Lets go fly a kite

Lets go fly a kite

Explosion Box

By Sue Smyth 

I love a good explosion box, you can make them any theme and they

are so delightful for the person who receives them.

This Cut box is made so much easier to make with Couture Creations dies.

When I saw the The Metricon Sibling die, I just thought of 

flying a kite, the little boy is holding his hand up

so invitingly. 

I have decorated the top with The Treasures Ornamental Lace die, I have 

used the left overs to make the petaled flower.

When you open the box you see a park scene with tow little boys and 

their big sister all watching the kite.

Print off the words you want onto cardstock and create a cute 

banner.

Here are some nice close ups for you to see the details. 

Couture Creations Materials 

The Treasures Ornamental Lace die C0723313

Couture Creations Self adhesive pearls

Couture Creations Sophia intricutz-die-collection CO723488

Couture Creations metricon intricutz die CO723747

New York Street Light C0723717

Lucky Tree | CO723727

Party Banner | CO723517

Couture Creations Square nesting dies

Use dies or a template to create a fold up box from blue cardstock

Cut squares of patterned paper from the 

Couture Creations Sew jo paper pack to 

fit the sides of box with Square nesting dies.

Create a lid for the box from blue cardstock and cut

panels of patterned paper to line the sides and top 

of lid. 

Place a panel of patterned paper on the top of 

the box, inking the edges of the paper.

Cut 2 strips of Fence die from 

white cardstock. Adhere by 

overlapping the ends and apply glue 

to both pickets and hold together.

Fold the fence to it the raised square in the centre.

Adhere in place with hot glue.

Create as many siblings as you want, from white cardstock, cut two of 

each shape and glue together to make a sturdy shape. Ink edges with

coloured ink.

Apply dimensional magic and

coat with white glitter 

Cut two kite shapes with a die or template, glue together.

 Decorate with small pieces of patterned paper.

Paint a thin piece of wire white, and sprinkle

with glitter. Insert the wire into the adhered shapes.

Cut a small pieces of embroidery thread and tie 

onto wire. Trim to look like small bows.

Emboss leaves with Ultimate folder, blend green ink 

over the leaves and pink ink over the tops of the leaves.

Fussy cut the leaves.

Cut 2 ...corners from white cardstock and cover with 

glitter or Couture Creations glitz n glamour

Create flowers from the left over pieces of Ornamental lace, ink all of the edges for 

a bit of colour.

Use a hot glue to adhere petals to a 

circle of cardstock. Place a yellow punched sunflower 

shape in the centre and Couture Creations adhesive pearl.

Adhere corners, flower and leaves to the top of the box for a finishing touch.

Happy Crafting