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

Beverly Jordan,

This tutorial is just fabulous as are you, Becca!! Thank you, thank you and thank you!!!

Becca Feeken,

Aw, thanks so much Lavoris!! You are too kind and I appreciate your sweet comment. You are welcome and yes, I will keep it going :-)

Becca Feeken,

Surekha I’m a box addict too! I love creating them! So happy to hear you’re going to give it a try! Keep us posted!

Becca Feeken,

Mary, I’m so tickled that you like. More than that, I’m so so happy that you actually give things a try. I would just die to be sitting at that luncheon and to get a gift like this! Please keep us in the loop and let us know how it goes.

I’ve done thinks like this at a luncheon before and more than 10 years later when we would get together for the same Christmas Luncheon, ladies would say – remember when…. The recipients were so thrilled to get and it was such a pleasure to make it for them. Wishing you luck sweet friend!!

Becca Feeken,

Pam, as always you are so kind and thoughtful! I’m so glad you enjoyed the design – I hope you’ll give it a try!!!


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