How do you make a homemade explosion box?

To make an exploding box you’ll need a few basic things:

1. Several sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock (I used 4 for the box itself and 1 for the lid)
2. Complimentary scrapbook paper.
3. Scissors.
4. A glue stick.
5. Pictures.
6. Decorations (I used ribbons and tin boxes, but you could use paper flowers, small bottles, whatever you like)

What do you put inside 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 is the size of explosion box?

The largest box is 12″ x 12″ scored at 4″ all around. The middle box is 9″ x 9″ scored at 3″ all around. The smallest box is 7 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ scored at 2 1/2″ all around. When all sides have been scored, cut out the four corners.

How to make a DIY exploding box craft?

Cut the extra square corners of the sheet. Now fold the sides of the square piece from all the edges inwards to make a box. Join the edges doubly to make the box strong and sturdy. Make sure the box is slightly smaller or of exact size of the exploding box craft.

What to put on an exploding box card?

Because this is a DIY craft, you can customize this exploding box any which way you’d like. For instance, add tags that have been rubber-stamped with a special message or attach decorative embellishments, keepsakes, or mementos.

How big should I Make my explosion box?

After you have the first layer of your explosion box complete, you’ll want to cut and fold additional layers for the inside. Each layer should be smaller that the last, to give that exploding box effect to the project. I made a four layer box, cutting each layer 1.5 inches smaller than the last.

What makes an explosion box a 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.