Personalised cards are great greeting cards to send to people as they show that a lot of time and effort has been put into making it. This unusual card design is quite complicated to make but should still be in the range of most card makers.
This pyramid box can be sent opened or flat. It can be either a box or a card or both. You can make these pretty little boxes to give little gifts to your family and friends such as birthday money or a few special chocolates. It is also perfect to give to a loved one as an anniversary card. In fact this card can be given to someone for pretty much any occasion.
Using a ruler and pencil (as you will need to rub the markings out) draw a 10.5cm square on a sheet of white cardstock. You then need to draw the triangles which have sides that are 11.5cm. Repeat the process with a 9cm square and 10cm triangles, and a 7.5cm square and 8.5cm triangles.
You should now have three separate star shaped templates for your greeting card.
Next cut out all the star shapes and use a scalpel and metal edge ruler to gently score the square, making sure you do not cut through the card.
Once you have scored the inner square you will be able to fold the triangles upwards, so that they all meet at the top.
In order to decorate the pyramids leaves (the triangle bits) you will need to create three triangle templates that are slightly smaller than the triangles on the templates you have just made. One with the dimensions 10.5cm x 10.5cm x 9.5cm, the second one with the dimensions 9cm x 9cm x 8cm, and one with the dimensions 8cm x 8cm x 7cm.
Cut all the templates out using a scalpel and ruler or a very good pair of scissors to ensure a straight edge.
Use your triangle templates to cut out triangles of patterned paper which can then be attached to the inside of the star shapes. I have used double sided tape however any dry adhesive will work.
Flip over the largest template and use some more patterned scrapbook paper to decorate it. You will only need to decorate the reverse side of the biggest template as this will form the outside of the pyramid card and will therefore be the only one seen.
You will then need to cut some white card stock into a 7cm square. This is going to be used in the centre of your pyramid card. I have used a floral decoupage to embellish the square; however you can use whatever card making materials you wish. You could even make a personalised card by adding a photo or some wording such as ‘Happy Birthday’.
Place the square on the inside centre of the smallest template. Use a strong double sided tape to secure it in place.
Next place the small triangle inside the medium template and use double sided tape to hold it in place.
And finally place the medium template inside the largest.
Use a hole punch or eyelet setter to make a small hole in each end of the triangles.
Use a thin matching ribbon to pass through the holes and bring the triangle together.
Tie a small bow at the top of the box to keep the box closed. You can add any additional embellishments to the outside of the box.
This box card idea is lovely for giving small gifts, such as chocolates, jewellery or money. You can add a photo of a special occasion or a picture off the recipient to make it a personalised card they will remember for a long time to come.
This card is simpler to make than it first looks and with a little patience and effort most card makers should not have any trouble making this personalised pyramid card.
Thanks so much…I have had a lot of fun with this!!! Once I read through I sat right down and made two!!! One Anniversary and I had 3D Butterflies around and inside going down one side,so when it came time to sign it,I used the bottom on the outside!! The other was for a frien and I put a pack of Flower seeds inside and used paper with Garden tools on it.
THANKS….
Hi Peggy
Glad you had fun making this card, I did as its a little different.
Your cards sound great , perhaps you can send me a picture of them for the members gallery.
I hope you found my instructions easy enough to follow?
Many thanks
Vicki
@Vicki: it is so hard for a 13 year old but i tried my best and…volah
@hejab tahir:
Hi Hejab. Glad you liked this card idea. Hope you find time to send me a picture or two of your cars.
Nice to see young people card making which kind of shows what a timeless lovely pastime it is.
@hejab tahir:
Hi Hejab.
I’m pleased you liked this card idea. Hope you find time to send me a picture or two of your cars.
Nice to see young people card making which kind of shows what a timeless lovely pastime it is.
hi i’m looking for ideas to do cards in a crop this looks like a fun one thanks!!!!!
@paige:
No problem. Glad you like it
Peggy has sent me a fantastic version of this card so look out for it next week in the newsletter, and in the members gallery.
superb idea….i was searching for a nice idea since a long time…..at last find it ….thanku
it is very good n new experience!!!!!!!!!!!
thank u vicki………
it is very beautifull card
superb idea
Hello Vicki,
I have just found your site by way of the pyramid card. What a fun place to spend some time! You have so much to look at
Vicki,your ideas are great. I have had a really great time looking on your site. you are very inspirational! thank you so much. Sandyxx
hey vicki,
this card is very beautiful nd is just da kind f different card i was looking for!! i m going to make one right away! thnx for ur ideas!
hi,
thanks a lot for this great idea.i really need it.its easier to make a card but its little time taking.i will implement this idea very soon and gift it to one of my friend.thank you
Gorgeous card! I love the paper you used. Who is it by? TFS
hi peggy its lovely card can i download it as i am a crafter of cards not for vlong pam
hi vicki! i loved the card soooo much
i tried to make it but it was a little tricky for me
im only 13 but i love stationary and card making
i made this card for my cousin
it was her birthday
i filled it up with chocolate
she really loved it
thanks soo much for the idea
Thank you Maryam. It is so nice to have good feedback and good to know the younger generation are enjoying card making.
Thank you v much!i am reli interested in making cards and was looking for a unique idea online for my mom’s bday card…i made it without the additional layers and stenciled the outer part of the box with spray paints and stencils and on the inner square i glued textured paper and wrote on that…i will def visit this place more often!
its awwwwwsssooommmeee!!!! its very pretty!
Very nice tutorial… Appreciate the way you have explained it.. it was soo clear.. can’t wait to try making one..
:)
Vicki, My daughter has a friend getting married next year. What a great idea to put in a small thank you for the guests! I’m going to make up one to show her…I think she’ll love it! She has alot of bridesmaids, all eager to help make her wedding invites…etc….I think this is another great idea we can work on!
Thanks so much!
hey vicki, i too had a card which i made. but i have gifted it to whom i had made that.. i just hav few pics of the card. how can i send u those so that u and other ones can have idea.. its really different. i made that before i visited ur awesome website
Wonderful design,
I m thinking of making the same one for my husband’s birthday
Thank you Kalpanaa, I am happy you like this card idea. Let me know how you get on.
Lovely website…. i made this card 4 my moms b’day n she loved it…
Thank you very much Magratte.
The Pyramid Card is a very good idea which can be made into various card titles and I am going to make one, and you can put a gift inside it too. Sometimes you need a simple idea to get the little brain cells working. I have always said talk to an expert and learn.
Many thanks
Mario
I liked it so much can u plese say me where can ni get templates which are used for decforation
Thanks for the great idea! The instructions were so easy to follow
My friend is gonna be AMAZED 
!
No problem Caroline. Hope your friend likes it
I also had so much trouble getting the triangles right I had to bisect my lines XD yay for math!
Cutting and pasting took me forever to do! But I’m so pleased with the end result. I only had the patience to make the largest pyramid though, haha. Thank you so much for this idea!
No problem Nancy glad you like this card idea
hallo this is very butifull and good idea
please can you send me some cards photo? because this is my job. and I like something like this
thnx vicky………this site helped me a lot………..
thanks vicky
the card is just incredible
is used some wedding cards instead of paper with flowers
THANKS AGAIN
Your cards are wonderful!! i am 19 and have been making cards for a little while now and a site like this really gived you that little bit onperation when your all out of ideas. i was looking for somethig a little different for my grandads birthday card. I love this idea so hopefully it all goes well and looks as good as some of your creations.. Thank You ..
L
This is a great design! I want to make one for my friend’s birthday. One obstacle I ran into was, what size cardstock was used for these triangles? This card is going to blow her mind.
Thanks Charlene.
Good question and something I should have really said on the guide…ooops!
In view of the measurements of the triangles a 12×12″ sheet of paper will be fine
Thanks again and glad you like this card idea.
Hey Vikki i looked at it and i thought OH MY GOD how am i going to do this at only being 13 but im going to give it a try and i will let you know how i get on with it.
Amberxxxx
its very fantastic idea…….thanks
Hi!
My mum and I love your website (I’m sure you get that alot though =p)!
She recently made a bunch of these cards for Easter! She filled them with some chocolate eggs and gave them to her friends!
She also made a beautiful pale blue one for her parent’s wedding anniversary!
i have got very nice idea for making cards……….
I hope someone can help me, I am wondering how you make envelops to use with cards that have embellishments on them?