Explosion Boxes
This Christmas I’ve been busy making a few explosion boxes as gifts (shh, don’t tell). Here they are in all their radiant glory lol! For those of you who haven’t seen an explosion box before, let me explain.
Explosion boxes are boxes held together by the lid. When you take the lid off, the box falls open to reveal several layers of scrappy goodness. There are many flaps to open and close andtons of space for hidden photos and journaling. When closed- they are compact, just like a regular box. Then have an minimum of 21 places for photos, journaling and embellishments! It’s a great way to capture an event like a birthday or Christmas- and the box dresses up just like a real gift.
Of course, photos are worth 1,000 words, so here we go.
This one is a Cosmo Cricket Holiday line.
that’s an action shot of it “exploding” as you take off the lid.
This one is designed with gorgeous Making Memories holiday papers.
I really love the poinsettias.
Last but not least- Basic Grey Fruitcake box.
Those are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I love the first one.
Comment by tj — December 24, 2006 @ 1:52 pm
I WANT ONE!!!!!! WAH!!!!!!!!! love love love these!
Comment by Jessica — December 24, 2006 @ 3:21 pm
Those are amazing Lou. I have never seen those before. Looks like way too much work for me to figure out though. Beautiful job.
Comment by kim in Camas — December 24, 2006 @ 8:54 pm
They ROCK!
Am deadly in love with the fruitcake.. so might have to try that one too..
Comment by mireille — December 24, 2006 @ 9:43 pm
Those are so cool! I’m going to have to try to figure out how to make them.
You did a beautiful job. Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Comment by msdramateacherlady — December 25, 2006 @ 4:13 am
These are awesome! You should post the instructions.
Comment by Tam — December 25, 2006 @ 11:37 am
What a wonderful idea - and I’m so impressed that you caught that action shot!
Merry Christmas
Comment by Sarah — December 25, 2006 @ 3:47 pm
that is wonderful!! How do you make it?
Comment by christinew — December 26, 2006 @ 12:34 am
Of course those rock! I should be getting mine in the mail..when??? *wink wink*
Comment by Erica — December 27, 2006 @ 7:59 pm
These are so awesome Leah. Love them.
Comment by Alicia — December 28, 2006 @ 12:55 pm
so cool.
how come i haven’t heard of these before? and where would one find instructions?
Comment by capello — December 28, 2006 @ 3:38 pm
WOW. This is just too cool.
Comment by Cassie — December 28, 2006 @ 6:21 pm
So Clever!!!
Comment by mommywindow — December 28, 2006 @ 6:32 pm
I love your explosion boxes!! They were on my list to make for Christmas but I didn’t have time to get to them. I have the BG Fruitcake and CC Wonderland papers as well and might make a couple even though Christmas is past. It can’t hurt to get a jump start for next year right?!
Casie in WI
Comment by Cassandra Duberstein — December 29, 2006 @ 7:20 am
This is interesting. Do you have any clue as to how long the idea has been around? It’s new to me. Do you buy something to start it, or do you make it from scratch?
Comment by Sanisi — December 29, 2006 @ 11:36 am
So clever! I’ve never seen these before, but I love the idea. I think I’ll have to search around for a tutorial of some sort, unless you’re planning to post one here…(very not-subtle hint)…
Comment by Azul — December 29, 2006 @ 10:35 pm
Fantastic, girl. Why are you so stinkin’ talented. I saw today you have some news. Congrats on your latest accomplishment. I think you are my scrap hero!!
stephanie
Comment by Steph — December 30, 2006 @ 5:14 pm
Those are super cool!!
Comment by Rosy — December 31, 2006 @ 7:48 pm
WOW!! This is amazing!!!! I have never seen anything like this!!! WOW!!
Comment by rebekah r — January 4, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
Your exploding boxes are beautiful! My favourite is the Cosmo Cricket! TFS!
Comment by Ally — January 5, 2007 @ 4:24 am
Are you selling those??? I want one!
Comment by Jenn — January 7, 2007 @ 10:36 pm
These are absolutely awesome! You must tell us how you make them (or where you bought them at!!) I want one!!
Comment by Rachael — January 16, 2007 @ 10:03 am
Beautiful!!! I am searching for instructions for these. Yours are the most beautiful I have seen! Anyway you could send me directions? Thanks so much!
Comment by Rhonda Davis — February 27, 2007 @ 3:13 pm
I just heard about these, and yours are stunning! Is there a place I can get directions? Thanks!
Comment by Clare — March 10, 2007 @ 6:15 am
Love your books. . . they are amazing and a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing with everyone!
Comment by Annette Wimbleton — April 8, 2007 @ 5:12 pm
wow these boxes are great… I would love to learn how you did them, do you have any instructions you can share with me. Thank you in advance
Comment by Linda — April 14, 2007 @ 10:08 am
These are just wonderful. I don’t know where I have been not to have seen these before. If you have instructions for sale or sale the boxes, please email me. jlloyd@amaonline.com
Comment by Janet Lloyd — May 25, 2007 @ 4:19 pm
these are beautiful - can I get the instructions.
Comment by Cathy — July 29, 2007 @ 2:34 pm
These are beautiful… Where can I learn to make these… and how did you curl the paper on top like ribbon? Absolutely gorgeous!
Comment by Amber — January 23, 2008 @ 1:07 pm
I didn’t realize that my email wouldn’t show up. Amber@wearegood.net. Thanks!
Comment by Amber — January 23, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
LOVE THESE! These are exactly what I was looking for when I did a search. How do you make them?
Comment by Debbie G. — January 30, 2008 @ 10:26 am
I love these, can you provide instructions or template on how to create these. Your color combinations are beautiful!
thanks
Comment by Anna Lockhart — January 30, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
Where can I get the pattern to make an explosion box. These are beautiful.
Comment by Jeri — February 20, 2008 @ 5:27 am