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Angela
VIP April 2017

Card Box Alternatives

Angela, on October 12, 2016 at 3:04 PM

Posted in Do It Yourself 37

I'd like to have something other than a regular card box displayed for guests to put their cards in. I would like something that's contained and "safe". I've searched a little for a birdcage and found this on etsy, but it's $200. What are some different ideas you have?...

I'd like to have something other than a regular card box displayed for guests to put their cards in. I would like something that's contained and "safe". I've searched a little for a birdcage and found this on etsy, but it's $200. What are some different ideas you have?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/195855757/sale-personalized-wedding-card-barrel?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=wine barrel card holder&ref=sr_gallery_19

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  • LosForTheWin
    VIP July 2017
    LosForTheWin ·
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    You can also get way more affordable bird cages at hobby lobby!

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  • RH
    Master November 2014
    RH ·
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    Plenty of options out there! This was our card box, my husband made it. It had a lid on top with a slit cut in it for cards. It's now a planter on our porch.


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  • MrsNerd
    Master October 2016
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    I bought a pretty wooden box from Michaels (when all the fall stuff came out!). I realized it needed to be "closed" so I tacked some ribbon to make a top. It's not particularly unique or creative but I like it. Smiley smile


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  • OGSue
    Master August 2016
    OGSue ·
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    We had a card box but it was made up like a Mario coin block - it's now our coffee table centrepiece.

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  • OGSue
    Master August 2016
    OGSue ·
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    ... also some of these card boxes are amazing. I love the mailbox especially, and I really like the tree trunk.

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  • Emily
    Expert July 2017
    Emily ·
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    I found a little birdcage through Oriental Trading. It's not the highest quality, of course, but it doesn't look cheap at all. Ours is black, but I think they also had white online when I ordered ours. It was something like $18 I want to say...under $20 plus about $5 for shipping.

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  • PurpleCanadianBride
    Devoted November 2016
    PurpleCanadianBride ·
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    We found this wine crate at a vintage market. Only $50! I plan on using it as a memory box after the wedding.


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  • C
    Beginner October 2016
    Christie ·
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    We did thisSmiley smile simple


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  • VeganWifey
    Super September 2016
    VeganWifey ·
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    I got this from Michaels, painted it. Took off one piece on the top. And my dad used a handle to make a lock!


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  • Mrs.Soon2Be
    Super August 2017
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    This might be a little "old school" or not modern, but I bought a card wristlet (I know that is the incorrect term but am unsure of what it is called) You can get one on ebay, craigslist, party city, etc... It is white and silk and will be around my maid of honor's wrist so she can hold all of my cards for me throughout the night. That is the safest I can think of and I will know where all my cards will be at the whole time with no worries of stealing.

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  • MizzzCara
    Master June 2017
    MizzzCara ·
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    I was going to suggest the mailbox. They are like $20 on Amazon.

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  • Angela
    VIP April 2017
    Angela ·
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    Thanks so much everyone, such great ideas!

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  • Ms. Tee
    Super April 2017
    Ms. Tee ·
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    These are some great ideas. I am trying to figure out what I want to do for this. Keep up the suggestions ladies. I like the lanterns and bird cage ideas.

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  • JustPlainCat
    VIP September 2016
    JustPlainCat ·
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    We used a vase like this but with flowers on the table instead of on the top.


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  • LauraR
    VIP June 2017
    LauraR ·
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    I'm buying the Socker greenhouse from Ikea and then spray painting the trim copper or gold. It's only $20!

    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70186603/


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  • Vanessa
    Devoted October 2017
    Vanessa ·
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    I'm considering using my late mom's cow mailbox since we are having a rustic southern wedding.

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  • SoontobeSchultz
    Super June 2018
    SoontobeSchultz ·
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    I kinda like this idea.


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