The Exploding Box

Exploding Photo Box

Supplies:
3 Sheets of 12 X 12 Cardstock1
Sheet of 8 1/2 X 11 Cardstock
4 Sheets of Pattern Paper (different patterns)
Double Sided Tape or Permanent Adhesive
Glue Dots or Lines
Lots of Embellishments
Tools Needed:

Scissors
12 X 12 Paper Trimmer
Scoring Tool
Instructions:

1. Trim your 12 X 12 cardstock as follows:

1 - 9" X 9" square
1 - 8 5/8" X 8 5/8" square
1 - 8 1/4" X 8 1/4" square






2. Score your squares as follows:

Score the 9 X 9 square at 3" intervals, creating 9 squares.
Score the 8 5/8 X 8 5/8 square at 2 7/8" intervals, creating 9 squares.
Score the 8 1/4 X 8 1/4 square at 2 3/4" intervals, creating 9 squares.







3. Trim off the corner squares, for each sheet.






4. Fold the score lines on each sheet, creating valleys.






5. Starting with the smallest sheet, turn it over and place permanent adhesive on the bottom of the center square.






6. Adhere this on the center front square of the middle-sized sheet.
Do the same to the middle-sized sheet adhering to the center front square of the largest sheet.

This is what it'll look like once all sheets are adhered together:






This is what your box will look like without the lid:







7. Trim your pattern paper as follows:

Trim one 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" square of each pattern.
Trim one 2 5/8" X 2 5/8" square of each pattern.
Trim one 2 3/4" X 2 3/4" square of each pattern.
You'll have a total of 4 squares of each size in each pattern.







8. Starting with the 2 1/2" squares, apply adhesive to the back of one of each pattern. Then apply the pattern paper to the smallest squares on the box.

9. Next do the same for the 2 5/8" squares. You can get creative and change the position of the different patterns on each layer.

10. Finally do the same for the 2 3/4" squares.
















Now contruct the lid to your box:

11. Trim your 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock to
6 1/4" X 6 1/4" square.

12. Score the 6 1/4" X 6 1/4" square 1 1/2" from each edge. This will create a 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" square in the center.


13. Turn your square over and score the corners only of your cardstock. Start with the point in the inner square and score outwards toward the edge.







14. Fold at the corner score line.
This will allow you to pinch the lips or side edges of the lid together.







15. Using glue dots, adhere the corners by tucking them on the inside of the lid. Apply the glue dots where needed to allow the sides of the lid to stay flat.







This is what the corner will look like when finished:






This is what the inside of the lid will look like:







This is your completed box:






Add photos and embellishments to the inside of your box. Decorate the outside of the box as you'd like.