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How to make a Valentine’s Day Explosion Box

February 12, 2017 by Francine Clouden

Hey there! Are you looking for a creative gift idea for your boyfriend or girlfriend? Look no further! In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to make an exploding box for your special someone. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or even a birthday, this gift is sure to put a smile on their face.

First, let’s gather the materials you’ll need:

  • Cardstock paper in your preferred colors
  • Scissors
  • Glue or double-sided tape
  • A ruler or measuring tape
  • A pencil

Now that we have everything we need, let’s get started!

Step 1: Cut out four pieces of cardstock to form the sides of the box. The sizes should be 8 inches by 8 inches, 6 inches by 6 inches, 4 inches by 4 inches, and 2 inches by 2 inches.

Step 2: Glue the sides of the box together, starting with the largest piece and working your way down to the smallest. Make sure to use enough glue or double-sided tape to secure them in place.

Step 3: Cut out a smaller square, about 5 inches by 5 inches, for the lid of the box. Score the top of the lid along the middle of each side, then fold along the scored lines to create a “diamond” shape.

Step 4: Glue the lid to the top of the box, making sure to leave the diamond-shaped flaps open.

Step 5: Decorate the outside of the box with patterns, stickers, or other embellishments. You can also add a message or special note on the inside of the lid.

Step 6: Fill the box with small gifts or mementos, such as chocolates, photographs, or handwritten notes.

Step 7: When it’s time to give the gift, have your special someone open the flaps of the lid to reveal the surprises inside!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make an exploding box. With a little bit of creativity and some basic materials, you can create a truly special and thoughtful gift for your loved one. Happy crafting!

Source: How to make a Valentine’s Day Explosion Box Card – Valentine’s Day Crafts – craftbits.com

 

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FREE Beauty and the Beast Book Nook Cut Files

Beauty and the Beast is my all time favorite Disney movie and that’s saying a lot since I’m a huge Disney fan! Miss Mandee is also a big fan since she designs so many wonderful Disney inspired paper crafting projects including this stunning Book Nook. This layered die cut design features Belle and the Beast silhouettes dancing on the iconic staircase in Beasts castle with candelabras on the sides (a nod to Lumiere) and a big chandelier hanging above. She’s also used rose pattern paper for the backdrop and rolled paper roses on the front to represent the Beasts magic rose. She’s sharing these cut files for FREE that you can use with your electronic die cutting machine to make your own Beauty and the Beasts Book Nook to place between your Disney scrapbooks on a shelf.

Click here to visit the Miss Mandee blog to get the cut files.

-Heather

Everyone loves crafting about the Happiest Place on Earth, if you are looking for Disney-themed supplies for your crafts then check out these Disney, papers, stamps, dies, and embellishments at CraftStash. and Disney paper supplies at Amazon.

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