Explosion Box Mini Album

Explosion boxes make sweet little scrapbooks and gifts for all occasions.

Step 1: Supplies I Used:

* 2 sheets of 12x12 White Cardstock (For Box)
* 1 sheet of 12x12 Pink Cardstock (For Box)
* 1 sheet of 12x12 White Cardstock (For Lid)
* Self Adhesive Rhinestones
* Pink Satin Ribbon
* 3D Foam Squares
* Double Sided Tape

Step 2: To Make the Box, Cut Your 3 Sheets of Cardstock As Follows

* Cut 1st sheet of white cardstock to make a square 9 x 9 inches
* Cut pink cardstock to make a square 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 inches
* Cut 2nd sheet of white cardstock to make a square 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches

Step 3: Using a Scoring Blade or Bone Folder, Score Each Sheet As Follows

* Score the 9 x 9 sheet 3 inches from each side
* Score the 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 sheet 2 7/8 inches from each side
* Score the 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 sheet 2 3/4 inches from each side

Step 4: Following the Score Lines, Cut Off All 4 Corners From Each Sheet

Step 5: Put Adhesive on the Backs of the 2 Smallest Sheets Just in the Centre Square Only. Layer the 3 Sheets Together

Step 6: To Make the Lid, Cut the Last Sheet of White Cardstock to Make a Square 6 1/4 X 6 1/4 Inches

Step 7: Score the Sheet 1 1/2 Inches From Each Side. Score Each of the 4 Little Corners

Step 8: Pinch the Corners and Fold Them Inwards

Step 9: Glue the Corners in Place. Use Paperclips to Hold the Corners Until the Glue Has Dried

Step 10: Decorate Your Box Inside and Out With Patterned Papers and Embellishments