Mistletoe Sprig Wreath Card

 

Classy wreath slightly-asymmetrical design is 

focal point of this square card. 

Three short sprigs (stems plus colored overlaid leaves) 

are placed in a circle to create the wreath ring, 

with three primitive berry sizes placed as clusters or singles. 

Slightly offset foundation mat can assist positioning,

or use the stems & leaves base alone to build upon. 

Dimensional miniature bow with streamers 

can accent the center top. 

Recipient will be sure to feature it in their holiday decor – 

or keep it for yourself to display. 

Wreath component can be used separately, 

such as decorative addition to 

“Framed Phrase Tis the Season” separate decor design.

Card measures approx. 5.375 x 5.375" when folded

(shown as top fold).

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A card base (shown as top fold)

B sprigs offset base - cut to match card base

C sprigs size-match base - cut to match card base

D sprigs #A - 3 stem bases, 3 sets of leaves 1-5

E sprigs #B - 3 stem bases, 3 sets of leaves 1-3

F sprigs #C - 3 stem bases, 3 sets of leaves 1-5

(see illustration below for detail of shapes, coloration)

G berries - 1 set

H dimensional bow: loops main section,

wrap-over knot, streamers

(NOTE that the loops wrap-over shape has been

modified in the final cut file to omit part of wrap tab)

I color copy print of layout graphic from cut file

Here is detail for the three sprigs with leaves

identified and leaf coloration from 3 coord. greens.

2. Identify the registration + mark that is cut into the offset base

and the sprigs same size base. When these are lined up,

the narrow offset margin will match up with the asymmetrical

sprigs layout . . .

. . . as can be seen here.

Apply glue to stem matched size base backside,

then position and attach to offset base.

3. Here is one sprig unit for leaf A.

When the leaves are overlaid and attached to

the sprig base, only the contrast stem . . .

. . . should be visible.

Complete 3 sets of each of the A, B & C stems.

4. Prepare to position and attach the sprigs to

the sprig base by selecting one of the #C completed

sprigs, then studying the color placement diagram . . .

. . .to position it precisely over that position of stem base

and attach in place.

5. Next, select a #B sprig to place clockwise next

to the first sprig, overlapping as it is attached in place.

6. Continue in the same manner to position first A,

then continuing in reverse C-B-A order until all units

are positioned. NOTE that the final A will overlap 

the beginning #C sprig, or its tip leaf can be lifted slightly

with spatula or equivalent tool so that #C overlaps #A.

7. Position and attach the various berries according to

the color chart.

8. Position the completed wreath unit onto the front

of the card base, centered in each direction,

and rotated as preferred.

9. Prepare the dimensional bow by bending forward

at the connector perforation lines near center knot

and near sides.

Also bend the knot wrap over section back.

NOTE that the extra tab extending from the wrap-over

knot has been eliminated in the final cut file.

10. Use a rod tool such as this narrow dowel to add

back-curl to the center only of the loop extensions.

11. Carefully curl the first loop section over (without

bending in a crease at loop fullness) and align

perforation lines and center punch hole; attach 

hole punch half tab in place.

12. Repeat for the opposite loop.

13. Wrap the knot around the glued end tabs

and glue in place. NOTE the extra tab has been

eliminated.

14. Position centered, near top of wreath.

Here is the wreath (including offset base) positioned

as the added decoration to the "Tis the Season"

framed phrase project.