What did you use (or are you planning to use) for a cardbox?

peaches178 · May 2011

I'm game for anything that isn't one of those white treasure box-looking things from Michael's.

TIA!

kellybee83 · May 2011

I may attempt tp make my own with paper mache hat boxes, but if I decide not to, I'm planning on buyng this one and adding a few personal touches.

http://shop.marthastewart.com/Martha-Stewart-Gift-Card-Box-White/A/B0045HPFMC.htm

I saw it at paper presentation in the city. I was just in Michael's on Friday, and didn't notice if they have it there or not. I know they carry a lot of Martha Stewart products.

sfennell1 · May 2011

I got mine custom made on Etsy

renatari · May 2011

I'm using a large lantern since we're incorporating lanterns as centerpieces.

NJhousewife22 · May 2011

FI made ours using photo frames and the road to the aisle tutorial.
We are putting our engagement photos in it.

Laurms15 · May 2011

Creative Custom Card Boxes is a company who makes/designs custom boxes.

kristen8040 · May 2011

From the beginning, FI and I decided we wanted something we could use again. I had always thought those ones on etsy that looked like a cake or presents were cute, but I know it would sit in the closet. I decided to buy a wooden box at Michaels and FI would just stain it. We would then just keep photo albums, cards, and other memorable things in it. He decided to take it a step further and build the box himself. It certainly wasn't the cheapest DIY between the wood, stain, and paint, but we were really happy with how it turned out.

AllieCat16 · May 2011

i used a vintage bird cage, wrapped it in ivy and had a merlot colored ribbon entwined..my BMs wore merlot dresses and our centerpieces had ivy coming down the stems.

WeLoveLilo05 · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_did-use-planning-use-cardbox?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:fa31c946-0acc-4a3f-83b2-b02417794d9bPost:91a24d0f-c4ce-4ea5-95ee-90c797fcbdd2">Re: What did you use (or are you planning to use) for a cardbox?</a>:
[QUOTE]I may attempt tp make my own with paper mache hat boxes, but if I decide not to, I'm planning on buyng this one and adding a few personal touches. <a href="http://shop.marthastewart.com/Martha-Stewart-Gift-Card-Box-White/A/B0045HPFMC.htm" rel='nofollow'>http://shop.marthastewart.com/Martha-Stewart-Gift-Card-Box-White/A/B0045HPFMC.htm</a> I saw it at paper presentation in the city. I was just in Michael's on Friday, and didn't notice if they have it there or not. I know they carry a lot of Martha Stewart products.
Posted by kellybee83[/QUOTE]
That is very pretty, I didn't notice it either at Michael's when I was there last week getting some things for my table numbers. I could put a tiffany blue ribbon in it and starfish/sand dollars. I think it would be cute! And a fair price too!

gibribuz · May 2011

We used a sleigh decorated with pink poinsettia.

kjones927 · May 2011

I am having a fall theme wedding so I bought a large white pumpkin from Michaels. I'm goind to paint the "cards" on it a cut a slit for the cards to go into it.

cindyn9178 · May 2011

I made ours from random cardboard boxes, wrapped in white wrapping paper and decorated wite some ribbon and scrapbooking supplies. I think it came out great and was very inexpensive to make!

brendapc · May 2011

Wow!! Now I have so many ideas!! Thanks to Peaches for starting this thread!!!

mbcdefg · May 2011

The venue had a birdcage so we just used that.

schrutebeets · May 2011

I bought mine from etsy too! It is a travel themed box with vintage maps all over it.

mmontroni · May 2011

I'm planning to use a birdcage- hopefully from an antique store. I'm going to look over the summer.

Erica0409 · May 2011

We also wanted something we could use again and ordered a glass box from here with our names and wedding date on it : http://www.blissweddingsmarket.com/store/engraved-glass-wedding-card-box.htm

And here's a pic of it in our home now:

cindyn9178 · May 2011

I would suggest checking out Christmas Tree Shops.. they have a lot of cute/original stuff there that you could possibly use to make a "cardbox". I remember seeing some birdcages there.. and for anybody who is doing a beach theme wedding.. they have a ton of realy CUTE beach theme stuff out right now. I wanted all of it but I have nothing to use it for!

WeLoveLilo05 · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_did-use-planning-use-cardbox?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:fa31c946-0acc-4a3f-83b2-b02417794d9bPost:a805677c-4629-4760-8408-11bc7fe1bbc6">Re: What did you use (or are you planning to use) for a cardbox?</a>:
[QUOTE]I would suggest checking out Christmas Tree Shops.. they have a lot of cute/original stuff there that you could possibly use to make a "cardbox". I remember seeing some birdcages there.. and for anybody who is doing a beach theme wedding.. they have a ton of realy CUTE beach theme stuff out right now. I wanted all of it but I have nothing to use it for!
Posted by cindyn9178[/QUOTE]

Yes I agree, I got all my sea glass and sea shells $1 a bag! Michaels wanted $3.99 I think per bag!

cindyn9178 · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_did-use-planning-use-cardbox?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:fa31c946-0acc-4a3f-83b2-b02417794d9bPost:2d9be703-0409-4700-ae78-580a5e34ebe5">Re: What did you use (or are you planning to use) for a cardbox?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What did you use (or are you planning to use) for a cardbox? : Yes I agree, I got all my sea glass and sea shells $1 a bag! Michaels wanted $3.99 I think per bag!
Posted by WeLoveLilo05[/QUOTE]
They had somesmall, blue glass dishes in the shape of a shell or a fish that I thought were adorable....

blueboxblues · May 2011

We got a wooden trasure chest looking box from Michael's (not from the bridal section) and stained it dark. At some point when I'm not so lazy I'm going to make it look like a pirate treasure chest. (My mom wanted to stain it white originally, so I had to rescure it.)

KALAGHANDDAN · May 2011

I made ours! Didn't take me that long and I'm really happy with it!

akmackay · May 2011

We used a birdcage bought from Marshalls. Selling it if you want it! lol

badkittyct · May 2011

A guitar case!

I still need to finish it though before I post pics.

jcg98 · May 2011

My cousing made a beautiful card box shaped like a wedding cake for her sister's wedding, and offered it to me for mine. I don't have it yet but will post pix when I do!

peaches178 · May 2011

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_did-use-planning-use-cardbox?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:fa31c946-0acc-4a3f-83b2-b02417794d9bPost:1e55e65b-8e10-4eb9-826c-93275d049b7c">Re: What did you use (or are you planning to use) for a cardbox?</a>:
[QUOTE]We used a birdcage bought from Marshalls. Selling it if you want it! lol
Posted by akmackay[/QUOTE]
Allie - I LOVE IT! Are the slots big enough for the over-sized wedding cards? How much are you willing to sell it for (PM me if you'd rather not post on here).

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