Pyramid 3D Tree With Niche

Geometric form tree with inset platform provides a stage 

for varied elements, and includes a top “collar”, 

layered for thickness and for shape stabilization. 

For Christmas decor, add the “merry Christmas” words 

cut from card stock or vinyl, or alternatively employ 

“Print & Cut” tools and techniques to print 

the offset front accents that will also include 

“BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR”. 

Once assembled, add features as desired, 

or choose from “Fawn and Tree Slice Form Vignette”, 

“Cane 3D Mini Mini Boxes Vignette” (separate designs). 

Pyramid tree measures approx. 8.75” tall x 5” wide 

x 5” deep when assembled. 

(Requires 12x12 cutting capacity and card stock.)

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A & B left and right hull body shapes to join

C niche inset shape

D left and right front offset accent overlays

E left and right back offset accent overlays (2)

F "merry" and "Christmas" letter overlays

G collar stabilizer (5-6)

NOTE that an option can be followed to use

"Print & Cut" techniques to print D shapes onto

8.5"x11" card stock of appropriate weight and lack

of pattern to print "merry" and "Christmas" text of

slightly more refined text styling in place of cutting

F shapes to attach. 

Here is the Print & Cut setup shown on the Cameo 12x12 mat:

2. Apply liquid glue between collar shapes, then

layer one by one into one thickened stack, taking

care that all cut edges align as precisely as possible.

At end of stacking and gluing together (or intermittently)

press the stack under a heavy flat weight - such as

this thick book volume (possibly with something else

heavy on top). Press for several hours or overnight

until completely dry, to help prevent warping or curling.

3. Prepare each hull body shape by bending back on

all perforation lines for panels, bottom flanges or side tabs.

4. Position and attach accent shapes to front and back

sections of both left and right halves, with narrow offset

margin all around within panel perforations, as shown.

5. Position and attach word cut outs to front upright margins

of accent shapes.

6. Position hull shapes with center front straight edge

of left half overlapping upper and lower tabs to

perforation lines, adjusting for top-to-bottom alignment,

then glue seams. Press under flat weight until dry.

7. Prepare the niche shape by bending back on all

perforations, except center back (upright) seam,

which is bent forward.

8. Bend so that the left and right back panels

come together, then tuck the straight edge

of one side into the perf bend of the other,

and glue the long tab in place on backside.

9. Position the assembled niche behind the hull assembly

so that the edge flanges line up with the window opening,

then glue one side in place. Once secure, bend to align . . .

. . . the other half seam perforations with window edges

and glue in place.

NOTE that the assembly can be placed face downward

on work surface so that fingertip pressure can be

applied to seam on backside.

12. Prepare for final hull assembly by applying

double-sided tape of one type or another to

ONLY the curved edge portion of bottom flanges.

Also apply tape to center back long tab.

13. Form the hull into a pyramid to align and join

the center back seam. (Position on flat work surface

to apply fingertip pressure from backside as far upward

as possible. Consider using a rod-like tool to reach up

to pyramid point to secure seam joining.

14. Close bottom of pyramid by folding first flange

back into perpendicular position, then fold second flange 

down into perpendicular position to attach curved portion

to first flange.

Next, fold final two flanges back in interlocking

overlap position, flexing so that squared-corner

flange ends tuck under the adjacent flanges.

Push flanges into final perpendicular position and

adjust until bottom is flat so that pyramid can sit flat.

If needed, add quick-grab glue under the edges,

then apply fingertip pressure, etc.

15. Apply glue to inner window thickened edge of collar,

then insert over pyramid tip and carefully move downward

until it fits snugly. Adjust to level, 

then hold in place until secure.

16. As desired, position and attach selected objects

or miniature decorations on the niche platform,

such as "Mini Cane 3D Mini Packages Vignette", or . . .

. . . "Fawn With Tree Vignette".