GRAB BAGS, again its a suprise ...... No REALLY it is  you dont know what you are getting lol

STAMP GRAB BAG

The theme is FANTASY again so if you like my fantasy stamps andf liked last months bag I am sure you will not be disapointed and on top of that you get it at HALF PRICE too, I mean how much better can it get lol you can go grab yours in store HERE RIGHT NOW



PAPER GRAB BAG

You also get to choose the Paper grab bag this month, in there are THREE FULL PAPER PACKS a total of 18 papers and at Half Price really how much of a bargain can i give you, and you even get an idea of whats in there on the box, This bag is available in two sizes you can grab the 12 x 12 or the 8 x 8 papers in store, i know its a tease what can i say lol, You can get the Paper Grab Bag HERE :)

I am not going to offer you Specials this month, what i am going to do is offer discounts on certain categories through the month, and no i wont tell you when lol you will have to pop in and catch them, its all good fun huh :)

I hope everyone has a wonderfull crafty April and if you signed up for the newsletter enjoy this months pressie :)

Last Day for the Grab Bag

Well its the last day for the April GRAB BAG so if you havnt got it and want it at this great price you need to act fast

This is the last stamp in the box, Rupert on a lovely plaque

an here is the DT card showing it all made up :)

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to get the Grab bag in store at 50% Off at $6.00 it really is a steal why not pop along and grab it today

Aprils Grab Bag goes LIVE on the 1st and this time we have TWO to choose from :)

Third Reveal

Well May is approaching FAST and the GRAB BAG is coming to an end, you really dont have long to get it at this fantastic price soooo lets give you a Third Peek :)

here is another of the images from the Bag, the cutest lil fairy on the block this time resting on a garden pot, she is sooo cute.

and just look how good she looks on Kates Card

You can still get the Grab bag in store at 50% Off at $6.00 it really is a steal

pop along and see the other sneeky peeks too :)

Second Reveal

 ok you have had one reveal already of whats in Aprils GRAB BAG want another ??



Ohhh go on then here is another of the images from the Bag, this time we have Family Photo, you get Rupert Penny and Jiggy all posing for that treasured family snap.

and here is the full DT card using her, this one was made up by Molly.

You can still get the Grab bag in store at 50% Off at $6.00 it really is a steal
pop along and see the other sneeky peeks too :)

First Reveal

I am sure you have all seen my new GRAB BAG spot in store, and yes they are a SUPRISE you really are not supost to know whats in there i mean thats the whole FUN bit about them you crack them open and get a lovely suprise (hopefully lol)


BUT saying that April is drawing to a close and i think you deserve a peek soooooooooo here is one of the images from the Bag, the cutest lil fairy on the block relaxing amongst the flowers, she is sooo cute.

you even get to see the full DT card using her, this one was made up by Carolynne.

You can still get the Grab bag in store at 50% Off at $6.00 it really is a steal
pop along and see the other sneeky peeks too :)

New in store today

Good morning I have been a little busy this last week and have lots of new goodies in store for you here are a few of them, but there are more in store you can check them all out HERE

Fairy in Frame

Jiggys IPod

Rupert plays Rock

Spring Flowers

SNEEKY PEEK

Well i cant belive its here already but TOMMOROW is the OPENING DAY of the store we have so much going on, we do hope you will come and join us, but I thought i would tease you all with a sneeky peek of SOME of the Brand New Images that launch tommorow ( there are lots more not shown here)

You will find these and more in store on FRIDAY the 28th JANUARY 

along with a large selection of Digital papers just uploaded, so be sure to pop in tommorow and check them out, along with the other events we have planned :) See you there

I am Pleased to announce

Well i would like to say a HUGE thankyou to everybody who entered the Design Team call, the entries were fantastic it is now closed and the New Team members will be announced in the next day or so.

While i am here i would like you to meet a new addition to the family, meet Snitch he is a cheeky little chap and a little shy at the momment as he just arrived, and is finding his bearings but as you can see, is not wasting much time finding his way around lol, I am sure you will be seeing quite a bit of him from now on, and he is as excited as us about the opening on the 28th January so we all hope you will come and join us :) .

Can you Belive it .............

Can you belive that i only started card making as a hobby in March 2010 with my little stash of goodies all thanks to Sam MAy nattering at me to give it a go lol as you can see i had a small case of basics that i played with, and i swore it would stay that way i wasnt going to get hooked not me !!!!!

and now look its January 2011 and the small stash that was staying that way has now grown to half the kitchen worktop, complete with drawers and a cutting machine lol

and a set of drawers underneath with a box for the papers i was never going to buy :P i was only using digital me was never buying the real thing !!!!!

The question now is what on earth am i going to do when i outgrow this space !!!!!!!

LOL ok moving on Heres to a Happy and Crafty 2011 to everybody :)

New Stamps & A Sale

Two new stamps went in store today Rupert with his cake named Oooooo Cake LOL I think we all know the look right !!!! hehe and Jiggy with his present now this stamp is FREE when you join in our Card Drive all you have to do is make a card and send it to Teresa at the Ear Trust to get Jiggy and Present, Its for such  good cause I hope you can find the time to play along :)

AND before i move on to the links there is a

40% SALE ON IN STORE FROM NOW UNTIL XMAS EVE ON STAMPS AND SCRAP KITS SO ITS A GREAT TIME TO STOCK UP :)

Ooooooo Cake




Jiggys Present or The Card Drive Post is HERE

I promised you stamps and here they are ......

I told you i had been busy with some new stamps and here they are

Sympathy - Lilies

Sympathy - Doves

Now come on you didnt think thre wouldnt be a dragon now did you huh ;)

Jiggy with Book

And while i am here, heres another sneeky peek for you of whats to come on Friday at the BIG BIG BIG BIG Challenge you wont forget now will you :)

DONT FORGET TO COME JOIN US FOR THE CHALLENGE AND THE BIG RELEASE