Sunday, February 26, 2023

Shamrocks and Flags A2 Card

 
Simple shapes with strong visual impact, 
using four-leaf clover, three different length 
double-point “flags”, and a final tiny heart. 
Guide marks on top of front accent panel help with 
flag positioning, with opt. positioning guide which assists 
recommended positioning of shamrocks. 
Card measures approx. 5.5” tall x 4.25” wide when side folded.

 ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A card base
B front accent panel with guide marks across top
C accent "flags" or ribbons, 3 diff. lengths
D four-leaf shamrocks (3 diff. colors)
E small heart accent for frontmost shamrock
F opt. shamrock positioning guide
2. Identify the top edge guide marks for "flags" (enhanced here
with pencil marks). Position each flag in order left to right
as they appear in the cut file when it opens at top edge
of panel, at marks, and attach in place. NOTE that for
the right two flags, first position and attach the right-most flag
with right edge aligned at right-most mark. Then position
and attach the middle flag overlapping, with the center-most
mark as guide for flag's left edge.
3. With the flags attached in position, use the positioning
guide placed over the assembly, top & side edges
matched.
Apply adhesive to backside of top-most shamrock.
Position it to align with the window cut out edges 
that can align with the shape, then press in place 
to attach over the panel and flags.
Remove the guide to fully apply pressure and
attach the first shamrock.
Reposition the guide, then prepare, position and
attach it to center panel assembly.
Repeat for the final shamrock, then remove 
and discard guide.
4. Position and attach the small heart accent
in the center of lowest shamrock.
5. Position and attach the front panel assembly on 
the front of the folded card base, 
with narrow offset margins all around.

Here is the completed card.


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