SPRING Dimensional Swag Assembly

The dimensional paper craft designs used to create

this very busy seasonal swag  have been

combined (soon) into a set from SVG Attic.

Six main 'objects' 6 include: 3d watering can with daisy,

layered flags with layered collegiate letters,

3d tulips, 3d strawberries, sliceform umbrella with

layered raindrops on a clear carrrier,

3d nest 'bowl'.

With this huge scope for creativity,

each crafter's rendition will be individualized

and unique.

General descriptions about these designs,

how they were used in this original swag model,

with links to tutorials when available (or similar proj tuts)

will be provided here.

Embellishments and additions such as swag ribbons

that hold the banners, and 'dangler' ribbons/twine

will be identified. Each creator will then be prepared

to substitute specifics according to your own imagination.

BANNER FLAGS & LETTERS

Two styles of flags can be alternated to hold

the six layered collegiate style letter

that spell out 'SPRING'.

Model uses the same flag base (dark brown)

and face (pale yellow).

Two hole punches at the tops of flag layers

will allow for a length of jute to string the letters

together, providing a foundation to which

the other objects can be attached.

Across the top, multiple lengths of coordinated color

ribbons and beads of varied widths and textures are

bundled and tied between the flags with shorter

cut lengths of ribbons or twine.

Additional ribbon lengths are tied at swag ends

for extra accent and to hold the tulip and strawberries, 

along with jute ends that have been 'curled' 

(wrap damp jute around a narrow dowel or

thick knitting needle and allow to dry).

3D TULIP AND 3D STRAWBERRIES

One tulip (cup form) and a pair of slice-form strawberries

dangle at swag ends.

STRAWBERRIES: 6 main sections and leaf units are folded 

at center perforations. Main sections are joined by halves

back to back all around, with contrast shape between to provide

show-thru for pip cutouts. Then, leaf units are glued in between

at top matching edges. 

For more information view a tutorial for a similar slice form here.

Prepare strawberries for dangling by inserting a length of twine

or green floral wire, long enough to be tied at swag ends

where extra ribbon can attach them.

3D TULIP: One tulip with two blossom sections (3 part and 4 part)

with calyx petals base cup, and two leaves are prepared

and glued or wrapped onto a length of heavy gauge floral wire

in place of the stem in the file. Then the ends are tied with

a length of jute string and collected in the swag ends bundling.

View a tulip assembly guide here.

3D WATER CAN

A pair of cans, one facing left and one right, are prepared

with accent brads at top handle ends,

including daisy/layered button centers.

Find assembly details for the watering can here. 

UMBRELLA WITH RAINDROPS

Flat-backed umbrella is a slice form design

with two-layered raindrops which are

attached with mini eyelets to a clear (acetate)

carrier which is glued to umbrella backside.

UMBRELLA: cut 6 front slice form sections which

are bent face-to-face (valley fold) at center perforations,

then joined in a sequence half-to-half. Front assembly

is joined to the flat back section which has

contrast handle in place. To assist this somewhat "floppy"

umbrella keep its form, a 3/16" or so diam. bead is glued

next to the perforation folds about 1/3 of the way down

from top. Two punch holes on back shape

will line up with the attached clear 'carrier' for hanging

and attaching to the swag ribbon.

RAINDROPS: layer three show-thru contrast base shapes

with three front (includes highlight cutout) shapes.

CLEAR CARRIER: cut from clear acetate (available

from copy store, known as overhead projector sheets,

or from some scrapbooking outlets). Attach raindrops with

accent mini eyelets through aligned punch holes.

Glue or attach with 'dry' adhesive to the back flat side

of the umbrella, aligning upper edges and punch holes

for hanging.

3D NEST BOWL: Six petal-shaped sides

attach to the hexagon base, then are joined together

with side seam tabs.

Inside the nest, a 3" (approx.) twig wreath with

spanish moss beneath holds three painted wooden eggs.

The wreath used in this model is Darice 3" grapevine

which may be available from craft stores or sections of

big box stores.

To attach the nest bowl, a length of netting was folded

to layer it, with ends gathered and tied with green narrow

grosgrain ribbon approx. 1" from ends, then tied

to the swag ribbons.