Time To Be A Dragon at Faery Ink

Today I am showcasing another of the older images at Faery Ink.  'Demera Mother of Dragons' can be purchased here as part of a bundle.  If you love dragons as I do, you won't be disappointed. 
This canvas is another addition to my growing art wall - sometimes you just have to keep things for yourself rather than giving them away!

Please go check out my post over at the Faery Ink Blog for all the details and more photos.

I am entering my canvas into the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Monday - Sprinkles & Splatters (Fran•tage)
2. Classic Design Team - #8 Anything Goes
3. Crafting With An Attitude - #42 Anything Goes
4. Crafty Creations - #372 Anything Goes
5. Creative Fingers - #151 Anything Goes

The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo

There's an Aurora Wings image I've had for a while but kept putting off colouring; 'Dragon Lore' has such a lot of details, it's quite daunting to look at!!
However, I really love dragons and with the latest challenge being Once Upon A Time I had to go for it.   
I haven't based this one on any particular fairytale, rather the many Chinese tales based around dragons.  Although, I do love 'The Dragon & The Phoenix'.  I had a Chinese-themed wedding and this was the name I chose for my top table because of the symbolism - "Dragon is "yang" while Phoenix is "yin", and they complement each other in creating yin-yang balance to harvest successful matrimonial bliss. This celestial couple is the symbol of everlasting love and they being together is the ultimate symbol of marital happiness".  

I coloured the image with ProMarkers - Tan, Dusky Pink, Putty, Almond, Black, Cool Grey 5, Cardinal, Berry, Red, Lipstick, Shale, Holly, Pine, Forest, Apple, Pumpkin, Amber, Sunflower, Tulip, Warm Grey 1-3, Blue Pearl & Powder Blue.
Some added details with white Sakura Gelly Roll.  
Background using Distress Ink 'Stormy Sky' & Distress Oxide 'Worn Lipstick', with chunky gold embossing powder sprinkled over.
I framed the image and added a couple of 3D dragon stickers that I've had forever and can't remember where I bought them!!

I had to take the photo on an angle so to avoid reflections!

I am entering my picture into the following challenges:

1. Aurora Wings - #68 Once Upon A Time
2. Crafts Galore Encore - July Anything Goes
3. TTCRD - WK 3 July Anything Goes
4. Classic Design Team - #27 Anything Goes
5. Crafting By Designs - July Anything Goes

Lanterns and Dragons

I'm trying to use some stash that hasn't seen daylight for a while. I'd already printed and coloured the gorgeous 'Chinese Lanterns' from Power Poppy when I thought about the Chinese-themed papers and embellishments I had stashed away (In my defence, my supplies are mostly in two big boxes in the tiny cupboard under the stairs... it pretty much kills me getting to anything in the box at the back!).
I followed another Page Map for the challenge. I don't usually use templates, but it's been great for some layout inspiration. 

Product list:

• Cardstock
• Anita's outline stickers
• Twine
• Mind Wave seals (I bought these while on honeymoon in Malaysia)
• Papermania Oriental Treasure vellum prints
• Papermania Oriental Spice Colossal Border paper
• ProMarkers - Pine, Forest, Moss, Pear, Lime, Burnt Orange, Pumpkin, Amber, Spice, Ginger & Apricot
• Glitter & Metallic gel pens

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Power Poppy - Grab A Map!
2. Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - January Anything Goes
3. Simon Says Wednesday - Layer It Up
4. Colour Crazy - WK4 Anything Goes
5. Creative Fingers - #142 Anything Goes

Guest Spot at MelJen's Designs

Please pop over to MelJen's Designs Challenge Blog where I have another guest spot today. 
You can also join in with the latest challenge 'Buttons' and be in with a chance to be their next Guest Designer!