I've always wanted to be a crafty person but I'm not super talented in that aspect. But, I decided for the wedding I was going to try some things. I made my door tags for the oot guests and tonight I attempted my card box. It's not finished, I still have to add the ribbon, but decided to share. I've learned some card box secrets if anyone is making their own, I kind of want to redo it now that I've learned so much. Hope it survives until the wedding!! Lol
awesome! What were your secrets? I want to try to make one too.
Thanks ladies!! There are some imperfections that I'm not happy with, but it took me so long to find those boxes and to get the material of what I want, I've surrendered. Who will be looking that closely anyways.
The tips I found out as I made it: 1. Paint 2 layers, I don't think you need 3, but it depends on the color. 2. Spray glue is awful but is your friend. I would do this outside ( I learned the hard way in my apartment) and I would totally wear gloves. 3. For gathering the lace on the inside, I found double stick tape worked way better then the glue. 4. I just learned this last night and have to go but more glue, use the spray glue for the ribbon if you want to attach.
I got the lace at Joanns but the trim you can buy at michaels for wayyyy cheaper.
I definitely got frustrated with it, but it worked out in the end!
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awesome! What were your secrets? I want to try to make one too.
I did use this website as my inspiration. I'm glad I inspired you to try again! You are right it is frustrating!
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I think it came out great!!! I just had a second of thinking I would try and make it but then I read your steps and I think I would suck at it lolol
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It looks amazing! I'm not crafty at all either, but you've inspired me to be able to do it! I refuse to spend $100+ on a box for cards that will have no purpose for after the wedding lol
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I've always wanted to be a crafty person but I'm not super talented in that aspect. But, I decided for the wedding I was going to try some things. I made my door tags for the oot guests and tonight I attempted my card box. It's not finished, I still have to add the ribbon, but decided to share. I've learned some card box secrets if anyone is making their own, I kind of want to redo it now that I've learned so much. Hope it survives until the wedding!! Lol
I think you did an awesome job on this!! Doing a card box is on my list of things to do once May comes. I'm going to have to bookmark this!
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You did a great job! I am still debating trying to make my own or buying one.
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Thanks everyone! Here's the finished product! I think if you ladies want to make it go for it! With all of the coupons I used, it was under $30!
Edit: can't seem to upload photos, but adding the ribbon to tier 1 and the trim to the bottom box totally helped dress it up!
