St. Patrick's Day Ornament Tree

Transform the ornament tree (separate design) into 

a St. Patrick's Day tree for March holiday decorating 

with this "St. Patrick's Day" arch finial. 

Measures approx. ­­­­­­4.8" wide x 4.125” tall. 

Decorate tree with a dozen mix-and-match 

St. Patrick's Day-themed ornaments from 

other cut files available. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A layer 1 (back) shamrock stems & shamrocks
B layer 2     C layer 3   D layer 4
E layer 5      F layer 6    G layer 7
H welded word cuts
I word cuts offset base
J arm shape (specific to this finial) (3)
K front bracket   L back bracket
not shown: post top hexagon "cover"

2. The ornament tree stand is NOT included as part

of the finial or ornament files downloaded as

separate designs from Silhouette America's

online store. The basic tree will need to be purchased

separately (https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/201167

or https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/187900).

Jump over to separate tutorial that shows tree

assembly by following this LINK, steps 1-25, then return

here for St. Patrick's Day finial assembly guide.

3. Attach shamrock shapes to matching positions

on Layer 1 stem tops.

4. Position Layer 1 behind layer 2 arch base shape,

matching lower straight edges and punch holes,

and attach areas that touch.

5. Position and attach Layer 3 on top of assembly.

NOTE: it is advisable to use a heavy flat weight

placed over the progression of assembly layers

to keep the finial flat, and to avoid curling

or warping.

6. Position and attach the remaining layers

in order. 

7. Position and attach each of the 3 welded
word cut shapes onto the offset base.

8. Position and attach the top arm along bottom

edge of finial arch assembly according to

similar Egg Tree project.

9. Position and attach word cut unit (centered)

above the arm upper edge.

10. Position and firmly attach the arm/finial unit
to the top of the post, then attach back bracket
and top hexagon (as needed), steps 30-34 following
the Egg Tree tutorial instructions.

11. Prepare 12 ornaments and hang onto

the three arms as described in

Egg Tree tutorial, step 35.