How to Create an Explosion Box
Posted by Spellbinders Paper Arts on September 17, 2019

How to Create an Explosion Box

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.

Spellbinders - How to Create an Explosion Box by Becca Feeken

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

Spellbinders - How to Create an Explosion Box by Becca Feeken

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!

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9 comments

LavorisCarter,

Becca,
You are amazing and you look great by the way! Thank you so much for your designs, words of wisdom, an inspiring creativity. Keep it going. Thank you!!

Surekha Galagoda,

Dear Becca
Thank you for the clear instructions and the measurements. I am sure going to try it as i love creating boxes.. Thanks abunch. Love and blessings

MaryH.,

First I want to thank you both for listening to your fan’s desires for more layers and cabinets – they are just stunning (as your work is) and for providing such incisive, succinct tutorials. These tutorials are clear and provide expert feedback with step–by–step instructions on how to create this beautiful box. I have been waiting for your tutorial since I saw the first glimpse of this box you created. I adore the design and see many types of boxes in my future. These are going to make wonderful Christmas gifts for a luncheon with a different type ornament (made with your dies) for each guest. THANK YOU.

Pam TAS,

WOW !!! Becca I have seen explosion boxes but not all these
boxes in the one BOX …..
This is priceless absolutely love it everything about it don’t
know what else to say!
Except love you and your work thanks for all you do for all of us ..
XXX take care


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