A surprise that opens like a flower
Some gifts matter most for the story they tell. The DIY Explosive Multilayered Gift Box unfolds when opened and reveals, layer after layer, the photos, notes and keepsakes you have placed inside.
You decorate it yourself, with your pictures and messages, for a birthday, Valentine's Day, Christmas, a wedding or a proposal. In the centre, a final compartment can hold a small surprise.
Fully unfolded, the box is about 47.5 cm wide. The closed size, the exact number of layers and the accessories supplied are not specified; photos, glue and decorations are not listed as included.
Features
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Hexagonal shape: a black card box.
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Several layers: that unfold when opened.
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To personalise: photos, notes, keepsakes.
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Ribbon: to keep it closed.
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Unfolded: about 47.5 cm wide.
Ideas for use
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Birthday: photos from the past year.
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Valentine's Day: your best memories together.
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Christmas: a surprise under the tree.
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Proposal: a ring in the centre.
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Colleague leaving: messages from the whole team.
What's in the box
- 1 card explosion gift box with ribbon
Photos, glue, decorations and items shown in the photos are not included.
Use and care
- Print your photos to fit the panels.
- Stick photos and notes on each layer.
- Fold the layers back, close with the ribbon and give.
Care: keep the box dry and away from humidity, and unfold it gently so the folds stay crisp.
Good to know
For a neat result, prepare all your photos before you start and test their placement without glue. Choose a story, such as one photo per month of the year or one memory per layer. A coloured ribbon instead of the black one personalises the box, and a small jewellery box in the centre creates the final reveal.
To make a great box, first prepare your photos in the right size and try the layout without glue. Think of a common thread: a trip, a year of memories or the steps of a story. Add small handwritten notes between the photos and keep the last layer for the main surprise. Once finished, the box closes with its ribbon and can be kept for a long time as a keepsake album.
It suits a birthday, an anniversary, a farewell to a colleague or a Christmas surprise, and every layer can be customised with your own colours, stickers and handwritten messages.