? for brides who did or are planning to do DIY card box

cleokizzy Posted: Dec 02, 2009 05:00 PM

? for brides who did or are planning to do DIY card box

what material did you use to wrap the boxes? wrapping paper/paper or cloth or something else?

i've been looking around and there are a lot of beautiful wrapping papers around... but there are certain shades that i like that is only available in silk cloth...

what did you use to glue it in? tape/glue gun? etc?

any and ALL ideas/tips on how to DIY the cardbox, please share! this will be my very first DIY for my wedding!

TIA!!!

p.s. ohh... would you mind sharing photos of your cardbox projects please???

eshenn Posted: Dec 02, 2009 05:03 PM

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Find boxes that are already decorated! It makes things really easy. I found some at the Christmas tree store that fit my theme but Michaels has a bunch as well.
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Saram Posted: Dec 02, 2009 06:07 PM

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my friend made mine and she got the fabric to wrap the boxes from joannes..they have all different colors and textures to choose from..matte to shiny to silky

SummerBride10 Posted: Dec 02, 2009 06:30 PM

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I plan on getting fabric from either walmart or joann's. I have no idea what im using to glue it. probably fabric glue?

Susan2010 Posted: Dec 03, 2009 03:43 PM

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Check out home goods- they have fabric boxes sometimes.

Tetelove Posted: Dec 03, 2009 04:01 PM

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I plan on finding fabric at Michaels or a fabric store by my house. I'm going to use a hot gun glue and some creativity...lol

MrsBlueRibbon Posted: Dec 03, 2009 06:47 PM

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My mom made mine and she used fabric and glue. It came out incredible! I had shown her a pic from I think FTMB , and she saw it and said I can do better, and she did! unfortunately since my wedding didn't happen, I don't have any pics and it's in the attic packed away. She bought boxes from Michaels, and fist she covered them with a thin layer of batting, then put the fabric on.

luvly73 Posted: Dec 04, 2009 09:15 AM

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I used ivory stain fabric and elmers adhesive spray. worked well however just don't spary heavily in one spot becasue it will bleed through.
pics in album

Mommy2BeBride Posted: Dec 04, 2009 10:22 AM

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I made 2.. the blue and silver one was my practice and the red one is the one I will be using for my engagement party.

I used wrapping paper to wrap the boxes then I used ribbons and different decorations for it.

It's pretty easy & I love making them. I am actually making one for my friends wedding in a few months!