Christmas Tree Explosion Box | Christmas Card 2018
by Giulia Art in Craft > Cards
4731 Views, 39 Favorites, 0 Comments
Christmas Tree Explosion Box | Christmas Card 2018




~Hello crafters~
Are you already preparing Christmas Gifts?
This is a cool idea that you can use this holidays to impress your loved ones.
This beautiful Explosion Box can serve as a perfect gift for a special person or just as a cool Christmas decoration!
Are you going to make one?
Don't forget to like,comment and share this project :)
P.S. You can now order your Explosion Box on my Etsy Store: http://bit.ly/explodebox
I Made a Video Tutorial for This Project!

For some people it's easier to watch a video than following step by step photos :)
So if you are one of them I hope that this video will help you !
Tools & Supplies.

.png)
.png)
.png)
- PVA glue
- Glue dots
- Scissors
- Bone Folder
- Ruler
Supplies you need to create the box:
For the Box
- 1x cardboard triangle 5" x 5" x 5"
- 3x cardboard triangles with the base of 5" and the height 6" 1/2
- 3x red triangles with the base of 4" 3/4 and the height of 6" 1/4
- 1X white equilateral triangle with the side of 4" 3/4
- 1x design paper triangle 6" x 6" x 6" to serve as a cover for the base
- 3x design paper triangles with the base of 6" and the height of 7" 1/2 to serve as cover for the sides
- 3x red rectangles 4" x 1"
For the lid
- 3x squares with the sides of 3"
- 2x little stars
Supplies you need to decorate it:
- 2 mini Christmas Trees
- Cotton pads
- Wide red ribbon
- Christmas narrow ribbon
- Red berries
- Santa sticker
- Jingle bells
- 1x scrap of paper to create a pocket for one side
- Mini pearls
- Mini sponge
- Ink pads
*affiliate links ( I may earn some commissions if you're going to buy the items above )
Creating the Bottom of the Box.
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- Add PVA glue on the equilateral cardboard triangle.
- Stick it on the design paper triangle.
- Score along the lines.
- Cut the excess of the paper.
- Fold the sides and stick them on the cardboard triangle.
Creating the Sides of the Box.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Repeat the above process.
Unite the Sides With the Base.
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- Mark the middle of the rectangles and score along the lines.
- Fold them in half.
- Cut the corners of the triangles as shown in the photos.
- Unite the sides with the base using the rectangles.
Decorating the Outside of the Box.
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- Take the wide ribbon and cut 3 pieces, 1 for each side.
- Stick them on the sides using pva glue.
- Stick the remaining part on the inside.
- Using some glue dots stick a ribbon bow on a side.
Making the Covers and Adding Them to the Box.
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- For a nicer effect, dust the red triangles sides with some ink.
- Get one of the red triangles and create a pocket on it using the scrap paper.
- The second triangle will be decorated using some green ribbon.
- Add the 3 triangles on the base using pva glue.
- Take the white triangle and create a snow effect on it using some cotton pads, than stick it to the base.
Decorating the Box.
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- Add some mini pearls on the green ribbon.
- On the plain side add the Santa sticker and some mini white pearls to create a snow effect.
- Add a piece of cotton pad on the pocket to create that snow effect again ;)
- Create your center master piece using mini Christmas trees, red berries, red pearls, jingle bells.
Making the Lid.
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
.png)
- Stick the 3 squares together as I'm doing in the photos.
- Using some glue stick the two stars together and and than stick them to the lid.
Congrats! Your Box Is Ready :)



Create a Different Design.

Did you liked the box? Take a different approach on it and create this beautiful model!
You can check my Instructable on it here:
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-an-Explosion-Box-for-Christmas-DIY-Pap/
Thanks for Reading!
Feel free to ask us any questions you like below and check out the video as well.
Check out our:
Merchandise: https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/giulias-shop
Etsy shop: http://www.giuliasart.co.uk
❤ Blog ❤ http://www.giuliasart.com
♡ If you enjoy this kind of projects please subscribe to our YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/giuliasart
Follow us on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuliacrafts/
Crafty Amino - goo.gl/4sM60G
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/giuliacrafts
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/diypapercrafts