Finally finished my card box

I saw this idea for a card box from another bride on a wedding discussion board on Facebook (it's called WeddingBook, if anyone wants to join). I knew I wanted it to be about 4 or 5 boxes tall and when shopping at several places to try to find wrapping paper that matched our colors (I've also seen it done in fabric). I finally found 3 patterned papers and the green and pink solids at Target to wrap the gifts, which had then become 7 or 8 boxes and were starting to take over my dinning room.

It was kind of a long process since I did it over several weeks as I purchased the various supplies and right now, it's actually not glued together because it stores much easier as separate boxes. I'll glue them together just before the wedding (UGGG...already adding to my "last minute" wedding list!).

Detail on the bottom box

Detail around where people put the cards in

Detail of the top boxes

If you want to make your own, here's step by step instructions:

STEP 1: Find boxes of various sizes. I've also seen them done with paper mache boxes you can find at Michaels or Joann's, but all my boxes were free from various things John and I had ordered online.

STEP 2: Find wrapping paper (or fabric) that match your color scheme. I recommend at least 3 different ones.

STEP 3: Tape up all of the boxes except for the second to bottom one - this one you can just cut out the top flaps and you'll stack it upside-down.

STEP 4: Stack in the boxes until you find a configuration you like. Take a photo (trust me, this comes in handy later).

STEP 5: While the boxes are still stacked, figure out which paper you're going to use on which boxes and write it on the top of the box (to make sure the box goes the same way when you wrap it). While it's also still stacked, you'll need to trace around the second to bottom box ON the bottom box so you know where to cut.

STEP 6: With a box cutter, carefully cut at least 1-inch inside of the line you've drawn on the bottom box. It's important you leave this much "wiggle room" because my box BARELY covers my opening. You also want to cut the slit for the cards to go in on the second box (make sure it's the front and is big enough for cards to go through. Mine was 1/2-inch and I probably should have gone just a bit wider.)

STEP 7: Wrap the top boxes just like you would a regular gift. The bottom boxes are a little tricker, but start by wrapping them the same and just cut a whole in the paper where there's a whole in the box, pull it tight and secure it to the inside of the box. You'll need to do this for the slit too, so make sure it's big enough or you won't have enough paper.

STEP 8: Add decorations - bows, ribbons, pearls, cut-outs, rhinestones, etc.

STEP 9: Glue the boxes back together (this is where that photo comes in handy to remind you how it was stacked!). I haven't done this step yet, so I can't give any tips or hints to make it easier yet!

And that's it! You're done! I'd love to see your photos if you make one!