Monday, July 19, 2010

Paper Crafting 'Exploding' Box with Video



Hope your Monday is off to a great start.  I am super excited to share this one with you all.  One of my blog, Cathy,  gave me this challenge!
My youngest grandson is turning one soon and I challenge you to come up with a super special card design. I have been making him a new card to celebrate that month's birthday and have tried to keep them exciting. So......I have run out of ideas. Please help! Have a great trip! Seems like you spoke about a store in NYC that had vintage stuff too. Enjoy!
So I thought what better than an exploding box.  Not only will it make a super cool card (and be the talk of the party) but a great place to put keep a picture from each month of his first year!


The box is pretty simple to make--in the video I only used solid paper--hoping your creative juices will be flowing and you will see the limitless opportunities for this project!


These instructions were given to me and I thought it was going to be a tough project--boy howdy was I wrong!  It was really easy and a lot of fun.  I started mine with three sheets of American Crafts paper from Michael's and one sheet of solid white
These are double sided--solid color on one and pattern with UV print (glossy) on the other.  I want the patters to be visible inside so I will use the solid side of one for the outside.  I am going to start with the stripes.
Once I finished cutting and scoring my bottom layer--I lightly inked the outer edge of the red, rounded corners, and used the scraps to accent the outside.  I used each layers scraps, just the reverse side on each layer.
Here is the second layer--again I used the solid side of the scraps to accent this layer.  I sent them through the cuttlebug using an embossing folder (not Cuttlebug) and wrapped the edges with twine--you can still slip photos in under the twine.
Here you can see the embossing.  I also inked the edges with yellow ink to tie it back to this layer.
The inner most layer is pictured here.  I loved using stars and stripes--thought it really was a good combo for a boy--but you could do it in holiday paper for Christmas, in pinks for a girl, in Easter prints for Easter, wedding or elegant papers and hide the ring in the center--the possibilities are endless!
This layer was embellished with some glitter embossing keeping with the stars theme.  I also inked the edges of the denim blue paper with red ink, again trying to make it all connect between the layers.
The finished inside--I really like how it turned out! Now on to the lid!
For the lid, I followed the instructions in the video.  Before sticking it all together, I took an edge punch and ink to the white paper.  I used red along the bottom edge since the box base was red and yellow on the top and side edges.
All put together! I started to look at it and felt there was something missing--RIBBON!
So I added this bow--ribbon is from Michael's and it is about two inches wide.  The button is from doodlebug and the floss is CTMH in Navy.
Trying to use up all my scraps, I used a Fiskers Top Note Punch to add a tag to the finished box.
All the measurements are in the video--I say them a few times but I added slides for each layer and the lid to make it easy for you.  I would love to see some 'exploding' boxes you all make!
Make it a great one-

18 comments:

  1. Thanks for the video. I really liked how you provided the measurements in the video verbally and written! I have never done one, but after your video I will be making one!!

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  2. Thank you!Thank you! Thank you! Your exploding box will be my first birthday card! Ryan will be so thrilled to receive it! I am so excited that you picked my challenge. Your directions are so detailed, you make my job very easy. Will send you a picture of my box when completed. Again thanks Bryan! You Rock!!!

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  3. Great instructions and video on this exploding box! I've wanted to make one but was a little intimidated - now with your super tutorial I think I will be making lots of these! (great idea for gifts for all the ladies on our "Scrappin' Sisters" retreat in the fall)
    jackie

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  4. I love this project! I made one for vacation pics and embellished with Mickey & Friends die cuts on alternate flaps. My kids love it, and I get a kick every time someone opens it! I love the colors you used, you did a fantastic job!

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  5. This is the best video I have seen showing how to make this box!! Thank you soooo much! I know I can make one now for sure!! :)

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  6. Great instructions and easy to follow! Love your site and I visit often! Gotta run-need to go make a box!

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  7. Great instructional video Bryan...thanks for sharing!!!

    Terry

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  8. Wow that is great! Thanks for the pics along with the video.

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  9. Oooh, just found your blog and love the exploding box :) I'll add myself as a follower so I can check back often.

    Julia

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  10. What a cool project! Great information on the video; TFS.
    Mstgane
    Ann

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  11. Greatest video on exploding box ever. Love your site. Excellant work.

    Lee Ellen

    wigellen@aol.com

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  12. Another fun idea! And looks so easy!! I'm going to be busy....new babies, weddings....lots of things to make gifts for.

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  13. Thank You for sharing your wonderful ides. I love the box and the video!

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  14. This is so cute! Can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing and I really enjoy your blog.

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  15. I really love this video- I've always wanted to try this and now I can- thank you! I started following you a month ago and am always glad to see your videos!

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  16. love the exploding box idea - this would make a great present for a baby shower as well!

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  17. Hi, Thank You for the video, it was the easiest instructions that I have found to make one of these boxes, I made one and posted it to my blog.
    www.ahomeschoolingmomsjourney.blogspot.com

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