Bendy Multi Panel Photo Card

 Alternating perforation folds create squares and triangles that allow 

this dimensional card to fold and stack so it can be compressed 

and decoratively tied for giving. 

Use various offset panels to decorate spaces,

 including some plain enough for penning a message. 

Connect your card to specific events or holidays

 by using square panel shape as template to focus 

and trim photo reprints to present a memories card. 

(Photo panels would be cut to approx. 3.5” x 3.5”.) 

Format allows for 3-4 photo squares on front and 

an optional 4 more on back. 

Card measures approx. 3.75x3.75 when folded. 

This multipurpose card can be used over and over

by adding the size-matched welded word cuts 

(“Love You Dad”, “Congrats New Dad”, “Spooky Halloween” 

or “Christmas Elves”) on the front square panel 

to introduce a set of themed photograph panels.

A coordinated size envelope design with

discs twine closure is also available.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A main card body & B add-on card body

C front plain panel

D triangle panels for divided squares (6 pair)

E photo square trimming template

*F photo reprints for trimming to size

(3 for front, opt. 4 for back)

G opt. triangle panels for divided squares back(6 pair)

*edit or modify original 4x6 print files, then have them

reprinted so that a 3.5"x3.5" square

of selected portion of photo can be marked and

trimmed to size

2. Prepare the card body sections by bending on perforation

lines following this notated diagram (NOTE this image has

a optical illusion quality to it - so follow text, not visual clues.)

3. Position add-on flange tabs along the right end edge

as shown, underlap the main panel edges and attach in place.

4. Position and attach the plain front panel with

offset margins all around within the left end square

panel as defined by cut edges and perforations.

5. Position and attach accent triangles in similar manner,

with long edges very slightly away from diagonal

perforation.  Repeat this step for the remaining

edge and perforated panels on the front side.

Complete the backside of bendy base in the same manner.

6. Prepare the photo panels by either using the 3.5"x3.5"

template or use the template shape when being set up

for cutting to cut a "window" which can be used to

sample image placement, then corners marked,

then rotary, art knife or scissors trimmed.

If available, use a small radius corner trimmer

to round the corners of the photos.

7. Apply photo-friendly adhesive to the photo backside . . .

. . . then position on the square panels located

across the center of the card base, with offset

narrow margin all around between photo edge

and square-defining perforations.

Repeat for the remaining photos and squares.

8. If desired, decorate the "front" panel, including

using the sized-to-fit sentiment welded word designs

such as the "Congrats NEW Dad" design included on sample.

Assemble the "Congrats" front panel element

as follows: position and attach the "Congrats"

and "Dad" contrast cut outs onto . . .

. . . "NEW" silhouette base.

Position and attach the assembly onto plain front panel.

9. With accent shapes and photos in place, re-fold

the card into its "stacked" form.

10. Wrap the compressed (stacked) card with twine

or raffia. If desired, prepare the "Env Discs Twine Closure"

coordinated envelope.

Canoe 3D Gift Container

Miniaturized replica flat-bottom canoe boat is simply constructed

with three hull shapes plus overlay side panels,

rim trim and offset lower side accents.

Optional interior “seat” can provide side-to-side reinforcement. 

Dimensional oar accent (with 1/8" wood dowel inside)

can be added for realism.  

Consider adding the oval tag from “Tags Pair for Dad” (separate design) 

to create a unique container gift for Father’s Day or birthday, 

then fill with a measure of Dad’s favorite loose candy. 

Canoe measures approx. 8” long, 2.25” wide at center bottom 

x 3.125” tall at rim tip. 

ASSEMBLY:  

1. For the canoe, identify and cut the shapes:

A canoe bottom panel

B base side #1 panel

C & E side overlay panel

D base side #2 panel

F side rims (2)  G offset overlay side panels (2)

H optional seat base  

(not shown: seat overlays for thickness [3])

I oar/handle main shape (3 for thickness)

J blade overlay (2)   K blade top layer with cutout

L blade backside top layer without cutout

M triangle tube for handle   

N  handle wrap-over bracket

(Treat Topper Assembly begins at Step 25)

2. For the treat bag topper, identify and cut the shapes:

O topper base connected front & back

P arch base and offset top layers

Q grab the bait word cuts with

positioning guide cut to match top arch layer

R fish base, body, head

S alternative 'Celebrate!' welded word

3. Prepare the canoe base by adding back curl to

the ends where they narrow to point.

4. bend the narrow tabs back all along the edge.

5. Add a little back curl to the ends of the hull shapes.

6. Bend the hull end tabs back on the side panel.

7. Identify the positioning guide mark dash cuts

along the edges of the base shape and the lower

edges of the base side panels.

8. Position the base side #1 panel and bottom panel

with centers matched up where the hole-punches

can overlap (with side edge under the tabs of 

base panel), then . . .

. . . position and glue together. Hold until secure.

9. Continue to push the side panel plain edge into

the tab/bottom hull bend as the bottom panel is

shaped to match side panel edge - glue and attach

the tabs to the face of side panel.

The guide mark hash cuts should match.

Continue to position, shape and join until the final

tabs are joined at the tip.

To help apply pressure where the tabs need to grab

and join, invert the assembly on a flat surface

and press fingertips around the seam.

10. Repeat for the second half of the same side

of canoe.

11. Repeat Step 12 for the second base side panel.

12. Push the two side panels together at upper half

of curve, plain edge under the tabs, then bend tabs

over the edge and glue in place.

NOTE if there is any "extra" of either side panel

at the tip, carefully trim even and taper to rim edge.

13. Assemble the two decorative side panel overlays

by positioning and attaching the rim piece with outer

edges even with full-size side panel.

Then position the lower overlay with upper edge

abutted to trim lower edge, and attach in place.

While liquid adhesive is still pliable, add a little back

curl to end portions.

14. Position the first dec overlay assembly over

the first  canoe base side, align outer edges

all around, and attach in place.

Repeat for the second side.

NOTE it may be best to use quick-grab strong adhesive

to attach sides. Apply fingertip pressure along

front and back edges where sides come together.

15. Prepare the optional seat strip by bending

in a 'C' shape as shown, with bottom tabs

bent inward.

16. Layer the seat shapes and glue into a stack.

Position on top of the seat strip between perforation

lines and with side curved edges aligned,

and glue in place.

Press with a heavy flat weight until dry.

17. Apply glue to the bottom of tabs, and to side panels

then slip into interior at center, or . . .

. . . to one side of center. Apply pressure to join 

sides of seat to inner sides of canoe walls.

18. Layer the oar/handle shapes and glue into a stack.

Position and attach the blade shapes at front

and back of assembly with edges aligned.

Position and attach the colored blade

with cutout onto the front and whole

colored blade without cutout onto

the back.

Press the oar assembly flat on a flat surface

using a heavy flat object such as this

muslin-covered free weight or a heavy book

until completely dried, a few hours or

overnight.

19. Prepare the triangle post wrap shape by bending

back on the long perforation lines.

Prepare the bracket shape by bending back

along the center perforation (crest) and forward

at edge tabs.

20. Form the strip into a tube, with long side flange

tucked under the opposite plain side edge

and glue in place.

NOTE that it may be helpful to insert the 1/8" dowel

into the tube to provide a "press-against" surface

while joining the seam.

It will also be helpful to place the seam face

flat on work surface and press down all along

to help secure the seam.

21. Push the dowel so that one cut end is even with

the tube end, then mark the opposite end of tube

length onto the dowel. Cut to side and sand end

flat if necessary.

Re-insert dowel. Bend triangle ends down into place

and glue to dowel ends.

22. Position the triangle tube/post onto the front

of the oar with downward end fit into the cutout,

and end of tube at end of cutout, and glue in place

with post centered up the handle portion.

23. Position the bracket over the post with the crest

angle of bracket snug over the crest over the peak bend

of the post, bottom ends of post the bracket even,

and glue side tabs to blade where they touch.

24. Determine preferred position of oar on side of

canoe assembly, taking care that bottom of oar does NOT

extend beyond bottom of canoe. Use quick-grab glue such

as Fabri-Tack to attach center of oar handle to canoe side.

TREAT TOPPER ASSEMBLY

25. Prepare the topper base by bending along

center perforations, allowing curve extension to

stay flat as shown.

26. Assemble the topper front decorations:

A) position and attach center arch onto arch base;

B) position and attach separate welded words onto

the positioning guide (which is cut match the

background against which it will be positioned);

C) position and attach head and body overlays onto

the whole fish base. Add painted details along

side of fish as desired.

D) center and attach the words arch onto

the arch.

27. Position and attach the arch onto topper base,

with top curve edge even with the cut curve of base front,

and centered from side to side.

28. Position and attach the fish below, or

the alternative 'Celebrate' word below.

29. Fill cello bag top as desired, then wrap topper

over and staple in place.

Here is the canoe project with the treat bag with

topper tucked inside.