HoHo Block Box Ensemble Assembly Guide

Tall box (approx. 3.5" wide x 7.25" tall x 2" deep) displays the 'H' 

and smaller box (3.25" wide x 4.5" tall x 2" deep) displays the 'O' 

in the form of a swirl candy and bar. 

Boxes are constructed as LID and BASE that fit closely together, 

contrast accent front panel. 

Whimsical and festive for shelf or mantel display. 

ASSEMBLY:  1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A tall box (#2 ID notations) LID

B LID boxing strips (cut 2)

C tall box BASE   D BASE boxing strips (cut 2)

E reinforcing 'strut' strips (cut 2)

F decorative front panel

G 'H' letter cut

H short box (#2 ID notations) LID

I LID boxing strips (cut 2)

J short box BASE   K BASE boxing strips (cut 2)

L reinforcing 'strut' strips (cut 2)

M decorative front panel

N swirl circle base

O swirl front    P  line bar

2. You can identify, if necessary, the boxing strips

that should attach to LID or BASE (includes symbol)

by locating the ID number cut in the end tab . . . 

. . . and the symbol cut that indicates BASE boxing strip.

Also note that the BASE 'back' shape can be distinguished

from the LID 'front' shape because BASE includes the

'2' or '3' ID number cut.

Please NOTE that the following box assembly images

demonstrate a different box shapes. However,

construction steps are the same for both size/shape

boxes used in this ensemble.

3. Prepare the boxing strips by bending tabs back,

and strip back at all perforation lines.

4. Position and attach the LID rectangle long edge

to the corresponding tab of one boxing strip,

taking care to line up the perforation line and straight edge,

and also top and bottom rectangle edges at

corresponding strip bends/perf lines.

5. Bend the second half of the boxing strip into position

to attach the adjacent front rectangle edge in the same fashion.

NOTE that it may be easier to apply pressure along the edges

being joined by turning the assemble face down on a flat table surface

and pressing along the seam.

6. Position and attach the second LID boxing strip end tab

at the straight end edge of the first strip.

7. Bend the unattached boxing strip edge tabs, one by one,

into position to attach to the corresponding straight edges.

As the final side is being aligned for attachment,

position and attach the final boxing strip straight end

and end tab.

8. Follow these same steps (above 3-7) to assemble

the matching box BASE, using the appropriate BACK rectangle

and boxing strips.

9. Prepare the reinforcing strut strips by bending end tabs

back, bending back at center perf line.

10. Insert one strip into the BASE at one end,

and attach tabs to walls where they line up. 

Repeat for the second strut strip.

11. Prepare the decorative front panels by

positioning the letter cutout, or swirl with base and bar (centered) onto

the decorative front panel.

12. Apply adhesive (dry will be better to avoid warping)

to backside of panel, then position and attach to LID front,

with offset margin even all around.

NOTE that it will be easier to attach front panel

completely by turning it over on flat surface

and applying finger pressure from the backside.

13. Complete assembly of the 'block' by fitting the LID

over the BASE shape . . .

. . . and applying adhesive between the side walls.

Here is the finished ensemble.

Merry Christmas Mantel Blocks Ensemble Notes

Card stock boxes in four different sizes stand in rows

to convey the cheery message of the season.

This large display can stand on shelves or mantels.

"Christmas" measures 40" in the original size.

Rectangular accent panels on the front

hold the large letter cutouts.

A great pair, but of course, you can build only

the Christmas boxes, if you wish.

Requires 12x12 cutting capacity.

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PROJECT NOTES:

Each box is constructed as BASE (includes symbol with number) and LID. 

Interior "struts" are attached in 'V' formation pointing up and down inside BASE box to support box centers. 

BOTH ENSEMBLES: Cut one LID front, LID accent, and BASE front for each box. 

MERRY ENSEMBLE:

For M box, cut TWO each of sides and top sections for both BASE and LID marked #1. 

For Y, cut one LID front, LID accent and BASE  marked #2. 

For larger R cut TWO each of boxing strips for base, lid and reinforcement strips marked #3. 

For 'e' and smaller R, cut TWO each of boxing trips for base, lid and reinforcement strips marked #4. 

CHRISTMAS ENSEMBLE:

For M, H and T boxes, cut TWO each of sides and top sections for both BASE and LID marked #1. 

For C,  I and A, cut TWO each of sides and top sections for both BASE and LID marked #2. For R, cut ONE each of boxing strips for base, lid and reinforcement strips marked #3. 

For S, cut TWO each of boxing trips for base, lid and reinforcement strips  marked #4. 

Cut TWO strut reinforcement strips with appropriately marked number for each letter box. 

TUTORIAL:
The boxes in the two design groups shown here are absolutely identical in construction sequence to the boxes used in the "Believe" block boxes ensemble. Please visit that tutorial to see how the boxes are put together.

Link to that tutorial within this blog at http://needlesnknowledge.blogspot.com/2015/11/believe-blocks-nativity-ensemble.html