New baby boy octagonal exploding box card.Completed by Margaret McCartney

I printed each layer of the box onto 220gsm white card and cut them out. I printed them again onto good quality 255gsm photographic paper to get the inserts for each panel and cut these out and attached them to each panel using wet glue.

I scored each section of all layers. I assembled the box lid in a similar fashion. I added the greeting panel on the top of the lid then attached the teddy and greeting using strong double sided tape.

I cut out each bootee and I found it easier to assemble using strong double side tape rather than wet glue.

I attached the sole of each shoe using wet glue. I punched a small hole in the strap and on the shoe and attached together using a small blue brad.

Great fun to make and a nice wee gift could also be placed inside.

A lovely box that will be kept for many years.