Exploding Boxes

[Disney Ontario]

Hi. Are they easy to make and where can I look up instructions? Oh and do you just use heavy cardstock? Its for my sister's 50 so I mite just make one layer then put a surprize in it.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

here is the tutorial I used. I didn't get the lid right though.

http://glitteradventure.blogspot.com/2006/11/exploding-box-class.html

Heavy card stock is good because the sides will flex a bit. you want something that will hold up.

 

[Goofysmate]

I like making Exploding Boxes and have added another link which is well worth a look.
Also look at Youtube
http://magic-boxes.blogspot.com/

 

[Lisa]

I was an honored recipient of one of Buffy's exploding boxes, don't listen to her, it came out gorgeous.

Definitely use a heavy cardstock. When I made my box, I didn't use heavy enough paper and it was flimsy.

 

[jacksmomma]

I like making Exploding Boxes and have added another link which is well worth a look.
Also look at Youtube
http://magic-boxes.blogspot.com/

Those are beautiful! I love how the butterflies appear to fly out of the box!

 

[Disney Ontario]

Thanks everyone, I think I will try a zebra look for this one. I put the instructions in my favorites then I Googled them under images.WOW.

 

[Goofysmate]

Thats one of my fav too

Those are beautiful! I love how the butterflies appear to fly out of the box!

 

[party of 3]

i soooooo want to make one of these for bubba's teacher for a year end gift.

 

[JandJ]

I was a lucky recipient of one of Buffy's exploding boxes, too, and I love it! It's held up great and has a place of honor in my craft room!