Sunday, January 24, 2016

Appreciate a Dragon Day

     Did you even know there was a day for appreciating dragons?  Since I have a granddaughter who loves dragons, and is crazy about every dragon card I make, so I knew about that unique Holiday.

     I'm going to use this as a Valentine card.  How could you not want to share love with this obviously adored dragon?  The image is from A Day for Daisies.


   
     I used ProMarkers to color the image and then die cut it using one of my newest dies from Spellbinders.   At Christmas, my SIL gave me a gift card to Amazon and I went crazy buying new die sets.  I'm so happy!

     The die cut frame was so delicate and fancy that all I did was add the stitching and the sentiment.  No ribbon, no flower embellies, no bling -- just the frame and faux stitching.

     Challenges:
ArtbyMiran
Crafting with Friends
Crafty Sentiment Designs
Creative Fingers
Deep Ocean
Hannah and Friends
I {heart} ProMarkers
Mod Squad
Outlawz Festive Friday
Scrapper's Delight
Scrapy Land
Stamping Boutique
Through the Craft Room Door

     I hope you'll find a dragon to love before Valentine's Day.  Happy Stamping.  NanaConnie

24 comments:

Donna Hanley said...

I did not know about dragon appreciation day, but I will try to remember it for the future. I love your coloring, soft and sweet and your granddaughter will adore the card as well as the sentiment. Beautiful die and your stitching adds a lovely touch. Have a great day.

Linda Simpson said...

They always say that you learn something new everyday. I love this cute dragon and you have coloured it beautifully. A wonderful card.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Donna Ellis said...

Crazier than you already are? (giggle, sorry, I couldn't pass that up!) I enjoy going crazy with gift cards, too! FANTASTIC new SB die cut - I can see why you had to have it. Darling ADFD image - you do a great job coloring, and I especially like the green in the dragon's belly and under the wings! Beautiful! Now for my other hat: Thanks for playing in the {Scrapy Land Challenge}! Hope to see your pretty projects again soon!
crafty hugs,
de
{Creative Smiles}

Patricia Alvarez said...

Great card! I love your coloring! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Sentiments Designs this week. Good luck!!! Patricia.

Lori Kobular said...

Wow! I never knew there was an Appreciate a Dragon Day! That is cool and I love that your granddaughter loves dragons so much! Your card is awesome, you colored it perfectly and I adore that Spellbinders die you used! Thanks for playing along with us at Scrapy Land Challenges!

Dawn said...

Hi NanaC, just been having a look at all the lovely creations on your blog since my last visit! I'm sorry I don't have time to comment individually! I just can't keep up with you ladies who post every day just now.
I only have time to post once a week at the moment! lol
Hugs
Dawn xx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

What a beautiful card, you're right it didn't need anything more, but the beautiful frame and beautiful image, beautifully coloured.

Fancy there being a Appreciate a Dragon Day! I should know that as a Dragon is on our flag. But didn't!!!!!!

jimlynn said...

Love that fancy Spellbinders from die! Wow! Cute, cute image and a wonderful card. I never knew there was a dragon appreciation day!
Lynn

Judy Woodland said...

What an adorable image, I love the soft colors. And that die cut is GORGEOUS!!! Love how you have used it here!! Great design, and great take on the challenge!! Thanks so much for playing along with us this week over at the
Mod Squad Challenge!!

Donna said...

Love the soft colors. I have kids that love dragons too but didn't know there was a day for them. LOL! I'm sure your grand daughter will love this one too. Have a great week.

Teresa Arsenault said...

What a darling card for your granddaughter. hugs, Teresa

creationsnz said...

Hi Ganma connei, I love the thought of a dragon appreciation day. Thanks for your comments on my cards for Openminded; you ask what is new: it is in brackets on the list of materials and equipment. In both cases it was the stamps. I hope to hear from you again, thanks, Carol G/creationsnz

Cicci said...

A great Image !! Love the soft colours that you used!! A great creation
Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs! Cicci
TTCRD DT
ciccividpennan {My pesonal Blog}
Through The Craft Room Door

Tracy Wray aka Trak said...

What a super sweet project you have for us today, so well thought out and put together a fabulous Creation Beautiful in every way, we are so lucky you have entered our art by miran challenge
so beautiful to look at good luck hugs Tracy x

*Vicki* said...

That is such a cute cute image!! LOVE your coloring and elegant framing! :)

laurigami said...

So cute card , Thank you for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs
hugs
laurigami

Cindy said...

Very cute card. Thanks for sharing with us at ADFD.

TRACEY MO said...

Very cute love the soft pastel colours.

Thanks for joining us at crafting with friends

Dt tracey

kreative basteltante said...

Very cute card.
Thank you for participating in Hanna & Friends
Hugs Manuela

Jen Leeflang said...

So cute! Thanks so much for joining us over at the A Day for Daisies "Stitch it Up" challenge. Good luck in the prize draw.
Love
Jen L
ADFD DT

Jen Leeflang said...

Oh, I love this card! Thanks so much for joining us over at the A Day for Daisies "Stitch it Up" challenge. Good luck in the prize draw.
Love
Jen L
ADFD DT

Tina said...

super cute a day for daisies image, lovely card..thanks for sharing at the stamping boutique

Tina
dt

CraftyGirl said...

NC, love the image and your coloring it is super sweet. I am very glad you joined us this week at TSB. I hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge. :)

TTFN,

CraftyGirl
craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
The Stamping Boutique Design Team Member

Stempelhexe said...

Was für ein herrliches Kärtchen, danke fürs deine Teilnahme bei Hanna and Friends.

Liebe Grüße
Ulla