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Monday, June 24, 2024

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.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

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 
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.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

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.

Monday, June 17, 2024

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.