The Exploding Album project is such a joy to make and to receive! We employ our "intelligent trimming" techniques into this popular little project. If you own six sheets of coordinating 12x12" papers along with a few other basic supplies, you have everything you'll need to complete the box!
Remove the lid of the box, and three sets of pages with pockets spill open to reveal a tiny, lidded box in the center! This Damask version fits a K-cup, battery powered tea light, mini ornament or other small gift.
Remember, this is not a "physical item" from our warehouse. Simply download the instructions immediately from our digital store. Plus, you'll also receive a link to a handy, full-length video tutorial. I'll walk you through the whole process of scoring/preparing the papers and decorating the album. Here's a quick preview of what we'll do together.
Alternative Versions
Make variations of this project with your favorite CS® collections. Check out all the flavors you can try! Copy Rita Braun's idea and create one with the Sprinkles Page Kit.
Decorate the inside and outside of the boxes with ribbon, cutaparts, and embellishments from the kit.
Here's one created with the elegant Love Birds collection. If you plan carefully, you can anticipate what area of a print to use for the cover.
Use sections of the carefully trimmed papers to add nested inserts to the pockets and flaps. Make pull tabs from 2" pieces of folded ribbon. This version will be perfect for an anniversary gift!
I hope you have fun with this adorable exploding album! Download your copy of the instructions today, and you'll be completing the project in no time. And don't forget to include a photo of your finished exploding album at the Facebook Chat Group so we can cheer your success!
Check out these blog posts if you're looking for other fun projects to download for the gift-giving season:
Happy crafting!
Tricia
