Talk about a wow factor! This delightful project features three nested boxes that “explode” to reveal photos or images as each box lid is removed. Fill the center with a special hand-created gift.
Dimensions:
LAYER 1
LARGE BOX
4 - 5” x 7” panels in cream paper
8 - 4-1/2” x 5-3/8” panels in red paper
8 - 4-3/4” x 5-3/4” panels in gold paper
2 - 5” x5” panels in gold paper
2 - 4-3/4“ x 4-3/4” panels in cream paper
LID
11-5/8” x 11-5/8”
Score at 1-5/8” and 3-1/4” from each edge
TOP OF BOX
1- 4-3/8” x 4-3/8” panel in gold
1 - 4-1/8” x 4-1/8” panel in red
COLORS NEEDED
Cream - At least 8 sheets of 12” x 12” Paper
Red - At least 5 sheets of 12” x 12” Paper
Gold - At least 6 sheets of 8.5” x 11” Paper
LAYER 2
MIDDLE BOX
4 - 4-1/4” x 5-3/4“ panels in cream paper
8 - 4 x 4-1/2” panels in red paper
1 - 4-1/4” x 4-1/4” panels in gold paper
1 - 4“ x 4” panels in cream paper
LID
9-1/2“ x 9-1/2”
Score at 1-1/4” and 2-1/2” from each edge
TOP OF BOX
1- 3-5/8” x 3-5/8” panel in gold
1 - 3-3/8” x 3-3/8” panel in red
LAYER 3
SMALL BOX
4 - 3-1/2 x 5” panels in cream paper
8 - 3-1/4 x 3-3/4” panels in red paper
1- 3-1/2“ x 3-1/2” panels in gold paper
1 - 3-3/8“ x 3-3/8” panels in cream paper
LID
7-3/4” x 7-3/4”
Score at 1” and 2“ from each edge
TOP OF BOX
1- 3” x 3“ panel in gold
1- 7/8” x 1-7/8” panel in red
ORNAMENT TRAY
7” x 7” in cream
Score at 1” and 2” from each edge
For step by step instructions, watch Becca’s tutorial video below or on Youtube:
We hope you'll give this idea a try! Happy crafting!