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.

Autumn Leaf Ornament Tree

Bring Autumn's beautiful colored leaf display inside 

by converting the "Eggs Tree Display Stand" 

into a "Leaf Tree Display". 

(Purchase Eggs Tree Display Stand file separately.) 

Assemble this finial with its center hole punch top (back layer) arm,

front bracket, back attachment bracket and pole hex cap,

then attach to the tree assembly.

Select from Oak or Maple leaf ornament cut files

to mix and match leaf types, styles, or simply cut

the base leaf layers from favorite autumn color

solids or prints for a bright seasonal display.

NOTE: Use the cut file from
Eggs Tree Display Stand designs to
prepare the tree with BASE, POST & ARMS.
(Find a tutorial for more information about
the construction of those Tree Display Stand
designs HERE.)

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A finial base layer
B finial leaf windows top layer
C leaf shape (11)
D trunk shape
E back layer of top arm (cut 1 for finial;
cut 3 other layers from stand file)
F front bracket   G pole top hexagon cover
H back attachment bracket

2. Position and attach the cutout overlay tree leaf
shape over the plain base, matching outer edges
and guide mark hole punch. Use a flat weight
if available to press the glued-up layers flat
and keep it from warping or curling while drying
if using liquid adhesive.

3. Position and attach the "trunk" shape in the center

of the leaf windows shape, centering it and

lining up the punch hole guide marks.

4. Audition the positions of the eleven oval leaves . . . 

. . . then position and attach each into the selected
window position.

5. Position the finial unit behind the top arm shape

included in the finial design cut file (includes

the guide hole punch for alignment assistance).

line up the lower straight edges, and glue finial

in place. Make sure that the center tab remains

unattached to finial (see end of step 8 for visual).

6. Prepare the layered top (short) arm from

the tree stand cut file (see step 21 from tutorial).

7. Position and attach the front (short) bracket

on the front of layered arm.

8. Layer over the top of the finial arm shape,

lining up all arm outer edges, and glue

securely in place, while making sure . . . 

. . . that the hanging tab at the center remains

unattached to finial by ensuring that it can

be bent forward slightly as will be needed

to hang ornaments.

9. Position the top arm onto the front  of the stand's

pole, at the top arm alignment mark

(see step 23 of the Egg Tree Display), and securely

glue in place, taking care to ensure that the arm

is parallel to the other arms and the base,

and perpendicular to the pole.

10. Position and attach the back bracket strip

(see step 33 in the Eggs Tree Stand tutorial).

11. Position and attach the hexagon cap
on top of the pole to hide the exposed dowel.

12. Prepare the leaf ornaments with twine hangers

(view a similar ornament preparation tutorial HERE).

Hang loops over the arm tabs as shown.

Here is a simulation of the completed tree.