This exploding box of memories is one of my favorite projects! So cute for a wedding, baby shower, graduation, birthday or other event. AND, so easy to make–follow my easy instructions and email me a picture of your finished project and I'll include it on my BLOG!
2 sheets of Designer
Series Double sided papers 12 x 12 papers
3 sheets of 12×12
cardstock
adhesive
bone folder
12" cutter
Instructions
1. First sheet of designer paper 12×12 (outside
of box), score at 4" on all 4 sides. Cut out 4 corners as in diagram
1, then fold.
2. Second sheet of cardstock, cut to 11
3/4" x 11 3/4, score at 4" on all 4 sides and again cut out 4 corners
as in diagram 1. Use adhesive in center only to the inside center of
first piece.
3. Third sheet of cardstock, cut to 11 ½" x
11 ½”, score at 4" on all 4 sides and cut out 4 corners as in diagram
1. Glue center only to the inside top of second piece of cardstock.
4. The fourth 12×12
piece of cardstock is cut to 11 1/4" x 11 1/4", scoring the same as
the others and cutting out the 4" square in each corner… you then use
adhesive to attach the center squares together so that the "cross"
shapes you created are nested together.
Lid – The fifth piece
of 12×12 paper is used to make the lid. The lid is probably the most confusing
part help. You first find the center of the paper and fold each corner up to
the center mark. Leaving the corners folded to the center, you then fold each
SIDE to the center. You then unfold and cut just two sides from the corner to
the square in the center. You then fold the larger sides in and adhesive them
to the center.
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diagram 1
Tips
Fold all folds for box
and pages back and forth.
Embellish box with
stamps before assembling.
Tacky tape works best for lid
corners.
