DIY card box question

dandev2324 Posted: Mar 04, 2014 07:22 PM

DIY card box question

I am trying to make a card box and need some input on anyone who has already made theirs. I bought the paper mâché boxes from Joanne's that are 8,9,10 inches. My friend told me she doesn't think the cards will fit. I'm having approx 100people at my wedding so I don't see me getting more the 50-75 cards. Does anyone know how many cards would fit in this box or do I need to get bigger boxes?
I'm also going to paint them. Has anyone done this and if so how did it turn out with the paint?

simba301 Posted: Mar 17, 2014 02:27 PM

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I got a 3-pack of oval boxes from Michaels like this:

http://www.joann.com/paper-mache-box-set-3pk-oval-/1100577.html#start=38

I painted them with navy blue acrylic paint (took 3 coats to get good coverage) and I think it turned out pretty well.

Chels Posted: Mar 17, 2014 02:34 PM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

wow - great job!!

simba301 Posted: Mar 17, 2014 02:39 PM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

Thank you! It was my first DIY project. I didn't have the heart to smash it open after the wedding, so I painstakingly removed all our cards using tweezers to get the envelopes out. LOL.

Dande - It held 35 envelopes of various sizes with no problem at all.

Chels Posted: Mar 17, 2014 02:53 PM

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Posted by simba301

Thank you! It was my first DIY project. I didn't have the heart to smash it open after the wedding, so I painstakingly removed all our cards using tweezers to get the envelopes out. LOL.

Dande - It held 35 envelopes of various sizes with no problem at all.

i love it! i prob would do the same!!!

Atripodi Posted: Mar 17, 2014 03:16 PM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

I bought the same boxes from Joannes. I painted them with acrylic paint. I used a pearl white and royal blue. It took 3 coats of paint. I love the paint. I am still in the process of making it. Once I am done I will post a picture. We are having around 200 people at our wedding. Therefore I used the 3 big boxes. It should hold all the envelopes. I haven't decided where I am going to put the slit for the cards...whether it will be on the top box on in the front.

boridizzy Posted: Mar 17, 2014 08:29 PM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

I'm thinking about getting this one:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/90602085/diy-wedding-card-box?ref=favs_view_21

Where have you ladies bought the paint, etc.? I haven't even started thinking about how I'm going to decorate it but @simba301 I love yours!

dandev2324 Posted: Mar 17, 2014 09:00 PM

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Your box came out amazing! I feel better now knowing once I paint my it will come out good! Great job!

dandev2324 Posted: Mar 21, 2014 10:28 PM

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I bought paint today but they only come In 2oz bottles. I feel like I'm going to need so many of them, how many did you use?

JaimeLin Posted: Mar 21, 2014 10:48 PM

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Posted by boridizzy

I'm thinking about getting this one:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/90602085/diy-wedding-card-box?ref=favs_view_21

I wouldn't bother getting that, you can buy the same box and a razor to cut the hole for cheaper at joann's or michael's. Make sure to use coupons.

boridizzy Posted: Mar 22, 2014 08:08 PM

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Posted by JaimeLin

Posted by boridizzy

I'm thinking about getting this one:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/90602085/diy-wedding-card-box?ref=favs_view_21

I wouldn't bother getting that, you can buy the same box and a razor to cut the hole for cheaper at joann's or michael's. Make sure to use coupons.

Thanks!

mrzsoontobejames Posted: Mar 22, 2014 09:30 PM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

Thanks for posting this. I couldn't figure out the correct term for boxes it's paper mache I found matches in several stores. Def will post once my FSIL creates the box of my dreams lol

simba301 Posted: Mar 24, 2014 09:37 AM

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Posted by dandev2324

I bought paint today but they only come In 2oz bottles. I feel like I'm going to need so many of them, how many did you use?

It took 2.5 bottles to get full coverage. I mixed 1/2 bottle of pearlized paint in for a little shimmer.

KTF11 Posted: Mar 24, 2014 03:15 PM

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Posted by simba301

I got a 3-pack of oval boxes from Michaels like this:

http://www.joann.com/paper-mache-box-set-3pk-oval-/1100577.html#start=38

I painted them with navy blue acrylic paint (took 3 coats to get good coverage) and I think it turned out pretty well.

Beautiful card box! Great job!

Star625 Posted: Mar 25, 2014 03:12 AM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

Simba301 Love it! I started mine this weekend but I'm using fabric. I looked in Joanne's, but found our fabric in Walmart - waaaayyy cheaper. I did use white acrylic paint as a base, 3 coats - that looked really nice. I probably could have done it with a nice gold paint.

KimnAndy Posted: Mar 30, 2014 09:54 PM

DIY card box question - Long Island Weddings

We are thinking of getting boxes that look like books from Amazon.
There were some nice sets for only about $35 or so.
They can be used again at home for storage and fit in with the decor where the other types would have to be sold or thrown out afterward as there is nothing we can use them for.

Good luck with your decision.