DIY Explosion Gift Box - Made with Recycled Cardboard | Excel Blades®

Описание: This tutorial guides you through crafting a personalized Explosion Gift Box—the ultimate "wow factor" gift for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or birthdays. When the lid is removed, the layers "explode" outward to reveal photos, messages, and a central surprise.

Tools & Materials Used
Cutting Tools: Precision hobby knife (Excel Blades K2 Medium Duty Aluminum Knife, Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Soft Grip Scissors
Measuring: Excel Blades Metal Ruler (for straight edges and scoring).
Adhesives: Double-sided tape, glue stick, or high-tack liquid glue.
Paper Goods: * Heavy cardsstock/Cardboard (Base layers and lid).
Decorative patterned paper (for layering and accents).

Key Takeaways
Precision is King: Using a steel ruler with your hobby knife ensures the "exploding" flaps are perfectly symmetrical, which allows the lid to fit smoothly.
Scoring vs. Cutting: Always score your fold lines lightly with the back of your blade or a bone folder. This prevents the cardstock from cracking when folded.
Layering Strategy: Work from the outside in. Each inner layer should be approximately 1/2 inch smaller than the layer beneath it to ensure they fold up neatly inside one another.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Project Preview: See the finished explosion box in action.
00:15 – Step 1: Measuring the Base: Drawing the grid for the primary outer layer.
00:45 – Step 2: Cutting & Scoring: Removing the corner squares and prepping the flaps.
01:20 – Step 3: Creating Inner Layers: Sizing and cutting the secondary and tertiary decorative layers.
02:05 – Step 4: The Lid Construction: Measuring the lid dimensions (remembering to add a small clearance so it slides on easily).
02:40 – Step 5: Assembly & Adhesion: Taping the layers together at the center base.
03:15 – Step 6: Decorating
03:45 – Final Reveal: Folding the box together and putting on the lid.

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