![]() Step 8 – Score Linesįold the four score lines inwards on the base layer and double check that the lid sits well on the base.Īll good? We can move on. The completed lid will look like this on the inside. Ok, now that step is done and we have a lid! Glue one corner at a time to make sure it sits square and doesn’t move out of square. Note that the corner fold is tucked inwards. Glue the first corner and ensure that the glue is holding together before you move onto the next corner or you may find the piece does not stay square and inline. I started with the lid however this is optional.įold all the edges where the score lines are down. Note: Don’t throw away the little pieces that are cut out of the layers, they can be used as embellishments! Let’s put it together! Step 7 – Fold and Glue Ensure the card stock you have chosen looks great together and the lid and the base coloring’s match up nicely. Work through cutting out Layer 2, Layer 3 and then the lid. Next up select the Exploding Box Layer 1 file and cut it out. It will take up most of the 12″ x 12″ card stock and is the largest piece of the box. If you are using a Cricut, go into your Layers side panel and find the score lines and check they are still set to either score or dashes…if not you may need to alter them.Ĭut the base out. fcm files as these will make it much easier for you, otherwise select the. If you are using a Scan N Cut then make sure you select the. Upload the file named Exploding Box Base as your first file to cut. If you need assistance with this check out these instructions. Once you have downloaded the template file unzip it so that you can access the files. Items of your choice to put into the box.I used a Scan N Cut but whatever you have will work. 5 pieces of 12″x 12″ different coloured card stock.Add a couple more layers… Comment below if you need instructions to do this and I will make sure I add them.Add more pockets, even enlarge them if you like.(I am going to do another one in plainer pastel colors too. That way you know that everything will fit together color wise nicely. I used double sided card stock from a pack that co-ordinate throughout. A friend even suggested if you made the boxes for kids you could put money into the pockets.You can add more or easily alter the size. I have included some little pockets for little notes or photos to be placed into.So the exploding box with family pictures in it comes to life. She takes them around to her friends and basically shows them off to everyone. Well, she is very sentimental and LOVES my crafts, cards and anything I decide to make for her. Now what was I going to get for my very hard to buy for mum! I put this project together when I started thinking about Mother’s Day. Is this one for you? It is the exploding box! Making an exploding box has endless possibilities AND I have a free template for you to start your creation.
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