Mom Rest Awhile Chair Card

Wing chair has multiple layer build-up for dimensionality, 

including faux button tufting plus overlaid "rim" layers. 

Front card base holds upper two-layer banner that displays 

words-cut message to "sit and rest awhile". 

Back card base has perforation to fold back

to reveal message space.

Rectangular layered pillow includes 'M's 

plus center flower (in place of O) to spell out 'MOM'. 

Back offset layer bends back to reveal message space. 

Measures approx. 5.75" wide x 7.7" tall. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A card front base      B card back base
C chair back layer: shows thru as back cushion
D "tufting" lattice with buttons
E back "rim" shape
F arms build up (6)
G arms fronts with curlicues, accent buttons
H front "apron"   I cushion (6)
J banner base    K banner top layer with word cuts
L pillow base and top layers
M "M" letters plus dimensional flower

2. Position and attach the chair tufting lattice layer

(with itsy-bitsy buttons attached at intersections)

over the chair back base 

that shows thru as back cushion,

taking care (here and throughout) that all

corresponding edges - outer or interior- are

aligned with as much precision as possible.

3. Position and attach the back "rim" shape.

NOTE that here and throughout, as layers

are glued together for build up or unit assembly,

using LIQUID adhesive, it will be helpful to use 

a flattening weight such as the fabric-covered

cast-off weight machine bar shown here,

(or many other equivalent household objects)

to help keep the assemblage flat, to avoid

warping or curling, until the glue is completely

cured.

4. Position and attach each of the 6 legs build up

shapes, taking care to align all corresponding

edges as accurately as possible.

(Use a flat weight to assist with flat drying.)

5. Position and attach the "face" arm shapes
with their accent buttons to the arm build up unit.

6. Position and attach the arm build up/face unit

onto the chair back unit.

7. Position and attach the top banner layer

over the banner base layer.

8. Prepare to position the word cutouts
by marking a few strategic guide marks
with light pencil onto the top banner layer.
Here, the waste paper area around the word cut
is harvested, the bottom area trimmed away at
the letter bases (for banner edge visibility),
then centered side to side and up/down,
before using a .5mm mechanical pencil
to make light marks.
Attach the words in place as marked.

9. Position and attach the banner unit

over the front card base at top with

edges aligned (no offset).

10. Position and attach the chair unit
over the front card base with offset
at edges as shown here.

11. Position and attach the "apron" shape

between the arm face inner edges, 

bottom edge aligned with arm build up.

12. Layer the cushion shapes with edges

aligned. When glue is dried, position and

attach in place above the apron shape.

13. Apply adhesive to the top portion of the
card back backside ONLY, then . . . 

. . . position the card front base over 

the card back base, align edges, and

attach the upper portions together.

14. Layer the pillow shapes with offset edges,

hole punch aligned.

15. Prepare the flower shape by giving it some

dimensional shape.

Use a ball shaped tool or equivalent with soft mat

(McGill stylus tool - large - being used for sample)

to indent the face of the petals, causing edges

to curl upward.

16. Position and attach 'M' letters onto pillow

(use small guide cuts on pillow front

to assist placement),

then position and attach the hole edges 

of flower to the pillow.

17. Position and attach the pillow in place above

the seat cushion.

NOTE that the pillow can fit between arm edges

in a straight-on placement, or . . . 

. . . be angled for a more relaxes look.

Here is the final card, with card back
opened slightly to provide its own easel.