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Altered Art :: Explosion Box

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Group:Altered Art
Swap Coordinator:circularlogic (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Art  Ephemera 
Number of people in swap:3
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:October 17, 2011
Date items must be sent by:November 7, 2011
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Do you know what an explosion box is? If you do, you know it's an exciting box with layers of altered fun for photos OR simply altered awesomeness! If you don't, check out this tutorial & visit flickr for examples. :o)

This swap is for 1 partner and USA only. Another officer can host an international one, if they like.

You will make 3 layers (using 3 pieces of cardstock) for your explosion box, alter the front and back of each layer to your heart's desire, and send it flat. You will not glue the lid (also made of cardstock) together. You will alter it, taking into consideration the score lines and how the lid will be folded. Your partner will glue the lid together when they get it. Doing it this way keeps the box undamaged. :o)

In easy terms, using the tutorial here, you will do steps 1-10. Then you will alter the lid but not glue it together.

This is a sender's choice swap. Color schemes, embellishments, ect. can be any that you choose. If you plan to do this swap, you can get started now. :o)

Details to consider & roll eyes at because you know it already ::

1 :: you may use any medium to alter the box (layers) & lid
2 :: the bottom/back of the bottom layer is the outside of the box, just sayin'.
3 :: you do not have to round the edges of your box
4 :: the front and back of each layer should be altered in some way
5 :: do not glue the lid together (unless you want the alter fairy to give you a noogie! saying it three times is overkill i know! :oD)
6 :: you may leave room for photos if you like or alter it completely

Happy altering! :o)
Please PM or comment any questions or if anything doesn't seem clear enough!

-Jess
@circularlogic

Discussion

knitmom7 10/ 5/2011 #

This sounds awesome! Thanks!

circularlogic 10/ 5/2011 #

@knitmom7 -- you're welcome! :o) should be fabulous!

nermalski 10/17/2011 #

Question...are we to alter but still have it useable for photos, or alter and we can do pockets, notes, and such to fit the altered design we choose?

circularlogic 10/17/2011 #

@nermalski -- you may alter this and leave space for photos OR you can alter it with pockets, notes, ect. :o) it is sender's choice. :o)

nermalski 11/ 7/2011 #

Mine's finally done and out. Priority dc 03052710000089779305. Enjoy. I hope, crossing fingers.

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