Five
irregular petal layers are stacked and aligned
to
create base for this stylized dimensional center dome flower.
Two “fringe”
rings form a nest for the dimensional
octagonal-based button-style center (add visual
texture to center
using “confetti” punch dots glued on randomly).
Glue together
multiple punch-center circle circles
to form a platform stack to raise flower
from below
so that curled petals can gently arch downward past
the petal bases
plane.
Add four-arm leafy swirl vine.
Combine with coordinated designs
“Box Square
for some varied project options.
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
NOT SHOWN: base assembly collar stack shapes
(see step 3)
1-5 large petal whirls 6-7 "fringe" petal whirls
A button center shape
B "confetti" texture punches for button top
C circles stack for bottom of flower (6-7)
(raises it to accommodate petals downward curl)
D vine and leafs swirl
2. Layer and join the circles to create a stack
to raise the flower. Match all edges; use a flat
weight to assist during glue drying and keep
the stack from curling or warping.
3. Layer and stack the base assembly collar stack shapes
to create a recessed opening to help shape
the center button. Use flat weight to help flatten
during the drying process.
4. Identify each petal whirl shape by locating
the cut-in number near center. These numbers
are the order (bottom to top) of assembly,
and should be placed straight up as read
as each is positioned and attached.
5. Add some curl to each of the separate petals
on each whirl by running along the petal tip from
below, using a semi-sharp edge such as this spatula
head, or a bone folding tool, etc.
6. Position petal #1 on bottom, petal #2 on top,
with numbers as normally read straight up.
Align square openings as precisely as possible
for prescribed orientation, and glue centers
together (apply adhesive around square opening).
7. Continue in the same manner to position,
align and attach each petal in order #3 - #5.
8. Position and attach the circles stack . . .
. . . under the petals stack so that the circle
opening of stack can be seen centered through
the square opening, and glue together.
8. Curl the fringe edge petals, then stack with
#6 on bottom, square openings aligned, and join.
9. Position on top of petals stack, align center
square opening, and glue together.
10. Prepare the center button dimensional shape
by bending back on all perforations.
center "panel" tab" under opposite center straight
edge to join side seam.
12. Bend the rounded "petal" tabs of bottom sequence
inward . . .
. . . then bend the trapezoid short tab toward
center, and the opposite "joined trapezoid" long tab
over it to align end at opposite perforation line,
and glue together.
to bend inward, overlap and glue.
NOTE: to assist with the shaping of the octagon
bottom of the "button" center, after the second
trapezoid tab is joined, but while glue is still fresh,
place the button bottom down into the octagon
recess (on flat surface) . . .
. . . and apply pressure to
re-shape the button to match the octagon opening,
then hold in place.
where each newly-bent petal overlaps the previous one.
Try to tuck the final petal under the lead petal edge
to complete sequence, then . . .
Hold in position until glue is secure.
Here is the completed button center shape.
14. Position and attach the center "button" onto
the flower assembly center and use quick-grab
adhesive to help secure it in place.
to the top button surface.
16. Position and attach the underside circles stack
to the center of the vine and leaves swirl shape
to complete the flower design.
If using the Flower design with the 6x6 Lace Card or
Box 3D Inverted sides designs, simply position
and attach at center as desired.
Here is a sunflower version of this 3D flower design
on a small inverted sides box design.
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