are connected to frame by twine (or perle cotton) so that
they “twist” within their
frame windows.
Layers of frame panels and letter plaques give this display card
definite weight. Accordion panels are connected with
3 or 5 folding brackets.
Letter plaques can be assembled using
“print & cut” interior letters that
include leaf and berry
printed details, (or, optionally simply as letter cut
outs),
with narrow offset black base letters for outlined effect.
Panels each
measure approx. 4.125” wide x 5.75” tall.
Completed card measures approx.
24.75” long,
is self-standing for display.
Bundle and tie the completed and
folded card using
a narrow ribbon threaded through front panel slot.
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A front end single card base panel
B middle double card base panels (2)
C back end card base panel
D panel "hinge" strips (3 or 5)
E offset accent panels (1 front end, 5 reg)
F offset accent front frames (1 front end, 5 reg)
G twister medallion base (6)
H split twister medallion overlays (6 left, 6 right)
I medallion front accent panel (6)
J print & cut MOTHER letters
K opt. berry overlay tiny circles (6)
L narrow offsets for letters MOTHER
2. If selected, follow the print & cut procedure to
print the MOTHER letters with cutting registeration
lines on white cardstock, then . . .
. . . place printed sheet on cutting mat and sendpositioning each split half onto the whole base
with outer cut edges of both layers aligned
as precisely as possible. (This assembly will create
the narrow channel for the twine.) Repeat to assemble
all 6 twister bases. Press under flat heavy weight
until fully dried.
If selected, position and attach the separately-cut
with heavy object such as this thick book, possibly
with something else heavy on top.
in selected color. Position (centered) over twister
medallion front channel, and glue in place. Repeat
front of medallion base, with side edges aligned,
and centered top to bottom, and attach in place,
concealing all but ends of twine plus extra tails.
leaving under weight until fully dried,
for several hours or over night.
8. Prepare the double card panels by bending at centerperforation line as mountain folds.
9. Assemble the front end panel by positioning
and attaching offset frame over front of base,
aligning window opening cut out, with equal narrow
margins all around.
10. Position the appropriate letter inside the window
of panel frame . . .
. . . then add quick-grab glue into the top andbottom channels. Immediately position the twine ends
over the channels and press to attach ends securely.
panel assembly, aligning window opening,
with equal offset margin all around, to
conceal the twister twine ends underneath.
Press flat until thoroughly dried.
back end single, double panels in similar manner.
Take care to attach the correct letters
in the appropriate positions, with 'O' and 'T'
into the first double panel, and . . .
to attach between the separate panels.
If desired, also prepare the optional 2 brackets as
valley folds to position and attach at double panel
center perforated folds.
14. Position the bracket behind the first seam area . . .
. . . centering top to bottom, with panel edges tucked
14. Position the bracket behind the first seam area . . .
. . . centering top to bottom, with panel edges tucked
as snugly into the fold as possible to still allow
the panels to bend together face to face, and glue
to edge of each of the involved panels.
(This image shows the 'M to O' seam, from backside.)
Repeat for the other three seam positions
behind the double panels, tucking the fold snugly into
then tie knot and bow, either on the side as shown,
design where the closed card can be tucked
for presentation.
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