Passion Project #6

Since my last blog post I have finished a lot. I have finished building my box and my cap. Now my cap is fitting just perfectly. I have started adding my information in my box, and I have everything planned! I am going to add little pockets to a few of the corners to add fun facts in them. I decided that two layers would be enough in my box so in the next few days I will be finishing adding the information and finalizing my box by gluing everything. I have come so far and I am so excited to have my final project.

Sincerely, Sabrina

Passion Project #5

Since I created the base of my box I have been working on the cap. This part was very challenging because I didn’t know the exact measurements that fit. I had four tries before I got it. I taped it for the time being and will be gluing it with my box. the cap was I little tight so I had to change the design a few times. I still need to add the information, and the pockets and extras, and put it all together. So far I have been very successful and I am almost done!

Sincerely, Sabrina

Passion Project #4

Today I have started building my box. I took three pieces of paper and made the measurements. Then I cut them and folded them. I still need to glue them together, but I am not going to glue them until my cap is done because I need to measure them all together when I make my cap. One of the struggles I faced was making the lines and cutting them because they had to be very precise. I am very happy with what I have accomplished and I ma excited to do more!

Sincerely, Sabrina

Passion Project #3

Since my last blog post I have gathered all of my materials and started planning everything out. I have decided to make three layers in my box. I think I might add pockets to it and put different things in them. Next week is my spring break so I wont be posting anything. The week after spring break is my last week with this project, so I will be making my box then. I can’t wait!

I got my measurements from…

youtube, troom troom – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B3mdq0lX1w

Sincerely, Sabrina

Passion Project #2

Since my last blog post, I have been planning my next step out. I think that I have enough information to create my DIY exploding box, so I have done some research and created my instructions. I created my instructions based off of the Troom Troom video on youtube. I have also been thinking about one specific question, “How do incorporate my family tree into an exploding box?” Well to answer my question, I started by looking on google. I searched other peoples exploding box’s and found inspiration there. I will put different names and stories in each layer, and the further you look into the box, the further my ancestors go. I can’t wait to begin my box and will be starting very soon.

So far I have used these resources for my exploding box…

If you would like to create your own exploding box I would suggest that you start with youtube.

 

Sincerely, Sabrina

Passion Project #1

In class I have started a new project called a passion project. For the project you study something that you want to learn. The first step that I did was create a letter to my teacher explaining what I would like to study, and how i will present it. I chose to study my family tree, and present it by making an exploding box. An exploding box is a DIY greeting card box. When you take the lid off, the box falls flat, and their can be information, or even gifts inside. I will be naming many of my ancestors and stories about them and fun facts about them. Recently I’ve been doing interviews for part of my research. I have interviewed my mother, my father, my grandma’s, and my grandpa. When I interviewed my grandma, I learned that one of  her great grandmothers lived to be over 100 and that my family owned a whole chain of stores! I have also been researching what materials I will need to create my exploding box, along with how to make it, and the other day I finally went to get the materials which means that as soon as I am done with my research I can start making my exploding box. I have already tested how to make my exploding box so I am read to start creating my box soon! If you would like to hear more about my project, just stay updated with my blog, I will be posting about my project about four times a week.

This is what an exploding box looks like on the inside…

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Sincerely, Sabrina