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Dump Truck Paper Model

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I made this model for Juanita who said she couldn't find a nice model of a dump truck. This truck takes about three hours to construct. Cut out all of the pieces and plan how you are going to construct the dump truck by looking at the photos. I recommend gluing on all of the veneer pieces before constructing the truck. Also bend all of the tabs before trying to glue any of the pieces together. The yellow truck bed should be glued from the top edge first, a few tabs at a time until you get to the bottom of the first corner. Align the rest of the tabs and corners. After all of the corners and edges are aligned, then glue the tabs down. For the cab of the truck, start gluing from the windshield and go downwards.  Glue one or two tabs at a time and let them dry completely before continuing. There are two tabs that meet at the bottom edge of the cab.  The tabs lay on top of one another.  I placed the back piece tab on top of the front piece tab. The cab is glued to the yellow ...
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Nativity Christmas Ornament

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I love the way that the star radiates on top of this nativity ornament.  I used gold metallic card stock to make this ornament. It's pretty simple to make. Glue the corresponding image together.  Glue three together, add the hangar circle on top and then glue the other three images together to complete the scene. Make the base and slide the scene into the base.  Here is the PDF. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xltTDRHj4Nu4g3fNlGiNwLpSm16ZNej7/view?usp=sharing Here is the .Studio file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X9VohZvFhCrx4myO308VKOv33zsdjf81/view?usp=sharing  Bottom View  Top View
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Red Pickup Truck with a Christmas Tree

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This red pickup truck looks beautiful with a Christmas tree.  I used card stock and silver wrapping paper to make this model.  I recommend gluing the model slowly tab by tab.  Here is the PDF. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBNGwCBrweK8vsCJ4iWZIQqh3eNeDAhe/view?usp=sharing Here is the .Studio file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wgzCbTFPrME23ln1_7ckN7QXGkZRc_xE/view?usp=sharing My fleet of vehicles is expanding.
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VW Love Bug Ornament for the Christmas Tree

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VW Love Bug Christmas Ornament with a string hangar on top. I made a VW Love Bug for my Christmas tree.  This three inch model reminds me of the time that a friend drove me in his VW Bug with a hole in the floor on the passenger side. The hole was so big that I could see the pavement speeding by at 50 mph. It was a wild ride! The curved tire well pieces are a little hard to put together.  I recommend curving all the pieces to their final form and then gluing them tab by tab.  It is a little tedious but it works. I used cardstock for the model and shiny vinyl for the peace flowers. Here is the PDF. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17lP_S01WW1vbDrCOHJBj3Wg-h5LRV2Ny/view?usp=sharing Here is the .Studio file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g-KRolmGfNzAuGPOX3w-8G6SFzdhdjC_/view?usp=sharing  The bumpers are glued on just the ends  undercarriage  Prototype without the string hangar
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Peace Van with a Miniature Travel Trailer

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The travel trailer and peace van are adorable.  They are decorated for Christmas with a tree and a wreath.  I am a busy elf for Christmas and I have lots of models to make. I have not given any instructions. I hope you do not have any problems constructing it. If you do, please leave a comment below and I will try to explain what needs to be done. I used cardstock for both models and silver wrapping paper for the headlights on the van. A hangar piece is included if you want to hang it on the Christmas tree with a string. Here is the PDF for the trailer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AqavJ3rUyN0B-yVgt_Cg0MgCXaHWdSXQ/view?usp=sharing Here is the .Studio file for the trailer. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNBx7_IMLsC-o1SQQwaOtSeHKvxh56fL/view?usp=sharing Here is the PDF for the van. https://drive.google.com/file/d/11IEp7vpWepk6L4dOGmVTG835qHOVg9dW/view?usp=sharing Here is the .Studio file for the van. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GNSISn8uWgnJb4j7cvp25cM-4QFS3moL/view?us...
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Thanksgiving Turkey Place Card or Centerpiece

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I made these Thanksgiving turkeys to hand out to some residents in assisted living.  I made 30 of them. Each one has one Dove chocolate in it. The design can be enlarged to make a centerpiece if desired. I used card stock.  The beak is bent forward.  The eyes should be placed so that there are two colors in the eyes.  You can get this effect because of the two different colored card stocks. Here is the PDF. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JPVosUJSKPjG1I-ib63-r0gtQ9iVlWnY/view?usp=sharing Here is the .Studio file. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ERSbfn9a5eaadgB0-juQPb7toBkPgy3S/view?usp=sharing  I love the design on the back of the turkey.  I recommend using a new blade if you are making place cards as the design is very intricate.  Front and Back One Dove chocolate
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Pop Up Christmas Tree Card

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I made two versions of this card.  One card says "Merry Christmas" and the other card says "Happy Holidays".  The slice form tree is a little difficult to put together.  If you are having trouble with it, I recommend cutting the easy tree without the additional slices. The center slices of the tree need to be bent in order to slide the two center pieces together. I designed it this way because it locks the tree top in place. Two main pieces are slide together. Slide the two small trees with the upward slits onto the main pieces.  Next, slide the small tree downward.  This is the difficult part as the branches might get in the way of sliding it downward. Go slowly and it will work.   Again,if you get frustrated, just cut the easy tree and be happy. It does help to fold the tree flat and try to slide the small tree. Start with the center slit and slowly push downward.  Once all of the slits are attached.  Fold and unfold the tree a few times. This p...
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