Exploding box directions

Here are the instructions for creating an Explosion (or pop-out) Box. This is my first tutorial so please bear with me.

You'll need:

3 pages of contrasting paper for the box. I used 2 green and 1 red.
1 page of paper for the lid that follows the same color scheme as the box papers. I used a paper with the green and red in it.
Liquid glue for the lid.
4 paper clips.
Embellishments (as desired).
Double-sided adhesive for the box.
Scissors.
A score board and scoring utensil (I used The Ultimate Papercraft Companion).
Paper cutter (to trim the paper to exact dimensions).

1. Cut three contrasting papers to the following sizes:
a. 9 inches (square)
b. 9.25 inches (square)
c. 9.5 inches (square)
2. Score 3” in on all four sides.
3. Fold on all four sides on score lines.
4. Cut along score lines to remove corners.
5. Align and attach. You may need to trim excess off some of the tabs if you cannot see each color.
6. To create the top, cut a 5.25 square.
7. Score 1” in on all four sides.
8. Fold up all four sides on the score lines. You want the pattern side of the paper to be the outside.
9. Cut a notch in the four corners to make tabs.
10. Flip the top over and put glue on all four tabs. You need to use liquid glue here instead of 2-sided tape or glue dots.
11. Fold in the tabs, line up to make sure they’re even, and paper clip to hold in place. Set aside to dry.
12. Once dry, check the lid for fit. You may need to trim a little off of the flaps if the lid is too snug.
13. Decorate the box as desired.

Christmas boxes and cards

It is time to get started on the Christmas boxes. I decided that I really don't have time to make and mail Christmas cards, but I can start on next year's right after the holidays. I got a really nice box to keep them in as they're made.

I have 13 Christmas boxes to make for my co-workers. I am sure I can get them finished but I better get cracking or I may run out of time. I think we're going to play Dirty Santa on the 16th and I'd like to have them finished by then.

That is only 10 days.