How to make Explosion / Exploding box [Start to Finish DIY tutorial]

Hello everyone,
I am back again today with another DIY tutorial video on how to create an explosion box (also known as exploding box)
The tutorial contains in-depth details on how I went about creating the explosion box including the dimensions of the cardstocks and papers used.
Check out the complete flip through of the explosion box after decoration: • Project Share - Memori...
Also, check out my new video on the explosion box for Valentine's day / Love themed explosion Box - • How to make love theme...
As requested by you guys, the paper pack used is - Enchanted Blooms by CrafTangles - www.hndmd.com/index.php?route...
Do let me know your comments and feedback on the video and if you have any queries, feel free to comment below.
And also pardon me for the video not being up to the mark of my usual videos and getting blurry at the end. I was not at my crafting table and couldn't resist creating the explosion box. So recorded it using a phone with inadequate lighting. I'll try to create a better version of the video but at a later stage.
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[@donnaweinstein4291]

BEST , CLEAREST instructions for an Explosion Box! Thank you!!

[@KhyatiKothari]

thank you so much

[@kaitlinbachelder1459]

i may or may not have stayed up unitl2 in the morning finishing my box. it took me around 6 hours of on and off procrastination but this tutorial was amazing!!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you 😊

[@michelemyankazt6657]

This is by far the best exploding box I have ever seen that looks simple to make. Thank you for sharing.

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you so much :)

[@rachelandrea2300]

I can't say enough GOOD about this!! Thank you, thank you...thank you!

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Rachel Andréa thank you ☺️

[@suehoughtonuk]

Thank you! Made my first explosion box following your demo. Very clear instructions x

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you :)

[@christinaatkins2423]

this was the easiest explanation on how to make this! thank you for your time!

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Christina Atkins thank you so much for your kind words ☺️

[@mikigallie804]

Thankyou so much! I was in charge of learning how to make these and show people how to make them for a school dinner, you made it so easy to do so. I changed it slightly to be a little more simple by not adding pouches or anything.

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you so much for all the love and support :)

[@bittyartjourney4410]

Thanks so much. I just made my first box using your tutorial and it turned out perfectly.

[@KhyatiKothari]

Awesome, do tag me if you share on social media would love to see what you made 😀 Happy crafting

[@roselinprimrose1637]

absolutely enjoyed this tutorial clear precise fab colours thank you for sharing

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Roselin Primrose thanks so much for your kind words ☺️

[@jesodo31]

Oh my soul! This is such a great tutorial! And I love the box. I am so doing this as a wedding box for my son's wedding. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you, have fun making it :) and do tag me would love to see what you made :)

[@jesodo31]

@@KhyatiKothari For sure! So excited! I've been SCOURING Pinterest for tutorials as I've never attempted this box before, so I am extremely thrilled that you shared a video!!!

[@dawnbaker9274]

This will be perfect for my parents 60th anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing your idea and instructions👍

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you ☺️ do share the final version with me on FB if you are on social media.. would love to see ☺️

[@jesodo31]

WOW. Khyati. I've started on my box. Your instructions are AMAZING! Done 2 of the layers so far. Will continue tomorrow. Cannot wait to see my finished product.

[@KhyatiKothari]

Awesome enjoy :).. I cannot wait as well :)

[@ortizle1]

So pretty. Thank you for sharing. Great video.

[@KhyatiKothari]

thank you :)

[@tonyacloud8318]

thank you so much, i just made this for my niece for her 2020 graduation. This was not as hard as I thought it was going to be, I was concerned with no talking, but i muted the music and got to work. Turned out amazing.

[@KhyatiKothari]

Awesome.. glad you liked it.. do tag me if you are on social media would love to see. My new videos now have voiceovers.. this video was at the start of my craft career :)

[@Reportermel30]

EXCELLENT tutorial! You are great! thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to make one of these for my daughter's birthday!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you

[@IAMBLESSED2010]

i watched the entire video. this is really awesome work.. thanks for sharing

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you so much.. appreciate the feedback ☺️

[@andreasanders6737]

thanks for sharing. It was easy to follow

[@KhyatiKothari]

Happy to hear that :) do tag me on social media if you make it :)

[@meganstreich1381]

Trying to make one for my friend for her suprise birthday party, hope it turns out good👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KhyatiKothari]

Awesome, do tag me on social media.. would love to see :) and hope she likes it :)

[@nirupamapandey1334]

This is fantastic, outstanding ....it's really verrrrrrrrry Good.. well done khyati...😃😃👏👏

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you :)

[@juaningsih6761]

Thank you :D

[@KhyatiKothari]

Welcome

[@harishkothari5996]

loved it :) kudos

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Harish Kothari thank you 😀

[@snehaswamy4735]

Mind-blowing!!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you :)

[@snehaswamy4735]

@@KhyatiKothari made it yesterday!! Came out beautifully... Thank you so much...looking forward to more :)

[@KhyatiKothari]

Happy to hear that, apologies I missed this comment, hope you are.enjoying the new tutorials :)

[@nirmalagupta7292]

Wonderful very beautiful fantastic

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Nirmala Gupta thank you ☺️

[@nirmalagupta7292]

Welcome khyati

[@kmmeenaHerale]

Wow, what a cool explosion box and awesome tutorial Khyati ☺

[@KhyatiKothari]

+k.m.meena Herale glad you liked it :)

[@AadilZaki]

This is Amazing! Keep up the great work. You're awesome! ❤👌

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Aadil Zaki thanks so much ☺️

[@AadilZaki]

Khyati Kothari Can we add waterfall card, accordation box etc,. to this explosion box? if yes, could you please make a video about it with the measurements that would fit perfectly in this box?

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Aadil Zaki hi, I will definitely work on the same.. may take month or two for the video to be created and make it live as I am not a full time crafter.. but I will definitely give it a try ☺️

[@johnnitakallok3266]

Great video

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Johnnita Kallok thanks so much ☺️☺️

[@jeonchuux6109]

OMG that is so cute!!! And also cool and im defenetly gona make this wow! And im subscribing!! 😉😄😜

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Miss MeawsAlot do tag me once you make it so I will also be able to see ur work.. happy crafting :)

[@wardmartha1744]

Nice

[@KhyatiKothari]

thank you

[@pannakothari9328]

good stuff

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Panna Kothari thank u so much 😁

[@kumarkantjha319]

Very nice

[@KhyatiKothari]

+kumar kant jha thank you for your kind words :)

[@HaniaShCosmos]

Informative❣️

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thanks :)

[@HaniaShCosmos]

Plz subscribe back❤️

[@mary-janeholmquist864]

This is so awesome!!! so creative! Thanks so much for sharing this with us! I was wondering what is the music you used it is really cute!!?

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thanks I think it was one of the free copyright KZbin music from its library. Don't remember the name

[@andredemers69]

Really cute!!! Thank you!! I will use your tutorial to make my own (if you want I can send you the video of the project after it's done). ;-) Dominique

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you :)

[@jesodo31]

I'm done Kyati! Not sure how I can send you a quick video of my creation......

[@mehreenali4851]

Excellent. Watched your video for the first time. Can you please tell me which paper can we use instead of these sheets and is this simple chart or any specific card sheet that is used for exploxion box?

[@KhyatiKothari]

You can use any paper of your choice, the black cardstock I have used has thickness of 250 GSM it's not regular chart paper as that is very thin

[@duskndawns]

awesome creation khyati :) do u take orders or sell dem by any chance ?

[@KhyatiKothari]

Hey Asmita, Thank you so much for your lovely words :) Yes I do sell them. Let me know if you are interested. You can message me on my FB page facebook.com/ItsMeKhyati/

[@SafariSis]

I loved this video because it only had 3 layers instead of way too many to fathom! I did add lids to the smaller boxes and I don't think I am going to glue the boxes down. Has anyone tried not gluing the boxes to each other. I need some advice! Thank you!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you, if you don't glue the box everytime you close them you will need to close them all together and add one inside another

[@SafariSis]

Khyati Kothari , I see your point. Since I made lids for the other boxes, I think they will hold together okay that way. I so appreciate your video though. I just followed it step by step and finally made an explosion box!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Awesome , happy crafting 😀

[@sujatajadhav3317]

Hey khyati can u tell me from where did u buy that card stock paper because in retail shop near me they give normal chart paper if i asked for cardstock paper

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Sujata Jadhav all my products are from www.hndmd.in You can check below link www.hndmd.in/papers/cardstock-pads-and-sheets?bfilter=m0:149;

[@nirmalagupta7292]

Khyati can you please tell me where can I get this cardstock because this big size is not available

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Nirmala Gupta the cardstock is also from www.hndmd.in have 12by12 inches cardstock

[@yadiraquiles6841]

The paper you are using to decorate is patterned paper or patterned card stock?

[@KhyatiKothari]

Black one is cardstock printed one is patterned paper, link to the same available in description box

[@pamelapruett1554]

are there measurements anywhere? Your box is beautiful!

[@KhyatiKothari]

al lthe measurements are mentioned in the video. Thank you for your kind words

[@swathim7618]

can u please say me where can u get designed papers

[@KhyatiKothari]

+swathi m here is the link www.hndmd.in/index.php?route=product/search&search=Enchanted%20bloom&description=true

[@ubberdubberly]

I love the card!!! Your tutorial is so very helpful!! (And, I thought the music was nice:)). I did want to ask what kind of glue do you use?

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you. The glue that I have used is an Indian brand called fevicol it's regular school glue similar to Elmer's if you are in USA

[@ubberdubberly]

@@KhyatiKothari I also have another question. As for the middle layer, how come it's constructed differently compared to the other two layers? Would it be ok to make the middle layer the same way (just different dimensions) as the other two (which are made the same way just in different measurements)? I wanted to ask before I make another. Thanks again for your help!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Sure you can construct it exactly the same, I just wanted to add some variation to the design

[@aroojartist8059]

Hello I'm your new subscriber , from crafts and more

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you so much Crafts and More :) Your channel is also really nice. Keep the crafty spirit alive :)

[@aroojartist8059]

ItsKhyati , your welcome

[@ronaksingh9212]

Crafts and More

[@ananyagupta4599]

Crafts and More oh

[@ananyagupta4599]

Crafts and More yes

[@cherylfaithranoco9733]

khyati ,what is your materials in this video ?

[@KhyatiKothari]

+cherylfaith ranoco I have used items as below Black cardstock Patterned paper - I have used enchanted blooms by Craftangles Some ribbon Clay molds and flowers for decorations Printed quotes on white card stock

[@angiemartin9247]

Amazing work. What kind of glue are you using?

[@KhyatiKothari]

Thank you..the glue I used is Fevicol which is similar to aleenes school glue or any other school glue you get in US or UK, this is something which is easily available in India

[@angiemartin9247]

Khyati Kothari Thank you

[@KhyatiKothari]

No problem :)

[@muskansharma2228]

Which designer paper it is

[@KhyatiKothari]

www.hndmd.in/papers/patterned-papers/craftangles-scrapbook-paper-pack-enchanted-blooms-12x12-ctppteb12

[@TheLucas63]

Que pegamento utilizas?

[@KhyatiKothari]

Sorry if you could ask in English?

[@SnehaLal11]

Can you please tell me where to buy cardstock paper? I can't find them

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Sneha Lal all my papers both cardstock and patterned paper are from brand CrafTangles and are available at www.hndmd.in

[@nirmalagupta7292]

Khyati Kothari thanks

[@sreedeviaju8092]

Nirmala Gupta you can also use thick chart paper

[@bondocivanpaul8869]

Can I put different layers on each side?

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Bondoc Ivan Paul: Putting layers on side flaps would make the box unstable and difficult to close. You can create as many layers as you want though but make sure they are added in decreasing order of size on top of each other. The largest layer at the bottom and smallest on top

[@bondocivanpaul8869]

ItsKhyati thank you so much 😄

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Bondoc Ivan Paul the pleasure is all mine. Do share how the project pans out 😄

[@sanskritisuman2261]

Hi....I loved ur diy I want to make a bigger box can you give me da measurements plsss

[@KhyatiKothari]

+sanskriti suman thanks for your kind words :). Let me know what size of box you want to create and I will het back to you with measurements.

[@sanskritisuman2261]

Thnxs for the reply...I want to make a bigger size explosion box with 3 layers...can you tel me da measurements with colour combination

[@KhyatiKothari]

Hey Sanskriti, what would be the size of the base square that you would want to create ? approximately in cms or inches

[@sanskritisuman2261]

ItsKhyati yess base along with other 3 layers...I want box to be greater dan 12"

[@KhyatiKothari]

+sanskriti suman if you want your box base to be let's Say 6" as compared to the current one being 4" then you will need 6×3 = 18" sheet. Then let's say you want inner box to be 5" then you will need one 15" sheet and so on. Hope this clarifies your doubt, feel free to let me know if you have more doubts

[@cristinemogillo6163]

How many 12 by 12 cardstock youve used?

[@KhyatiKothari]

I have done 3 layers so 3 cardstock, the lid is much smaller than 12by12

[@cristinemogillo6163]

I tried to find cardstock but none can you suggest something can replace cardstock please? I really need your suggestion because thats our project

[@KhyatiKothari]

Cardstock is just thicker paper. The regular paper that you get in stationery shops atleast in india is thin , so go for something thick around 250 gsm will work. Just ask for thicker paper in your local craft or paper shops

[@shilpagupta4922]

do u make photo albums?? if yes can u do a tutorial for dat too😊

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Shilpa Gupta it's coming soon, keep an eye out :)

[@hiralMK]

Shilpa Gupta i make photo albums..

[@nirmalagupta7292]

RUHIRAL MADHVANI oh

[@blueberrychan3335]

i wish i had a ruler cus all my lines are uneven and im only on the first layer ;(

[@KhyatiKothari]

You definitely need a ruler :)

[@juanitalharper1487]

Hi Khyati - tried to reach you on your blog and facebook - are you no longer doing crafts

[@KhyatiKothari]

+J Harper yes I am.. my blog is currently down due to technical issues, but I am available on Facebook

[@ashleywade6646]

could have shows all the materials needed in the beginning of the video prior to the step by step tutorial

[@KhyatiKothari]

Sure may be in future videos, thank you for watching :)

[@PicturesSGC]

Nice but lose the music!!

[@KhyatiKothari]

Ok :)

[@prachitayadav6774]

Nice

[@KhyatiKothari]

+Prachita Yadav thank you ☺️