Golden Goddess Designs: Dreaming Tree

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Dreaming Tree German Bus Box for Bitten by the Bug 2 and Double Trouble Colab

Welcome to my inspiration for the last Bitten by the Bug 2's Layer up! While Double Trouble Challenge has some twist you can find the details from the above link. I went with lots of layers but left out the cozy and cuddly. I used a variety of materials to create another Dreaming Tree German Bus.

This one was a commission piece for a coworkers daughter. Her daughter's room is butterflies.

Each part of the box begins with twelve pieces. I used glue, time and patience to adhere each layer to create the box.

Then, I layered this box up with a sturdy card stock first. Second a beautiful glossy embossed butterfly paper. Third some metallic silver details and acetate windows. Finally, gems to accent.

The back side.

As I said this box is sturdy and has a few layers in the bottom including decorative butterfly paper.

Ingredients:

Dreaming Tree German Bus

g.c.d./Melody Ross~Artsy.Urban butterfly paper

DCWV card stock

metallic paper

acetate

gems

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/12/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 1.13

http://intaas.blogspot.com/2022/01/ch-124-anything-but-card.html until 1.15

https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/january-challenge-100-special-100th.html until 1.16

https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-012022-january-anything-goes.html until 1.30

https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2022/01/challenge-202201-january-anything-goes.html until 1.30

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2022/01/classic-design-challenge-january-2022-1.html until 1.31x

Please join us at Bitten by the Bug 2 and Double Trouble Challenge for the next two weeks.

Thanks for stopping by

Alicia

Monday, March 30, 2020

Dreaming Tree Simply Stripes bag for Bitten By the Bug 2 Box or bag challenge

It is time for a new challenge at BBTB2. Bitten By the Bug 2's Easter Bags, Boxes or Baskets challenge will be open for the next two weeks. I have used another Dreaming Tree SVG for my project. I received the Handy Handbags bundle free with a $10 purchase. What a great deal! This project wasn't as difficult as it looks. I find watching the assembly videos really helps as Leo the owner gives you some great tips for completing each project.

I used Quick Quotes Spring Showers papers with a green shimmer card stock base.

.The front pocket is a versatile detail.

I used a magnet to keep it closed.

The pocket is the perfect size for a gift card.

I used a paper that was not uniformly patterned for the sides. One side is more white washed wood and the other has more flowers.

One of Leo's tips was to fray the "tassels" which I did before rolling and adhering.

I also embossed the metallic copper cuts to add more detail.

A view of the back of the bag.

One last look at this project. I can't wait to make another bag in the bundle.

Ingredients:

Dreaming Tree Striped Purse

Bright Green shimmer card stock

Quick Quotes Spring Showers paper collection

Quick Quotes Powderpuff chalking ink

American Craft yellow textured card stock

metallic copper card stock

Darice 12" flourish embossing folder

Brown metallic pearls

glue dots and red lined tape

magnets

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://dragonflydreamschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/03/make-it-feminine.html until
3/31x

http://2sistersontheblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/challenge-37.html until 3/31x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/03/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 4/12x

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to play along with Bitten By the Bug 2's Easter Bags, Boxes or Baskets for the next two weeks.

Alicia

Monday, March 2, 2020

Dreaming Tree's Lucky 7's Slot Machine Jackpot box for Bitten By the Bug 2 Anything but a card

It's time for a new challenge at Bitten By the Bug 2's Anything but a Card challenge. I love making "other" projects but sometimes I just need that push. I was very pleased with how this challenge went. My husband received this neat box for Valentine's filled with his favorite candies.

I used all aspects of the cut files including the printables file. The 7 images inside the "machine" were in the file. I must say the print was off slightly from the size of the box and I did not adjust any sizing in during my project. I fixed this issue by slicing the images and backing with another piece of the same plain white card stock so it is not noticeable.

Here's a view of the side with the lever which moves with the aid of a brad. I layered a large black sequin behind it because the cut file cut all the handle decorative pieces in the same paper it didn't add much dimension in all silver.

A view of the back corner. The patterned paper has skulls and music notes which is fitting for my husband.

I did cut the Jackpot and Lucky 7's extra layer pieces to provide some additional layers of color. Although I used another black (my hubby's favorite). I ended up using textured black card stock for the base, Black Magic shimmer paper, Silver brushed metallic card stock and black dots and brad. You can barely notice the layer of royal purple as the back layer behind the Lucky 7's piece and the largest layer of the lever.

And yes it is a box and with using the heavy textured black card stock as the base held up quite well when it took 2 bags of Reese's hearts to fill it with room to spare. It is a great size while still fitting on 12x12 mats. I was able to get many helpful hints by watching the Dreaming Tree assembly tutuorial this project begins at 29 minutes.

A view of deep inside. One can barely notice the second layer of the reel decoration in the center.

While the handle does move, it does not make the reels move or light up...my husband was a little disappointed in those parts.

The printable was a bit dark but worked perfectly for this project. You could go over the colors with markers and really make those cherries pop if you wanted.

Ingredients:

Best Creation Rock Star papers

Metallic paper and Black Magic and royal blue shimmer paper

black card stock

plain white office paper

enamel dots and a brad

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.com/2020/02/february-challenge.html until 3/10x

https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/02/world-wide-open-design-team-challenge.html until 3/12

http://useyourstuff.blogspot.com/2020/03/393-use-your-favorite-embellishment.html until 3/14 I used enamel dots/pearls/gems, I believe I could easily use them on every project I create. My #1 go to embelli

https://classicdesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2020/03/classic-design-challenge-march-3.html until 3/28

http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2020/03/ch-89-bingo-board-winners-of-ch-88.html until 3/31 I went across the top black, pearls (also black) and a brad. If you consider this a "shaped card" it could be across black, shaped and foil or vertical pearls, shaped, patterned paper

https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2020/03/chic-chickadee-crafts-all-month-long.html until 3/31x

https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2020/03/ltccb-44-march-anything-goes.html until 3/31x

Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to play along with Bitten By the Bug 2's Anything but a Card challenge!.

Alicia

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Quick Quotes Dragonfly Gatefold card

Good morning, Quick Quotes readers, Alicia with you today. I have created a lovely die cut gate fold card. I recently purchased this SVG file, I love die cutting Quick Quotes papers in manual or electronic die cutters. The sturdy double sided papers work wonderfully in both styles of machines.

I added some fancy gems to the front to bring out the art nouveau look to the card. The gem colors match the Jade Powderpuff chalking ink I used for coloring.

One of the reasons I chose this card because of the vellum elements. I thought what a neat idea to add color to the dragonfly on the vellum. I inked my Powderpuff chalk directly onto the vellum for a deeper color. I inked several layers to get the coverage I desired. I only inked the area behind the dragonfly and not the entire vellum panel.

You can see the partial inking on the inside. I also used a small piece of vellum to cover up the half of the adhesive on the center gem so it doesn't stick to both halves of the gate fold. The cut file provided a frame to cover the edges of the vellum inside in addition to an area to write.

Here's one final view partially open. I just love dragonflies and this card was pretty easy and yet turned out gorgeous.

Quick Quotes Products:

Powderpuff Chalking inks: Purple Rain and Jade

Papers: Serenade 101, 103, and 104

other products:

SVG files from Dreaming Tree Dragonfly gatefold

Jolee's gems

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Alicia

Friday, December 1, 2017

Quick Quotes Die Cut Challenge

Hello, Alicia hosting this month's challenge: Use die cuts. I created two examples using electronic and manual die cuts. My first project is perfume box. I have never before used an SVG with my Cricut. I realize too late I chose a very detailed 3 dimensional project for my first attempt. In the end, I decided to scrap some of the accessory parts and put a crystal knob on the top.

Here is a view with the lid removed. There were lots of layers and supports inside to make for a pretty sturdy little box.

I added ribbon, flowers and pearls to accent the box.

As I stated above, some of the pieces were not up to my standards, so I replaced the paper pieces with a crystal knob. I think it really adds a touch of elegance. Now who will be the recipient?

Just in case you don't own an electronic die cutting machine, I made an example using manual die cuts. I used Warm Gray Powderpuff Chalking ink to edge all the pieces, it really adds to the three dimensional effect. I also stamped the sentiment with the same ink.