Explosion Box Tutorial

Do you remember the Spring into Crafting contest? Our winner, Mellissa, created an imaginative Easter box that won her $100 in QuicKutz products. Many of you asked for step-by-step instructions for this project, and Mellissa kindly obliged. Read below for all of the information you will need to complete your very own "explosion box."

Take it away, Mellissa!

Supplies
Basic scrapbook supplies
Scor-pal or scoring tool
Ruler (optional)
Two 12" x 12" pieces of cardstock
Two or three 12" x 12" pieces of patterned paper
Embellishments
Ribbon
QuicKutz cutting dies (see below for a complete list of dies used)


For this box I used the new American Crafts LETTERBOX line patterned paper.

Step 1-Cut one of your 12"x12" cardstock pieces down to 6.75" x 6.75." Using your scor-pal or scoring tool, score at 1.25" on all four sides. Using your other 12" x 12" cardstock, score at 4" and 8." Turn paper and score again at 4" and 8." Using your ruler and scoring tool, score each outside corner in half diagonally. Fold each score line for a crisp crease.

Step 2-Cut a slit in each corner of the smaller piece of cardstock to make a 'tab'. Fold those tabs in and glue. Strong glue is recommended for this step. This is your box lid.

Step 3-Cut your patterned paper. You will need 17 pieces cut at 3.75" x 3.75", one piece cut at 4"x4" (for the lid), and four pieces cut at 1" x 3.75" (lid sides). Out of the 17 pieces, cut eight of them in half diagonally. These will be your corner pieces.

Step 4- Arrange your patterned paper pieces as desired on both sides of the 12" x 12" cardstock and glue them down. NOTE-I used my ‘busiest’ paper in the corners so I do not have to add embellishments there. Adding ‘popped’ up embellishments in the corners will interfere in closing the box.

Embellish as desired

NOTE: When adding embellishments to the outside of the box, keep in mind that the lid will come down approx 1 ¼” from the top.

Step 5-Making the fan flower-Using pages from an old book, cut three pieces to 4"x4". Use a border punch or your favorite edge scissors on two sides of each piece if desired. Fold each piece as you would a fan. Fold each fan in half and glue together. Glue each fan together to make a circle. Adhere to a paper doily.

QuicKutz dies that I used

2x2s
Butterfly -KS-0919
Butterfly-QC-0007-D
Flower-KS-0923
Tulip-KS-0915
Grass-RS-0024
Grass-RS-0928
Leaves-KS-0917
Daisy-KS-0538

6x6
Epic Promo die-EPIC-PROMO-1

Nesting Dies
Nesting flowers-CC-FLOWERS-01

Cookie Cutters
Flowers-CC-SHAPE-6-017

4x8 Font
Rollerskate SkinniMini Alphabet

Border Dies
Vine-CC-BDR-010 (cut into pieces)
Branch-CC-BDR-023 (I used the birds from this)

To complete the project, fold up the outside box piece, and hold together with the lid.

Voila!

CHA Release

Roll out the red carpet, and shine up those Epics, because the CHA release is finally here!

The new large-format Cookie Cutter dies in this release will help you to create projects that are not only cute—they’re functional, too.

For example, check out the new pennant shape. You can use this die to create fun home décor, or to celebrate a party or special occasion. One of our designers thought the pennant string would go perfectly in her nursery—a colorful overhanging piece that is safe to hang above a crib.

Stay tuned for more projects from our designers showcasing the CHA dies! To peruse or purchase the full CHA release, click here.

L Blog

For even more crafting inspiration, head over to our Lifestyle Crafts blog http://lifestylecrafts.blogspot.com/ for ideas on using your cutting dies in conjunction with the L Letterpress. Updated by our top designers and product development team, the L blog is sure to spark your creativity!

Spring into Crafting Contest Winner

Congratulations to Mellissa from Elmira, Ontario Canada. We loved her creative way to use QuicKutz products and great spring colors on her darling Easter box. Check out her project she submitted. Melissa has won $100.00 in QuicKutz products!

Be sure to check out more contests coming soon!

QuicKutz Warehouse Sale

The QuicKutz Warehouse Sale is extending its reach from Utah-only, to the whole world over!

If you are in Utah, join us on Thursday and Friday, April 1st and 2nd, for great deals on QuicKutz products. We’ll have new and old dies available at deep discounts, some up to 80% off the original retail price. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

If you are living outside of Utah, shop online at www.quickutz.com and click the warehouse sale link on the home page. You’ll be directed to a list of these same products for the same discounts.

As a thank you to our customers, we’re offering $5 off your purchase of $20 or more. Simply print out the coupon to use at the sale, or use the online coupon code QKSALE10 at checkout!



Happy shopping!

The QuicKutz Team

Spring into Crafting Reminder

You readers are a creative bunch!

We’ve had a lot of fun viewing your submissions to the Spring into Crafting contest. If you haven’t submitted your project yet, there is still time! The deadline is tomorrow, April 1^st, for an entry to win $100 in QuicKutz cash. For more details, click here.

Best of luck, crafters!

QuicKutz

QuicKutz Warehouse Sale

Calling all QuicKutz fans!

The warehouse sale that brings scrapbookers from near and far will be underway April 1^st and 2^nd at our Utah QuicKutz headquarters. Your favorite QK products, including new and old dies, will be on sale up to 80% off the original retail price. We’re even selling some of our original Squeeze tools, just for kicks!

Bring this coupon for $5 off your purchase of $20 or more for additional savings.

Doors will open at 11 a.m. on both Thursday and Friday.

See you soon!

The QuicKutz Team

QK Warehouse Sale
7 S. 1550 W.
Lindon, UT 84042

Thursday, April 1st
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday, April 2nd
11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Directions to QuicKutz:

I-15 Southbound:
Take exit #273 toward Lindon
Turn right at 1600 N.
Take the 1st right onto Geneva Rd.
Take the 2nd left onto 200 S.
Take the 3rd right onto 1550 W.
Follow to the end of the road- the back of the QK building will be on your right.

I-15 Northbound:
Take exit 273 toward Pleasant Grove/Lindon
Turn left at 1600 N.
Take the 1st right onto Geneva Rd.
Take the 2nd left onto 200 S.
Take the 3rd right onto 1550 W.
Follow to the end of the road- the back of the QK building will be on your right.