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Card boxes were never one of those fun, crafty details that I daydreamed about. Let’s be frank here, people. It could have just been a big box. But that wouldn’t have been ambitious (read: crazy) enough for Miss Star. No, no, no…
My wonderful DOC, Danielle, asked me a couple of weeks ago what I had planned for a card box. Nothing, was my initial answer. She offered to carry them around for us all night, buuuut that just didn’t seem fair. So if I was going to put effort into another crafty detail, it was gonna be something awesome.
I wanted to make a non-box-shaped box out of paper mache and I wanted it to go along with our already-established wedding theme (uh, polka dots, showbiz, and NYC?). I thought about trying to make drama masks — too hard. I thought about a taxi cab — also too hard. Fairy Bridesmaid suggested the Empire State Building — I was sold. We live two blocks from the ESB and have an incredible view of it from our rooftop, plus, it was a pretty easy shape to create.
First, I took some leftover moving boxes and chopped them up into the appropriate sizes so that they could be duct taped together.
At this stage, it looked pretty shabby and I was slightly concerned. But soldier on I did! Next up, it was time for some paper mache action. One part flour and one part water combined into a bowl, add some (okay, TONS!) of strips of newspaper, recruit Sassy Bridesmaid to help, and voila!
Still super ugly, but much more stable and Empire State Building-esque!
Paint gray, use a black Sharpie to spend an hour drawing what seem like endless windows, and slap a card sign on there to get:
A mini-Empire State Building held up next to the real thing!
Yeah, the scale didn’t come out quite right and it is a tad large for a card box, but I think it looks awesome! I can’t wait for everyone to see it.
Did you use anything unconventional for your card box?
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That’s cool! I might have to do an awesome shape or landmark for ours, too! I hate the look of regular card boxes and birdcages are just… overdone. Also, no one can walk out with it if it’s a super large landmark!!!
I think it’s great! Definitely unique and unexpected. Nice work!
Lol, I love how you’re holding it up next to the real thing! It turned out great!
This looks great! Just as a suggestion for any wanting to replicate - I went to a wedding that had an “architecture” theme with a building for a cardbox. She used black electrical tape cut into squares for windows. I’m not sure how much time cutting tiny square of electrical tape would save, but it might be easier to line them up & peel off if they aren’t straight…
My mother in law made me the exact same card box. It was a huge hit! Love it 
@Melissa: Wow! And here I was thinking I was being all original 
Wow, it looks awesome! I’m so happy Sister and BIL Bruschetta’s card box — “Lu the tree” — inspired another papier mache creation!
Awesome is right! What else represents NYC + Love better than the ESB? I can almost make out Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks on the upper observation deck! ;o)
@Mrs. Yorkie: It makes me think of An Affair To Remember, too. One of my all-time faves!
That is awesome!!! I love the pictures of them both together!
cute. erm, is it a little lopsided/squashed on top?
(even if it is, adds a dash of characters )
Holy cow, that’s awesome. That’s a pretty epic transformation.
That’s a cute touch! But aren’t you super close to your wedding? I’m surprised you still have time for more projects!
Wow Miss Star—fantastic! we just finished prepping our card box: I am a TV director and my honey is in the biz too so I got a vintage TV set, took out the tube and cut a slit in the top so folks could drop their cards in.
Wow - you went from a nothing cardboard box to the Empire State Building? That’s awesome! So creative! We’re having a somewhat of a Scrabble themed wedding so we’re either going to make a giant Scrabble tile card box or do something with the Scrabble boards.
I LOVE it! And so reminiscent of middle school science projects In a good way of course.
You are too cool! I was right with you on the I don’t need a card box thing but you’ve outdone yourself! Another vote for silly projects that can be fun!
Our wedding is in a barn and the flower girls are being pulled down the aisle in a radio flyer…so our card box is a mini radio flyer we found on Amazon. Our florist is decorating both with flowers and greenery.
That is awesome, great job!!! Your guests are going to be so impressed and love. Have fun at the wedding!
This is fab! I didn’t even know you needed a card box at your reception. There are so many things… I need to start planning!
It is so awesome! What a great little detail for your wedding!
That’s super cute! I used an old hat box of my mom’s and cut a slit in the top. Not super crafty, but at um 48 hours to wedding bells, I was runnin out of time!
Very cute! Love the picture of the card box next to the original!
It might not be to scale…but it’s PERFECT for your Manhattan wedding - that’s for sure!
I like it!
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Mrs. Star, New York City
Age and Occupation: 22, Actress
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Casting Assistant
Wedding Date: October 2009
Venue: Ceremony: The Kraine Theatre, Reception: Midtown Loft & Terrace
About Me: I’m a professional actress who’s always had New York City in her blood and I'm finally getting the chance to make a home in Manhattan with my fiancé, my dog, and my big dreams! I love polka dots, craft projects, Dunkin’ Donuts’ iced coffee, and anything sparkly. I’m having a blast planning our elegant/dramatic/New York City/acting-themed/largely-DIY wedding and am thrilled to be the youngest current Miss Blogger!
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