Hanukkah Dreidel Patchwork with Button Tag Card

 

Fun and festive patchwork tag-style 

standing card presents ten “scrap” shapes 

(varied paper patterns), “pieced” together on base 

that can show thru as one of the center patches, 

then overlaid with the classic Dreidel outline shape. 

The assembly is centered onto the tag front, 

then onto the tag front. Back tag base has 

swing-away cross-perforation line to allow it to attach 

at top “hinge” panel to backside of tag front. 

Add the layered four-hole button and a ribbon bow 

as final decorative accents. 

Tag measures approx. 4.6” wide x 7.5” tall. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A tag front base   

B tag back base with cross perforation

C tag front panel

D dreidel outline shape (2 for strength)

E paper button base circle (4) and rim (3)

to layer for thickness

F patchwork build-upon base that also shows

through in sample as patch #8

G patchwork shapes 1-7, 9

2. Prepare the layered dreidel outline assembly

by stacking and gluing together the two cut shapes,

taking care that all edges align as accurately

as possible.

Press the layered assembly beneath a flat

heavy object such as this thick book, possibly

with something else heavy on top of it,

until the shape is thoroughly dry and stiff.

3. Prepare the paper button by layering and gluing

together the four circle base shapes carefully with 

holes & outer edges aligned as accurately as possible. 

Also layer and attach the ring shapes together,

then position and attach ring over circles base.

Press this assembly under heavy flat object as

described for the dreidel outline shapes, above.

4. Prepare the tag base back panel by bending

the upper portion forward as "valley" fold. Then . . .

. . . position the upper portion behind the front

panel, with edges aligned, and glue together

to create a hinged assembly. Press until dried.

5. Refer to the numerical and order designation

chart here for the 10 "patch" shapes that

will assemble onto the base. NOTE that for

this sample project, patch #8 coloration will

"show thru" from the assemble base shape,

so #8 does NOT need to be cut as

a separate shape. Choose any position you wish

to "show thru" and NOT be cut separately, or

cut ALL patches and assemble on a "blank" base.

6. Begin with shape #1 to position and attach

where dashed guide marks indicate,

Next, position and attach 2-4 in sequence

above #1 . . .

. . . then do the same thing with the remainder.

Press flat under weight if using liquid glue.

Repeating: #8 patch for the sample is

showing thru from the base silhouette paper.

7. Locate the guide marks for upper corners 

and bottom point on the tag front panel 

(not base),  then position and attach.

8. Position and attach the dreidel outline assembly

so that it is "centered" over the patchwork

shape edge.

9. Position and attach the front panel assembly

onto the front of the tag base, with offset

narrow margin on sides and bottom.

Here is the completed tag, with ribbon bow,

button attached at neck of dreidel stem,

and ribbon tied through hang hole.