Frankie 3D Display Box

Not-too-scary Halloween decor doubles as a gift box 
with LID and BASE boxing compartments that 

fit snuggly together.  Built-up layers provide strength 

and substance, with separate “underside” layers with 

positioning guidance for boxing assemblies. 

Loads of details “bring Frankie to life”: 

shoe uppers and soles, shirt with batty buttons, 

craggy hands, highlighted eyes, head side bolts, 

flat-top hair, toothy grin, cheek ovals and scars. 

Measures approx. 8.25” tall x 4.25” wide with 1” deep boxing. 

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A LID front panel shapes (3-4) to layer for thickness

B LID inner layer with guide marks

C LID boxing base shape

D LID boxing strips

E BASE bottom panel shapes (3-4) to layer for thickness

F BASE inner layer with guide marks

G BASE boxing base shape

H BASE boxing strips

Identify and cut the 'character' front panel shapes:

I pants decor shape    

J pants foundation layer extension (doesn't show)

K main shirt front   

L eyes white contrast panel with nose wedge contrast

M head foundation (doesn't show)

N arms, sleeves, shirt shoulders for left & right

O bat button shapes (2 buttons @ 4 each)

P shoes 'upper' foundation plus soles

Q face details: bolts and collars; cheeks, ear underlays

R flat top hair, long scar, eyebrows, eye blacks & whites,

small scar

S smile with teeth underlay

2. Identify the LID front panel shapes which have the 'L'

cut symbol; also identify the BASE shapes which are

reversed from LID with 'B'.

3. Position and attach the front panel shapes to create

a thick panel for box front, taking care to align ALL cut edges

as precisely as possible.

4. Identify the LID inner layer that has boxing shape

positioning guide marks offset approx. 1/4" in from edges.

Also NOTE that this shape is reversed from the outer layer.

Position this on the bottom of the front layer stack

with ALL edges lined up, and glue in place.

5. Immediately position a heavy flat object (such as

this planed wood plank, or a large book) over the top of the stack

to press flat while the glued-up stack is allowed to dry

completely (for a few hours). 

6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for the BASE build-up layers.

7. Position each of the four bat button shapes for a button

into a stack, and glue together, matching all cut edges

and hole openings, then press flat under a heavy object

until thoroughly dry. Complete two buttons.

8. Complete pre-assembly for components of the character

front decoration, and press under flat weight if possible:

A) layer optional eye highlight show-thru circles behind pupil;

B) position and attach bolt collar strips on top of bolt shapes;

C) position smile on top of the teeth/smile shapes;

D) position and attach sleeve and sleeve cap on top

of arm shapes for left and right assemblies

E position and attach shoe sole strips on bottom of shoes

Here are the components assembled:

9. Prepare the pants/foundation layer by

abutting the upper torso/head shape above the pants

shape with straight edges aligned, sides even,

and secure with small pieces of cello tape.

10. Prepare to position and attach the shirt main shape,

head foundation shapes with eye and nose contour

show-thru shapes . . .

. . . then position and attach the head shape with flat-top

and bolt shapes aligned with pants foundation,

position shirt shape below (with puzzle notch interlock)

and attach, then fit and attach eye show thru and nose

contrast in the recess that remains. Press under flat weight

while adhesive dries thoroughly.

11. Prepare to assemble the head:

A) attach hair where edges match

B) attach ear contrast shapes behind ear cutouts

C) attach left and right bolt assemblies

D) position and attach eyebrows, scars and smile.

Press under a flat weight while adhesive dries.

12. Position and attach shoe units onto assembly.

13. Position and attach the head assembly on top of

the body assembly layers where upper edges align, then . . .

. . . position and attach cheek ovals into recesses,

and eye units into eye socket recesses.

14. Position and attach character assembly

onto the LID stack front; press under weight until dry.

15. Become familiar with the identification system of

the boxing strips. Shapes have cut symbols of circle,

triangle or 'X' on end tabs and edge tabs to help identify

which strips are for LID boxing (single) 

or for BASE boxing (double), and . . .

. . . which strip ends join.

16. Prepare each strip by bending back top (LID) or

bottom (BASE) attachment flanges, end tabs, and

vertical perforations. It may be helpful to re-direct

the vertical bends so that the strips echo the boxing shape

edges, as shown below for LID.

This diagram shows the LID and BASE shapes with

the angle location where the strips will join, identified

by the symbol shapes cut into tabs.

NOTE that the L & B shapes are reversed to be

face down for assembly.

17. Position the lower/side boxing strip at the bottom edge

of the LID boxing shape, center edge along boxing segment,

then glue in place.

18. Position the next few tabs and edges around the feet

shaping edge so that strip segments align with edges,

and glue each in place. NOTE that there is a small

amount of allowance margin at main shape edge

that may need to be "averaged" or adjusted as strips

are positioned and attached.

 

19. Continue to position, align and glue tabs along edge,

applying fingertip pressure to firmly attach strip.

20. Position and attach the next strip (match symbols)

by overlapping straight edge over end tab to perforation line.

21. Continue to position and attach the boxing strip

around the top of boxing shape.

22. Position and attach the opposite side strip at end,

then position and attach around the side edge,

pausing before the final edges and tabs are in place . . .

. . . so that the final end tab can be slipped behind

the adjacent straight edge to align and join that seam,

while at the same time positioning final segments

to complete boxing attachment.

23. Position the boxing assembly at the backside of

the front built-up stack, using the guide assist

with placement, then attach in place.

(A flat weight such as a book placed on top of boxing

will assist with attachment.)

24. Repeat the boxing attachment of Steps 17-23

for the BASE.

25. Position and attach the bat buttons at shirt

center, tying with cord knot, bow and streamers

as desired, or . . . 

. . . insert a length of sheer ribbon front-to-back

through holes with trimmed tails as was done

for this sample, before attaching.

26. To close the box, fit together LID (outer walls)

and BASE . . .

. . . then slide completely together.

Here is the completed box.

Four Halloween Impossible Cards

Impossible Card is the name of this style card 

which is cut in one shape and then "twisted" 

to produce the pop-up center panel. 

 Accent panels for 'L' shaped base, 

plus two-layer "bridger" panels provide scope 

for using fun Halloween paper prints. 

Card folds flat for sending, pops up for display 

(use optional tall triangle easel to assist with standing). 

Card base measures 5x7, but center "stand up" 

will alter that flat measurement.

Happy Jack O Lantern is shown above.

Other versions feature Ghost, Cauldron and Bar Arch.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
(Pumpkin card will be demonstrated in detail;
other card descriptions follow.)
A impossible card base shape
B base accent shapes
C "bridger" panel and accent (2 of each)
D middle pumpkin layer     E front pumpkin layer
F back pumpkin layer     G contrast face panel   
H front stem accent       I leaf and vine accent shapes
J "Greetings" letter cuts with Opt. position guide below
NOT SHOWN: easel stand shape (see Step 15)

Also cut "reversed" stem shape for backside

assemble (shown here with F back panel)

2. Prepare the single-shape impossible card base

by carefully bending forward at the center pop-up panel 

base along perforation.

3. Fold the right front portion of the panel downward
and back as shown, so that . . . 

. . . this configuration is achieved, with the center
pop-up panel in its upright position.

4. Position and attach each of the base accent shapes

onto the card base "halves" with even offset margin around.

5. Attach each accent to face of each bridger base.

6. Use a grid to square up the base card assembly

along the 5x7 grid lines, then maintain square config.

while positioning bridger panel centered across 

the gap, with equal margins of gap space above

and beow. Attach the overlapping side portions

of bridger to base.

7. Position the pumpkin face accent over the front

of the middle layer, with equal offset margin

around, and glue in place.

(NOTE this image erroneously shows the face

contrast already in place.)

8. Turn the assembly backside up.
Slip the face contrast shape into the recess
of the middle pumpkin layer, and glue in place.

9. Position and attach the front stem shape.

10. The word cut assembly will be prepared next.

This image demonstrates how the opt. positioning guide

is intended to be used, cut to match the shape to which

it will be attached, so that the guide "dissapears".

Position and attach each letter onto the guide.

11. Center and attach the pumpkin assembly
over the center pop-up panel of the card base,
with bottom snugly along the panel perf line.

12. Position the vine/leaf shapes as shown,
tucking ends under the pumpkin unit, with
leaf and curl on top, taking care . . . 

. . . that the curl portion (shown left here)

rests on card surface - NOT pivoted so that it bends

or flexes, or it may interfere with the pop-up panel function.

13. Position and attach the backside pumpkin layer

to conceal the pop-up panel between layers.

Also position and attach the back stem.

14. Position the word cut/guide unit onto the
front of the pumpkin (NOTE a color change
was made on the model project for improved contrast).

15. Prepare the easel shape by bending back

along the long vertical perf line, bending

the bottom tab forward.

16. Fold in half and glue the two triangle surfaces

together.

17. Position the easel behind the pumpkin

next to the bridger panel, adjusting closeness

to pumpkin pop-up in perpendicular position

to allow pumpkin to tip backwards slightly,

and glue base tab in place.

In upright position, the easel will keep

the heavy pumpkin assembly standing.

To fold pop-up flat, push the easel shape flat

toward center . . . 

. . . then fold pumpkin back flat.

BAT ARCH IMPOSSIBLE CARD

18. Identify and cut the shapes as shown:

A impossible card base   B impossible card accents

C bridger panels and accents   

other shapes: arch layers, bat and accents, word cut and guide

(NOT SHOWN: second arch middle layer)

19. Follow steps 2-6 for pumpkin card to prepare

the bat arch base to this point of assembly.

20. Layer the bat accent wings and body onto base.

Position and attach each letter onto opt. guide.

21. Layer the front arch onto the middle layer.

Position and attach the bat unit onto the corresponding

portion of the arch assembly.

22. Position and attach the arch assembly

over the center pop-up area with arch edges aligned.

 Position phrase cut assembly over bottom of arch

and attach.

23. On pop-up backside, position arch second middle

layer over pop-up and glue in place.

24. Position back arch over back middle layer

and attach.

CAULDRON IMPOSSIBLE CARD

25. Identify and cut the shapes:

A impossible card base   B impossible card accents

C bridger panels and accents   

other shapes: bubbles components (shown in detail step 27),

"inner" cauldron, cauldron rim and base, word cuts & guides

(NOT SHOWN: cauldron base for backside of pop-up,

opt. easel shape)

26. Follow steps 2-6 for pumpkin card to prepare

the cauldron base using base, base accents,

bridger shapes.

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27. Assemble the bubbles layered accent:

A) lay out the shapes

B) position and attach the first three shapes

over the largest shape base, matching up

edges that should align

C) Position and attach the three-bubble unit

at lower right position

D) position and attach the individual bubble circles.

28. Position and attach the rim shape onto

 the top of the cauldron base shape.

29. Position the bubbles assembly unit over

the "interior" shape, tucking a tiny margin

of bubbles bottom under the lower slot edge,

and glue in place.

30. Position the bubbles/interior unit over the rim

of cauldron assembly, match up top edges,

and glue in place.

31. Position and attach cauldron assembly

over the pop-up portion of the card base assembly.

32. On backside of pop-up, position and attach

the back cauldron shape to cover the pop-up shape.

33. Refer to steps 15-17 to prepare and attach

easel shape to assist cauldron to stand upright.

GHOST IMPOSSIBLE CARD

34. Identify and cut the shapes:

A impossible card base   B impossible card accents

C bridger panels and accents   

other shapes: word arch letters with clear base arch,

ghost front with heart, middle with eye contrast,

back layer, pumpkin 3 layers

(NOT SHOWN: easel shape)

35. Follow steps 2-6 to prepare the ghost base

card to this point in the assembly.

36. Layer and attach offset front ghost onto middle layer,

with bottom edges aligned.

37. On backside of assembly, insert and attach

eye contrast oval into recess.

39. Layer and attach 3 pumpkin shapes, then

attach heart and pumpkin to front of ghost unit.

40. Position ghost unit centered over pop-up

of card base, and attach in place.

41. On backside, position and attach ghost back layer

to conceal pop-up assembly, with similar offset

at edges as with front-to-middle layer alignment.

42. Position and attach each letter cutout

over corresponding part of clear letter guide arch.

43. Position the word arch as shown, and attach
ends to front of ghost hands, ghost head 
where it overlaps arch.

44. Refer to steps 15-17 to prepare and attach easel.