Patriotic Sucker Wrap Stands Variations

 

Dress up a hard globe sucker for the patriotic season
by wrapping in one of several suckers available as

cut file downloads, including this 3D pinwheel "stand up"

style. Each file includes two styles: tent style with fold-inward

side edges to help hold sucker in place; and

simpler twine-tied closure at top.

Other designs in the sucker wrap collection

include these three:

Only the Pinwheel Sucker Sleeve (simple version)

will be demonstrated in this tutorial.

(To view the "folded edge ridges" version, please

follow this LINK to a different tutorial for

other nearly-identical designs - see Steps 7-10.)

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A (simple style) sucker wrap/holder

B pinwheel (two-sided suggested;

sample is stripe front, plain back)

Also shown are the decorative brad, sucker

2. Prepare the pinwheel "wings" by using a narrow

dowel to roll each extension forward in a curling

motion without establishing creases of any kind.

3. Carefully curve each wing extension in order around

pinwheel, positioning the punch hole end "bracket"

over the center hole and glue in place.

4. When pinwheel is fully assembled and dry,

insert decorative brad through center hole,

then insert prongs through hole of wrap shape

and secure in place by bending back prongs.

5.  To finish: place sucker between walls 

of sleeve with stick extending at center top.

Hold in place while threading twine

through holes pair and tying knot and bow.

Frame Square Plaque

 

Showcase seasonal or holiday art or specialty 

card stock prints within this square display frame. 

Canter panel is stacked and glued together for thickness 

so it can hold card stock word cut out or other 

celebration artwork. Frame walls are joined then folded 

at front edge to create a dimensional shelf rim 

behind which built-up center panel is attached. 

Frame measures approx. 7.43” x 7.43”; 

frame depth is approx. 1.5”. 

(Interior opening measures approx. 7.125” x 7.125”.) 

Coordinates with 

“God Shed Grace Plaque Word Art” (separate design). 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A side walls (2)   

B side walls with miter overlap (2)

C optional outer wall accent overlays (4)

D center panel (shown with vinyl decor applied)

2. This project follows the assembly steps for other

similar frame projects, including 

"Frame Phrases for Thanksgiving Season".

Click on that title to follow the LINK to complete

the assembly steps for this project.

The Thanksgiving Frame Phrase has two short and two long

members, whereas this project has 4 equal length members.

For THIS project, it is recommended that the opt. accent

overlays be added to the wall shapes after these have

been prepared by folding on the perforation lines,

but while they are still flat and can be pressed under

heavy flat weight until accent overlays can be dried

(after the task in Step 5 is completed).

Follow Steps 5-15 in the linked tutorial.

If you plan to use the "God Shed His Grace" vinyl decoration,

prepare and apply it on the front of the main center panel, 

either before or after the multiple panels are cut and glued-up.

America Word on 3D Posts and Plank

 
 Cut multiple “America” word shapes and glue 

into a thick stack so it appears as a painted laser 

wood or iron cut out. Construct the “plank” box lid, 

then add built-up bottom platform for thickness and weight 

to add to base. 

Square tube “posts” extend from plank to attach 

to backside of word letters. 

Word display measures approx. 11.7” long (word) 

x 2.5” deep (plank) x 6” tall. 

(Requires 12x12 cutting capacity and 4-5 sheets 

of cardstock plus accent paper.)

NOTE: This project is one of several "Word on Post and Plank"

display pieces. For America Word, only the placement

of the detached heart "dot" for the 'i' needs differing explanation,

along with the positioning of the glued-up word onto posts.

Please refer to assembly guide steps for

"Thanksgiving" which are essentially identical

for those needed for this project.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A America word cut out - *separate heart sample selection (7)

B separate heart layers (2 solid; 5 with pin slot)

C plank lid with accent rectangles overlaid

D plank base   E collar reinforcements (2 sets of 4-5 ea.)

F base layers for thickness (4)

G post (2)

H interior strut interlocking strip (down slot sections)

I interior strut interlocking strip (up slot sections)

2. Identify the markings on base (at top) and lid (bottom)

to help with orientation of the plank and post alignment.

Base includes the 'B' cut, which should be at the left

end when America is in normal, readable position

assembly completion.

Lid includes tiny arrow head in tab, which should be

in  position shown (left front) at assembly completion.

 *NOTE that there are 2 options for cutting and

assembling the 'America' word cut out: one with separate

tiny heart which is pinned in place;

one with tiny heart attached -- or welded in place.

The sample shown here has separate heart.

3. A) Prepare the separate heart by layering and gluing

together a plain heart for the backside, 

with 5 slot hearts on top

(retain the final plain heart for the face).

B) Cut off the head of a regular sewing straight pin,

add a dab of quick-grab glue such as Fabri-Tack

to pin top tip, then position into the slot and push up

fully into place.

C) Position the final front plain heart over the top

and glue in place to enclose the pin shaft.

4. Later, when the word cut layers have been fully

assembled and allowed to fully dry, use a thicker shaft

pin such as a 'T' pin shown to poke a tunnel into

the top of the 'i' top thickness, then . . .

. . .insert and glue the heart pin in place.

5. Click on the LINK to view and complete assembly

steps 2-19 from that project which are identical to

those for this project. Then review Step 20 and

refer to this positioning of the posts behind

the lead cap 'A' and the near-end 'c',

and complete the project.

Tray Box Shield Stars Stripes

Treat holder or table favor box “base” fits into 

a dimensional “rim” tray with a layered stars 

and stripes shield emblem decorating each 

of the four box faces. 

Add studs or brads at punch holes for flair. 

Great for July 4th, a patriotic gathering or 

to celebrate military service, and more. 

Measures approx. 3” wide x 3” deep x 4” tall 

when fully assembled. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A main box hull with attached bottom panel

B interior reinforcement for box hull floor

C bottom rim "tray" 

D shield foundation (4) E stripes (4)

F stars crest (4)  G shield edge accent (4)

Not shown: optional accent hole covers (8)

2. Prepare the 4 shields by identifying the shapes . . .

. . . positioning and attaching stripes at base

bottom edges, crest at base upper edges . . .

. . . and edge "rim" accent over the top of

the layers with all edges a precisely aligned

as possible.

If using liquid adhesive to assemble, place each

glued-up shield unit under a flat heavy weight until

completely dried, for at lease a hour or more.

This will help prevent or minimize warping or

curling of the glued-up shape.

3. Prepare the main hull shape by bending  back on

all perforation lines for walls and flanges.

4. Form the hull walls section into a box tube to align

and overlap the plain wall edge across the side seam

flange to perf line, adjust for top and bottom alignment,

then join the seam. NOTE that . . .

. . . since the hull is a symmetrical shape, it can

be flattened to apply fingertip pressure evenly

along the seam until secure.

5. Pop out the hull into its cube form, then fold and

push the bottom panel up inside the walls, then . . .

. . . bend the bottom flanges into position

and glue in place to the bottom panel outside

surface. Take care that the box form is squared.

It may be helpful to place the box bottom-down on

flat work surface and reach fingertips or tool inside

the box to apply pressure along all three seams.

6. Apply adhesive (dry double side tape preferred) to

underside of reinforcement panel, then insert into

the box form and push into place at bottom.

Apply pressure to attach in place.

7. Prepare the rim tray shape by bending back on

each of the inward 3 perforation lines in the series

at each of the tray edges, except bend forward on

the final, outer perforation for the attachment flange.

Also bend back the tabs at the ends of two rim

perforation series.

8. Complete the very short corner seam at each

of the four corners by bending back (or up as is shown

here) two adjacent short outer wall segments, with

the tab behind the opposite plain edge, with edge

aligning at the tab's perf cut, and join the seam.

9. Identify the non-miter side walls for tray by

locating the "bite" notch at the center of each

opposite wall. These are the first walls to be

folded inward.

Apply adhesive to the underside of 

the edge segment, then . . .

. . . bend each segment to form the long rectangular

rim shape created by the perforation series.

Push the edge attachment flange back toward

the outer wall until the inner wall is vertical and at

a perpendicular angle to the tray floor.

 NOTE it may be helpful to use something like 

a small block of wood or a match box gently pushed 

inward along the angle to help set the wall at 

the perpendicular angle. Repeat for the opposite wall.

10. Repeat the process to bend the remaining two

"miter" corner sides inward, taking care at the corners

to make sure that the rim top segment angle edge

wraps over the previously-positioned corner. Then

continue to position inner wall and attachment flange

as was previously done, pushing into the perpendicular

positioning. Apply pressure to secure all flanges in place.

11. Position and attach each shield accent onto

one of the box walls, matching the upper edges.

12. Apply adhesive along the tray inner attachment

flange faces (and center of floor panel if desired),

then insert the bottom of the box into the tray

and push down to fully seat in place.

Insert fingertips or tools into box to apply pressure

inside along edges to secure.

13. Add gold studs or gold circle cut outs (match

the shield rim) to cover the punch holes.

Fill with loose treats, etc.

Heart Stars Stripes Emblem Card

Patriotic or July 4th card features a heart emblem

 at center with stars above, stripes at bottom, 

layered center panel which can include 

the “print & cut” prepared sentiment 

“Happy Independence Day”. 

Layered borders at top and bottom add 

detailed accents. 

Card measures approx. 4.63” wide x 6.25” 

when fully assembled and folded along left side edge.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A card base for A6 size

B top edge border array: solid base, solid contrast middle,

star cut outs top

C bottom edge border array: solid base, solid contrast middle,

star cut outs top

D print & cut middle banner top layer "Happy

    Independence Day"

E contrast (gold glitter) second banner layer which

shows through as narrow borders around banner

F stripes overlay

G upper "lobes" contrast overlay and mini heart accent

H heart emblem base (shows thru stripes, star cutouts)

2. Build the heart emblem:

A) position the upper lobes overlay at top of

heart base so that it is centered and cut edges

are aligned.

B) position the contrast (narrow borders) banner

onto the upper margin of stripes overlay, align

upper and side edges, and attach in place.

C) position the stripes banner assembly unit over

the heart base and abut top straight edge at the lower

edges of loves accent overlay, and adjust so that

side shaped edges align, and attach in place.

D) position and attach the print & cut banner overlay

(or substitute plain stamped or penned panel)

centered over the contrast (gold) banner accent.

E) position and attach the tiny heart centered

side to side, and overlapping the central banner.

3. Prepare the upper border array by positioning

and attaching the contrast (cream) strip onto 

the base (red) strip with upper and side edges 

aligned, then position and attach stars cut out strip

with top and side edges aligned.

4. Repeat for the bottom border array.

5. Prepare the card base by creating a side fold.

6. Position and attach upper and bottom border

units at respective top and bottom edges of

front panel. If using liquid adhesive, press under

a heavy flat weight until fully dried.

7. Locate the guide cut marks on card base

which show where the heart emblem point and

top "valley" edges should be placed, then position

and attach emblem in place.

Here is the completed card.