How to Make a Cake Shaped Box to Hold Wedding Cards
Purchase 3 boxes of various sizes., Flip the boxes over so that the lid side is down., Cut a slit into the bottom of the smallest box., Arrange the boxes on top of each other with the largest on the bottom., Separate the boxes again., Trace and cut...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Purchase 3 boxes of various sizes.
You can buy these in round or square shaped.
The best option is to purchase hat boxes with lids. -
Step 2: Flip the boxes over so that the lid side is down.
The lid can be used to give the effect of ribbon trimming the bottom of each layer. , Make sure the opening is centered on the box and wide enough for wedding guests to slip cards through.
Cut the lid, but leave space around the rim so you can attach it later. , Use a pencil and trace around the outside of the middle and top layers. , Now with the reference line penciled in for the top box, use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the middle of the tracing out.
Leave roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) on the inside of the tracing so the top layer will be able to sit on top of the middle layer without falling through. , This will allow for the cards to past through the wedding cake-shaped box to hold more cards. , You will not need to cut the lid. , Start first by hot gluing the lids to the smallest and middle sized boxes. , Make sure to use enough glue, staying within the pencil lines that should still be visible.
Immediately flip the middle box onto the bottom of the bottom box before the hot glue hardens. ,, Use one of your wedding colors to paint the rim of the lids.
Using small brushes for this will reduce painting the wrong areas and having to do touch-ups. , You may hand paint designs, hot glue on pearls or beads, or use rub-on appliques with your monograms. , Affix them using the hot glue gun.
Make sure not to block the opening so cards may go through easily. , -
Step 3: Cut a slit into the bottom of the smallest box.
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Step 4: Arrange the boxes on top of each other with the largest on the bottom.
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Step 5: Separate the boxes again.
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Step 6: Trace and cut the same size hole from the lid to the middle box.
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Step 7: Proceed to cutting out the same pattern on the bottom of the largest box.
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Step 8: Use a hot glue gun to attach the boxes together.
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Step 9: Apply hot glue around the opening cut in the middle box.
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Step 10: Repeat this process using the smallest box and attach it to the middle box.
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Step 11: Paint the boxes white or in a color similar to your wedding cake.
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Step 12: Add decorations to finish the project.
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Step 13: Place silk flowers on top of the wedding card box.
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Step 14: Finished.
Detailed Guide
You can buy these in round or square shaped.
The best option is to purchase hat boxes with lids.
The lid can be used to give the effect of ribbon trimming the bottom of each layer. , Make sure the opening is centered on the box and wide enough for wedding guests to slip cards through.
Cut the lid, but leave space around the rim so you can attach it later. , Use a pencil and trace around the outside of the middle and top layers. , Now with the reference line penciled in for the top box, use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the middle of the tracing out.
Leave roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) on the inside of the tracing so the top layer will be able to sit on top of the middle layer without falling through. , This will allow for the cards to past through the wedding cake-shaped box to hold more cards. , You will not need to cut the lid. , Start first by hot gluing the lids to the smallest and middle sized boxes. , Make sure to use enough glue, staying within the pencil lines that should still be visible.
Immediately flip the middle box onto the bottom of the bottom box before the hot glue hardens. ,, Use one of your wedding colors to paint the rim of the lids.
Using small brushes for this will reduce painting the wrong areas and having to do touch-ups. , You may hand paint designs, hot glue on pearls or beads, or use rub-on appliques with your monograms. , Affix them using the hot glue gun.
Make sure not to block the opening so cards may go through easily. ,
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