February Shop Charity

February Shop Charity

In case you missed it last month, one of the new things I've decided to do with the shop this year is to donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. February is a month dedicated to love, and so this month's cause is the Human Rights Campaign....

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Another Brick in the Wall

Another Brick in the Wall

I took some more product photos for shop listings this weekend, and decided to try out a new background. For the shirts, I've mostly been using our backyard fence or our hammock. But we also have brick walls on the sides of our house, and one side in particular...

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The Story Behind the Paper

The Story Behind the Paper

If you've ever looked at one of the listings for a customizable art print in my shop, you've probably seen a collage similar to the one above. This grid of color shows a variety of Nepalese lokta papers that I print on. The grid on the shop listings is a little...

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January Shop Charity

January Shop Charity

One of the new things I've decided to do with the shop this year is to donate a portion of all sales to charities or causes that I support. I've been considering doing so for awhile, and the new year seemed like the perfect time to start this new venture. A...

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New Design: Ivy

New Design: Ivy

Coming soon to the shop, the new ivy design. I tried out a new screen-making method with this one (acetate stencil) and I just this past weekend got it printing cleanly. So stay tuned! Meanwhile, today is the last day to take advantage of the holiday weekend coupon...

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Holiday Weekend Sale

Holiday Weekend Sale

If you've been eyeing something in my shop, it's a great time to snag it! Now through midnight on Monday, take 20% off anything in the shop with the above code. Good on custom orders as well! Just start a convo with me so we can get the custom listing up before...

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Longsleeves & Dragonflies

Longsleeves & Dragonflies

I'm trying to get all of my one-of-a-kind (i.e. no longer available) blank stock off the shelves so I can move completely to made-to-order, and this seemed like just the season to clear off the longsleeved items that had been languishing unprinted. Head on over to the...

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New Design: Dragonfly

New Design: Dragonfly

I know, I know - it's been awhile since I've done a new design for the shop. But I've had the itch to draw this for awhile, and finally sat down to do it this past weekend. So, behold, the next design coming soon to a t-shirt near you: That's a pretty cool looking...

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Printfest

Printfest

I am having a printing marathon over here as I try to get ready for my craft show/party this weekend. (If you're in the Austin area and want an invite, just let me know!) My office is kind of a disaster area right now. Prints laid flat on every available surface to...

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Bits & Pieces

Bits & Pieces

1. We head to Port Aransas and the beach tomorrow! And I'm super excited. Except... I made the mistake of checking the weather forecast: Boo!! I'm hoping those chance of rain percentages go down or are wrong and really mean 0. Because a beach vacation where it rains...

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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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