I need a card box for my wedding but I don't really want to spend the money I've seen them go for. The least expensive one I've seen is $80. I feel like I could make it and save. Does anyone have any suggestions as far as how to make it? Materials to use and stuff like that. Thanks!!
Re: card box suggestions please
Part of our centerpieces are actually using the exact same lantern, just in a smaller size.
We used a "Nuc Box" (think mini beehive) with an opening made with a router for the top. It went with the Honey part of our theme (we had small honey bears for favors) and didn't break the bank.
I agree with the PP - cardboard box with a slot cut in it... Instead of wrapping paper, you could just spray paint it instead as it gives a different "look". There are tons of card boxes out there on the market for far less than $80...
I've seen these at Michael's, Hobby Lobby and Joann Fabrics for pretty cheap if you can wait for a nice coupon!
hayleyk620 you most definitely cannot beat free! especially for the wedding since everything adds up so quickly.
I went to a local wine store and asked them for a wooden wine crate - I would have paid for it, but they very generously gave it to me for free!
Then I etched our initials into the top (my office had a printer that etched into wood) - and mounted a nautical cleat to the top (we had a nautical theme), which I had purchased at a nearby marine supply store, and my DH carefully used a drill to cut a slit for the cards into the top.
Total cost was under $12.