How To Make An Explosion Box  

{Cheap, Unique DIY Gift Idea!}

An explosion box is made from sheets of cardstock that nest inside each other. When it’s folded up and the lid is on top, it looks like a normal gift box, but it opens up in layers of fun!

Solid colored cardstock  Printed cardstock  Adhesive Paper trimmer  Photos Embellishments

What You'll Need:

Decorating Your Explosion Box 

Swipe up to see how to cut your cardstock and assemble the box. Once you have the box put together, this is what it will look like.

I added a couple of “interactive” elements in my box as well. I folded a strip of cardstock accordion style. It can be opened up to reveal small photos of each of our kids.

I also cut another strip of printed cardstock and folded it around some old photos of me and my husband that I printed out at wallet size. 

Swipe up for everything you need to know about making an Explosion Box

You can add as many (or as few) interactive elements as you’d like.