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title: Explosion Gift Box
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# Explosion Gift Box

Posted on Jun 9, 2021 7:45:00 AM by [Samantha Taylor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/samantha-taylor)

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Make your next gift truly pop by putting it inside a special exploding gift box! True to their name, explosion boxes are held together by their lid and “explode” open when the lid is removed, revealing gifts, notes, and other sentiments that lie inside. This particular version of an explosion box is 4” x 4” and can hold gift cards, special notes, and any other small gifts—as well as a few fun, personalized surprises. Happy gifting!

**MADE BY: SAMANTHA TAYLOR   |   TIME: 30-45 MINS**  
**LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE   |   SIZE: 4" x 4"**

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![Explosion Gift Box-013](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-013.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-013.jpg)

**Supplies:**

- [Glue Dots® Permanent Glue Tape](https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Adhesive-Permanent-Dispenser/dp/B06XC3QTV5?ref_=ast_sto_dp)
- [Glue Dots® Craft Dots](https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Contains-Adhesive-08165/dp/B0011N832C/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=glue+dots&qid=1621979585&sr=8-5)
- 2 – 12” sheets of patterned paper
- Coordinating stickers or die cuts
- Paper scorer
- Scissors
- Baker’s twine
- 4” x 4” Photo

![Explosion Gift Box](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box.jpg)

**Directions:**

1. Start with the piece of patterned paper you want to use for the box itself. Score at 4” and 8”. Rotate 90 degrees and score at 4” and 8”.![Explosion Gift Box-001](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-001.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-001.jpg)
2. Then, score each corner square diagonally from the top corner to the first score line (corner to corner).![Explosion Gift Box-003](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-003.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-003.jpg)
3. Use Glue Dots® Permanent Glue Tape to attach a 4” x 4” photo to the center of the scored paper. Set aside.![Explosion Gift Box-005](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-005.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-005.jpg)
4. Next, cut a 5” x 5” square of paper from the piece of patterned paper that you want to use for the lid of the box. Score at ½” and 4 ½”. Rotate 90 degrees and score at ½” and 4 ½”.![Explosion Gift Box-006](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-006.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-006.jpg)
5. Fold along your score lines. Use the score lines as a guide to cut a flap on each side of the lid. Fold the small flap under and secure it to the side of the box lid using Glue Dots® Craft Dots.![Explosion Gift Box-007](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-007.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-007.jpg)
6. Now, cut a 4” x 4” square of paper from the same piece of patterned paper as the box lid. Keep your scissors out and cut 5 pieces of baker’s twine at 6” – 7” each. Then, poke 5 small holes through the piece of paper you just cut and thread 1 piece of twine through each hole. Pull about 1” of twine through to the wrong side of the paper and leave the rest of the twine on the right side.![Explosion Gift Box-010](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-010.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-010.jpg)
7. Use your Glue Dots® Craft Dots to hold the twine in place on the wrong side of the paper. Add a few additional Glue Dots® Craft Dots to the wrong side of the paper and attach it to the inside of the box lid.![Explosion Gift Box-009](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-009.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-009.jpg)
8. Use Glue Dots® Craft Dots to attach matching stickers or die cuts to the long ends of the baker’s twine hanging down from the box lid.![Explosion Gift Box-011](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-011.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-011.jpg)
9. Fold up the sides of your box.![Explosion Gift Box-004](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-004.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-004.jpg)
10. Set your gift in the box, and place the lid on top.![Explosion Gift Box-012](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-012.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-012.jpg)
11. Give to dad and wish him a happy Father’s Day!![Explosion Gift Box-014](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Explosion%20Gift%20Box-014.jpg?width=300&name=Explosion%20Gift%20Box-014.jpg)

 

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