Welcome to our MONSTER MASH BLOG HOP!!! We are so glad you are hopping along with us! Aren't the projects you've seen so far AMAZING?!! I'm telling you, I'm on a hop with some extremely talented ladies! This is so much fun!!
So, if you came here from Dream Of Crafting's blog, you are on the right track!
If not, CLICK HERE to start back at the beginning.
Here is a short video showing my project, but for all the details and measurements, see post below.
Aren't Explosion Boxes cool?!
Here are the pictures of all 4 sides of my box and the top of the lid.
Here you can see that when I remove the lid, the images are only attached at the top, so they come off with the lid.
This is the inside of the box! I made a little box inside to hold some candy. Yes, it's SUGAR FREE. LOL
As promised, here are the details.
For Box Lid :
Start off with 8" x 8" cardstock.
Score @ 2" all the way around.
On opposite sides where the score lines cross, cut a slit up from the bottom to the crossing score line.
Fold up sides and adhere.
For the Box Layers Bottom:
For each page section, cut and score with size indicated, then cut away 4 corners leaving a "+".
Start off with 11 5/8" square, score @ 3 7/8" on all sides.
Then 11 1/4" square, score @ 3 3/4" on all sides.
Then 10 7/8" square, score @ 3 5/8" on all sides.
Then 10 1/2" square, score @ 3 1/2" on all sides.
Adhere all bottoms together, but leave sides unattached so you can flip through the pages adding pictures, journaling, etc.
You make the inside candy box just like you make the lid, but with smaller measurements.
Start off with 6" x 6" cardstock.
Score @ 1 1/2" all the way around.
Cut slits on opposite sides up to where the score lines cross.
Fold up all sides and adhere.
Did you see what the GRAND PRIZE is? Crazy About Cricut will be drawing a winner for this Sweet Treat!
Pretty good TREAT, huh?
For a chance to win, make sure you visit all the blogs on the hop and leave a comment at every one.
Thanks so much for stopping by!! You next stop is The Creative Stamper Spot.
For a chance to win, make sure you visit all the blogs on the hop and leave a comment at every one.
Thanks so much for stopping by!! You next stop is The Creative Stamper Spot.
To start over at the beginning, CLICK HERE.
Here is a complete list of all the blogs on the hop:
http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
http://neverfullpricescrapbooking.blogspot.com/
http://almabrooksblog.blogspot.com/
http://www.staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/
http://www.scrapbookaholic.blogspot.com/
http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/
http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/ (You are HERE!)
http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
http://www.scrappingsweets.blogspot.com/
Thanks for Monster Mashing with us!
ENJOY!!
:) Janis
WOW Janis! This is sooo cool. I love it! What a great project!
ReplyDeleteJessica (the creative stamper)
Love explosion boxes and your images on this really make a big Bang!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. you did an amazing job decorating the box. So cute. TFS
ReplyDeletewow this is a neat idea.... I know how to make the exploding boxes.... but i never thought to put the candy in the middle... thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteLisa
lamerlisa@hotmail.com
http://lisakelly110803.blogspot.com/
What a fabulous idea for an explosion box! I would have never thought about making it a candy dish! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSpooky! Mine won't have sugar free candy though ha ha.
ReplyDeleteKristin - www.CreatingWithScrapbooks.com
This is so SUPER cool!!! and I love the detailed instructions!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTFS
This is really cute!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable, I love all the cute and spooky images. blanphear@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat is a really neat box. I am going to try that out soon. It would be great for gifting at Christmas. THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your explosion box is absolutely fabulous! And how perfect to have it filled with candy for Halloween! Your instuctions are so great, I think I have mynext project to make for my nephews for Halloween! So cool! Thanks for the inspiration! Oh, and thanks for the chance at your fabby prize!!
ReplyDeleteI just love explosion boxes...and the idea of having all the embellishments stay with the top is great! Thanks for the chance to win. karelj.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSo Cool! I love how it opens to a treat box! just Spooktacular!
ReplyDeleteOkay this is awesome box and I been thinking of making one and I can now with your easy instructions...
ReplyDeleteThank you
The Scrapbooking Queen
I love these boxes. I made one for mothers day with pics of all the grandkids. She loved it. TFS
ReplyDeleteOMG I have made these boxes before but never with the center piece. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteaecopenhaver at gmail dot com
Wow, this is a great project. Thanks for the instructions.
ReplyDeleteThis is just TOO STINKIN CUTE!! I LOVE IT! TFS! I am a follower and would like to thank you for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteTerrie B
terriennz@att.net
crafteecards.blogspot.com
This explosion box is absolutely the cutest. So much detail. I love it.
ReplyDeleteTFS and for the chance to win.
Trisha
patnbobcuddy@gmail.com
You box is so cute! I love it! Great job!
ReplyDeletealaska.girl.24@hotmail.com
Super cute! thanks for the great directions I can't wait to try my hand at making one.
ReplyDelete~lor
Love this for sure. Awesome details
ReplyDeleteBurffrau @ aol dot com
So cute, I love making explosion boxes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Your box is incredible! And thank you for posting the directions/video! Great job!!
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Wow that is AWESOME!
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Awesome! I ♥ explosion boxes, I just have a hard time figure out how to decorate them. Yours looks great :)
ReplyDeletePhenis2031 at yahoo dot com
So cute... but I wouldnt want to give it away :-)
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www.chelacreates.blogspot.com
Thank you for the great directions and measurements. I have always wanted to try one! Thanks for being part of this great hop! pjritsema at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove that box. What a cute idea. I haven't made one of those boxes in a while, maybe I'll have to do it for the "boo" in the neighborhood.. Great job.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME idea !!! Loved youe explosion box !!! Martha C.
ReplyDeletemcaballerobrito@hotmail.com
Great box. Thanks for the instructions on how to make it.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of putting a box inside of the exploding box. That is just perfect for holding the candy. I will have to try making this for my daughters teachers for halloween. I was trying to figure out what to make. Thank you for the idea.
ReplyDeleteOMG Janis !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCool explosion box , I love it !!!!
You did a great job.
TFS
Patty
dreamcards@hotmail.com
I love it!! I've never made one and surely want to now!! Thanks.. I'm a new follower.. feel free to check out my blog.
ReplyDeletehugs, Tanya
www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com
freddylswillima(at)windstream(dot)net
Janis,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project! It does look intimidating...but fun! I love the idea of the pages for journaling and pictures...it can be used every year. Thank you for sharing with us!
This is one of my favorites so far! Thank you so much for the great idea.
ReplyDeleteExplosion boxes are awesome! I love this one! Great project! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLindsay
lindsaykay2@gmail.com
You did a Fabulous job on your explosion box. Cute idea...I love these types of projects..thanks for sharing the idea..
ReplyDeletejennlbrown1977@yahoo.com
Great project! Love, love it! Very talented! WOW!
ReplyDeleteI am now your follower and I hope you can do the same! :-)
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Hop on over to my site….there is a blog hop going on right now with LOTS of blog candy to be won!
So super cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, you did a great job on your box, love it!! Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to win!
ReplyDeletegonna try this today!
ReplyDeleteLove your explosion box great directions to!! Thank's for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI totally need to make one of those explosion boxes.
ReplyDeletedtrble95@gmail.com
Great explosion box...love how you decorated it!! TFS!
ReplyDelete~Sharon C.
I like the pages idea to make it a memory explosion...have one for every year. Thank You for being in the hop and for a chance to win cool prizes.
ReplyDeletequilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com
Really neat!! Love the box :)
ReplyDeleteI love your exploiding box, Great job. I'm following you now. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeletemy sister-in-law made me an explosion box love it
ReplyDeletegad1974@windstream.net
my sister-in-law made me an explosion box i love it
ReplyDeletegreat project
gad1974@windstream.net
love love love this. never was able to make one but just love it.
ReplyDeletecool idea to stick the images to the lid of e box! love the cuteness of your explosion box! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJie Ying
jieying90@hotmail.com
http://uniquely-crafts.tumblr.com
LOVE THIS!!!!! definitely going to try and make one today, LOL!!
ReplyDeletecalbekah@aol.com
I love the explosion box. I appreciate you giving the measurements.
ReplyDeletemarionment@msn.com
How stinkin' adorable....
ReplyDeletePerfect teachers gift.
TFS,
Erin
spantastikreations@yahoo.com
Omg what a cute idea, I haven't seen one of these yet!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to make an explosion box...I know, shame on me!! What a great idea for the Monster Mash! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Tara
tray83 at yahoo dot com
Love it and the headless horseman just rocks. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the explosion box - such a cool idea!
ReplyDeletewhat a good idea for anything! AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteYour treat box is so cute. Thanks for all the instructions. I'll have to try this.
ReplyDeleteThats Pretty awesome! ThANKS SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteThat explosion box is really cool! I've never seen on before! TFS. I will have to try this sometime!
ReplyDeletetracygp@comcast.net
Awesome!!!! I love it! I've never made one of these. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat box is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the directions!
Kim J
kdj42160@yahoo.com
Such a cute explosion box. Great work!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your take on the explosion box! adorable!!!!!! Im a new follower
ReplyDeletescrappinwithmybug.com
Great job. I love the idea for a candy box.
ReplyDeleteyianthony at yahoo dot com
Awesome explosion box. I've never tried one myself. Great instructions... I'm seeing a future project. :-) THANKS!
ReplyDeleteGreat explosion box! That is one my list of things to try!
ReplyDeletespunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
Whoa - what a bang-up project!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome project! I love the colors and the decorations you used!
ReplyDeleteJanis this is so cool
ReplyDeleteI love explosion boxes - I think this is one of the best ones ever! Thanks for sharing the instructions!
ReplyDeleteqtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
Super cute explosion box!!!! I love them too! One of mine is going to be featured on the Tombow Blog on Nov 2nd, you'll have to check it out :)
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome explosion box! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally awesome! Sure creative genious! Love your blog!
ReplyDeletewendy.roos2boys@gmail.com
Thank you for the great instructions on the explosion card. I've been wanting to try one and this should help!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute explosion box! I am definitely going to try one of these at the Holidays. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletekmgllon at yahoo dot com
I've been wanting to try an explosion box for SO long, thanks for the great instructions :) Love your box!
ReplyDeletekristinscraftykitchen at gmail dot com
Fantastic Halloween Box. Thanks for the great idea!
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susan
Cute project. TFS
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Very fun! Thanks Janis!!
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winterblue73@gmail.com
That is fabulous! What fun! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Scrappin'
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
your explosion box is so cute :)
ReplyDeletegreat candy box i love the headless horsemen! tfs.
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
I just love exploding boxes and you did a wonderful job on yours!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!
ReplyDeleteI so love explosion boxes they are so cool! I will definitely be back for measurements!
ReplyDeleteI like this box! I have made them before and they are fun!
ReplyDeleteI love this explosion box. Thank you for the instructions and for the chance to win the blog candy
ReplyDeleteYour box is sooo cute!! I've been wanting to do the explosion box for a while thanks for posting the measurements!! TFS!! Take Care!!
ReplyDeleteJennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
Wow super cute new idea
ReplyDeleteMichelle
pmfunk06@yahoo.com
I love you exploding box
ReplyDeleteit is so cute
EllenM
I love making those, They are so cool!! TFS!!!
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Rexann
very cool. Love it..TFS
ReplyDeleteNYGIRL1994@yahoo.com
Thank you so much for the great detail instructions. I planned to make one real soon.
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simplycricutting@gmail.com
Look at you fearless leader! :) I am loving this box it is super duper cute! I hope you are having a Fab weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your candy explosion box!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
wow!!! what a neat idea!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
beckie.kellett@yahoo.com
Love this explosion box. Thanks for sharing the details!
ReplyDeletethis explosion box is awesome! love your work. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelynn.j.anderson@gmail.com
wow awesome project i printed out the instructions for this one i want to give it a try. thanks
ReplyDeleteI love that explosion box! That is amazing!
ReplyDeletejackson6542@msn.com
Great project and yes love the explosion box. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMandy
mjbaker at earthlink dot net
I love explosion boxes! I still have never made one! But I will soon. TFS
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autumn lilmisstypo@gmail.com well well .. that is sweet that is totally my style ... rockin ... and i love the shoe
ReplyDeleteLove the explosion box with candy! Such a creative idea! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAshley
ourwedding71809@gmail.com
This is a great box! Love the candy box:)
ReplyDeleteJulie
Cricut Chick
www.cricutchick.com
cricutchick@rocketmail(dot)com
wow this is awesome thanks so much for sharing this and giving the directions I want to give this a try now you have got me inspired Debbie @
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What a fun box-and I love the idea of having the candy in it! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the explosion box, have wanted to make one but didn't know how! Thanks for the great idea!!! mlhagenbuch@windstream.net
ReplyDeleteI love explosion boxes! Your box is great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love these little boxes! Thanks for sharing and a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower.
Bonnie c
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
a_scrap_above_(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is so fun! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing how to make it I might try it :)
ReplyDeletegaby@hispaniclifestyle.com
Great box!!! Just awesome
ReplyDeleteannadowdy at gmail dot com
awesome project!
ReplyDeleteI also love Explosion boxes and yours is adorable! What a great idea to put a candy box inside. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I also love Explosion Boxes and yours is adorable! Thank you sooo much.
ReplyDeleteThis is way cool, thanks for the instructions, I think I might have to make this!
ReplyDeletespunkygirl61@hotmail.com
beautiful workk love the exploding box thanks
ReplyDeletebeautiful workk love the exploding box thanks
ReplyDeleteJanis, I think my mouth was hanging open in awe the whole time I was reading your post! Great job, and thanks for doing this hop with me:o)
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crazyaboutcricut at hotmail dot com
what a great candy treat box! love it! thank for sharing
ReplyDeleteWow, I love how you decorated your Explosion box and made it as a Halloween keepsake to.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Katsews at gmail dot com
I love that box and will be making some soon, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletetabitha4cm at yahoo dot com
Love explosion boxes and yours is adorable!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea!!! It's so precious, and the kids will love that.
ReplyDeletebrigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com
Great box! Thanks for the pattern and for sharing!
ReplyDeletexdebrax@yahoo.com
Cute little project - thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute explosion box, wish i was this talented!
ReplyDeletefrlinnieog@yahoo.com
Very cute!! It does look intimidating but I think I am gonna try this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Wendy C.
chloecsmom@gmail.com
very nice exploding box . thanks millierose651@aol.com
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I just love your goodie box.
ReplyDeleteSo Very Cool !!! Thanx for sharing such a great project !!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a grreat blog,I am so glad I came !!!!!TY4S
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute box! Love it.
ReplyDeletethat is cool. you did a great job. cant figure out how to open it. tfs
ReplyDeleteweezie143@att.net
What an adorable explosion box, I love it!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute box ! TFS !
ReplyDeleteHUGS,JANIE
I love little boxes so this project is right up my alley! Love your design... it's too cute for words!
ReplyDeletelucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
Thanks for doing the monsters Mash Blog hop & Marlo from Scrap ‘N Tote has generously donated one of those awsome storage systems.
ReplyDeleteRebecca Minor
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I just love your treat Explosion Box its so cute. I may need to give that a try. I haven't attempeted one of those just yet. I'm a new follower of your blog. Thanks for the chance to win some cool blog candy. You canreach me on my blog.
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I love this! This is so cute!
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Thank you! ctbruce@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThis is a neat project! Never made an explosion box, need to try one soon!
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Lori
thepaisleyturtle@gmail.com
Cutest thing ever:)
ReplyDeletejrichard102@att.net
Love your box project!!!
ReplyDeletesuper cute box! I love how the figures extend over the lid!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea!
ReplyDeletehayne81@msn.com
so cute TFS
ReplyDeletekandice _RN at yahoo dot com
Some day I'm going to try an exploding box...yours is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI love your explosion box and it seems so easy too. :)
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