How to Make Twisted Pyramid Cards

Use scissors to help create a twisted pyramid.

Twisted pyramid cards are cards in which the main, center image has been replicated more than once and each successive image is cut smaller and twisted to one side. The card then takes on a three-dimensional effect when secured with craft foam pads. The card looks like the main image is rising and twisting itself out of the card.

Things You'll Need

• Matting board (in any color you choose)
• 5 printed copies of your chosen image
• Craft glue
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Craft foam pads

Instructions

1. Make five copies of the picture that you would like to use for the twisted pyramid. One copy of the picture will be the base.

2. Attach the first copy of the picture directly on to a matting layer that is a complementary color or pattern, using craft glue.

3. Remove ¼ inch from all sides of the second copy of the image using a ruler and scissors. Attach the cut image directly on top of the first image using craft foam pads.

4. Remove ½ inch from all sides of the third image. Attach the cut image on top of the second image, twisted a ¼ inch clockwise and secured with craft foam pads.

5. Remove ¾ inch from all sides of the fourth image. Attach the cut image on top of the third image, twisted ¼ inch clockwise and secured with craft foam pads.

6. Remove 1 inch from all sides of the fifth image. Attach the cut image on top of the fourth image, twisted ¼ inch clockwise and secured with craft foam pads.

Tips & Warnings

• You can create a reverse twisted pyramid card simply by twisting the images counterclockwise.

References

• Natalie Wallace Cards: Twisted Pyramid Cards