3D Doorhanger box tutorial

This tutorial is for these Silhouette shapes: 

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3d_doorhanger_box_-_snowflakeweb_C01494_17986 

3d_doorhanger_box_-_leaf_C01492_17986 

3d_artisan_doorhanger_box_C01491_17986 

3d_door_hanging_box_C01455_17986*

Here's a quick tutorial for the doorhanging boxes. They all work the same way. Your design comes with what you see below plus an extra back piece. This is to give you the option to either create it big enough to loop over a round door handle or to use the slit to slide it around.

To start, it is best to crease all your shapes where the fold lines are as shown:

Taking the back shape (has the hole for the doorknob) I then use a double stick tape runner on the back of the tab. (if you need a stronger hold, you may want to use a hot glue gun)

Next, line up with the bottom of the box on the inside as shown below:

I put the cellophane on at this point if making the designs with a window. I tack down each corner with my double stick tape.

Then smooth the cellophane over.

After the cellophane is in place, I add my double stick tape to the front of each tab that is left. (a total of 4 tabs)

Next, I fold the front up and tack down each side to the bottom.

It should look something like the photo below now.

And now I tack the last two tabs to the back piece.

This last step is optional. If you'd like to hide those tabs or just want a contrasting color inside, I've provided a simple liner shape to do this. 

*the basic box does not come with this insert. Only those with shaped windows come with the insert.

All I did was add a little double stick tape to hold it in place.

Next, slip it in diagonally works best.

Then push it down into place.

My box is now assembled. This is the point that you would fill it with goodies or a sweet note for the recipient.

To close, push middle of side in as you push the round center tab to it's hole. (works best if using two hands instead of one. I had to hold the camera with my other hand otherwise I'd be using two hands to close)

Push one side through the slit, and then the other. I then like to fold the round tab down just to anchor it closed a little more. You could even place a sticker over it on the back to really seal it closed. 

3D pumpkin assembly tutorial

Here are the pieces you will create for the 3D pumpkin.

To start, take "A" and "B". Slide A into the top slot of B like this:

Set  it aside.

Next, slide "C" into the bottom slot of "D" like this:

Now, take the first set of A&B and slide it into the top slot of C&D like this:

We're going to put the rings on now. (both rings are the same on the pumpkin)

Slightly bend your inner pumpkin (A,B,C,&D) to fit it in the center of the first ring and slide the ring down to the first slot:

Also align the inner pumpkin so that it's edges fit in slots directly across from each other:

Do the same thing for the bottom ring.

This next part is a little trickier. You're going to spread the inner pieces around the circle to the other slots.

Looking at the pumpkin from the end of it kind of like the picture above, move the top two inner pieces on the left 90 degrees to the right.

Then take the bottom two inner pieces on the right and move them 90 degrees to the left like the diagram below.

Now move one inner piece from each group of two clockwise to fill in the rest of the slots around the circle.

In the end, it should look something like this from the top:

You're done!

If you have any questions or get confused, leave a note on my facebook page and I'll help you out!

The bat and spider are similar assembly but if you get confused, let me know.

Good luck and enjoy!

Fun Halloween decorations!

Here are two more 3D characters to dress up your house or classroom for halloween!

Enjoy!