Hello Everyone!!
I've ALWAYS wanted to make one of these Photo / Inspiration Boxes but was always too chicken to try it!! Or maybe too lazy to figure it out? Maybe a combo of both? =) In any case I have overcome my fear and have done one to show you!!!
There are quite a bit of steps but it is SO SUPER easy!! And it would make an AMAZINGLY meaningful gift to someone.
Ok here we go!!!
Materials Needed:
- images from the STORE!!!
- 4 sheets of solid 12"x12" cardstock (one for the lid and 3 for the box which encompasses all panels)
- as many coordinating designer papers that you'd like to use
- coordinating embellishments and ribbon and/or photos
- bone folder
- paper trimmer
- adhesive
- trimmer with scoring blade or a scoring matte
Box and Interior of Photo / Inspiration Explosion Box
Cardstock Sheet 1 (L1)- 12"x12" - this will be the outside of your box as well as your first layer - score 4" on each side and trim out the 4 corner panels
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I chose to decorate my panels first before adhering them together in the center.
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I also chose to decorate both sides of each panel. That way you have twice the surface area to play with and have fun!!
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L1 - Panels all measure at 4". Depending on how you want to decorate the interior, you could start by going down incrementally by 1/4 " or more depending on the look you want. The same goes for all layers.
L2 - Panels all measure at 3 1/2" x 4".
L3 - Panels all measure at 3" x 4".
Once all panels have been decorated you will now start with L3. Put a strong adhesive on the bottom of the center panel, I used "red liner" tape and press it firmly into the center of L2. Repeat this process when putting L2 and L1 together.
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Top of Photo Inspiration / Explosion Box
You should have one last piece of solid 12x12 cardstock left.
- Trim this down to 6 1/8" x 6 1/8"
- Score 1" on each side
- Trim off triangle on corners where score lines meet
- Fold lid on score lines
- "Pinch" the corners inward
- Using adhesive adhere the corners together. Hold overnight with binder or bulldog clips.
- Decorate top and sides of lid
I've chosen to "alter" an elastic headband (I buy them in packages of 6 at CVS) and wear them when I run) to use as a mechanism to secure the box a little more when people pick it up to look at it. This isn't at all necessary because the top holds it all together nicely but the band gives it a bit more sturdiness if you think it's going to be handled a lot.
I took the band and slipped it around the exterior of the box. I pinched the extra fabric in my fingers not that it was so tight that it now bent the paper but just snug enough to hold it. I put a stick pin into the fabric and slid it off the box. I ran the section that I had pinned through my sewing machine and then snipped off the excess. Where the seam showed I added this cutie little button detail with my hot glue gun.
I chose to use CUTIE PATOOTIE Blossom to decorate the lid!! I fell in love with her the minute I laid eyes on her!!! I colored her with a combination of my Copics and colored pencil. I added a cute rhinestone detail to her adorable dress and totally glittered up her hair!! I'd totally wear my hair that way AND that color!! So stinkin' cute!!
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XOXO-
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**I had to research how to do this before writing/photographing this tutorial. I found my information HERE. I used this tutorial to come up with my own interpretation and explaination but I used her measurements. I just wanted to give credit where credit was due! =)
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