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Forest Dragon

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Baby Dragon

The mysterious legends of dragons have been a fascination for centuries. appearing in ancient and modern texts, maps, as well as artwork and architecture around the world. Some may say dragons are pure fantasy, but shown below are several dragons alive today. This week’s project, a colored/painted LED dragon, is easy to complete and suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Inspirations:
Komodo Dragon

Komodo Dragon

Australian Seadragon

Australian Seadragon

Green Iguana

Iguana

Supplies:
Raw Wood LED Dragon

Raw Wood Dragon

Magic Markers

Magic Markers

Acrylic Paints

Acrylic Paints

3-Dimensional Fabric Paints

Fabric Paints

How to Color/Paint a Wooden Dragon:
Apply Dark Blue Marker

Dark Blue Marker

Color the wing details and spines running down the dragon’s back and tail.

Apply Aqua Marker

Aqua Marker

Fill in the wings with magic marker. Don’t be afraid to experiment. You can always change it, as you will see in a later step.

Apply Lime Green Marker

Lime Green Marker

Apply Dark Green Accents

Dark Green Marker Accent

I didn’t like lime green and dark green together and changed it in the next step.

Apply Dark Green Marker

Dark Green Marker Body

Apply Dark Blue Marker

Lt Blue Marker Wings

Cover the original aqua wing with dark blue. I liked the color, but it appeared to be rather dull for such a magical beast. At this point, if you are satisfied with your dragon, you could stop. I like to experiment with different paints, as you will see below.

Paint Wing Metallic Light Blue

Metallic Blue Painted Wings

Paint Face and Body Details Metallic Green

Metallic Green Painted Accents

Paint Spines Metallic Purple

Metallic Purple Spines

Paint the spines metallic purple. Add facial details with green 3D paint. Paint the eye metallic blue and outline it in 3D green paint.

Add Textured Scales with 3D Paint

Dk Green 3D Scales

To make tiny scales, dip toothpicks in 3D green paint and lightly touch the wood surface creating a textured pattern.

Add Wing Veins with 3D Paint

Dk Green 3D Wing Details

Finished Dragon

Finished Dragon

Paint the wing veins blue and outline the spines with 3D purple paint.

Finished Dragon Close Up

Dragon Close Up

Dragon LED Lights Lit

Lit Dragon

Dragon Nightlight

Dragon LED Nightlight

This completes our dragon. It’s fun, colorful and functions as a night light too. I hope you enjoy it and feel inspired to explore the many creative options for your next project.

Thanks for Reading & Happy Crafting!

Countdown -Top Six Posts 2023

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Hourglass Countdown

It seems we are always keeping an eye on the time.  Busy schedules and ever-growing “To-Do” lists often prevent us from stopping to review our accomplishments.  Let us take a few minutes to look back at the highest ranked posts, as voted by you, the readers. Below is a list of the Top Six posts of 2023, in ascending order: (Likes for posts 4, 5 & 6 were tied)

Number 6: The Beauty of Origami

Origami Dragon

Origami is an ancient art of paper folding. Boats are one of the more familiar forms, but there is a wide variety of shapes, including animals, trees, and flowers.  To read more, please click here. 

Number 5: Eternal Spring

Painted Wood Butterfly Garden

As new blooms of spring dazzle us with their beautiful pastel or jewel tone petals, equally attractive butterflies gather the sweet nectar and flutter away like fairies in the wind.  To read more, please click here.

Number 4: Table Décor – Elements

Table Decor Color Scheme Red & Gold

Earlier this year, one of my followers requested a post featuring table décor inspirations for year-round events.  To read more, please click here.

Number 3: Muffin Fest 2023

Apple Cheddar Muffins

This week’s post celebrates the many flavors of muffins. Of course, we have all heard and hopefully tasted some of the classics, such as corn or blueberry muffins, but you may also find some new ones here to tempt your taste buds.  To read more, please click here.

Number 2: Table Décor – Designs for All Occasions

Table Decor Color Theme Red & Gold

Welcome to part two of table décor. Last week we reviewed the basic elements used in decorating tables. Today, we will see table designs for most occasions celebrated throughout the year.  To read more, please click here.

Number 1: Inspiring Cake Design

Sewing Machine Cake

A well-designed cake sets the tone (e.g., romantic, playful, humorous), or complements the theme (e.g., fairytales, natural wonders, hobbies, holidays) for every celebration.  To read more, please click here.

Seasonal Craft Projects

And there we have it – the top 6 posts of 2023.  We have a new year to explore the world of creativity.  There are always new ideas and I’ll be sure to include more of your favorites.  Your opinions are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to so much more this year.  If you have any suggestions for future posts, please let me know. 

Thanks for Reading, Happy New Year & Happy Crafting!