Sunday, February 24, 2013

Explosion Boxes, My Way!

I have seen alot of instructions and videos on how to make explosion boxes.
They just seemed to be too much work.
I needed a way to make them easier and faster.
I saw a picture of an explosion box that looked pretty simple.
I couldn't find instructions for it so I created my own.
I am probably way off compared to the original , however, mine work and look just as nice.
 

 
I can't wait to have a class on this!
 
Directions:
 
I'm using white paper and markings for instruction use only!
 
Box Base: 12x12 inch paper,
Using Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334)
Score at 4 and 8 inches.
 
Turn paper quarter turn, and score again at 4 and 8 inches.
 
Using Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (125586)
Score each of the corners, from outside corners to 4 inch score line.
 
Cut each corner from 8 inch score line to 4 inch score line.
 
 
Fold on all score lines.
Base should look like this.
 
Box Top Directions:
7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inch square
Score at 3/4 , 1 5/8 , 5 7/8 , 6 3/4 inches.
 
Turn paper quarter turn and score again at
3/4 , 1 5/8, 5 7/8 , 6 3/4 inches.
 
Cut Black lines shown. Cut away all X pieces.
 
Fold all score lines
 
Use tape on Tabs and Flaps that fold over the Tabs.
Box top Complete.
 
Inside, Extra Flaps ( if desired)
10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch square.
Scored at 3 1/2 and 7 inches. Turn paper quarter turn and score at 3 1/2 and 7 inches.
 
Cut away each of the corner squares and fold on all score lines.
 
Tape to Inside, Bottom of box.
 
Decorate at desired!
This one was given as a gift.
 
 
Happy Stamping!

 
 


Halloween in February?

NO.... Not really! I went to a scrapbooking retreat last fall, and one of the Ladies (who's name I can not remember) Made these cute cards for everyone. I just came across it again, and wanted to share. She used the Stampin Up Top Note Die cut and verious sizes of circle punches to create this card. Yes... That is a pocket on the inside. What a great idea for a gift card. Happy Stamping!!!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Explosion Box

Did some reorganizing in my scraproom. And it never fails, that I find retired papers that must be used. And so, I've been creating again, using retired papers, scraps and whatever else I can find. I honestly can't remember where I saw a picture of and explosion box, made this way. Pintereset, Splitcoast, Stampin connection? I don't know. I just remember looking at the picture for a while and thinking.... I can do this...Easy! So here is my super easy Explosion Box. Happy Stamping!