Box 3D Twig Wreath with Opt Tag

Decorative gift box features ten sides with lid, 

each with double-side accent shapes. 

Lid decoration includes circle base, 

delicate wreath ring with guides for positioning the five branches 

and greenery sprigs (be sure to use sharp blade when cutting). 

Four-layer cedar cones add final colorful detail. 

Box measures approx. 5.2” diameter x 3.0625” tall when closed. 

Especially suited and sized to hold 

the “Snowflake 3D Top Hat Easel Card” separate design. 

Add the sized-to-fit “Tag Merry Christmas Oval” if desired. 

(Instructions for tag begin in Step 23.)

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A box lid main shape   B box lid overlay

C lid boxing strip   D double accent overlays (5)

E base main shape   F base overlay

G base boxing strip   H double accent overlays (5)

I lid accent circle overlay

J wreath twig circle   K twig overlay sections (5)

L evergreen sprig overlays (5)

M cedar cone components (5 sets)

2. Prepare the lid boxing strips by bending back on all

perforation lines for panel sections, tabs and rim flanges,

and end tabs.

3. Join the two strips by overlapping the straight edge

(shown on left at seam edges) across the end tab

of the opposite boxing strip, and gluing seam.

4. Place strips assembly face down on work surface,

then fold rim tabs (rounded corners) back to join

to strip backside, except . . . 

. . . leave the end rim tab that is opposite the remaining

end tab UNATTACHED.

5. Form the lid boxing strip into a ring to align

and join the final side seam, then fold back final

rim tab into position and glue in place.

6. Bend the top edge tabs inward at right angle, then . . .

. . . invert the rim ring top downward on work surface

and apply glue on the tabs backside.

Insert lid main shape into ring and adjust to press down

into place so that each straight edge aligns along tab

perforation line, and glue in place.

Apply fingertip pressure along each edge all around

to ensure complete and secure attachment.

7. Position the LID overlay shape on the outside

of lid assembly, to conceal construction tabs,

align edges at perforation edges, and glue in place.

8. Repeat steps 2-5 to construct the base of box

using the base shapes. Repeat step 6 to insert

and attach main base shape inside walls ring

in same manner as for lid.

(Apply fingertip pressure inside to join side walls

to main base shape.

9. Repeat step 7 to position base main shape overlay

on outside of base bottom, aligning edges and

concealing attachment tabs.

10. Prepare the lid and base accent decorative

shapes by bending back at the vertical center

perforation lines.

11. Position and attach base accent shapes with

perforation line aligned over a walls perforation line,

and with bottom and side edges offset slightly as shown.

12. Prepare to assemble the wreath lid decoration

by locating the placement guide cut marks that will

assist with twig ring base and added twig branches

placement (single cut marks in two sets of 5 cuts 

approx. 1/2" in from circle's edge) as indicated by 

upper finger, and base, and three-cut guide mark

that will be covered by wreath base ring, indicated

by lower finger.

13. Locate the two "bump" guide marks on

the twig ring. The bump beween the two short branches

will align at the guidemarks . . . 

. . . on the accent circle.

14. Position and attach the twig ring on the disc,

with twig ring aligned over triple dash ring guides,

then rotate as needed to line up "middle" bump

just above single guide marks.

15. Position the end of a single twig to align over

the "middle" bump of ring, and . . . 

. . . then adjust so that the main arch of twig more or

less lines up on top of ring. Attach in place, except . . . 

. . . leave the tip of sprig unattached beyond the middle bump

of ring so that final sprig can be tucked under first twig.

16. Repeat positioning and attachment for the next

sprig, working counterclockwise around ring.

17. Continue with remaining three twigs to position,

adjust and attach in place. When final twig is positioned

and attached, first move end of first twig out of the way

so that end of twig can be positioned and attached,

then reposition tip and attach in place.

18. Position the first evergreen sprig so that bottom tip

aligns with the "bottom" bump on the twig ring,

with the top tip just a bit inside the ring.

Repeat for the remaining 4 sprigs.

19. Prepare to assemble the cedar cones by identifying

and laying out the four shapes that layer together,

as shown here, bottom as #1 thru #4 as top.

a. layer #3 onto #4, centered, and with bottom 

edges aligned;

b. layer #2 shape onto the 4/3 assembly, centered

and with bottom edges aligned;

c. layer #4 shape (single scale) onto the assembly,

centered, and with bottom edges aligned.

This is the completed cone assembly.

20. Position a cone at the bottom tip of each

evergreen sprig, as shown. Repeat for

the remaining four cones.

21. Position the completed lid decoration disc assembly

on top of the LID assembly, adjust so it is centered,

and glue in place.

22. Repeat step 11 for the LID accent shapes, positioning each

centered top to bottom within the lid side wall panels.

Here is the completed model box base and lid.

MERRY CHRISTMAS OVAL TAG

23. Identify and cut the shapes for the tag.

NOTE that the shape on the top left is the "attachment"

tab, which is intended to allow easy attachment of tag

to front of wreath box. Also note that paper selection for

the model has the attachment tab cut to match the box lid's

decorative circle panel, to blend in and be less visible.

24. Layer the PLAIN tag base with (opt.) HANG TAB

and attach, then center and attach the scalloped oval.

25. Layer the two separate berries onto the base,

then center and attach at center of holly arch.

26. Preview the placement of word cutouts and

holly assembly, make adjustments for fit as needed,

then attach holly first, word cutouts on top.

27. Prepare the attachment tab by bending the center

perforation as "mountain" fold, side perforations

as "valley" folds.

28. Apply glue to center two panels ONLY, then

press backs together so that punch holes

and edges line up, and end tabs remain free.

29. To position the attachment tab so that the oval tag

will be centered more or less inside the wreath ring,

place it (centered) near the top of the lid.

It may be necessary to lift the top inner twig extensions

and slide the upper edge of tab under, then reposition

and re-glue once the tab bases are glued in place.

NOTE it may also be helpful to simulate the tag in place

when determining final positioning of tab.

30. Finally, position the tag's tabs over the attachment tab

and thread a length of twine or very narrow ribbon

through the pairs of holes, and tie knot and bow.

Here is the completed gift box with tag attached.

Frankie 3D Display Box

Not-too-scary Halloween decor doubles as a gift box 
with LID and BASE boxing compartments that 

fit snuggly together.  Built-up layers provide strength 

and substance, with separate “underside” layers with 

positioning guidance for boxing assemblies. 

Loads of details “bring Frankie to life”: 

shoe uppers and soles, shirt with batty buttons, 

craggy hands, highlighted eyes, head side bolts, 

flat-top hair, toothy grin, cheek ovals and scars. 

Measures approx. 8.25” tall x 4.25” wide with 1” deep boxing. 

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A LID front panel shapes (3-4) to layer for thickness

B LID inner layer with guide marks

C LID boxing base shape

D LID boxing strips

E BASE bottom panel shapes (3-4) to layer for thickness

F BASE inner layer with guide marks

G BASE boxing base shape

H BASE boxing strips

Identify and cut the 'character' front panel shapes:

I pants decor shape    

J pants foundation layer extension (doesn't show)

K main shirt front   

L eyes white contrast panel with nose wedge contrast

M head foundation (doesn't show)

N arms, sleeves, shirt shoulders for left & right

O bat button shapes (2 buttons @ 4 each)

P shoes 'upper' foundation plus soles

Q face details: bolts and collars; cheeks, ear underlays

R flat top hair, long scar, eyebrows, eye blacks & whites,

small scar

S smile with teeth underlay

2. Identify the LID front panel shapes which have the 'L'

cut symbol; also identify the BASE shapes which are

reversed from LID with 'B'.

3. Position and attach the front panel shapes to create

a thick panel for box front, taking care to align ALL cut edges

as precisely as possible.

4. Identify the LID inner layer that has boxing shape

positioning guide marks offset approx. 1/4" in from edges.

Also NOTE that this shape is reversed from the outer layer.

Position this on the bottom of the front layer stack

with ALL edges lined up, and glue in place.

5. Immediately position a heavy flat object (such as

this planed wood plank, or a large book) over the top of the stack

to press flat while the glued-up stack is allowed to dry

completely (for a few hours). 

6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for the BASE build-up layers.

7. Position each of the four bat button shapes for a button

into a stack, and glue together, matching all cut edges

and hole openings, then press flat under a heavy object

until thoroughly dry. Complete two buttons.

8. Complete pre-assembly for components of the character

front decoration, and press under flat weight if possible:

A) layer optional eye highlight show-thru circles behind pupil;

B) position and attach bolt collar strips on top of bolt shapes;

C) position smile on top of the teeth/smile shapes;

D) position and attach sleeve and sleeve cap on top

of arm shapes for left and right assemblies

E position and attach shoe sole strips on bottom of shoes

Here are the components assembled:

9. Prepare the pants/foundation layer by

abutting the upper torso/head shape above the pants

shape with straight edges aligned, sides even,

and secure with small pieces of cello tape.

10. Prepare to position and attach the shirt main shape,

head foundation shapes with eye and nose contour

show-thru shapes . . .

. . . then position and attach the head shape with flat-top

and bolt shapes aligned with pants foundation,

position shirt shape below (with puzzle notch interlock)

and attach, then fit and attach eye show thru and nose

contrast in the recess that remains. Press under flat weight

while adhesive dries thoroughly.

11. Prepare to assemble the head:

A) attach hair where edges match

B) attach ear contrast shapes behind ear cutouts

C) attach left and right bolt assemblies

D) position and attach eyebrows, scars and smile.

Press under a flat weight while adhesive dries.

12. Position and attach shoe units onto assembly.

13. Position and attach the head assembly on top of

the body assembly layers where upper edges align, then . . .

. . . position and attach cheek ovals into recesses,

and eye units into eye socket recesses.

14. Position and attach character assembly

onto the LID stack front; press under weight until dry.

15. Become familiar with the identification system of

the boxing strips. Shapes have cut symbols of circle,

triangle or 'X' on end tabs and edge tabs to help identify

which strips are for LID boxing (single) 

or for BASE boxing (double), and . . .

. . . which strip ends join.

16. Prepare each strip by bending back top (LID) or

bottom (BASE) attachment flanges, end tabs, and

vertical perforations. It may be helpful to re-direct

the vertical bends so that the strips echo the boxing shape

edges, as shown below for LID.

This diagram shows the LID and BASE shapes with

the angle location where the strips will join, identified

by the symbol shapes cut into tabs.

NOTE that the L & B shapes are reversed to be

face down for assembly.

17. Position the lower/side boxing strip at the bottom edge

of the LID boxing shape, center edge along boxing segment,

then glue in place.

18. Position the next few tabs and edges around the feet

shaping edge so that strip segments align with edges,

and glue each in place. NOTE that there is a small

amount of allowance margin at main shape edge

that may need to be "averaged" or adjusted as strips

are positioned and attached.

 

19. Continue to position, align and glue tabs along edge,

applying fingertip pressure to firmly attach strip.

20. Position and attach the next strip (match symbols)

by overlapping straight edge over end tab to perforation line.

21. Continue to position and attach the boxing strip

around the top of boxing shape.

22. Position and attach the opposite side strip at end,

then position and attach around the side edge,

pausing before the final edges and tabs are in place . . .

. . . so that the final end tab can be slipped behind

the adjacent straight edge to align and join that seam,

while at the same time positioning final segments

to complete boxing attachment.

23. Position the boxing assembly at the backside of

the front built-up stack, using the guide assist

with placement, then attach in place.

(A flat weight such as a book placed on top of boxing

will assist with attachment.)

24. Repeat the boxing attachment of Steps 17-23

for the BASE.

25. Position and attach the bat buttons at shirt

center, tying with cord knot, bow and streamers

as desired, or . . . 

. . . insert a length of sheer ribbon front-to-back

through holes with trimmed tails as was done

for this sample, before attaching.

26. To close the box, fit together LID (outer walls)

and BASE . . .

. . . then slide completely together.

Here is the completed box.