Easy Explosion Box Card Tutorial for the Cricut (with free SVG file!)

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NOTE: The SVG cut file has been updated since this video was made and it's now a simple upload-and-go project - the score lines are already set and attached to the layers for you! There's no need to do anything other than possibly resize the project if you wish. So everything in this video from time marker 3:19 to 5:52 is no longer necessary to do! :)
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Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
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Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

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PLEASE NOTE: I updated the SVG cut file for this project and it's now a simple upload-and-go project - the score lines are already set and attached to the layers for you! There's no need to do anything other than possibly resize the project if you wish. So everything from time marker 3:19-5:52 in the video is no longer necessary to do! :)

[@greenqueen187]

Yesss I’m so glad you did this! I tried doing the project a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t figure out the scoring, it wasn’t on there like it was on your video and I’ve never done the scoring lines before. Thank you for updating! Very much appreciated, as are YOU! 💖

[@neenaribeena]

I just discovered too that when you use colour sync, you don't need to move each individual item. Instead, you just click and drag the vertical bar of colour next to the objects you want to recolour, and drag all of them into the new colour. Hurrah!

[@mrsfabulouslee2995]

i have a question because when i load it in its saying not compatible to my machine. is it just resizing that i need to figure out?

[@tracyvis2101]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this! 💜

[@tanyadrykoningen1057]

What an amazing video and SVG! I just made the box (I only made the middle 6) but it was very simple to do with your file and explanation!

[@jackiemarassa5929]

Jennifer, just finished your endless explosion box for my granddaughter's 12th Birthday so of course I made all 12 labels. Didn't have the cutest paper but I filled it with cute sentiments, Knock knock jokes for birthdays, etc. Thank you so much, my husband and I enjoy your videos and patterns so much. God bless you and keep you safe at this historic time in mankind.

[@JenniferMaker]

I love this! And it's the thought that counts, right? Thank you (and your husband) for following along. I appreciate your comment. Hopefully there are better times for us in the near future.

[@JacquelinePerezjcqlnprzrealty]

Thank you so much for sharing. I've had my cricut maker for over a year without really knowing how to use design space to create anything as beautiful as this exploding box. You're truly amazing and I am eternally grateful. 💖💖

[@theolakim5720]

I am so addicted to your channel. Thank your for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

[@cathymiller4489]

Jennifer, you did an excellent job, once again! I'm going to do this for my son when he proposes to his girlfriend. It will be within a year so I have time to get the colors together. Wow, blown away once again and your tips are fantastic!!! Thank-you!

[@shellijohnson9918]

That's exactly what I thought this would be perfect for!!

[@ingarussruss8241]

Just found you and all you have to offer. I can't believe how much knowledge you have and I adore the box you made above . To think that I may actually unpack my Maker which I've had for almost a year makes me giddy. I have had a Cricut Explore since they were introduced and have only made some print then cut things. Hope to learn and make all the pretty things I've seen other ladies making. Thank you Jennifer!

[@Cindy-bv4sj]

I had searched for weeks, wanting to make a layered money gift box for our family teens. I couldn't find one so I created a two-layer hexagon from a hexagon card pattern, as I wanted lots of pockets, but the pockets were so small, we had to roll the dollar bills to fit. It was still a hit, but this is the FIRST one I have seen that is exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks!!

[@triciacanada5685]

Thanks Jennifer! Your videos are so refreshing, no chatter, just the details and some great ideas.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Tricia! I appreciate you saying that!

[@helenroberts6116]

So glad you did these boxes. I have seen some but thought they were a little too complex for me to tackle. Thank you, once again, for showing how easy they really are to make. You are a great teacher!

[@savannahbuck22]

I can’t wait to try this once I feel better but for now I will just happily watch. Happy crafting and holiday to everyone

[@JenniferMaker]

I hope you feel better soon, Savannah!

[@connieglenn5446]

So excited about this!! Make More boxes and make a Advent calendar for Christmas. Kids open one box a day in December.

[@JenniferMaker]

Great idea, Connie!! 😍

[@glendahaynes1569]

You are truly gifted.

[@JenniferMaker]

Aww, you're so kind Glenda. Thank you so much for all your support! 😊🌻

[@savillah]

Yes, more explosion box designs please.

[@JenniferMaker]

Here is another one. jennifermaker.com/heart-explosion-box-template/

[@ktproctor]

I can't wait to make this! One tip: instead of moving each individual item in Color Sync, you can grab the little color indicator and move THAT to the color you want everything to be. Much quicker way if you want to change the color of multiple layers.

[@JenniferMaker]

Aha! That's a great tip! Thank you!

[@dobbiedo]

going to make these for my grands for Easter this year. It's a different kind of Easter so it calls for something extra special!

[@JenniferMaker]

What a wonderful way to look at it, Debra! Those grands are going to love them! 😍

[@WhileWeSlept]

I am as well Debra!

[@sandraburns1974]

I struggled making a mop up months ago with lots of notes written all over it! Haven’t retried to do one again. Thank you, these will vie my go to therapy in January! Love all your videos! Merry Christmas. 🎄❤️

[@donnablanton6435]

🥰Love it!!! Would love to see you make more of these!! I agree these would be great for teens who are getting money for Christmas!! Will have to make some of them for my grandchildren!! Thank you

[@sharonlamendola7421]

Oh my!!! I can’t wait to do this. I have often given gifts wrapped in box after box but they were just random boxes. I have made a list of all the projects I want to do when my Cricut arrives but I think this will be my favorite. I’m so glad you made the pattern extra special. Thank you for all the time you put into these lessons. I will go and buy pads of coordinating paper when they go on sale at Hobby Lobby, my second home.

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun, Sharon! I'm waiting to see all those projects! 😉😍

[@cassiehaughey]

Thank you Jennifer!! I made this as my first Cricut project. It came out perfect and I’m so grateful to you!! I’d love more box tutorials, your channel is awesome!

[@christennacarr2917]

Loved the boxes

[@monalisa2004]

I'm making my first explosion box for my sister's birthday and just downloaded this file. I was pleasantly surprised to find out you were able to attach the score lines to each piece in the updated file! Thank you so much! Uploaded and ready to create!

[@JenniferMaker]

YAY! So glad! We were happy to be able to update it!

[@amybaker8668]

So fun! I’m going to try skipping alternate ones and putting something in the void 🤔🤔🤔 you have my noodle working, thanks! 🙂🎉

[@kristajati7906]

This is gorgeous! I would love to see more shapes 🥰🤗

[@lesleybridge1779]

Yes made my first explosion box, made tiny photos to fit in the pockets, added personalised memory notes, embellishments. Great tutorial thakyou, simple and clear to follow and particularly liked the mat reduction technique used a scoring stylus so no tool changing. Really pleased to make something so effective.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you so much! That sounds amazing and very special! ❤️

[@tammyhardt687]

Jennifer I just want to say you are my favorite designer! Your videos are always so easy to follow and I feel like you're always talking directly to me. Thanks for all you do!! I'm planning on making several of these for Christmas and I am putting a necklace in the tiny box at the end. I would love to see more explosion boxes as well.

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh, what an awesome little treat at the end, Tammy! Just perfect! 😍

[@kathyepstein-leis2919]

This is super cute. I would love to see a six sided explosion box and some specialty shaped boxes. Thank you for sharing.

[@vestamcdonald7238]

I have never seen the explosion box with so many lids. I have only seen a lid on the last box. Lovely project.

[@vintagesilver3766]

Love this , been thinking of trying one of these . But did not find them very functional until I seen your design , now I want to make a bunch . The pockets are genius . Thank you for all your hard work , love and sharing !

[@sylviaadair1994]

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[@karinvdmerwe6725]

Thank you so much! I think the newer version of design space is not recognisign the score line changes you are mentioning in your previous comment. I found that this was still required on latest version, but its amasing. I am a newbie and managed to get it right. I am so pleased. Thank you for this great tutorial.

[@havetel]

Please design more boxes. That would be awesome. Thanks Jennifer.

[@JenniferMaker]

More to come!

[@margaretball8835]

Love it! Looks like a fun way to use scraps too. I’d love to see other versions of the explosion box. The standard four sided one is all I’m familiar with.

[@rebekahhedstrom268]

Love it! Yes, please, design some more!!! Thanks!!

[@savillah]

I absolutely love this!!! Putting money on the inside is perfect for a gift.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@traceyauger9639]

Love it and the money idea! I might make one for my daughter for Christmas

[@doublenickelgal]

I would love to see more of your ideas and designs for explosion box cards. Thanks!

[@ohioniki6928]

How about making a 24-explosion box as an advent calendar?

[@printss2]

I LOVE THAT IDEA! How perfect for single people, office cubicles, shut ins or folks who don't have space for the more elaborate advent calendars. (full-time RV-ers, tiny home folks etc.) College dorms....I could go on. ;)

[@gaylepowell3677]

That would be great

[@daengkhoupradit7887]

What a great idea. I would love something like this 😍

[@schultzjen86]

That would be SOOO cool

[@patsywilkerson6725]

These boxes are amazing.

[@JenniferMaker]

So glad you like them! 💗

[@ivytodd5039]

I've made an explosion box but there wasn't as much depth as yours. The kids loved them.

[@JenniferMaker]

Such a special gift! 💗

[@QuynhNguyen-xn5gu]

Just one word, Jennifer... WOW!!! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! 😍

[@kristinepatton126]

Love your projects! More explosion boxes please! I have made some with candy/cash on the sides. However, I bought the boxes at the $1 store and cut the boxes. I would love an SVG so I can make them myself. THanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Here is another one. jennifermaker.com/heart-explosion-box-template/

[@HouseScraper]

This video is simply wonderful I make explosion box all the time however yours is the best

[@rachaelfairbanks1971]

I absolutely loved making this Explosion Box Card. It was so much fun, and now I can't wait to embellish it. Thanks so much Jennifer...You are Awesome!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww, thank you so much, Rachael! I'm so glad that you had fun doing it, most of all!!!! 😍

[@darnbunny1]

Thank you Jennifer. Love the new series. I learn something every time I watch your videos.

[@debbiethomas3517]

I am so going to make an explosion box for my husband’s birthday! Hope I can figure it out and get it done by next Tuesday!

[@deborahthompson2094]

I would love to have more explosion boxes with different shapes! I'm in the prep phase of doing this box for my granddaughters birthday! Filled with lots of pictures!

[@taniabertuola]

This is an awesome gift idea.

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, people just love getting these!💗

[@karengates7154]

Love the "endless" box idea. So clever.

[@JenniferMaker]

So happy you like it! 💗

[@aadixon-pearson2280]

Brilliant Jennifer. More shapes please 😊

[@lnino0313]

Adding to my list of things to make for special occasions. I would like to see the octagon or hexagon explosion box so that the flaps lay between previous flaps. This is great!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Great idea! :)

[@yoursstruly7135]

I'm waiting for this explosion box! octagon or hexagon. those are tricky by hand. Can't wait to see it!

[@sedirasanders4853]

I was looking for more boxes and almost purchased the explosion box board. I'm glad I found this before payday:)

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh awesome! I'm so happy we could help! Thanks for watching!😊🌻

[@sedirasanders4853]

@@JenniferMaker I'm trying to work the colors and everything out in my mind. I want the rainbow colors and the heart explosion box to be the 1st layer so I'm going to combine the 2 files and try to tweak them to work together🌈

[@Vanillachica17]

Love the box! More please.

[@cassiejensen428]

I love the exploding box and making it for my husband for Valentine'd Day! I would definitely love to see more style of exploding box options!!! Thank you again :D

[@JenniferMaker]

More are in the works for sure! Thanks for watching! Hope your husband loves his box! :)

[@xkayyjayyx]

Yes please! More explosion boxes! Im going to make one for my mom for mother's day with photos and handprints of her grandson! Thanks for the idea and I hope mine turns out as good as yours! 💌😬

[@JenniferMaker]

I know that yours will turn out just AWESOME, KariJo! Photos and handprints are a wonderful idea for a Mother's Day present! 😍

[@rakeshahead2103]

Your video made it look so easy... I would definitely like to learn how to do more elaborate pockets...Thank so much for your time

[@glendahaynes1569]

Great job

[@AshleyMintz]

This is friggin' awesome! Omg. I loved watching you open the box when you finished it. So cool.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much!! Glad you liked it! 💕

[@AshleyMintz]

@@JenniferMaker What kind of glue are you using here?

[@chely1118]

Love all your ideas and videos. Definitely interested in more boxes. 👍🏼👏🏼

[@themaryer]

What a fantastic craft. I really appreciate your detailed explanation!

[@cynthiaureta8160]

More boxes PLEASE. Thanks.

[@JenniferMaker]

I love these! I'll consider it! Thank you!

[@margaretseaton1245]

This is so awesome! I love it! What a great job. You are so kind to share this gift you have!

[@brigitteRN]

I had never heard of an explosion box. I love it! As soon as I’m up and running this may be the first thing I make ! And yes please do more of these boxes !

[@sedirasanders4853]

Whoa! So many different patterns overwhelmed me. Trying to figure out how to make cards to go in the pockets like in the heart explosion box...

[@JenniferMaker]

Once you cut everything and separate it into piles, it's much more manageable.😊🌻

[@sedirasanders4853]

@@JenniferMaker I'm sure it would work out fine. Yours looks great but I was trying to stick with solid colors for the boxes and coordinating patterns for the pockets🤔🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mjpartyof7784]

Thanks so much!! I only had to watch your video 100 times but I got it done and it came out so cute!!!!👍

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it helped 100 times! As long as you are happy with the result, and had fun doing it - those are the important things! 😍

[@mjpartyof7784]

Jennifer Maker it was great!! I am already planning on who to make them for next!! I had a blast shopping michaels for all different kinds of fun stuff to put in the boxes!! Thank you!! Thank you again !!

[@aimeeskeel6573]

Already confused not sure how old the original video is as the updated design space and upload of this project is nothing like this video

[@kredwell1397]

I had so much fun making this first one. Please more explosion boxes! More shapes! More Sizes! I wish I had come across this a year ago when my DD needed an idea for a Big/Lil reveal week gift. This would have been soooo perfect!

[@JenniferMaker]

Awww..I will be having many more to come!

[@suzyflores1695]

that would be awesome!!! Thank You!! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@angiemckee2913]

Thank you so much for this video!!! It helped me so much! I'm planning to make an explosion box for my son's 21st birthday with a mountain theme but incorporating cameras, motorcycles and coffee somehow! Wish me luck!

[@techylitlover]

LOVE this idea and can't wait to create a special gift for a friend who will be retiring soon. Thanks for updating the template to include the score lines!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome!💗

[@NaniBunnyCreations]

New subbie! Love your tutorial style and this is so great. Been wanting to make one of these and was hoping to create an svg, you just saved me all of that time. Thank you!

[@ericabravo2072]

Thank you for adding the score lines. Omg I can't believe you are not a scrappbooker. This project was so fun to make.

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you liked it!!

[@plynnscott96]

About to start my first explosion box. I'm so excited I came across this tutorial. Thank You! My next one to find is an hexagon one. I want to learn different shapes.

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! Glad to hear that! 😃💜

[@lunasmum6869]

Wow! Now I have a really good idea for Christmas presents for my granddaughters. Thanks so much.

[@bonniepinkerton9379]

I love this and would love to see more designs that you create in the future!

[@adventuresdanteresaweber7143]

Jennifer I'd love to see more explosion boxes.

[@JenniferMaker]

Look for a new one soon.

[@shirlanntelesford7754]

This is awesome. I most certainly like to see more. Thank you for making it available as an svg file.

[@idgitc]

Love how versatile this card is. Great idea

[@JenniferMaker]

Thanks so much! It's a lot of fun to make! :)

[@laurawilson4115]

This is so AWESOME!!!! Thank you for the detailed explanation!!!!! Yiu are so crafty!!! I am Jealous!!!! So glad i subscribed !!!!!

[@khcrowley]

Love, love, love this!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@debraerosky8337]

I loved your explosion box video. Keep them coming..

[@pinkmosquito22]

This would make a great proposal box!! Put reasons you love the person in the pockets and even keep the flower in the middle but slit it so the ring sits upright nicely in the middle!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

That would be adorable!

[@beverlyreynolds5686]

Oh my gosh I LOVE THIS!!!!!! Thank you for all you do.

[@rdeogrl2671]

Make one counting down to Christmas. Fun activities (note) for each box. Love this

[@pennylanglois2870]

I was originally intimidated by the box. Watching you put one together showed me how easy it r was ally is. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@deborahdranoff7826]

Gorgeous! I was so intimidated to try making these. Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

And now I hope you are not intimidated, Deborah! They are really easy! And look so fantastic! You can do this! 😃

[@ggtuggle]

Thank you! You always make this easier for us newbies!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad you find the videos helpful! 💗

[@suzyflores1695]

Loved this ! But as a beginner, i’d love to make a much smaller explosion box, like maybe three or four just to start...can you please maybe show us a bit slower on design space and only three four boxes... that would be awesome!!! Thank You!! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@kathryndoyle4204]

Love this! I am definitely going to try this for my co-worker's birthday.

[@kimyoung4343]

Thankyou so much for being such a great teacher. This was my first paper project on my new cricut maker and you made it so easy to learn! I can't wait to learn more from you

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you liked it! 💕

[@maryswanson2744]

Adorable. Would LOVE to see more boxes

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you, Mary! Hopefully I can make some more in the future!

[@cherie12296]

So awesome!! Thank you for sharing!! Totally going to make some for Christmas!! Please make more with more sides. I love your videos!! I'm new to Cricut and you have helped me tremendously!! Thank you so much!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Yay! Thank you, that makes me so happy to hear!

[@juliel.bateson4971]

The 12 Explosion Boxes you did is really amazing/ adorable

[@suebrozek4305]

Wow is that absolutely amazing. Jimminy crickets. I would love to see what other shapes and sizes you could come up with.

[@cblamer36]

Love it can't wait to try it!

[@JenniferMaker]

Hope you like it!

[@Calicat57]

Oh my goodness! This is an awesome video and so much you can do with it! Yes, I would love more videos of explosion boxes!

[@JenniferMaker]

Great, Kathy! I'll try and find time to do some more! 😉😍

[@welcome2go]

Thank you Jennifer! I made this and it was so much fun!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome, Linda! 😍

[@tinatillman2814]

I'm planning on making slightly bigger explosion boxes filled with Halloween goodies for my grand children this year! Thank you for the awesome design and tuitorial!

[@JenniferMaker]

You are so welcome! What a great idea! 😃💜

[@consuelomorales7227]

fantastic!!! you rock!!! thank you for sharing, I've wanted to make one of these and now I can use my Maker!

[@victoriadeleon839]

Yes! More, please!!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Check! 😉😍

[@lindasuehundley6864]

So adorable. If the electricity doesn't go out, I'm doing this today! Thank you!

[@JenniferMaker]

Have fun! :)

[@jonibates7025]

Loved this and would love to see more!

[@niab9588]

This is great! I needed this for my mom's birthday card. I'd love to see the hexagon shape or maybe one in another shape. Thank you!