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Dragon Thursday

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This week it is dragon puzzles all found on Etsy.

First up is a dragon puzzle box from Jelly Roll Box

Fire Breathing Dragon Tribal Art Puzzle Box

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From the website:  Dragon Puzzle Box

Measures 6.7 x 3.5 x 1.8

We make all our boxes from Beachwood, a grain neutral hardwood resistant to warping, cracking and remarkably sustainable due to its fast grow rate.
We are able to achieve a very high level of detail combining old school craftsmanship methods with modern woodworking techniques.

All our puzzle boxes are finished outside with a clear oil base and the Interior is coated (flocked) red. A clever hidden key is part of the design and needs to be removed to unlock these pieces.

Each piece also includes;

– “Felt Pads” on the bottom to prevent scratching on all surfaces.
– Rare earth magnets, this insures smooth opening and locking (larger pieces only)
– Gift box packaging option
– Everything is in stock and shipped in 1 business day USPS priority.
– 100% money back guarantee returned in 10 days

Next up is a fire breathing dragon puzzle that shows it’s fire from The Ramp Hatchery

Wooden Fire Breathing Dragon Puzzle

 

From the website: The dragon is having an unpleasant day, since St. George is visiting.

Hand cut from maple or walnut wood and finished with clear danish oil.
This puzzle comes from an original design with 15 pieces measuring 6 inches tall x 10 inches wide. All puzzles are hand carved. As a result, each piece is unique so the color and wood-grain will vary from puzzle to puzzle.

Choking Hazard- Small Parts
Not for children under 3 yrs.

last but not least is this adorable dragon puzzle by  huebysscrollsawart

Dragon Wooden Scroll Saw Puzzle

 

From the website: This handmade scrollsawn puzzle would make a great gift for a grown up or child. This puzzle is fully functional.

It is made out of 3/4″ oak.
It measures about 9″ wide and 6″ tall.
I used mineral oil to finish it so it will be kid safe.
It will stand upright on its own.
The 7 puzzle pieces spell out Dragon.

I also have several other different animal puzzles. Send me a message if you dont see what you want.

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I was looking for something unusual for Dragon Thursday when I happened upon a website called Wind & Weather.  They had two items that caught my eye.

It is winter here and what could be better for storing your kindling than a dragon?

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Or do you need a dragon protecting your garden?

This seven foot tall dragon with solar-powered light will guard your garden day and night.

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I love Pinterest.  You can find some the most delightful things.  This dragon came across my main page and I knew he had to be part of the holiday Dragon Thursdays.  The artist is cosmosue on DeviantArt

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The note says:

Dear Santa,

i wuld like:

1. Roller Skates
3. Plushie Fella
2. Red Rider BB Gun
4. World of Warcraft
5. ipod

Love, Frank

P.S. …another Pony

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I woke up the other morning feeling particularly grumpy.  A Grumpy Dragon.  So of course I did a Google search for grumpy dragon and found this adorable grumpy dragon by

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He has a complete story (from the Safari Ltd. website):

History

Grumpy Dragons were not always a separate species—they were once kin to Forest Dragons. But time, luck, and fate drew them apart, leaving Grumpy Dragons rather upset. No doubt the small dragons still range in deep forests, but without the ability to fly, they don’t travel far from their homes.

Story

The thick forests of northern Gaul always felt dismal, but this day, the mood felt even more dreary as a tired knight picked his way among the trees. There had been a great battle, and every battle has a losing side. The knight had been unhorsed, his armor dented, and he’d lost his helmet. His sword hung lazily in its scabbard as he stumbled along kicking rocks in disgust. Suddenly, he looked up and saw a dragon blocking his path. But this wasn’t one of the flying fire-breathers he’d heard tales of. This dragon was small, wingless, and appeared frustrated. It was, of course, a Grumpy Dragon. With nothing left to lose, the knight invited the dragon to spend the evening around his campfire sharing stories. The grumpy dragon agreed, and it told story after story of sadness and woe. The next morning, the clearing was empty and the fire gone, but the knight felt much happier, and there was a spring in his step as he continued his journey home.

and this adorable video on the website.  Although this (Melyna) Grumpy Dragon needs coffee, not breakfast 😉

The company has an entire series of dragons. To find your dragon click HERE

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Good morning!

I found an awesome shop on Etsy in my search for Christmas Dragons.

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The shop is Playrama located in Wellington, United Kingdom.  The owner is Leo Hartas.    From the shops About section:

“Both Jo and I come up with ideas for Playramas and I design and illustrate them. They a
re printed and cut out in Leeds, UK, and then we pack them ourselves and ship them out. It’s a surprisingly lot of work, and we have boxes all over the house, but’s fun and great to see our tiny venture growing every week.”

The Etsy shop sells designs that one can purchase and print out.  They have so many wonderful designs!  This is the Christmas dragon that led me to their store.  I love it!

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This one, while not a holiday theme, would make a fun gift for your dragon loving friends.

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Welcome to December!  Todays Dragon Thursday is all about gifts for dragon lovers.

I found a great list on boredpanda.com

15+ Dragon-Inspired Gift Ideas For The Mothers And Fathers Of Dragons

Here are just a few examples of the fifteen gift ideas.  Click the link to see more.

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The holidays are approaching and thoughts of adding to the hoard,uh, I mean thoughts of finding  gifts for those of us who love dragons, is near.

I came across some lovely, whimsical gift ideas on Etsy from a shop by the name of DesignbyWendyBgd

One item in particular caught my eye.  It is an iridescent, rainbow-colored dragon egg.  It comes in a wooden box with a dragon story and an option to add a personalized certificate for the Dragon Keeper.

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This would make a fun gift.

I also enjoyed this comment from the shop owner/designer:

CAUTION: If you put the egg into fire, you do that at your own risk! It will either burn or hatch a dragon.

I don’t think I would risk it. 😉

Melyna

 

 

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Ideas come from unexpected places.

Yesterday on Facebook, a friend shared a photo of a woman made of twigs.  She was fantastic.  All I could manage to find out was that it was from a Dutch art fair.

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This led me to look for twig dragons which led me to Wicker Dragons  I found this one on Pinterest but the link led me to a dead end.  I found a similar dragon at a site called Bere Island.net and their basketry section.

 

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I also found this fabulous willow dragon at http://www.plas-helyg.co.uk

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It is under their Willow and Wool tab.

And this one, Birth of a Dragon by Caroline Gregson

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If you want to explore more gorgeous willow creations (Not necessarily dragons) check out this site:  Nifty Homestead and their Willow Tree Sculpture post (Click the blue.  You Really want to see these sculptures. Wow).  This is an amazing collection of willow sculptures.

And here http://trevorleatlatest.blogspot.com