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Exploding Box Tutorial
At least there's one plus side to a rainy day as it's given me a chance
to sit down and get this tutorial pulled together as I know there are a
couple of you who have shown interst in seeing it and giving it a go
yourself :-)
Materials needed:
3 x sheets of A3 or 4 x 12" square card
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Corner punch
Double sided tape
Wet glue (for the box lid)
Craft knife / guillotine
Pencil
Ruler or Hougie board
Instructions on how to make the box:
1) From your first sheet of card cut a 27cm x 27cm square and
mark at 9cm and 18cm along all edges (see diagram 1 below)
DI AGRAM 1
2) Cut away the four corner squares leaving a cross shape (see
diagram 1 above)
3) Score along the lines of the internal square (see diagram 2 below)
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DI AGRAM 2
4) From your second sheet of card cut a 25cm x 25cm square and
mark at 8cm and 17cm along all edges (see diagram 3 below)
DI AGRAM 3
5) Cut away the four corner squares leaving a cross shape (see
diagram 3 above)
6) Score along the lines of the internal square (see diagram 2 above)
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7) From your third sheet of card cut a 23cm x 23cm square and
mark at 7cm and 16cm along all edges (see diagram 4 below)
DI AGRAM 4
8) Cut away the four corner squares leaving a cross shape (see
diagram 4 above)
9) Score along the lines of the internal square (see diagram 2
above)
10) Using your corner punch round all the corners (see diagram 5
below)
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DI AGRAM 5

11) Take the largest "cross" shape and put double sided tape (or wet
glue) in the centre square ONLY. Lay the middle sized "cross" shape
onto top of this ensuring that the sides are level. Repeat with the last,
and smallest, "cross" shape. Your base should now look like the
picture below but obviously without the decoration.
12) Decorate the internal sides of the box (ensuring that it still allows
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the sides to fold up to form the box shape). Decorate the outside of
the largest shape so that this is visible when the box is folded up - see
picture below.
Instructions on how to make the box lid:
13) If you are using A3 sized card you should have a large enough
piece of card left, alternatively if you are using 12" square card you
will have to use another piece of card. Cut a 17.5cm x 17.5cm square
and follow diagram 6 below for the measurements for the folds.
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DI AGRAM 6
14) To make it easier when folding your box lid you will need to
reduce the amount of card that goes into the corner folds. Following
diagram 7 below cut off the excess pieces.
DI AGRAM 7
15) Fold along all the scored lines forming the shape of the box lid. If
you use wet glue at this stage it will allow you more time to get this
stage correct whereas double sided tape only gives you one chance.
You now have your finished lid which, once the sides are gathered
up, will fit on top of your exploding box.
16) You can adapt the depth of overhang the lid has over the box
sides by adjusting the measurements. For this box I've used 2cm, but
you can reduce or increase this amount to suit.
Instructions on how to make the cake:
17) You should be able to use the offcuts of card from the box and
lid for the cake tiers. For the largest tier cut a 15cm x 15cm square
and follow diagram 8 below for the measurements for the folds.
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DI AGRAM 8
18) For the middle tier cut a 12cm x 12cm square and follow diagram
9 below for the measurements for the folds.
DI AGRAM 9
19) For the smallest tier cut a 9cm x 9cm square and follow diagram
10 below for the measurements for the folds.
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DI AGRAM 10
20) Fold along all the scored lines forming the shape of each cake
tier. The outside fold will not be tucked inside as it was for the box
lid as these will form the tabs to secure the tiers to the box base and
the other tiers (only after they have been decorated though). If you
use wet glue at this stage it will allow you more time to get it correct
whereas double sided tape only gives you one chance. You now
have your finished cake tiers which can be decorated BEFORE
fixing them to the box base. Unlike the box lid overhang there is not
as much allowance for the size of the cake side as this needs to fit
inside the box to enable the lid to fit. You could reduce the cake to
only 2 tiers which means that you could increase the size of the
sides (sorry if that sounds confusing). Your cake tiers should look
something like this once they have been decorated.
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Here are some more pictures of my finished project.
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I hope that these instructions, diagrams and pictures have been easy
enough to follow and that you enjoy making your own exploding
boxes. I would love to hear your comments.
Please feel free to reference this tutorial, along with your project, on
your blog and any craft sites but PLEASE spare a thought for the
time and effort that has gone into producing this and a link to this
tutorial would be very much appreciated :-)
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sandy' s crafty bits 16 July 2011 18:04
wow thank you so much you have spent so much time on
this ... and made it look so easy ... you have really inspired me
to have a go ... thank you once again happy crafting and love
sandy xx
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CraftyLoops 16 July 2011 19:07
Brilliant tutorial, really easy to understand and your
diagrams are fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to do this
tutorial. And YEAH....Im now a follower of your blog.. Lee xx
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CraftyLoops 16 July 2011 19:08
Ps........your exploding boxes themselves are magnificent.
Really pretty. Lee xx
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Chrissy 16 July 2011 19:41
So beautifully done, gorgeous exploding box, and very easy
to follow tutorial, usually I find reading tutorials turn into
blaa blaa blaa and I forget everything, but I found this kept
my attention, and was easy.Thankyou so much, and the end
result is gorgeous.
Luv CHRISSYxx
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Kirsty Vittetoe 17 July 2011 19:07
This is totally cool, thanks for sharing and thanks for the
tutorial!
And of course...Thanks for visiting the Pixie Blog and for the
shout out for Pixie, good luck!
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Laila 22 July 2011 09:53
What a great TUT. Will give it a try in my summer hols..
Thanks for adding my candy and becomming a follower at
my blog :O)
Hugs Laila
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Georgia Ehrmann 22 July 2011 11:30
wonderful tutorial! I am "bookmarking" your page so when I
get a chance I can try this! Thanks for visiting my blog and
leaving a kind comment! I am also a follower of yours now!
Hugs,
Georgia
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Faith A 24 July 2011 22:13
WOW those are fabulous creations,.
thanks for your lovely comment on my blog.
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Sheryl 26 July 2011 03:48
Hi Sazzle! WOW!!!! This is amazing and beautiful! What a
wonderful tutorial! I have never attempted anything like this
before, but...if anyone could inspire me, I think it might be
you!
Hugs, Sheryl
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Fluffles 9 August 2011 18:55
Gosh, you have some great tutorials on here! Love your blog.
Jx
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Mau xx 26 January 2012 20:32
Thank you so much Sazzles for a a Brilliant Tutorial, My
first effort last year was rubbish. I think I could try again
now with your brilliantly detailed explanation xxxxx
Your box is Beautiful xx
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Melodie 24 June 2012 11:04
How is the bottom part of the cake that is 10cm when folded
and put together going to fit into the bottom of the explosion
box that is only 9 cm ???????????
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Sazzle 24 June 2012 11:29
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The bottom tier is 8cm square which fits perfectly
in the bottom of the exploding box. The sizes are
explained for the tiers in numbers 17, 18 and 19
along with the measurements and diagrams. I
think you may have got mixed up with the box lid
measurements/instructions.
xx Sazzle xx
fional 20 July 2012 15:30
Fantastic Tutorial! It will be my first time creating one of
these. Hoping to use it as my mums 60th birthday invitation
with lots of old pictures!! Your creations are amazing!!! Thank
you again
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Karola 27 September 2012 09:32
Hello! Did I count wrongly or is there a little mistake on
diagram 9. As 1+1,5+6+1,5+1=11 not 12cm :) Otherwise fantastic
tutorial, working on ym own box right now!
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Tejal 12 December 2012 10:25
Hey Sazzle, thank you thank you for this fantastic tutorial. I
just made one...and I would love if you come stop by on my
blog....
Here's my exploding box
http://tejalcreates.blogspot.in/2012/12/anniversary-
exploding-box.html
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Monique de Lange 15 April 2013 16:30
Thank you very much for this tutorial. I made a card and it's
beautiful. I posted a picture on Pinterest and placed the link to
this tutorial.
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Josephine Black 11 July 2013 14:43
This is perfect :)
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Sandra (Stamping For Pleasure) 23 July 2013 13:57
WOW - what a great tutorial. I've popped over to see it as
Amanda from the Snippets Playground has made an
exploding box using your instructions.
TOP MARKS xxx
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Ewa M 15 November 2013 13:33
WOW !!! Very beautiful box .
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kunda 15 January 2014 03:33
Wow!!! lovely tutorial...beautifully done
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zainab cutlerywala 16 January 2014 15:28
Hey...If i have to make a 4 layer box cud you please help me
with the dimensions...1st layer wud be 29cm x 29cm and
mark at 9.6cm x 19.3cm ?
Can you giv me measurements of Cover of box according to
29cm x 29cm dimension...
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hetal dedhia 5 February 2014 04:23
beautiful box n i made it with ur measurements it turned
out perfect.......... thnx for woderfull tutorial.....
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Reveal Your Feelings 22 February 2014 10:52
Really helpful tutorial dear.... made my day... Thanks alot
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Kim delCampo 20 April 2014 15:26
Thank you for this amazing box.
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Vinnet Caluya 21 June 2014 15:38
hi there, how can i fit in the box and the lid on an A3?? the
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size of an A3 is 29.7x42cm. therefore when i create the box,
only 15cm will be available. :(
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