Question for girls who did a cardbox

Melis08 Posted: Sep 02, 2008 09:06 PM

Question for girls who did a cardbox

Where did you find the boxes you used to make it? I went to AC Moore today and they had nothing!!

mRm2008 Posted: Sep 03, 2008 07:55 AM

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I used assorted shipping boxes. You can score some at the post office for free if those sizes work for you

maggie728 Posted: Sep 03, 2008 09:29 AM

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I went to the post office and got the 'priority boxes'- they don't charge you until you fill them and ship them, and in this case you wont be shipping them so they are pretty much free. Good Luck

shell1879 Posted: Sep 03, 2008 01:43 PM

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i got a set of hat boxes from jo anns they came in a set of 5 i only used 3 i'm going to do something else with the other 2
I really wanted round boxes to make it look more like our cake, but the rectangular boxes come out pretty too

littlepixie12 Posted: Sep 03, 2008 05:19 PM

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yup. me too. i got most of them at the post office, the free ones and the really tiny ones for the top I got at micheals they were like a dollar each and then covered them with fabric

bluegreen08 Posted: Sep 03, 2008 10:14 PM

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I was convinced I could make the cardbox of my dreams inexpensively. I could have had all the boxes I'd ever need in my apt out here (from e-party gifts being shipped to us) but I made my cardbox in NY.

I went with my grandma to Joann's to buy fabric, and they were unpacking new stock. I started picking up random cardboard boxes and arranging them to explain to my grandma what my 'vision' was and the salesgirl asked what I was doing. I explained that I was in the prelim stages of making a cardbox for my wedding, and she said I could help myself to any boxes I wanted!

I ended up picking out 4 because I was indecisive about the size of my top box, and then I used those boxes to decide how much fabric I'd need.

The boxes were F-R-E-E! Just the way I like 'em

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Soon2BMrsC09 Posted: Sep 05, 2008 04:18 PM

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I went to Michael's Craft store and picked up 3 different size boxes - Pix in album

mosh424 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 02:47 PM

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Posted by bluegreen08

I was convinced I could make the cardbox of my dreams inexpensively. I could have had all the boxes I'd ever need in my apt out here (from e-party gifts being shipped to us) but I made my cardbox in NY.

I went with my grandma to Joann's to buy fabric, and they were unpacking new stock. I started picking up random cardboard boxes and arranging them to explain to my grandma what my 'vision' was and the salesgirl asked what I was doing. I explained that I was in the prelim stages of making a cardbox for my wedding, and she said I could help myself to any boxes I wanted!

I ended up picking out 4 because I was indecisive about the size of my top box, and then I used those boxes to decide how much fabric I'd need.

The boxes were F-R-E-E! Just the way I like 'em

you did an amazing job!!!

bluegreen08 Posted: Sep 07, 2008 06:47 PM

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Posted by mosh424

Posted by bluegreen08

I was convinced I could make the cardbox of my dreams inexpensively. I could have had all the boxes I'd ever need in my apt out here (from e-party gifts being shipped to us) but I made my cardbox in NY.

I went with my grandma to Joann's to buy fabric, and they were unpacking new stock. I started picking up random cardboard boxes and arranging them to explain to my grandma what my 'vision' was and the salesgirl asked what I was doing. I explained that I was in the prelim stages of making a cardbox for my wedding, and she said I could help myself to any boxes I wanted!

I ended up picking out 4 because I was indecisive about the size of my top box, and then I used those boxes to decide how much fabric I'd need.

The boxes were F-R-E-E! Just the way I like 'em

you did an amazing job!!!

thank you! i love it -- i refuse to get rid of it but sadly its at my parents house at the moment

jennarose023 Posted: Sep 10, 2008 09:50 AM

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i used a cardboard box from a shower gift!

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PoppedInASnap Posted: Sep 12, 2008 12:16 PM

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Posted by mRm2008

I used assorted shipping boxes. You can score some at the post office for free if those sizes work for you

I LOVE THAT!
I was going to say random boxes u have around the house!

littlepixie12 Posted: Sep 15, 2008 12:33 PM

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I got my boxes free at the post office!!!

brittanygrace23 Posted: Sep 15, 2008 08:33 PM

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where did you get the crystals for your cardbox?

SummerBride10 Posted: Sep 16, 2008 05:03 PM

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I ♥ these boxes!

tanda826 Posted: Sep 17, 2008 09:52 AM

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you did such an amazing job!!
I'm jealous!
I would love to do my own, I'm definately going to have to fm you when I get to it!

Opera_Ghost Posted: Sep 17, 2008 11:43 AM

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Try come local arts & crafts stores.. if not Michaels. I'm making mine from scratch when the time comes.

Going to get a nice size box and decorate it using wrapping paper, ribbons, glitter etc.

aimerlena01 Posted: Sep 18, 2008 02:51 PM

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I'm amazed at how talented you ladies are! I would never be able to make my own cardbox.

BAL5-9-05 Posted: Sep 19, 2008 12:04 PM

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Check my album...

marriedinmontauk Posted: Sep 19, 2008 12:38 PM

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I am using a set of three 'paper mache boxes' from Pearl art store. It only looks like one box in the store, the others are inside, it's good because each one is an inch smaller.