published 27 April 2019updated 6 February 2022updated 6 May 2023 This amazing gift is the perfect DIY any time you want a fun gift. The recipient will gasp in surprise when they slide open the gift box and the pop-up cubes jump out! I originally made these for a mother’s day gift. I love making […]
Suitcase Explosion Box Bonus SVGs
The project is for you if you already have the Suitcase Explosion Box SVG, from the Cricut Crafting Adventure. (It’s in your VIP pass if you got it.) I’ve added a long photo filmstrip in a box and fun pop-up cubes to make an amazing gift. The filmstrip How to use the SVG in Design […]
Create a DIY Graduation Celebration Photo Explosion Box with Cricut
Explode with Joy: Create a Stunning Graduation Photo Explosion Box Want to add a few graduation elements to an explosion box file you already have? I’ve put together a bundle of SVGs so that you can turn ANY of my explosion boxes into a Graduation-themed Explosion Box. The graduation cap just sits on top of […]
Easter Candy Explosion Box
Make one of those amazing candy explosion boxes with this free SVG! It’s a big box ready to be filled with Easter candy. The Easter candy explosion box has three layers of candy on falling sides, with one center box that holds Kinder eggs or Cadbury Creme Eggs or another candy. The lid is designed […]
Gal-entine Heart Explosion Box
Learn to make your own simple explosion box for your girlfriend or boyfriend for Valentine’s Day in this step-by-step tutorial using a Cricut and the free explosion gift box SVG. In 2022, I did a Valentine’s Day earring workshop that my friend Amy held, and made two super-cute pairs of earrings! Such a cute gift […]
Penguins in the Explosion Box Center
Use this free SVG to make the Holiday Explosion Box with adorable penguins just chillin’ in the center! I have to admit…. penguins are my favorite animal. I love how they waddle kinda clumsily over the ice, then hop into the water and zoom around so speedily and gracefully. My friend Amy (the Cricut earring […]
Menorah in a Holiday Explosion Box
Need a little gift celebrating Hanukkah? Make the Holiday Explosion Box with a cute mini-menorah standing in the center! Materials needed The free SVG (located in the Free Files Folder) – it’s design #61 – Mini-Menorah Heavy black cardstock or posterboard Cricut Maker or Explore cutting machine Blue LightGrip mat (for the card stock or posterboard) Green Standard Grip Mat […]
Miniature Snowman in center of Explosion Box
Download the free SVG to make the Holiday Explosion Box with a happy, cute snowman in the center! I’ve created another option to put into the center of your Holiday Explosion Box, as requested. Isn’t this little snowman fun and cute? Materials needed The free SVG (located in the Free Files Folder) – it’s design […]
DIY Holiday Explosion Box Gift
Learn to make an explosion box gift for the holidays with this detailed step-by-step tutorial and free SVGs.
Cricut Pen Project – Your Relationship Infographic
Are you wondering how to write and cut with your Cricut Maker? Can the text look good, even if you don’t buy Cricut fonts? YES. I’ll show you how in this detailed step-by-step tutorial, with a fun Cricut writing project. When I created a simple explosion box for my husband on Valentine’s Day, I didn’t […]
Easy Starter Heart Exploding Box
Create a quick, easy explosion photo gift box for Valentine’s Day with this free heart explosion box SVG! Question: What do you do when it’s just five days before Valentine’s Day and you don’t have any gift at all for your spouse? Answer: Get to work with the Cricut. I made most of this photo-exploding […]
5 Tricks to Make your Explosion Box Fall Open
Learn how to make your explosion box fall open quickly and dramatically with these easy tips and tricks! Have you started to make an explosion box yet? Here are some tricks to make the sides drop away, revealing the next layer quickly and dramatically. 1) Use lighter paper for the base and burnish it VERY […]