Exploding Box
Today I made an “exploding” box, something I have never attempted before but which I will definitely do again as I am really pleased with the results.
I was inspired by an article in Craft Stamper magazine, decided to have a go and even though I didn’t know what my theme would be, it came together nicely as I went along. I still need to decide what to put in the box as a surprise when the lid is taken off and the leaves inside explode, but it can wait until I find something a bit special.
The box is made of three separate layers, each one slightly smaller than the outer layer. The corners of the flaps are rounded off and the lid is also made out of coordinating paper. This particular box took 3 pieces of 12″ x 12″ double-sided paper and 1 piece of 6″ x 6″ paper for the lid and therefore it is a fairly economical project.
It would make a lovely birthday present or alternative to a card and you could even scrapbook it and add photos, tickets and mementos to transform it into a personal gift.
Lots of ideas but I must go an cook dinner. 🙂
Inside layer
Middle layer
Outside layer
Poppyposts 
That is awesome!
Thanks! I’m pleased with it too 😀 It is simple to make and a bit time consuming getting all the measurements right but definitely focuses the mind which is good for me at the moment.I love the way it all folds up into the lid then literally explodes when you take the lid off. Very clever idea.
That is cool! Hey there. I just came across your blog today and you seem really cool. Let me know if you’d like to be friends. 🙂
Thanks! I’m sooooo uncool I guess that could be cool to some 😀
Maybe I use the term “cool” too liberally and all-encompassing, what I mean is that I see you really investing in your posts and I truly dig that.
How adorable!
Thank you 🙂
Nice one!!! I made a sewing box for a swap a while back along the same lines, this has made me want to revisit it….thanks 🙂 here’s a link http://stitch-this.net/2011/11/15/house-tutorial/
You can also embellish the center square (I like big flowers there!) and the inside of the cover, and of course the outside of the box as well.