My First DIY

October 9th, 2009 @ 11:06 am by Miss Rainbow

For whatever reason, as soon as I entered the world of wedding planning/blogs/craziness, one little thing stuck out to me: the card box. Random. Yes, I know. Such a small detail. Most brides put the card box on to the back burner and deal with more important issues first (uhm.. finding a dress anyone?), but I couldn’t get all those cute little card boxes out of my head! Oh, the joys of being Type-A.

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DIY damask card box a la Mrs. Stiletto

I think another big part of wanting to make the card box ASAP: once it was done, I could no longer change the theme/colors/etc. At least, this was my rationale at that moment. I’m a bit indecisive, to say the least. The FI and I had multiple wedding color schemes and had mulled over oh… hundreds of invitations. Since we were in location limbo, we couldn’t order the invites and I desperately needed to be able to say, “Okay, I spent money on something that has a definite color scheme, so I can’t change it anymore!” Can you tell I was driving myself crazy?

So, one day I was perusing Ross looking for crystal and cut glass for our centerpieces (more on that later!) and I stumbled upon this lonely little box:

Purple, hydrangea, French, PERFECT! It looked at me lovingly and said, “Here I am, buy me! Love me! DIY me!” So, like any sane person, I did what the box asked. I took it home, gathered some supplies, and went to work!

About an hour and a couple of burned fingers later: Voila! Isn’t she pretty?

Pretty box from Ross: $4.00
Bird from Michaels: $3.00
Ribbon from Michaels: $4.00
Bag of gems from Wal-Mart: $4.00
Total cost of project: $15.00
Forcing yourself into a decision: Priceless

Did you get hung up on any particular detail for your wedding and couldn’t rest until it was done?

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22 Responses to “My First DIY”

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Mrs. Perfume (message) 1,640 posts, Bumble bee

Tres jolie!

10/9/09 @ 11:12 am (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

That is so cute! I like the bird on the top! And the fact that the box was $4? Double awesome!

10/9/09 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Cara

The one thing that I still can’t rest on yet is finding the Chicago Wedding Band I want at the reception. It’s not themed, although I am debating a themed music style. But I think we’re going to go with a list of song styles we approve, some must have played songs, and songs not to even think about playing. I really want to have a sweet theme with those little jars used to hold flowers, candles, etc.

10/9/09 @ 11:19 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 737 posts, Busy bee

Miss Perfume beat me to the French comment! But, anyway: elle est belle! (assuming your card box is female.)

10/9/09 @ 11:20 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,604 posts, Bumble bee

It’s super cute! I followed much the same path, with buying a hat box at Marshall’s, cutting a hole and adding some bling!

Now please fill us in on this cut glass centerpiece business!

10/9/09 @ 11:49 am (reply)

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LoriLori (message) 236 posts, Helper bee

LOL - “forcing yourself to make a decison - PRICELESS!”
You are a girl after my own heart!!!!!

10/9/09 @ 11:53 am (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,784 posts, Honey bee

Cute!

Part of me wants to find like an antique mail-drop to use for ours. :p

10/9/09 @ 12:17 pm (reply)

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julesann (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

My mom has kinda..unknowingly….started a tradition of making card boxes for relatives weddings!

They are this “style” but personalized to the bride and groom! Super Cool!

http://www.sticks.com/catalog.html

10/9/09 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 2,087 posts, Buzzing bee

Ross love! bought my card “box” there too (birdcage I painted) and also my RD dress!!

10/9/09 @ 1:14 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Very pretty! And I’m sure you could find a use for the box in your home post-wedding.

10/9/09 @ 1:26 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,650 posts, Sugar bee

lol, loved the “forcing yourself to make a decision.” i usually have to force myself to stick to the decision. nice job rainbow!

10/9/09 @ 1:31 pm (reply)

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Miss_Carmel (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

That’s a good lookin’ first project!!

10/9/09 @ 1:37 pm (reply)

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pmerr (message) 1,293 posts, Bumble bee

That’s awesome! Great first project!!

10/9/09 @ 2:02 pm (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 3,406 posts, Sugar bee

“Forcing yourself to make a decision…” Well said Miss Rainbow

Very nice work!! Can’t wait for more DIY items!

10/9/09 @ 4:10 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 2,915 posts, Sugar bee

Jolie, indeed! Tres bien! je l’adore! Oh la la… so on and so forth.

10/9/09 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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D.Marie (message) 1,374 posts, Bumble bee

I was just showing my MOH card boxes and she said, “We can totally do that!” and now I see your lovely box and I def want one! I love the cute little bird on top. Congrats on your first project!

10/9/09 @ 6:55 pm (reply)

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