I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas Explosion Gift Box since a couple of years back and finally here it is. This tutorial it’s step by step instructions, so it’s very easy to understand it.
This is a cool idea that you can use this holidays to impress your loved ones. This beautiful Christmas Explosion Box can serve as a perfect gift for a special person or just as a cool Christmas decoration! Are you going to make one?
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P.S.
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Step 1: Christmas Explosion Gift Box Video Tutorial!
For some people it’s easier to watch a video than following step by step photos, so if you are one of them I hope that this video will help you !
Step 2: Tools & Supplies.
Tools
Supplies
5 pieces – 3″ 3/4 X 3″ 3/4 ( Design paper )
3″ 3/4 X 3″ 3/4 ( Design paper )
4 pieces – 3″ 3/4 X 1″ 1/4 ( Design paper )
4+4 triangles with the sides 3″1/2 X 3″1/2 ( Design paper )
Step 3: Creating the Base of the Explosion Gift Box.
- Mark on each side at 4″ and 8″.
- Unite the points with a pencil.
- Unite the corners of the middle square with the exterior corners.
- Score and fold along the lines.
- Cut along the small diagonals.
Step 4: Decorating the Base.
- Using PVA glue stick the design paper on the outside of the base.
- Turn it around and stick the design paper square in the middle.
- Using double adhesive tape, close the floppy triangles forming a pocket on each side.
- To form the center piece add your favorite Christmas decorations.
Step 5: Creating the Lid of the Explosion Box.
- Score at 1″ 1/2 on each side.
- Cut a small V shape in the corners like you see in the images.
- Fold along the lines.
- Using PVA glue stick the sides together, creating the lid.
Step 6: Decorating the Lid.
- Using PVA glue stick the rectangles on the sides of the lid.
- Use double sided adhesive tape to stick the ribbon on the design paper square forming a gift box effect.
- Add the ribbon bow using some glue dots.
- Stick the design paper square on the lid using some foam adhesive squares.
- Add a small tag with your message.
Step 7: Finishing the Explosion Gift Box.
Now you can add some tags with your messages or pictures.
Congrats! Your Explosion Gift Box Is Ready 🙂
Thanks for Reading! Feel free to ask us any questions you like below and check out the video as well.
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You can check my blog post on it here:
https://giuliasart.com/2020/01/christmas-explosion-box.html
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