Firecracker Stars Stripes Boxes Trio

 

Square column box composed of LID that fits snugly 

over top of BASE. A trio of stars are featured on 

LID side panel overlays (with matching solid top overlay). 

BASE side panel overlays consist of corner wraps 

with separate strips at center. 

Twisted and glued jute twine pokes out of LID 

to suggest the firecracker’s wick. 

Functions as both a gift box or holiday décor. 

Each of trio measures approx. 2.85" wide x 2.85" deep.

Approx. heights: tall 9.6”; medium 7.7”; short 6".

Combine the trio of sizes for a decorative ensemble 

or centerpiece.

NOTE: All three box sizes are constructed in practically

identical manner, except that tallest box base hull has

separate bottom panel that needs to be attached.

Short box is used for this tutorial demonstration.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A base box hull

B center stripe strips (4)

C corner (double) stripe strips (4)

D base neck collar reinforcement

E lid box main shape

F star side panel overlays (4) and center overlay

G interior wick attachment/concealing disc

2. Prepare the base hull shape by bending back

on all perforations for panels, side flange tab,

bottom tabs and panel.

3. While the hull is flat, position and attach each center stripe

onto a side panel, using cut-in dash lines for alignment

up center, with bottom edge of stripe aligning

at bottom perforation line.

4. Form the hull shape into a tube to bring side plain edge

to overlap the opposite side flange tab to perforation line,

and glue seam.

NOTE: hull can be pressed flat to apply fingertip

pressure along seam to help secure it.

5. Bend the bottom flanges inward, bend bottom panel

down into position, adjust position and hull shape,

then glue the three seams.

NOTE: reach fingertips into hull interior to

bottom to apply fingertip pressure along three sides

to help attach bottom panel edges.

6. Bend each of the corner double stripes back

along perforation lines. Apply adhesive to underside

of stripe, then position at corner, with bottom edges

aligned, and press into position.

7. Prepare the base hull top opening collar shape

by bending the edge flanges forward (upward).

8. Apply adhesive to the backside of 

side flanges, then . . .

. . . insert the collar into the hull top opening as shown

(tabs upward), and slide down into position where . . . 

. . . flange edges align with top edges of hull.

Apply pressure to flanges all around to attach securely.

9. Prepare the main lid shape by bending back on

all perforations for panels, tabs and flanges.

10. While the shape is flat, position (offset) and attach

accent panels within corresponding panels as

defined by perforation bends.

11. Bend the side panels down into position,

with side tab inward, to bring the plain side edge

of a side panel to overlap the adjacent side tab's

perforation line, and attach. Repeat for all 4 corners.

12. Bend edge flanges inward and glue securely.

13. Prepare the faux wick/fuse by cutting a 4" length

of jute string.

Bend jute in half . . . 

. . . and apply quick-grab clear-drying adhesive 

around loop, leaving 1/2" of ends unattached. 

Press the loop sides together, then twist tightly

to attach the "two" plies together . . . 

. . . with the 1/2" ends remaining free. Keep the twists

tightly former until the adhesive dries completely,

and the wick looks like one length.

14. From the underside of lid, insert the top end

of wick through the center hole . . . 

. . . and push through to outside, stopping . . . 

. . . at the position where the ends can be bent away

from center and glued to lid underside.

15. Apply glue to the concealing disc, then position

over the wick ends and glue securely in place.

16. Insert contents (if using as a gift box), position

lid over base . . . 

and slide on and fully down into place.

Box 3D Treat Tote Bunting Doilies

 

Dimensional, small-scale treat box has perforations 

to bend lower hull walls to create container for 

fun July 4th or other occasion gifting. 

(Enlargeable to fit specific needs.) 

Square “on point” bottom is closed with bend-n-latch flaps. 

At top, header panel holds two punch holes 

for twine or ribbon tied closure. 

Straight band and sawtooth bands embellish front 

atop three half circle “doily” style bunting shapes. 

Measures approx. 4.7” tall x 3.625” wide at top 

x 2.25” square deep. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A tote hull (this shape has been modified slightly)

B front (and optional back) offset accent panels

C-E half circle doily accents

F plain and sawtooth accent strips

2. Prepare the hull by bending back on ALL perforations

for panels, side flange tab, bottom latch tabs;

bend forward on top header panel perforation lines.

3. Position and attach the offset accent panels within

the hull panels as defined by perforation lines.

NOTE: if desired, cut a second set of accent panels

for the back of the tote.

4. Bend the header flanges of all three doily shapes

forward slightly. Center side to side, with top edges

matched and punch holes aligned, then attach 

the three layers at top flange and lightly behind 

overlaid doilies.

5. Position and attach the plain accent strip on top

of the sawtooth strip, with bottom and side edges

aligned. Position and attach strips assembly at

doily assembly header, above perforation line.

7. Fold the hull in half, bend the side flange inward,

then glue the side seam.

NOTE that the hull can be laid flat with fingertip

pressure applied along the side edge to help

secure the seam.

8. Squash the hull by pressing the side folds inward

to open up the interior as the hull bends on diagonal folds.

9. Close the bottom by bending A) square "slot" flap

inward . . . 

. . . B) both side flaps inward . . . 

. . . C) then tab flap inward, pressing down on all

to allow tab tongue to slip into the slot created.

Finally, allow the bottom tabs to relax into perpendicular

formation (this may be assisted by pushing with a tool

such as a pencil end from inside). If desired, apply

glue to secure the flaps in position. Otherwise,

the hull can be "disassembled" and flattened

for storage and use at a later time.

10. Position (centered) the doily assembly with

bend and perforations aligned . . . 

. . . and attach.

11. Open top panels, fill tote, then close.

Thread ribbon length through top holes

and tie knot and bow. 

Here is a side view of completed tote.

Circle Tag Garden Fresh

 

Round medium size tag features outer scalloped edge, 

outlined circle with angled banner-style panel. 

Fancy “Garden” letters are cut then positioned onto 

the partially welded ring/banner shape 

(watch for unattached ‘a’, ‘r’, and ‘n’). 

Word cut “fresh” is added on top. 

A single hang hole provides a place to attach 

with twine or narrow ribbon. 

Disc measures approx. 4” diameter. 

Size coordinates well with Box 3D Garden Crate gift box. 

Or use with a personal gift of garden produce, 

as invitation element to a harvest luncheon, 

or as sentiment tag on bottled preserves being gifted. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A tag base with scalloped edge and hang tab

B contrast disc underlay

C accent overlay with diagonal panel edges

and partial "Garden" lettering

D opt. contrast diagonal panel underlay

E contrast rim ring (NOTE: an unbroken ring

is also included in the cut file)

F 'Garden' letters

HINT: leave the letters in grouped arrangement

during cutting, then retain the 'waste' portion as

placement guide (see Step 5)

G 'fresh' word cut

2. Position and attach the contrast diagonal panel

underlay behind the contrast diagonal panel ring.

3. Position the contrast disc behind the diagonal ring

rim assembly, rotating the ring to center the punch holes

array under the top "arch", then attach in place

where rim and panel overlap disc.

4. Position and attach the contrast ring (either whole

ring or separate parts where ends tuck up next

to letter edge shapes). 

5. Position and attach the separate letters over

the existing 'welded' letters, then . . . 

. . . position the separate letters between other

letters. NOTE it may be helpful to retain the weeded

"waste" paper scrap to use as a stencil overlay

to assist with positioning of individual letters

(when letters remain grouped when positioned

during cutting process). 

Here the 'stencil' is aligned over the in-position

letters to establish alignment, then individual

'e' is placed into window and attached.

Repeat for 'a' and 'r'.

(Remove and discard stencil when positioning 

has been established.)

6. Complete the tag:

A) position the inner tag assembly onto

the scalloped tag base;

B) apply hang hole eyelet if desired;

C) position and attach "Fresh" word cut.

Here is the completed tag.

The Garden Fresh round tag is specially sized

to adorn the top of the crate box that may hold

the Gardener Hat Easel Card.