Exploding Box Card

My husband's birthday is this weekend.  He made it known that he wanted me to make a card unlike I have given anyone else.  He said -- "I like fishing and explosions!"  (ah-right) I had been looking at videos and I came across some that did explosion cards.  I had made some YEARS ago and I must admit that they weren't the best.  I was trying all sorts of creative approaches to making cards at that time, not realizing what a challenge my attempts were. My exploding cards were mediocre at best.  There are many different kinds of explosion cards and I attempted to do one today, that is not difficult to make!  It can be a very involved task, depending on how much you want to do.  Check out the video to see how easy it is to put together. 

In the video, I made an exploding thank you card.  Here is what you will need:

PAPER

• You will need four different colors that go well together.  Your first color will be your base.  (I usually make this the darkest color so my lighter and brighter ones stand out more).  You need an 11-1/4" square.  Score it at 3-3/4" and then at 7-5/8".  Turn the page a quarter and score it again, using the same scoring measurements. Then cut the corners out, cutting along the score lines. 
  (Base- Gorgeous Grape)
  
  
• Your second color will build on top of your base. It will be a 9-3/4" square, scored at 3-1/4" X 6-1/2".  Turn the cardstock a quarter turn and score again.  Then cut the corners out, cutting along the score lines.
  (Second Color- Highland Heather)
  
  
• Your third color will build on top of your second color. It is to be a 8-1//4" square, scored at 2-3/4" and 5-1/2" You will follow suite as you did with the previous colors.
  (Third Color- Fresh Fresia)
  
  
• The fourth color will be your lid.  For this, you need a 6" square, and it is to be scored at 1" on all sides.  You will cut slits on each corner, cutting along the score line.  These corners will fold in and are adhered to the 1" fold on all sides.  You will see your lid forming as you do this.
   (Lid- Petunia Pop)
  
  

STAMPS

• Choose whatever stamps you want to use--mix and match what goes together for your card.

INK

• Choose colors that will match your layered colors or any Designer Series Paper that you may use.

ADHESIVES

• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• Tear n' Tape
• Stampin Dimensionals
• Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

EMBELLISHMENTS

• You can apply ribbon or adhesive-backed embellishments if you wish.

TOOLS

• Bone Folder
• Take Your Pick
• Paper Snips
• Paper Trimmer

SIDE NOTE

I used the Bright and Beautiful 6"X6" Designer Series Paper to decorate all the squares on my base.  If you choose to use DSP, your measurements should be 3-5/8" X 3-3/8".

I hope you enjoyed today's video and blog post.  Have fun creating your own explosion treat for someone special! Click on the products below that you would like to purchase to do this card. They will take you to my shop Happy Stamping!

Product List

Regals 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [147002]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]	Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163801]	Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161449]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Saying Something Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [163761]	Something For Everything Mix & Match Ephemera Pack [163763]
Paper Butterfly Accents [162612]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Bone Folder [102300]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Paper Snips [103579]	Paper Trimmer [152392]