TINSEL TIME EXPLOSION BOX | with Traci

Hey guys! Traci here and today, I have a really fun project for you that uses the fabulous Tinsel Time Collection and a brand new explosion box by Scrapbook.com. It has so many fun layered pages, pockets, and cute Doodlebug surprises inside. It would make a great Christmas gift idea!

The box measures 5x5 inches and comes already made so all you have to do is decorate it. I started by covering the bottom half of the box in the pretty 12x12 paper called Festive Floral.  

On the lid, I added the red polka dot print (Berry Merry) and the white star paper (Tree Trimmings). I used a 3" scalloped circle punch and a 2.5" circle punch to create a mat, then added the Merry Christmas Doodle-pops.

When the lid is lifted, the box's layers unfold to reveal ...

... all of these wonderful pages filled with cute papers, die cuts, and Doodle-pops. Because I can be a Doodle-pops hoarder, I'm super proud of myself for using so many here. Look how fabulous they all are!

In between each set of pages is a heart shape that connects one section to the next. These fold in half and tuck neatly inside when you close the box. Doesn't the red Berry Merry paper highlight the heart perfectly?

In the center, I added a wreath die cut from the Odds & Ends. I love the beautiful details on this, and ... its shape mimics the scalloped mats on the pages around it. I love glitter dots so I added a few for sparkle.

Each of the 4 sections has 3 built-in pocket pages. Above, I added the adorable So Endeering Doodle-pops to the front page. She's so cute with her little pink collar.

Here are some decorating ideas for the inside pages ...

I covered each one in a pretty 12x12 print and created different shaped mats for interest. I love the way Doodlebug's papers always match and work perfectly together. Mixing them is easy and always looks great.

All the circular mats were created with the same 3" and 2.5" punches that I used for the lid. The square mats are the same size but I cut them out. Oh! And do you see the Jolly St. Nick Doodle-pops above? So cute.

Here, you can also spot the Christmas Cottage and the Christmas Candy Doodle-pops. ... Dear Santa, I want a pink house just like that one, please.

I had so much fun decorating this little explosion box. The Tinsel Time Collection makes every project fun and so, so cute!! I hope today's project inspires you to create something wonderful. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

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Tinsel Time Collection

 

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Explosion Box by Scrapbook.com

Scallop Adhesive Ribbon by MayArts

AT THE ZOO BIRTHDAY EXPLOSION BOX | with Jen

When my son was tiny we went to the zoo a lot! In fact his very first trip to the zoo was for his first birthday. So I thought what better project for the adorbs At The Zoo paper than a birthday explosion box!

The overall dimensions on the box are 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". On the top I trimmed down the 6x6 version of the large picture page and popped it up. I added the Happy Birthday sticker from the This and That sticker sheet and some leaves from the Jungle Leaves Shape Sprinkles.

There are three layers inside the box. I left the inside flap decorations fairly sparse so that pictures could be added later.

In the center I used some acetate and part of a paper towel tube to make a little tower than can be filled with candies or some other small treat. Around the base I added the Happy Birthday to You cut apart strip.

On the small center flaps I used an assortment of Doodle Pops to really add some more fun animal elements.  I hope you've enjoyed today's project, have a great day!

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At the Zoo Collection

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Green Cardstock
Acetate

SWEET & SPOOKY EXPLOSION BOX | with Tya

Halloween is creeping up on us, and what better way to celebrate the spookiest season of the year than with a fun and creative paper craft project? If you’re a fan of Halloween and enjoy crafting, then I've got a fantastic project to share with you! So I have made a Halloween-themed explosion box with Doodlebug Design’s Sweet and Spooky collection, spiced up with the magic of Lori Whitlock’s Matchbox Drawer Explosion Box cut file. The fun part about this project is a little surprise in each of the boxes! I can't wait to share with you how easy it is to level up a simple matchbox drawer with the perfect touch for Halloween! Let's jump right in!

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Before you begin, make sure you have all your supplies ready. The Sweet and Spooky collection from Doodlebug Design is a bewitching choice for your Halloween project, featuring lively, cute Halloween-themed patterns and embellishments. I chose pattern papers from the 12x12 paper pack and cardstock from the Textured Cardstock Assortment pack. You will need some strong adhesive to make sure the box stays together like double-sided tape. You will need some of your favorite die cuts from the Odds and Ends, Chit Chat, and Bits and Pieces. I also used the This and That sticker sheet, the Puffy Stickers, the Sweet and Spooky shape sprinkles, and some little treats to fill the matchboxes.

Step 2: Download and Assemble the Cut File

After choosing my papers I downloaded the cut file and then cut all the pieces out. The cut file can be found here. Matchbox Drawer Explosion Box. An assembly tutorial can be found here.

Step 3: Decorate the Inside of the Box:

The cut file design from Lori Whitlock allows for numerous interior layers, and this is where I got to have fun with all the products! I added some tags to 2 of the boxes topped with an enamel dot. On the other 2 layers, I added a pocket cut from cardstock to make little pockets to tuck a photo in. I added the scallop border sticker from the This and That sticker sheet to the top of the pockets as well as a little sentiment sticker to the top of the photo spots.

In the center of the explosion box, I added the scalloped circle "The Sweet Life" sticker from the This and That sticker sheet. This is where the magic of the explosion box comes to life as the recipient opens the layers to reveal the surprises within.

Step 4: Decorate the Lid

I wanted a fun topper for my lid so I turned to the Odds and Ends and picked one of the Haunted Houses, 3 trees, some Puffy Stickers, and a "Happy Halloween" banner from the Chit Chat. To make the layered look I simply die cut a 4-inch stitched circle from a metal die and then scored the circle at 1 3/4 " and 2 1/4 " to make a little valley with 2 half circles that fold up. I added a small piece of black cardstock and scored the 2 ends and glued them to the center of the circles to hold it together. I layered the house, puffy stickers, and banner to the house and glued them to the front circle. I added the 3 trees and various stars and sparkles to the trees to the back circle. I did add a thin strip of some lightweight chipboard to the bottom of the folded-up circles for some added stability. Glue this to the center of the lid.

Step 5: Decorate the inside of the Matchbox Drawers- the little"surprise" I was telling you about!

I wanted to jazz up the inside of the drawers a little bit so I added some 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch pieces of the diagonal stripe side of the Tafffy Stripe paper. I then picked 4 of my favorite little monsters from the Odds and Ends, cut small strips of the Stardust Acetate, and folded the strip at the bottom about 1/4 inch. I glued this into the front of the drawer. I then glued my little monster to the acetate. The fun part about doing this is when the recipient opens the little drawer- BOO! The little monster pops out for a fun surprise!

And there you have it – your own Halloween-themed explosion box masterpiece! The combination of Doodlebug Design’s Sweet and Spooky collection and Lori Whitlock’s Matchbox Drawer Explosion Box cut file creates a one-of-a-kind project that’s perfect for gifting or displaying your spooky memories. I had so much fun creating this and hope to have inspired you to try one of these super cute boxes for yourself! Have a faboolous Halloween and Happy Crafting!

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Sweet and Spooky Collection
Sweet and Spooky Textured Cardstock
Sweet and Spooky Stardust 12 x12 Acetate

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Silhouette Cameo
Matchbox Drawer Explosion Box Cut File
4 inch Black Cardstock circle cut from a Stitched Circle Die
Small Black cardstock strip to hold the scored circle together
Lightweight chipboard to support the Haunted House scene on the lid
Candy to fill boxes

OVER THE RAINBOW EXPLOSION TREAT BOX | with Kathy

St. Patrick's Day will be here soon, and since I come from a long line of Kelley's, Barrett's, McDonough's and Doyle's, well you know I have to celebrate!   The Over the Rainbow Collection is perfect for the holiday with all of those cute gnomes and clovers!  I decided to make a fun explosion box with a little surprise inside... take a peek...

I used this file from Lori Whitlock for the box part of my explosion box.  I decorated the outside of the box with some colorful Doodle-Bugs and flowers from the Odds & End Collection.  For the top I added a rainbow and sun also from the Odds & Ends.

Remove the cover and surprise!  There's a pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow... and a cute little leprechaun of course!  

How cute is that Leprechaun??  I used the Gnomies Doodle Cuts to piece him together with the shamrock paper from the 6x6 pad.  To make my pot of gold, I cut two of the  Pot of Gold-Pot of Gold SVG file, then glued them to either side of a little box (sized about 1.5" cubed).  

All that was left was to decorate the box flaps.  I used a combination of Odds & Ends, Lots O' Luck, Little Lady and Spring Garden Shaped Sprinkles, A Chit Chat sentiment, Limeade Doily and the Bits & Pieces.

And of course... I filled the pot with some gold covered chocolates!  This would make a fun gift for a friend or your sweetie!  Have you created any fun projects with the Over the Rainbow collection?  Make sure that you tag Doodlebug Design on Facebook & Instagram.  We love to see what you make!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

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Over the Rainbow Collection
Gnomies Doodle Cuts
Gingham Linen Petite Prints (Beetle Black, Gray, Limeade, Coral)

Dot Stripe Petite Prints (Gray)

Mini Paper Doily (Limeade)
Pot of Gold-Pot of Gold SVG

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Explosion Box SVG
Cameo 4
Sizzix Big Shot

SEASIDE SUMMER POCKET EXPLOSION BOX | with Traci

Hey everyone! If you follow me, you know I love making mini scrapbook albums and saving photos and memorabilia. But, I also enjoy finding new and creative ways to do this. So today, I'm sharing a fun project called an explosion box. Inside there are layers of pages, pockets, and fun places to journal. Take a look ...

I designed this with the adorable Seaside Summer Collection and for the box, I used a wonderful Lori Whitlock cutting file called Pocket Explosion Box.

To start ... I enlarged the cutting file to fit a 12x12 piece of paper - making the box 3.5" wide x 4" tall. I cut it out of white cardstock, then chose a bunch of fun 12x12 and 6x6 prints to embellish it with.

For the lid, I trimmed down a 4x4 card from the Palm Beach print and added the cute sun and beach ball from the Seaside Summer enamel shape sprinkles. When you lift the top off ...

... the 4 sides unfold to display lots of layers of photo mats, journaling cards, and even small envelopes. Check out the adorable Beach in a Bottle Shaker-pops that I added to the center. How cute!!

Here's a close-up of one of the journaling spots. You can add dates, a location, people names, or share a sweet memory. I added a cute pair of enamel flip flops for fun.

There are 4 envelope pages that I made out of the pretty green 12x12 Island Tropics paper. I tucked 3x4 cards into each one. Then, I embellished the flap with a flower die cut from the Bits and Pieces and a teeny tiny mini jewel.

I love this colorful little page. I used the 12x12 paper called Plaid It's Summer and added a journaling card and a 2x2 card from the 6x6 paper pad. 

This page is more for decoration but I just adore it. The palm tree and the pelican are from the Odds and Ends and I added enamel dots in Bon Bon for the coconuts!

This explosion box has 3 double sided pages per side plus the space inside each of the envelopes. There's even room for a small gift in the center.

I love this Seaside Summer collection with it's cheerful colors, tropical theme, and adorable die cuts. I hope this project inspires you to create something wonderful!

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Lori Whitlock's Pocket Explosion Box Cutting File

HIPPITY HOPPITY EASTER EXPLOSION BOX | with Shellye

Hooray, Spring is on the way!  Today I'm sharing my version of the very popular "exploding" box album.  These are double-the-fun because you can also use the inside for little treats or wrapped candies!

I started with two sheets of Doodlebug cardstock: bubblegum and bumble bee.  I left the bubblegum sheet 12X12 and scored at 3" and 9"; turned 90 degrees and scored at 3" and 9" again. Next, I cut the sides as shown below:

With the paper facing me (as shown above), I glued the bottom left flap to the bottom center flap.  Next, I turned the paper 90 degrees and repeated the process until the four flaps were all glued to the adjacent flap.  You will end up with a + sign.  You could cut away the flaps instead of gluing, but I wanted to make the sides extra sturdy.

I cut mats of paper to 2.5"X2.5" and added them to the outer-sides of the flaps.  I also corner rounded the top edges for a cleaner look.  The panels were then embellished with die-cuts, stickers, sprinkles and Doodle-Pops!

For the lid: I cut a 6.25" X 6.25" piece of patterned paper and scored 1" around all four sides.  The edges were folded to create the lip of the box.  I used the scallop border die to add a little decoration around the edge. 

Moving to the inside of the box: I cut a smaller piece from the bumblee cardstock.  I trimmed it down to 10"X10" and scored at 3 1/3".  Because this is an unusual scoring mark, I rotated the paper to score the three additional marks.  This helped to keep all of the scoring even!  

I repeated the same cutting of the flaps as I did wit the bubblegum paper above.  Finally, I adhered the middle of the bumble bee paper to the center of the bubblegum paper.  The flaps were all embellished with mats of 6X6 papers trimmed to 3X3, washi tapes, stickers and enamels!

Around the inner flaps of the bubblegum paper, I made pocket sleeves and then added die-cut tags using the Doodle Cuts Large Tags die set!  I'm also thinking that smaller versions would look so sweet tucked into Easter baskets...OR, add a handle in some way and use IT as a basket.  Great for table place settings or happy mail :)Thanks for joining!

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DOODLEBUG PRODUCTS

Hippity Hoppity Collection

Lilac Chunky Twine

Doodle Cuts: Large Tags

Doodle Cuts: Borders & Edges

Boutique Buttons

Jelly Clips

Washi Tapes

Textured Cardstock

Sprinkles