DIY Exploding Box!

Hey guys! Last week, as I was rummaging YouTube and Pinterest, I decided to make a do-it-yourself Exploding Box because I think it would be a cool gift. You see… it’s my M.U./special someone’s birthday, and instead of a material thing this year, I wanna make an effort with love!

I don’t know if it’s a little corny for a guy, but I asked him a while back if he’s okay with receiving DIY stuff. I was a little surprised because he actually loves those things *phew!*. But still, a teenage girl could be somewhat nervous, right?

It was my first time doing this, and I also do not have the perfect materials at home. So, improvise it was! I’m also not that skilled, so please bear with me (but hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?). A huge thanks to Brasel Seng for her awesome tutorial on this one.

Here’s my recreation:

It’s a little funny because the second layer doesn’t stay like a 45 degree angle, but anyway what’s done is done. I guess I would have to try harder next time (if there ever would be)!

I also documented the steps just for memories’ sake… but I think it would be better if I would share it to you, guys!

To start:

I bought a small box.

Cut the sides.

Put some decorative tape on the sides.

This is the outside view.

I put the second layer made out of flashcards.

And some colored paper on the first layer.

First epicness. I changed my second layer because I want another color. Also put colored paper at the center.

Now, these are the bits and pieces:

• The slider card

Tadaa!

• The pop-up slider card

Yay!

• The landscape waterfall card

You just slowly pull it…

Fun!

• The portrait waterfall card

Same as the landscape… just portrait. LOL.

Cute!

• The double slider card

I put some pics and decorated the front.

Works like magic.

• The sweetheart message card

I put a picture of us and decorated it with beads.

There is a large pocket when you first open it.

I put some left-over pictures of us (don’t tell! Kidding).

The full extension

This was what I put on the mini pocket.

Some personal message

Topped it off with a ribbon!

• The 6-square section folded card

I made a pocket on this section.

This is what’s inside.

The front (if you have the chance to read this, my humor in a nutshell).

The back… we’re both corny so it’s all right.

• The finishing touches

The decoration of a section.

I decorated the center with random cuts and draws. I used chalk to color.

My ULTIMATE personal message (not really though).

This is what the box looks like when you’ll close it.

Got a ribbon for the cover, and done!

There you have it! If you are interested in making a recreation, just head over to this link. Brasel Seng has a full tutorial for it, and for other DIY stuff, too!

As I was typing this post, it’s now past 12 a.m. on January 3 and it’s now his birthday! I’m on Facebook chatting with him, though. I REALLY HOPE HE’LL LIKE IT (EVEN SLIGHTLY). Anyway, gotta sleep now! Gotta go out tomorrow with our circle of friends. Thanks for reading!