Box 3D Twig Wreath with Opt Tag

Decorative gift box features ten sides with lid, 

each with double-side accent shapes. 

Lid decoration includes circle base, 

delicate wreath ring with guides for positioning the five branches 

and greenery sprigs (be sure to use sharp blade when cutting). 

Four-layer cedar cones add final colorful detail. 

Box measures approx. 5.2” diameter x 3.0625” tall when closed. 

Especially suited and sized to hold 

the “Snowflake 3D Top Hat Easel Card” separate design. 

Add the sized-to-fit “Tag Merry Christmas Oval” if desired. 

(Instructions for tag begin in Step 23.)

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A box lid main shape   B box lid overlay

C lid boxing strip   D double accent overlays (5)

E base main shape   F base overlay

G base boxing strip   H double accent overlays (5)

I lid accent circle overlay

J wreath twig circle   K twig overlay sections (5)

L evergreen sprig overlays (5)

M cedar cone components (5 sets)

2. Prepare the lid boxing strips by bending back on all

perforation lines for panel sections, tabs and rim flanges,

and end tabs.

3. Join the two strips by overlapping the straight edge

(shown on left at seam edges) across the end tab

of the opposite boxing strip, and gluing seam.

4. Place strips assembly face down on work surface,

then fold rim tabs (rounded corners) back to join

to strip backside, except . . . 

. . . leave the end rim tab that is opposite the remaining

end tab UNATTACHED.

5. Form the lid boxing strip into a ring to align

and join the final side seam, then fold back final

rim tab into position and glue in place.

6. Bend the top edge tabs inward at right angle, then . . .

. . . invert the rim ring top downward on work surface

and apply glue on the tabs backside.

Insert lid main shape into ring and adjust to press down

into place so that each straight edge aligns along tab

perforation line, and glue in place.

Apply fingertip pressure along each edge all around

to ensure complete and secure attachment.

7. Position the LID overlay shape on the outside

of lid assembly, to conceal construction tabs,

align edges at perforation edges, and glue in place.

8. Repeat steps 2-5 to construct the base of box

using the base shapes. Repeat step 6 to insert

and attach main base shape inside walls ring

in same manner as for lid.

(Apply fingertip pressure inside to join side walls

to main base shape.

9. Repeat step 7 to position base main shape overlay

on outside of base bottom, aligning edges and

concealing attachment tabs.

10. Prepare the lid and base accent decorative

shapes by bending back at the vertical center

perforation lines.

11. Position and attach base accent shapes with

perforation line aligned over a walls perforation line,

and with bottom and side edges offset slightly as shown.

12. Prepare to assemble the wreath lid decoration

by locating the placement guide cut marks that will

assist with twig ring base and added twig branches

placement (single cut marks in two sets of 5 cuts 

approx. 1/2" in from circle's edge) as indicated by 

upper finger, and base, and three-cut guide mark

that will be covered by wreath base ring, indicated

by lower finger.

13. Locate the two "bump" guide marks on

the twig ring. The bump beween the two short branches

will align at the guidemarks . . . 

. . . on the accent circle.

14. Position and attach the twig ring on the disc,

with twig ring aligned over triple dash ring guides,

then rotate as needed to line up "middle" bump

just above single guide marks.

15. Position the end of a single twig to align over

the "middle" bump of ring, and . . . 

. . . then adjust so that the main arch of twig more or

less lines up on top of ring. Attach in place, except . . . 

. . . leave the tip of sprig unattached beyond the middle bump

of ring so that final sprig can be tucked under first twig.

16. Repeat positioning and attachment for the next

sprig, working counterclockwise around ring.

17. Continue with remaining three twigs to position,

adjust and attach in place. When final twig is positioned

and attached, first move end of first twig out of the way

so that end of twig can be positioned and attached,

then reposition tip and attach in place.

18. Position the first evergreen sprig so that bottom tip

aligns with the "bottom" bump on the twig ring,

with the top tip just a bit inside the ring.

Repeat for the remaining 4 sprigs.

19. Prepare to assemble the cedar cones by identifying

and laying out the four shapes that layer together,

as shown here, bottom as #1 thru #4 as top.

a. layer #3 onto #4, centered, and with bottom 

edges aligned;

b. layer #2 shape onto the 4/3 assembly, centered

and with bottom edges aligned;

c. layer #4 shape (single scale) onto the assembly,

centered, and with bottom edges aligned.

This is the completed cone assembly.

20. Position a cone at the bottom tip of each

evergreen sprig, as shown. Repeat for

the remaining four cones.

21. Position the completed lid decoration disc assembly

on top of the LID assembly, adjust so it is centered,

and glue in place.

22. Repeat step 11 for the LID accent shapes, positioning each

centered top to bottom within the lid side wall panels.

Here is the completed model box base and lid.

MERRY CHRISTMAS OVAL TAG

23. Identify and cut the shapes for the tag.

NOTE that the shape on the top left is the "attachment"

tab, which is intended to allow easy attachment of tag

to front of wreath box. Also note that paper selection for

the model has the attachment tab cut to match the box lid's

decorative circle panel, to blend in and be less visible.

24. Layer the PLAIN tag base with (opt.) HANG TAB

and attach, then center and attach the scalloped oval.

25. Layer the two separate berries onto the base,

then center and attach at center of holly arch.

26. Preview the placement of word cutouts and

holly assembly, make adjustments for fit as needed,

then attach holly first, word cutouts on top.

27. Prepare the attachment tab by bending the center

perforation as "mountain" fold, side perforations

as "valley" folds.

28. Apply glue to center two panels ONLY, then

press backs together so that punch holes

and edges line up, and end tabs remain free.

29. To position the attachment tab so that the oval tag

will be centered more or less inside the wreath ring,

place it (centered) near the top of the lid.

It may be necessary to lift the top inner twig extensions

and slide the upper edge of tab under, then reposition

and re-glue once the tab bases are glued in place.

NOTE it may also be helpful to simulate the tag in place

when determining final positioning of tab.

30. Finally, position the tag's tabs over the attachment tab

and thread a length of twine or very narrow ribbon

through the pairs of holes, and tie knot and bow.

Here is the completed gift box with tag attached.