Let’s Make This

Imagine the look of delight when this jam-packed birthday box explodes with birthday cheer!

1. Begin by gathering your supplies. You will need:

  • TOOLS:
    Exploding Shaker Box die
    Die Cutting Machine
    Glue Gun
    Scoring Tool
    Adhesive – Liquid, Dry and Foam
    Glossy Accents
  • MATERIALS:
    Cardstock – solid and pattern
    Party Trim
    Chipboard Embellishments
    Enamel Dots
    Chipboard
    Yarn
    Sequins
    Acetate transparency sheet, thin

First, create the bottom of the box by cutting out 4 panels from red cardstock.

Using adhesive overlap the panels to create the bottom of the box.

Begin creating the top of the box by die cutting the large square panel from red cardstock. Die cut the smaller square from a pattern paper & adhere together with adhesive.

Die cut 4 of the side tabs from assorted cardstock. Fold along the score lines & apply double sided adhesive along the tabs. Adhere the square die cut on top of the tabs to create your box.

Create your own party rosette by cutting a piece of pattern paper to 1 1/2” x 12”. Using a scoring tool score every half inch. Fold along the score lines & begin folding the paper back & forth.

Cut off one of the score panels with scissors. Begin creating your rosette & adhere the ends together with a glue gun. Form your rosette & hold in place with a piece of cardstock on the back .

Adhere party trim along the edges of the rosette with a glue gun.

Next, you can adhere the top of your rosette using chipboard embellishments.

To create a shaker in the bottom of the box. Use the smaller square die to die cut from a pattern paper. Adhere this to the bottom of the box with adhesive.

 

Apply double sided adhesive to the back of the scallop square and adhere right over the bottom of the box to create your shaker.

Next, using the scallop square die cut from pattern paper to create the opening for your shaker. Apply transparency underneath the scallop die cut with double sided adhesive. Layer sequins on top of the square at the bottom of the box.

Apply double sided adhesive to the back of the scallop square and adhere right over the bottom of the box to create your shaker.

Finally, die cut slots in the pocket die shape and adhere to the flaps of the inside of the box. 

Fill the pockets and slots with photos, gifts and ephemera.

Make the gift box as festive as the party itself.

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