Explosion Box Card, Blog Makeover and My Talented Blog Designer

I have loved these on other people's blogs, but I needed one that would fit in an envelope ;)  So I adjusted some numbers and BOOM it fits in a standard sized envelope.  I will share my secret with you because I know you are itching to make one of these!!!

Here is how:

Explosion Box Happy Birthday Card

1. Cut a 9 x 5 1/2" piece of card stock
2.  Score along the 9” at 2 1/8”, 4 ¼”, 6 3/8” and 8 ½”
3.  Rotate 90’ and with the 5 ½” side on the top, score at 2 ¾
4.  Use a scrap of the cardstock to make a 3 1/8 x 3 1/8, score in from each side ½ inch, and then cut in half.  These are your z strips.
5. Take the main piece of cardstock so that the 2 ¾ side is at the top, cut along the scored lines, trim off the tiny strip left over.
6.  Fold on the creases and use the sticky strip on the small flap to adhere the box together
7.  Adhere the z strips inside the box (these will be your panels to stick your embellishments on that you want to pop out of the box)
8.  HINT:  Keep “closing” your box to make sure you are lining things up.
9.  Stamp images and cut out using the big shot
10.  Use punches to cut stamped circles, one large solid circle and one small circle
11.  Glue all parts to card

Don't you LOVE it??!!! So cute right??   

  Leave a comment and tell me what you think of this card. I will randomly choose from the comments and send you this card as a thank you for checking back on my blog for ideas, inspiration and shopping fun!

 A shout out to my blog designer Cristena Bagne for making this blog a dream come true!  She has openings for new clients so if you were wanting to start a blog, website or just need some computer advice.  

Here is her blog and info~

Cristena Bagne

Chief Desiger/Owner

GC Designs

cristena@gcblogdesigns.com

www.gcblogdesigns.com