Needles 'n' Knowledge: Unicorn Believe In Magic Shaker A7 Card

Cartoon style unicorn head with added details

and accents on base silhouette stars in this vertical

5x7 card. Inverted scallop edge circle overlay,

with circle window below lined with clear vinyl panel,

plus "believe in magic" message word cuts

near bottom of over-flap.

Inside the card, shaker window compartment

is composed of built-up ring layers,

solid back circle.

Classic plaque-shaped sentiment panel

inside completes the design.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A card front base B front scalloped window overlay
C card back base
D shaker compartment build up ring (8)
E shaker compartment solid back panel
F clear vinyl panel for front of shaker compartment
G interior sentiment panel
H head front layer I head base
J face features, flowers, horn
K nose contrast underlay
L word cuts: believe in magic

2. This layout makes it easier to see the head

and face components, and decorations.

3. Position and attach the eye shapes using

the small cut marks on the face shape

to position the top ends of the curve portion

of eye shapes.

4. Position and attach the contrast shape

behind the nostril cut outs.

5. Position and attach the head shape over the

head base shape (with ears and horn extensions).

(NOTE that the white head shape with ears

shown here is not necessary and is not part of file.)

Position and attach heart cheeks into openings.

Position and attach horn to match base shape.

Arrange and attach flowers near base of horn

(see image of completed head in Step 13).

6. Prepare the card front panel by bending
back on both of the perforation lines near top.
This will create a small "boxing" depth that will
accommodate the thickness of
shaker window buildup.

7. Position the top edge of back base panel
over front card base to perf line closest to flange end,
and attach in place.

8. Layer and attach, one by one, the shaker

compartment rings for build up, taking care

that the interior cut edges line up as precisely

as possible.

Use a flat weight placed over the top of

the assembly while glue dries thoroughly

to prevent warping and curling, and to keep

the stack as perfectly flat as possible.

9. Position the solid back panel behind the shaker

compartment stacked rings, lining up outside

cut edges, and glue in place. Use flat weight

to press during drying process.

10. Place shaker materials inside ring depression.

Apply tape-style adhesive to backside edge

of clear vinyl window panel, then position

and attach, centered, over the shaker assembly.

11. Position and attach the front card panel
scalloped accent panel.
12. Apply appropriate adhesive to the shaker
component ring, then position behind card front,
aligning the window opening edges with the
shaker component window edges.