Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Photo Explosion Box

Back in December, I held a Photo Explosion Box class at my house. These boxes are so cute and I love how many pictures you can fill them with. I tried to keep the colors sort of Christmasy, but not Christmasy at the same time...does that make sense? Basically they were made for Christmas presents, but I wanted them to be out all year long. This was a perfect gift to give to my Mom and Mom-in-Law as they go away for the winter and miss seeing my son during that time. I think they cried a little when they got them.



The box consists of the box base, box lid, and the insert so you can add pictures. This box will hold up to 12 pictures...but I only placed 8 in there. I got the quote out of a book of quotes that I got from Jo-Anns a long time ago...just retyped it and formatted it to fit in the area I wanted it. I really love the Black & White photos. It just seems to make them more striking! And I got the Doodle This stamp set mainly to make the pop-up flower on the top of the box...love it!







Anyway, if any of you want the instructions that I wrote out for my attendees, let me know and I can email it to you. Of course, this is not my design...got the idea and basic instructions from SCS.



Edited to Add: I am happy to fulfill the requests to send my instructions that I had at my class to anyone that wants them, but please make sure that I can either get your email from your blog or that you leave me an email! I have gotten a quite a few comments asking me to send them the instructions and I have no way of contacting them. I never get to see nor have access to the "email" that you enter when leaving a comment...you have to actually add it in the comment area. Or just send me an email directly...my email is listed on the left sidebar below the "About Me" section. Thanks!!


The Engineering Details

Stamps - Doodle This; Inks - Always Artichoke, Perfect Plum, Baroque Burgundy; Cardstock - Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke, Perfect Plum, Baroque Burgundy, Vellum paper; Accessories - Burgundy 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (dyed Perfect Plum), Ice Circle Rhinestone Brad, eyelets, White Gel pen; Supplies - Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, scissors, cutter with scoring blade, bone folder,

63 comments:

Mona Lisa said...

Andrea, this box is TO DIE FOR!

Thanks so much for sharing!

Lisa

Vicky said...

Could you email me your pattern instructions for the explosion box. I have one that isn't quite the same as yours. I like yours because the corners fold inward.
Thanks so much.
Vicky

Anonymous said...

Can you please email me the directions? I LOVE the two layer box. I just finished a three layer one & its a bit much! Thanks
cgaristo@aol.com

rjngear said...

Could you please email me the directions? I love the two layer box. Thank you so much!! Denise

Anonymous said...

Can you please send me the directions, I love the box.
jah72@juno.com

Anonymous said...

Could you email me the directions. I love this idea and yours is beautiful! Thanks!
Cindy

Anonymous said...

can you email me this pattern..love it.
Diana myhrtbelongsto316@hotmail.com

GG said...

Love the Explosion Photo Box! Please email me the instructions. Thanks so much! Can't wait to try it! gdlight99@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

I haven't seen such a creative idea in a long time. Please send me the instructions! Thanks!
cindy4unc@adelphia.net

Tish said...

VERY pretty box. The nicest I've seen. All coordinated so beautifully.

Anonymous said...

Could you e-mail me the instructions -
Thanks =

jodirabidoux@msn.com

Janet said...

Hi, Was wondering if you could send me instructions for the explosion box. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!~ Thanks
justinnjanett@msn.com

Kathy Yip said...

Wow!! I can't wait to make one too. My e-mail is kathyyip114@gmail.com. Thanks for sharing! Kathy

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'm a graduating Senior from college, and this would be the perfect gift to give to my friends before we all split up. Could you please email me the instructions for this?

sclark5@tulane.edu

Thanks so much!!

~Samantha

Anonymous said...

This is so cool. Can you please email me the instructions. Thanks for sharing. My email is rachelposs@yahoo.com.

thanks again
Rachel

Anonymous said...

This is great! I am looking for table decorations for my 35th class reunion and I love this idea. Can you please e-mail me the directions at redflareaffair@yahoo.com

Thank you for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Wow, I like your box MUCH BETTER than the pattern I'm currently using. I would love it if you could send the instructions to me at lizsjs@yahoo.com. Thanks a lot!

Anonymous said...

Could you email me your pattern instructions for the explosion box to basketsofdaisies@aol.com. I have one that isn't quite the same as yours. I like yours because the corners fold inward.
Thanks so much.
Laura

Anonymous said...

Could I please get the instructions for this, I'd love to make them for graduation gifts. My email is mrlitke@juno.com
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Would you please email me your pattern instructions for the photo box. What a beautiful way to display photos!! My email is Hwsta@aol.com. Thank you!
Stacy

slavegirl said...

please send me the instructions!
hmorris@berney.com

slavegirl said...

please email me instructions on this great box!
hmorris@berney.com

Anonymous said...

I love the sides on your box way better than the ones I have made. Can you please forward the instructions to me. At cropitpink@yahoo.com
Thanks so much, Mari

Anonymous said...

Hi...I love how your box turned out.... The one I attempted didn't turn out that way. Could you please email me the instructions. Thanks
baybreeze96@yahoo.com

Chauncie said...

Andrea-

I LOVE this box, could you please email me the instructions? This will make a great Christmas gift.

dnomyarcl@gmail.com

Thank you

Unknown said...

Very cute...can I have the instructions? clarkeb1984@yahoo.com
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to have the directions for an explosion box.Can you send it in a PDF file? I don't have WORD. Thanks so much,
Zeena MacLean zjmaclol@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

can you please email me the instructions for this? i love it! thanks!
erin pesnew@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Love your explosion box, can you email me the instructions. Thankx

ma04santos@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Great project!! Please send directions to box. msrichie@hughes.net

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love how the corners fold in! Can you email me the instructions from your class? rroyer@ma.rr.com
Thanks! Great design!

Anonymous said...

I would very much appreciate the instructions for this box. So cute! Thanks, Lori

lori7173@juno.com

Anonymous said...

Your photo explosion box is a beautifull idea, could you please email me your pattern instruction to brousset@servidor.unam.mx
Thank you very much, Dulce

Anonymous said...

I love the box would please send me the instructions for making the explosion box. Thanks so much,
Shirl

Anonymous said...

Hi. Someone today just told me about explosion boxes. I was googling it and found your blog. Your explosion box is just beautiful. I love it. Could you please email me the directions? Thank you. Annette aebowers@embarqmail.com

Anonymous said...

hi, could you please send me directions I would love to make a couple of these. mandyott1@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Could you please email me the instruction for your Photo Explosion Box, I love it!!!! Thanks
trawiley@roadrunner.com

Anonymous said...

Love this box, been looking for one that was a little different. Please send me the instructions.
Susie

ZuzyQ2@mac.com

Anonymous said...

Could you please e-mail me the directions? I'm dying to make one for my mother for mother's day!

MLauer229@yahoo.com

Thanks1

Sharon R said...

All I can say is WOW !!!!!!!
This is the cuteest box I have ever seen. I would love the instructions.
Thanks in advance
Sharon
skr1985@centurytel.net

Anonymous said...

this is great can you pls send me the instruction. Tks
mickey_89@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

these r the cutest little boxes could you please send me the instructions thank you very much

hot_kitty21@hotmail.com

Suat Tian said...

Hi Andrea,
allow me to join the list of folks who are keen to receive your pattern instructions. I am planning this for my church camp for children aged 11-12 yeaqrs. Thank you.
My email: kiahstian@yahoo.com

Suat Tian said...

Hi Andrea,
I have been making cards Allow me to join you list of fans requesting for your pattern instructions for the explosion box. I am thinking of using it for my church camp for children aged 11-12.
Thank you.
My email address: kiahstian@yahoo.com

cherri hayley said...

I too would love the instructions for this. Please send to cherrihayley@cox.net

This box is gorgeous - thanks so much in advance.

Suat Tian said...

Thanks Andrea for the idea. I love it.
I found an easier way for the corner fold. It is an adaptation of what you have, Andrea.
Reason: I hate cutting corners. I always miss the point. Hee, hee
Instead of cutting an L shape at the four corners, just cut a diagonal and fold the same way.

Corina said...

I know this post was a while ago, but that box is so cute any chance I could still get a copy of your instruction.
corinab76@msn.com

Thanks heaps,
Corina

Unknown said...

Hi Andrea,

Your box is so beautiful! ( would like the instructions. So could you please email me them.

Thanks again,

Nilsa

Jackie said...

Hi! I love these boxes and want to make them for gifts this holiday season. Would you please email me the instructions?
Thank you!
jackie.a.cross AT gmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I would love to receive the instructions at karen.lowe09@gmail.com

Keep creating!

Unknown said...

I agree with all those who came before me, I would love the pattern if you are willing to share!

huertamom@gmail.com

Thanks! Kristi

Anonymous said...

Please send instructions to anneshiv@gmail.com
I'm going to give this a try for my mom's 70th birthday! She has exactly 12 grandchildren, so I think the photos will fit just right.
Thanks!
Anne

Venita said...

I love this. COuld you please email me the instructions. I have checked the box for followups to go directly to my email. Thanks! Venita

Anonymous said...

hi this is a beautiful box. Cn u email me the instructions please. Id really appreciate it. Thanks sazzledazzle28@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

hi, this is really beautiful. can you please email me the instructions at tengyee88@gmail.com? really appreciate it!

Anonymous said...

CAn you please send me the instructions on how you made your photo explosion box? Thank.
tickledpinkhats@yahoo.com

Rachael

Anonymous said...

Your box is beautiful. Can you please email me the instructions for the photo explosion box. kapelsko@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Kathy

Crafting Misfit said...

Hi there, I am realizing this is an old post. However, if you read your comments I would love the written out directions you have on this. I have made one and loved it! I am going to share the project with some friends and thought if directions were done up bonus deal!

my email: rmbhenry@gmail.com
my blog: www.craftingmisft.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I would love the instructions to this box. My email address is: tataluco@yahoo.com

Thank you!
Tawnya

Anonymous said...

Hi!

I would love the directions for explosion box. If you are willing, please email them to me at alarrabure74 AT Yahoo DOT com I would like to make these for our girl scout troop to remember their 1st year together.

Thank you soooo much for your time!
Anne

Anonymous said...

Can you please send me the instructions? These are going to make a great cheerleading gift full of photos for all of the squad! tsckhaley@sbcglobal.net

Rachel said...

I LOVE your blog! Can you please email me the instructions for making your photo explosion box? It looks better than some I've seen. I'm anxious to make one! I also LOVE the idea of the b/w photos. It does make it 'pop'. Very impressive! Thanks!

fivebitgirl@yahoo.com

Brynn Hall said...

I love your version of the explosion box. I am looking to make them for christmas presents as well. Would you forward me the instructions as the one on sps istn the same. Thank you so much! Great job :)
brynn
cmcbrynn@hotmail.com

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