DIY Card Box???? Re-Post Update

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 11:45 AM

DIY Card Box???? Re-Post Update

I want a card box for my E-Party that I will throw on the gift table. Our party will have touches of Tiffany Blue and I have searched for card boxes but they are expensive. I can't see myself spending that much on this. So, I am going to to make one. I can't find good instructions anywhere. Does anyone have any instructions on how to make a basic card box?????? ANY info will be appreciated.

UPDATE
I went looking for hat boxes. They are so freaking expensive. If I pay like 30 for them and get the materials, It will end up costing the same as a lot of the card boxes out there. I went on Oriental Trading and saw a box there for $3!!!!!!!! It's a basic 12 x 12 box. A little cheesy but does any give a sh*t what a card box at an E-Party looks like???? What do you think?

kslmbuggie Posted: May 21, 2008 11:48 AM

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its pretty simple, u just need to take boxes, u can do 1 box, or tiered & do different sizes, wrap them in fabric, or a nice wrapping paper, add trim, bows, etc. glue the boxes 2gether, & cut a hole in the top.

hth

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 11:49 AM

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Posted by kslmbuggie

its pretty simple, u just need to take boxes, u can do 1 box, or tiered & do different sizes, wrap them in fabric, or a nice wrapping paper, add trim, bows, etc. glue the boxes 2gether, & cut a hole in the top.

hth

It sounds easy bit my concern is cutting the hole. I am afraid it won't come out neat. Is there any trick to doing this?

Autumnbride03 Posted: May 21, 2008 12:00 PM

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razor cutter/exacto knife?

BarbieGrl10 Posted: May 21, 2008 12:04 PM

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Measure out how large you want the hole to be and then mark it with pencil. Use an exacto knife to cut.
You could always do a few to practice.

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 12:18 PM

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Posted by BarbieGrl10

Measure out how large you want the hole to be and then mark it with pencil. Use an exacto knife to cut.
You could always do a few to practice.

I have a box cutter I am going to use. I think I will have to practice. I always mess up the first try.

MrsInglima Posted: May 21, 2008 12:26 PM

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I just finished getting my supplies for the one I'm going to make (although I still need a middle box). I suggest going to Kate's Paperie to get some paper. They have a lot of nice stuff and some wrapping paper (on a roll) as well as stuff on the wall that is very close to the Tiffany blue.

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 01:32 PM

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Posted by MrsInglima

I just finished getting my supplies for the one I'm going to make (although I still need a middle box). I suggest going to Kate's Paperie to get some paper. They have a lot of nice stuff and some wrapping paper (on a roll) as well as stuff on the wall that is very close to the Tiffany blue.

Thanks- I have been to Kates. If I get time to go into the city, I will def go there!

oldfriendoflive Posted: May 21, 2008 01:36 PM

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Here are some models from ebay.

PoppedInASnap Posted: May 21, 2008 01:38 PM

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I made a greatone but the key is to get that thin yellow foam from craft stores and spray glue the fabric on to that before you attach it to the box itself

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 01:40 PM

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Posted by oldfriendoflive

Here are some models from ebay.

Those are the ones I LOVE. That lady makes really nice ones. She is on the island too!

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 01:41 PM

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Posted by MrsFazz2B

I made a greatone but the key is to get that thin yellow foam from craft stores and spray glue the fabric on to that before you attach it to the box itself

I have NO idea what you're talking about! I am the un-craftiest person in the world. Well, I wouldn't say that- I can be crafty- it's just been a while. So, yellow foam. What is that?

flairforfashion Posted: May 21, 2008 03:18 PM

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Bump for updated question.

shell1879 Posted: May 21, 2008 05:12 PM

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i 'painted' glue ( it's called sobo ) then put the fabric right over it just make sure you smooth the fabric as you go and do a small section at a time

shell1879 Posted: May 21, 2008 05:14 PM

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mine so far.... i'm not quite done yet

shell1879 Posted: May 21, 2008 05:30 PM

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Posted by flairforfashion

Posted by kslmbuggie

its pretty simple, u just need to take boxes, u can do 1 box, or tiered & do different sizes, wrap them in fabric, or a nice wrapping paper, add trim, bows, etc. Glue the boxes 2gether, & cut a hole in the top.

hth

It sounds easy bit my concern is cutting the hole. I am afraid it won't come out neat. Is there any trick to doing this?

as far as cutting the hole i tried an exacto knife and it just couldn't handle it so i made an outline with pencil and took an older kitchen knife and just kinda sawed through it.

the rougher edgeds i went back over with a scissor around the actual slot for the cards to go in.... The other holes inside no one will see SO it's OK if they aren't perfect as long as they are pretty much the same size .

MrsDtoBe09 Posted: May 21, 2008 05:41 PM

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I'm responding to your update. I agree... people will say 'that's nice' and move on. They will not talk about your card box for weeks to come. I'd say Oriental Trading is the way to go!

kslmbuggie Posted: May 21, 2008 06:08 PM

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Posted by flairforfashion

UPDATE
I went looking for hat boxes. They are so freaking expensive. If I pay like 30 for them and get the materials, It will end up costing the same as a lot of the card boxes out there. I went on Oriental Trading and saw a box there for $3!!!!!!!! It's a basic 12 x 12 box. A little cheesy but does any give a sh*t what a card box at an E-Party looks like???? What do you think?

you dont need hat boxes, just use boxes around your house, a shoe box, or a brown shipping box that you received something in. Remember no one is seeing what type of boxes you use because they will be covered. with all the wedding stuff that i order i get tons of boxes in different shapes and sizes.

gl

mcbride62009 Posted: May 21, 2008 07:35 PM

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I bought this really pretty fabric that color from Joann's fabric. Idk if I am even going to use it now but you can get some cheap stuff from there. We didnt have a card box we had a basket under my parents table that we tossed them in.