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If you haven't had enough of these waterfall cards here is a variation called the cascading card.  I'm trying something new by providing .JPG files instead of .PDF files.  You can fit to print on 8.5x11" paper.

This is a written tutorial for an XL Explosion Box which differs from my other tutorials because it includes structural support.  I consider any box larger than 4" as XL, why?  Because the panels become too big and flimsy to stand on it's own.  Furthermore, with anything larger than a 4" box, you cannot cut it from a 12x12" sheet of cardstock.  I also like using this for the base layer of my boxes because of how sturdy the panels and even the base is.  For support I use illustration board, this is a thick board similar to chip board, I use a lot of it for school so I often use scraps and off cuts for my explosion boxes.  If you can't get your hands on any, totally cool, an alternative is to use any old cereal or treat boxes.  Just as long as you have a thicker material than the cardstock alone, but I would refrain from using cardboard since it's too thick.

I am using a 5x5" box here for this tutorial, but you can alter it to fit whatever size you are intending on making.  All you need to do for the panels is to add 1/2" to each side.  The lid you will add 1/4" to the top and you might want to consider adding more of a lip for the sides of the lid.  As always, if you need any assistance while making your box, feel free to message me (preferably through Facebook).

Let's get started

Materials you will need:

• Ruler
• X-acto knife
• Scissors
• Glue
• Bone Folder
• Cardstock
• Illustration Board or Cereal Boxes
• Pencil
• Washi Tape

What You Need to Cut

Cut 4 pieces from cardstock and score along inside square

Cut 5 support pieces from illustration board or cereal box and 5 inlay pieces from cardstock

Cut 4 support pieces from illustration board or cereal box

Cut 1 base piece from cardstock

Cut 1 lid support piece from illustration board or cereal box

Cut and score 1 lid piece from cardstock.

Panels

With your 5 support pieces (4.875x4.875") use washi tape or any decorative paper and line the edges (this is optional if you don't mind the look of the illustration board or the cereal box peaking through).  Set 1 piece aside for the base and with the other 4, glue each into the centre of the panel pieces.  Add glue to 3/4 tabs and fold over, use your bone folder or a brayer to flatten it out.  Now, taking 4/5 of your inlays, glue them to the panels covering the illustration board underneath.  I used a bookbinding DIY I made awhile ago to help me keep the panels flat while they dried, you can also use a stack of textbooks to flatten your panels.

Base

Once the 4 pieces are dried, take your base piece and glue the panels to the base piece using the remaining tab.  Make sure the panels are squared and lined up.  I like to check the reverse side to see if the glue as adhered the panels to the base, I like using my bone folder for this.  Repeat this to every panel along the edges of the base piece.  Once complete, taking the remaining 4.875x4.875" support piece, glue it to the base.  Then take your final inlay piece and glue that on top of the support.  Test your box out by raising the panels, everything should come up easily and there should not be any resistance at the seam.  If you do find your panels to be a bit tight, it is because you have glued it too closely to the base.

Lid

After creasing your template, take the lid support and 2 of the lid side supports and glue it to the template.  The lid support is placed in the middle centre.  The 2 lid side supports are going on the sides with the tabs.  Place glue on the adjacent portion of the lid template to glue the tabs into place.  To help keep everything in place, I use paperclips to clamp it down.  Once that is dry, glue on the last 2 supports.  Fold the remaining sections of the lid template into the lid and add an inlay measuring 5.125x5.125".




Happy Crafting

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Hello,

So one of you reached out to me and showed me your wonderful explosion box. You then needed some help with another explosion box for your friends wedding. So here it is, I made a template for you to download and follow along. For everyone else that wants to do it as well feel free!

I hope you guys enjoy like, share, subscribe. Show me what you guys created!

**********LID TUTORIAL**********
https://youtu.be/vxAwLvnIG2A

Download:

Seating:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3u9DK3s0pbSW9STEpiQW9vVGc

Stage plain:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3u9DK3s0pbemNlRHl2UG9idU0

Stage:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0By3u9DK3s0pbUmdMQVRacGlhZXM


xoxo


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https://youtu.be/Wura84v91Rc

Explosion Box Scrapbook Ideas For Boyfriend
https://youtu.be/uHTZcuOwpBY  

Explosion Box Scrapbook Ideas For Childhood Friendship
https://youtu.be/I65hk6ZfgII

Golden Engagement Wedding Handmade Exploding box Card Surprise
https://youtu.be/TCZUupvYY1M

9 DIY things to make for a Handmade Christmas Holiday 2015


I have not made a decent post in a while and since the new layout update to my new blog I feel like I should be more frequent with the blog posts. I hope you guys enjoy the new layout as I will be trying to be more active on here. I am more active on my Youtube page PaperChaserTO so if you haven’t checked that out yet head over there and don’t forget to subscribe =).

Anyways, with the upcoming Christmas Holiday’s quickly approaching I wanted to share with you some Christmas ideas that I have put together last year 2014.  All of these are homemade craft video tutorials and will allow you to have day activities to do by yourself, with other adults or your kids. I will assemble all the videos here and don’t worry they are easy Christmas crafts ;) nothing you can’t do. They include anywhere from homemade holidays gifts, homemade decorations, and basic Christmas arts and crafts. I hope you all the best for your handmade Christmas and wish everyone an early happy 2016 New Year’s.

Enjoy.

1. If you are looking for cheap Christmas decorations head over to your local dollar store and see what you can pick up. https://youtu.be/rqo6P-K0hCY
2. Christmas LED Garland https://youtu.be/YiihW9js41k
3. Children Toy Ornaments from the 90’s https://youtu.be/0mVEIi-MkOk
4. DIY Christmas Candles https://youtu.be/UH93AS89NHk
5. DIY Washi Tape Christmas Ornaments https://youtu.be/OLHHSx1TOxw
6. Three Ways to Decorate Pinecones Ornaments https://youtu.be/pg9DjwKOKFU
7. Homemade Christmas Chocolate Gift Idea https://youtu.be/c-j7DQAI5P4
8. Origami Santa Claus https://youtu.be/Y_EJ0VUjtPc
9. DIY Handmade Ornaments Yarn Toque https://youtu.be/dc5KuzI5Ycg