New Design Coming Soon!

New Design Coming Soon!

  Here's a quick pic of the next design to hit the DD line. This is another thing I've been doodling for years. I'm currently working on blocking out the screen, which - as you'd imagine from the intricate details - will take awhile. Should totally be worth it in...

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Book Review: Sandman Slim

Book Review: Sandman Slim

Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey I won this book in a giveaway by HarperCollins/Eos Books and wasn't really sure what to expect, not having heard much about it previously. What I got was a wickedly enjoyable read. James Stark, the narrator, is a magician turned pit...

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Book Review: Blackbringer

Book Review: Blackbringer

Blackbringer (Dreamdark Book 1) by Laini Taylor I'm a firm believer in the fact that just because something is dubbed as 'teen' or 'young adult' doesn't mean it isn't good, or isn't worthy of my time as a supposed fully grown adult. Blackbringer was further proof of...

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New Design: the DD Dragon!

New Design: the DD Dragon!

This past weekend I created a new screen, and printed it up. Behold, the Dragonflight Dreams dragon in wearable form! I'm keeping the blue shirt for myself, but will be printing up some dragon apparel for the Etsy shop this week.

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My Process

My Process

For the curious out there, my screenprinting process is as follows: Step 1: Create the screen (or buy a pre-made one) For this, I just use a basic embroidery hoop in whatever size I need for the design, and stretch some gauzy white material through it until it's taut...

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Book Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife

Book Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger I have always been a book addict of the sci-fi/fantasy persuasion (though admittedly stronger on the fantasy side), and time travel is one of those devices that occurs in both, so I've had a good amount of exposure to...

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We’re Live!

Dragonflight Apparel is officially live! This blog will be where I announce new designs, explore/explain my process, ramble about things, etc. Bear with me for a little bit, as I know it's a bit sparse right now - more to come soon! At moment, I'm going through old...

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About

Hi, I’m Amanda!

I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

Thanks for stopping by!

Currently Reading

The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Chillpreneur: The New Rules for Creating Success, Freedom, and Abundance on Your Terms
Thinking, Fast and Slow


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2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Amanda has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2023!
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