Explosion box the 5th

[wiseheart]

A Christmas present for a lovely colleague of my own age as a thank-you for the lifts she gives me after work.

The closed box with lid up:




The box, fully opened, with all layers visible. There will be a small Christmas ornament or some chocolate within, eventually:



The outer layer, with "glassed" windows on all 4 sides:



The middle layer, with flaps closed:



The middle layer, with flaps opened:



The middle layer, with flaps completely unfolded:



And the inner layer, in which the actual gift will be hidden:





It was a lot of work, but great fun, and I'm pleased with the outcome. I hope VP will like it, too.

Comments

[artemis10002000]

It does look absolutely gorgeous, definitely worth all the work you put into it. VP is very lucky to get something so lovely.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

So beautiful!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

She is a very generous lady who often gives me a lift when we finish work at the same time. And believe me, not having to stumble along the lengthy and badly lit street in which school happens to be, is a great relief, especially in these days when I always finish work when is already dark outside. The least I could do was to make her a very personal Christmas gift.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I think I'm finally getting the hang on this particular technique. My personal favour is the outer layer with the little windows 'glassed' with cellophane and the birds sitting in them. I fixed the birds with double-sided puffy tape, so the whole thing has a 3D effect that I'm pleased with.

[elmey.livejournal.com]

Another beautiful box! I love how each layer has a different style and effect.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

That is the great thing with these boxes: there is practically no limit how you can craft them. I even saw one that contained Merci chocolate bars that fell apart like an opened fan when the lid was removed. *g*

[artemis10002000]

I bet, yes! Sounds like a lovely lady indeed, she does deserve such a thoughtful Christmas present. I'm sure she's going to love it!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I hope so. She used to lead an origami workshop for the lower primary kids, so I think she'll appreciate it.

[artemis10002000]

Should be the perfect present for her then.!

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

Amazing, I think this is my favourite.