Sunflower Bi-fold Card Assembly

Sides fold inward to "connect" 

the half flower sections at center front, 

with a small layered bee embellishment. 

Inner petal shapes for coloration options. 

Flower centers are engineered with 

extra middle layers that provide a tab (right) 

hidden recess (left) that help the halves fit together. 

Card back panel includes paired slots near sides 

to thread narrow ribbon through that is brought around 

to front for tied closure. 

Measures approx. 5.875"x 5.875" when closed. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A card base with left and right pairs of folds

that allow the card to close up and open

B sunflower arc base with overlay "petals" - left

C sunflower arc base with overlay "petals" - right

D half circle flower "center" left half base with

patterned paper overlay

E underlay shapes for 'D' above, with insert tab cutout (2)

F half circle flower "center" right half base with

patterned paper overlay

G underlay shapes for 'F' above with tab extension (2)

H interior card panel (for signing, stamping, message, etc.)

I seal circle for optional ribbon closure (affixes to backside)

J bee "embellishment" shapes: base/wings, body, stripes, eyes

2. Bend the card base on the perforations so that

the two folds closest to center are "valley" folds,

and the outer two folds are "mountain folds.

2A. Cut a 12-15" length of narrow coordinated ribbon

with a width (approx. 1/8") that will fit through card base

slots. Thread from backside of card base through

pairs of slots, inward/outward, inward/outward,

then match up ends to balance length across back.

3. Prepare the left and right petal arcs by positioning

and attaching the 8 petal shapes offset within

the corresponding positions.

4. Position the left arc (shown) over the inside surface

of the card base where petal edges align, and attach.

Repeat for the right side arc.

5. Layer, align edges precisely, and glue together

the two built-up layers for the left side underlay

that will provide a place for the opposite side's tab

to slip in and allow the card front to fit together.

6. Repeat Step 5 for the right tab side shapes,

creating a thick built-up shape.

7. Position the accent half circle print shape on top

of the tab cutout LEFT built-up shape, align straight edges

that are the center edge of the sunflower parts,

with offset edges long curve edge, and glue together.

8. Position and attach the right side accent half circle

in similar manner, offsetting the accent within the curve

outer right edge, and lining up the straight "center" edges

along the portion of the tab base where they should align.

9. Place the built-up shapes from Steps 7 & 8

 under a flat heavy object

such as a thick book or other weight, and allow

to dry thoroughly (up to several hours or overnight).

10. Apply glue to the underside of the left half circle

assembly around cutout indent, then . . . 

. . . position into the half-circle space which hides

the tab insertion hollow at left sunflower

arc.

Repeat for the right half with tab extension.

Press with heavy flat object until dry.

11. Position and attach the interior message panel

at the interior panel of card base. NOTE this will

hide the ribbon threading and secure that in place.

12. Here is how the card closes: fold the left and right

side halves of sunflower head toward each other . . .  

. . . then when near enough to each other, insert the tab

under the top layers of the sunflower half circle so

that it fits neatly into the hollow created by the built-up

layers.

Push the halves completely together until the straight

center edges abut. Bring the ribbon ends around to the front

and tie into neat knot and bow to secure the card

in closed position.

On the backside, affix the circle seal at center,

gluing the ribbon in place.

13. Layer the bee embellishment by gluing the

yellow body over the center of the base/wings

shape where head and tail edges align.

Position and attach stripes shape over body,

with eyes onto head, as shown.

14. Position and attach the bee onto one side

of the card front, as shown.