How do you make an explosion box at home?

How to Make an Explosion Box Step-by-Step

1. Step 1: Print out your template of choice and cut where necessary.
2. Step 2: Fold your explosion box.
3. Step 3: Glue the layers together.
4. Step 4: Assemble the lid.
5. Step 5: Put it all together and personalize.

What do you put in the middle of an explosion box?

Here’s the list of the things that you’ll usually find inside an exploding box:

1. Waterfall card. Instead of pictures, you can change it with photos of your beloved ones.
2. Double-slider card.
3. Pockets.
4. Endless card.
5. Slider card.
6. Flower envelope card/origami.
7. Spinning pull card.
8. Shaker card.

What size pictures do you need for an explosion box?

If you need photos for explosion boxes, I highly recommend printing them online in smaller sizes, as the standard 4×6 photos are too big in most cases.

How do you make an explosion box for your boyfriend?

The base

1. Mark at 15 and 30 cm on each side,
2. Unite the points.
3. Make a heart shape on each corner.
4. Score every heart in the middle.
5. Cut the unwated part around the hearts.
6. Fold the sides.
7. Fold the hearts in the middle.

How do you make a candy exploding box?

DIY CANDY EXPLODING BOX Place your treats on the sides. Slit the side corners of the bottom piece of the 2nd box and place it inside the first. Again, tape down the flaps and place your treats on the sides. Now that the treats are all placed and you’ve figured out where everything goes, tape the treats into place.

How do you make a homemade pop up greeting card?

1. Fold a piece of construction paper or cardstock in half.
2. Cut slits at the center of your card.
3. Open the card and fold tabs inward.
4. Print or draw your pop up art.
5. Fold your second piece of paper in half.
6. Decorate your pop up card and write a message.

What kind of paper is used for explosion box?

cardstock
Explosion Box Supplies 12×12 inch solid colored cardstock (one for each layer) 12×12 or 8.5×11 inch printed cardstock (for the lid) Adhesive. Paper trimmer with scoring blade OR another way to trim + score cardstock.

What size pictures do I need for a Koogel explosion box?

i’d recommend getting 6-12 4×4 pictures (if you’re covering the outside as well) or only 6 if you’re just coming the inside tabs. i’d also recommend getting 24 2×3 (wallet sized) prints for the remaining tabs. if you’re having issues finding the “big star” in your package, it is one of the folded up pieces of paper!

What is an explosion gift box?

An explosion box is made from sheets of cardstock that nest inside each other. When it’s folded up and the lid is on top, it looks like a normal gift box. But when you take off the lid the layers “explode” to reveal photos, notes, and other decorations.

How do you make an exploding card box?

Place the card inside this large sized paper box. Take a broad ribbon piece, tie it around the box. Tie a bow at the top of the paper box. You can add more embellishments to this outer box to make it look prettier. Choose a ribbon in contrast to the color of the paper box housing the exploding box card.

What do you need to make an explosion box?

Explosion Box Supplies. To create an explosion gift box, you’ll need the following supplies: 12×12 inch solid colored cardstock (one for each layer) 12×12 or 8.5×11 inch printed cardstock (for the lid) Adhesive. Paper trimmer with scoring blade OR another way to trim + score cardstock.

How big should my exploding paper box be?

So for box #1, I scored at 4” on all the sides of my 12” x 12” sheet. Scoring Tip: If you are using a patterned paper with different designs on both sides, make sure that the pattern you want facing outward on your box is facing up. This will ensure your score lines are in the right direction.

Where to put Styrofoam in exploding box craft?

To the sides of the basic structure of the exploding box craft. You can even add colored or glitter based Styrofoam thin strips to the base of the side squares. You should always start from the innermost layer of the card. This makes it easier to work with. Stick the box for the gifts you made before in the middle of the smallest card structure.