Step-by-Step: 3D Paper Christmas Tree Slotted Template, by About you Studio on YouTube. 4 min 19 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 19 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Download the slotted tree template and print it on cardstock at 100 percent scale. Turn off fit to page so the slots stay the right width for your paper.
Cut out each tree shape along the outer outline with scissors. Leave the straight slot lines uncut for now.
Place the shape on a cutting mat and cut along each slot line with a craft knife and ruler. Cut away from your fingers.
Test the slot width against your cardstock. If the slot is too tight, shave a thin strip off one side and test again.
Slide the first two tree halves together along their centre slots. Push until the two shapes meet in the middle.
Add any extra pieces your template includes, slotting each one into the remaining cut lines.
Stand the tree upright and fan the branches out evenly. Adjust the pieces until it sits flat and steady.
Add a small paper star on top or leave the tree plain for a clean, minimalist look.
Tips and common mistakes
Thicker cardstock gives a sturdier tree, but very thick card can crack when you bend it.
Cut slots slightly narrower than your card thickness so the pieces grip instead of slipping.
Score fold lines with a blunt knife and ruler before folding for a crisp edge.
Print a spare copy in case a slot tears while you are cutting.
Questions
Do I need glue to hold the tree together?
No. The slotted pieces lock into each other and hold the tree upright on their own. You only need glue if you add decorations.
What paper should I use?
Cardstock around 160 to 250 gsm works best. Normal printer paper is too floppy to stand up.
Can I make the tree bigger or smaller?
Yes. Scale the template before printing, but keep every piece at the same scale so the slots still line up.
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