Needles 'n' Knowledge: Flag 3D Stacked Blocks Display

Build and assemble three different size rectangle boxes

(each composed of lid and base),

add accent "stripe" or panel rounded rectangles (plus star)

on the front faces, then stack into flag form.

Cubic posts with .25" wooden dowel inserts cut to size

can be used to insert through the stack strata

to add strength and stability,

assisting glue between box surfaces.

For version without posts, extra LID designs are included

without the pole insertion openings.

Measures approx. 7.5" wide x 6.125" tall x 1.5" deep.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the pieces.
A star box LID and BASE, accent panel and star
B interior support strut C top conceal panel
D optional support/connection posts
E short right side box LIDs and BASEs (2 ea.)
F short interior strut supports G top conceal panel (1)
H long bottom box LIDs and BASEs (2 ea.)
I interior strut supports (4) J bottom conceal panel

2. Prepare each of the stripe and panel boxes

in the same fashion, as will be demonstrated using

one of the long, bottom stripe boxes.

Prepare the shape by bending back on all

panel edge perforation lines and tabs.

Prepare LIDs and BASEs in the same way.

3. Identify the BASE of each different length or size

box set by locating the symbol "cut out" on the edge

of a side tab (half circle, double half circle or V notch).

The BASE will fit inside the LID to complete each box.

4. Position and attach each of the stripe or panel accent

shapes onto the front of each LID.

Here are all five box LIDs with their accent

front panels (plus star on the taller box).

6. Form the LID shape into a three sided box "tray"

by bending the panels back. Bend the end panels

into position so that straight edges overlap

corresponding tab flanges to perforation line,

and glue in place. Repeat for opposite end.

7. Prepare the interior support strut by bending
forward at the center perf line, and bending back
on edge tabs.
NOTE that the various size struts also have
corresponding symbol cutouts on one tab
to identify which will fit in long, short or tall star box.

8. Insert strut into the BASE of each box,
with flange faces being glued to inside of bottom
surface. Strut walls will angle at 'V' formation
to help support center of top & bottom walls.
NOTE: long bottom boxes will have a pair
of struts as shown.

9. Apply glue to strut top flange faces, then

insert BASE assembly into the LID.

Slide BASE nearly fully into LID, pausing to

apply adhesive along the bottom margin of each face

before sliding fully in and flush at bottom edges.

Apply pressure along all faces until secure.

(Prepare all 5 boxes to this stage.)

10. Prepare the optional alignment/connection post
wrap shape by bending on all long perforation lines.
NOTE: the side tabs were eliminated in the final version.

11. Use a 1/4" wooden dowel as a press-against form
to wrap the post shape around, overlapping
straight long edge over flange to perforation line,
then applying pressure all along seam,
adjusting as needed, until seam is secure.
12. Measure the dowel to length by aligning end
with base edge of end tabs, marking opposite
end of dowel at the tab perforation.
Remove dowel and cut to size, reinsert.
Prepare TWO posts.