Needles 'n' Knowledge: Acorn Miniature 3D Box

Small size dimensional box is put together

with 4 shapes. Stem is hole-punched for

stringing onto a package,

hanging in groups as mini swag,

clustering in a rustic bowl,

or pairing for a napkin ring or other table decor.

Use optional non-punched stem overlay

for a cluster on mantle,

with a centerpiece or in a decorative bow.

Measures approx.1.625" tall not including stem.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes
as labeled.

2. Prepare the base shape by bending back

on all perforation lines for sections and tabs.

Make sure all straight line cuts between body

and wedge tabs are separated.

3. Bend the pointed bottom end single seam edge
and tab inward slightly to overlap straight edge
to overlap opposite tab to perforation line,
and glue seam.

4. Working at the segment above the pointed end
level, bend the sections inward slightly to overlap
straight edge across adjacent tab to perf line
and join seam. Complete all 6 seams around hull.

5. Move up to the final two sections -
one at a time - to bend sections
back slightly to line up straight line overlapping
the tab to perf line and join seam.
Complete all 6 pairs of seams around hull.

6. Prepare cap shape by bending back

on all perforation lines for panel sections, wedge tabs,

and end flanges.

7. Bend cap shape back into a slight cone

to overlap straight point edge across

adjacent tab, and join seam.

8. Bend the "side wall" segments back to align
straight edge to overlap adjacent tab, and join seam.
Join all 6 seam all around cap.

9. Bend each rim flange inward and glue in place

behind wall section.

10. Prepare the reinforcing insert shape by bending

wedge sections back on each side of

stem extension, to make it more narrow.

12. Open up the existing slot at top of cap
with a thin blade tool such as this spatula tool.

13. Insert the stem extension through the slot

from the underside of cap . . .

. . . and push/pull carefully all the way through
so that shaped insert top edges are snug
against cap underside.
Unfold side sections so stem shape is flat.
14. Prepare the stem overlay by bending in half.
15. Wrap overlay over stem extension
and align so that all hole punches are fully open.