{"id":61876,"date":"2020-07-30T17:42:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T07:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=61876"},"modified":"2020-07-30T17:51:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T07:51:01","slug":"exploding-box-diy-explosion-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/exploding-box-diy-explosion-box\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Exploding Gift Box &#8211; Try this fun Papercraft Idea!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a unique gift idea to mark a special occasion, why not make an <strong>Exploding Box<\/strong>? Open up the gift box and it &#8216;explodes&#8217; to reveal photos and fun notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61965\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-title.jpg\" alt=\"how to make an exploding gift box title image\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-title-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-title-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-title-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-title-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t be long before my eldest graduates primary school, and I wanted to make her a unique graduation gift \u2013 something handmade, full of personality and is straight from the heart.<\/p>\n<p>That one of a kind gift is an Exploding Photo Box.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61963\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box.gif\" alt=\"Animation exploding box\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\"><\/p>\n<h3>What is an Exploding Box?<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be relieved to hear that no actual explosives are required to make an exploding box. That&#8217;s a relief!<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a scrapbook built into a box that drops open with multiple surprises. When the lid of what appears to be a regular gift box is removed, it opens up with several flaps that can be used to display anything of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Include photo, messages, and other surprises. As a little something extra, you can place a little gift inside the smallest box. Perhaps candy, a charm, coin, or piece of jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>I guarantee you&#8217;ll have a fun time making this exploding picture box. I&#8217;m sure this gift will absolutely melt the heart of your beloved recipient.<\/p>\n<p>Make a gift box that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61962\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1.jpg\" alt=\"girl with exploding gift box\" width=\"690\" height=\"690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/exploding-box-diy-1-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>DIY Explosion Box Ideas<\/h2>\n<p>You can theme your Exploding Box around any special occasion. Here are just some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birthday<\/li>\n<li>Party Invitation<\/li>\n<li>Anniversary<\/li>\n<li>Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/li>\n<li>Easter Gift with Egg inside<\/li>\n<li>Graduation<\/li>\n<li>Christmas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61910\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also enjoy these gift wrapping ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/kids-craft-conversation-heart-gift-boxes\/\">Conversation Heart Gift Box<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/recycle-craft-plastic-bottle-gift-box\/\">Plastic Bottle Gift Box<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/make-a-notebook-from-scrap-paper\/\">Make a Notebook from Scrap Paper<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to make an Exploding Box<\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways of constructing an Exploding Box. This exploding box tutorial includes a printable template that makes this craft project simple to construct.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to make larger boxes from this tutorial you can scale-up the templates when printing.<\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3-6 sheets colourful card stock<\/li>\n<li>Scrapbooking paper<\/li>\n<li>Ruler<\/li>\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Double sided tape<\/li>\n<li>Washi tape<\/li>\n<li>Stickers<\/li>\n<li>Scrap-booking decorations<\/li>\n<li>Photos<\/li>\n<li>Art knife<\/li>\n<li>Art cutting board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61885 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Materials-IMG_5997.jpg\" alt=\"How to make an exploding box craft supplies needed\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Materials-IMG_5997.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Materials-IMG_5997-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Materials-IMG_5997-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Materials-IMG_5997-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Materials-IMG_5997-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Need Supplies?\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"d7cb8a36cdeea849ffb0634396c0e720\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B005KRSWM6,B072WN8XFN,B01KG9PFPE,B07VYK11V1\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<p>1. Print the <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Exploding-Box-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">template<\/a> pages at 100% (3 pages in total).<\/p>\n<p>2. Cut out the template pieces. Tape together the two sections of template piece Box #1.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-2-IMG_5999.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box template - hands with scissors cutting paper\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-2-IMG_5999.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-2-IMG_5999-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-2-IMG_5999-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-2-IMG_5999-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-2-IMG_5999-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Trace the templates onto colourful card stock.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61889 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-3-IMG_6002.jpg\" alt=\"tracing Gift box lid template onto yellow paper \" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-3-IMG_6002.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-3-IMG_6002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-3-IMG_6002-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-3-IMG_6002-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-3-IMG_6002-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Cut out along the traced lines on cardstock.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-4-IMG_6003.jpg\" alt=\"How to make an Exploding gift Box \" width=\"690\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-4-IMG_6003.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-4-IMG_6003-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-4-IMG_6003-600x455.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-4-IMG_6003-330x250.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-4-IMG_6003-607x460.jpg 607w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Use the blunt edge of an art knife to create smooth, easy fold lines, referencing the template lines. Fold all the box and lid pieces along these lines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61893\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5-IMG_6009.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5-IMG_6009.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5-IMG_6009-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5-IMG_6009-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5-IMG_6009-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5-IMG_6009-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5b-IMG_6010.jpg\" alt=\"folding paper gift box lid\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5b-IMG_6010.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5b-IMG_6010-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5b-IMG_6010-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5b-IMG_6010-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-5b-IMG_6010-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Make four parallel cuts in each lid, as per the template reference markings.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61896\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-6-IMG_6011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-6-IMG_6011.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-6-IMG_6011-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-6-IMG_6011-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-6-IMG_6011-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-6-IMG_6011-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Tape the corners and edges of the lid pieces with double-sided tape. Then fold the corners and edges closed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61898\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7a-IMG_6014.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7a-IMG_6014.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7a-IMG_6014-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7a-IMG_6014-600x460.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7a-IMG_6014-330x253.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61899\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7b-IMG_6017.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7b-IMG_6017.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7b-IMG_6017-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7b-IMG_6017-600x470.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7b-IMG_6017-330x258.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-7b-IMG_6017-588x460.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Using double-sided tape, centrally align the flat boxes on top of each other, with the largest at the bottom, and the smallest at the top. Make sure the decorative\/colourful side of each box is visible on the outside when the boxes are folded closed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61901 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8a-IMG_6020.jpg\" alt=\"How to assemble Exploding Box \" width=\"690\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8a-IMG_6020.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8a-IMG_6020-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8a-IMG_6020-600x468.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8a-IMG_6020-330x257.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8a-IMG_6020-590x460.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61902\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8b-IMG_6021.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8b-IMG_6021.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8b-IMG_6021-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8b-IMG_6021-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8b-IMG_6021-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-8b-IMG_6021-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Decorate the inside walls of the boxes with photos, scrapbook decorations, stickers, Washi tape, miniature envelopes, love notes, and memory messages. Create this your way.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61904\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-9-IMG_6022.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-9-IMG_6022.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-9-IMG_6022-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-9-IMG_6022-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-9-IMG_6022-330x247.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-9-IMG_6022-614x460.jpg 614w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. Fold up the walls of the boxes beginning with the smallest, and place the corresponding lid of each box on top.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61905\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10a-IMG_6031.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10a-IMG_6031.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10a-IMG_6031-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10a-IMG_6031-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10a-IMG_6031-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10a-IMG_6031-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61906\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10b-IMG_6029.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10b-IMG_6029.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10b-IMG_6029-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10b-IMG_6029-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10b-IMG_6029-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10b-IMG_6029-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61907\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10c-IMG_6027.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10c-IMG_6027.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10c-IMG_6027-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10c-IMG_6027-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10c-IMG_6027-330x248.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Step-10c-IMG_6027-613x460.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. Voila! The gift box is now ready to be unveiled.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61964\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/My-Poppet-exploding-box-gif.gif\" alt=\"animation exploding box \" width=\"690\" height=\"690\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61910\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6042-330x186.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61912\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-boxes-IMG_6019.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-boxes-IMG_6019.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-boxes-IMG_6019-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-boxes-IMG_6019-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-boxes-IMG_6019-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/3-boxes-IMG_6019-296x197.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61911\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6046_1.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Papercraft Exploding Box - My Poppet Makes\" width=\"690\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6046_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6046_1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6046_1-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6046_1-330x264.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Hero-IMG_6046_1-575x460.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"sc-separator type-thin\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61014 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-460x460.jpg 460w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/NDG-crafternoon_4.jpg 561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Melissa is a hyper creative artist, and content creator.<\/p>\n<p>To see more of Melissa\u2019s work, follow these links&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/melissagdesign.blogspot.com.au\/\">BLOG<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melissa.gaggiano\/\">INSTAGRAM<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a unique gift idea to mark a special occasion, why not make an Exploding Box? 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