April Etsy Round-Ups

April Etsy Round-Ups

Time for pretty things from Etsy! I have two lovely collections again for you this month. And no, they are not Easter-themed (I'm so sick of seeing bunnies and carrots and eggs everywhere). One is all about April showers (which hopefully bring May flowers) - fitting...

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Book Review: Written in Red

Book Review: Written in Red

Written in Red by Anne Bishop I've been a long-time fan of Anne Bishop (loved her Ephemera series, and her Black Jewels series is also great). But somehow I missed that book one of her new series came out last year, and only just got around to reading it. It's adult...

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Design Files: Twisted Thread & Hook

Design Files: Twisted Thread & Hook

A little while ago, I put out a call on Twitter for a free sidebar ad design. My motives were two-fold: 1) I needed a break from the project I was working on, and 2) I wanted to publicize the fact that ad design is one of the design services that I offer, and could...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Video of the week: Simple Animation Shows Kids Why Design Matters. A little slow to get started, but cute. Sofia Coppola to Direct Live-Action Version of The Little Mermaid. Hmm. Saying Goodbye to (Fictional) Friends. Don't worry, it's normal. Someone Else's Pain &...

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Announcing Dragonflight Digital

Announcing Dragonflight Digital

This is something I've had on the brain for awhile, and have hinted at here on the blog, but it's finally happened! I've opened a 2nd shop, specializing in design services and digital goods. It's called Dragonflight Digital, and will eventually have WordPress and...

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Book Review: Dead Set

Book Review: Dead Set

Dead Set by Richard Kadrey I'm a big fan of Kadrey's Sandman Slim series, so I was excited to read his new standalone, fantasy-horror YA book. It's the story of Zoe, a girl dealing with the upheaval her father's unexpected death has had on her life. Her best friend is...

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April Shop Charity

April Shop Charity

In case you missed it at the start of the year, one of the things I've decided to do with the shop this year is donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. April has a whole bunch of things going on, including World Health Day, Sexual Assault...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Awesome video series of the week: Animator Dad Turns Videos Of His Toddler Into Insanely Cool Action Movies. Awesome invention of the week: How A Cold Brew Can Stop You From Checking Your Smartphone. A funny April Fools spoof from Samsung: Samsung Introduces Its First...

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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.

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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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