Surprise Unveiled: DIY Exploding Box Adventure ♩

2015.07.15 published

Do you know about "Exploding Boxes"?*

These boxes. At first glance, they seem to be just cute little boxes lined up♡ However, they are actually a special kind of paper handcraft called "Exploding Boxes" that is popular among couples in South Korea♩

They've also been trending recently in Japan on platforms like "mix channel"♩

A surprise box that pops with cuteness!

An Exploding Box is, as the name suggests, an exploding box＊ It's filled with adorable messages and items that make you go "aww!" when you open it! The box itself is a present♡

DIY an Exploding Box♡

I want to gift such a cute surprise box to my beloved husband or bridesmaids♡ You can use this image as a reference for how to make it＊ Cut thick paper into a cube-like shape using scissors or a cutter, then connect or stack them to complete the mold♩＊

Stick your favorite patterned paper or masking tape onto that mold for your own decoration♡ You can write a message in the center or make it three-dimensional for added cuteness♩

Finally, close the lid and add a ribbon or tag, and you've got your Exploding Box completed♡ I've never seen such a wonderful gift box before♡

Now, let me introduce some points to consider when giving this as a gift♩

Point 1＊ A surprise for your beloved partner♡

I want to surprise my partner, who is always there for me, with this gift♡ The date circled with hearts on the calendar highlights a very important day♩

By adding comments to the numerous photos, I want to reminisce about our past memories♩ If you send your feelings that you can’t usually express as a message, your bond will surely deepen♡

Point 2＊ A surprise for your dear friends♡

Your close friends will surely be delighted if you give them such a cute box＊ Let’s surprise them with a unique gift that's different from others♡

It's also nice to include a message for your bridesmaids who helped you with your wedding♩

A design you want to give to a friend who is about to give birth♩

Point 3＊ A surprise for your parents♡

I want to express my gratitude to mom and dad who raised me♡ Leave a cute message with words you can’t usually say♩

The warmth that comes from a handmade gift by the bride is key＊ Don’t just fill the center side, but pack cuteness and love into the sides as well♡

If you decorate it with beautiful flowers that have lovely meanings, your feelings will surely be conveyed♡

Fill it with a gift for the ultimate delightful gift box♡

Decorating it with motifs like cakes and flowers, or lots of photos is nice, but adding accessories like necklaces or rings makes it super cute and stylish＊ You can also create a message with building blocks as seen in the photo and include that too♡

I also want to fill it with cute sweets♩ Opening the box to find sweets inside will create the happiest mood♩ What a wonderful idea to enjoy a double surprise in one box♡

A magical box that pops with cuteness♡

Here we've introduced the trending Exploding Box from overseas♩ The way to make it and gift it is entirely up to you♡

With such a wonderful gift box, let's deliver feelings of cuteness and surprise to your beloved partner, friends, and parents, and many more♡