How to Make a Cake-Shaped Box to Hold Wedding Cards

Forget stacking the wedding cards in a plain old box - this "cake" doubles as a pretty package!

Instructions

STEP 1: Get two round hat boxes in different sizes. Make sure the smaller one is at least 9 inches wide.

STEP 2: Center the smaller box on the lid of the larger one and trace around it with a felt-tipped pen.

STEP 3: Cut a hole slightly smaller than the one you drew. You will be setting the small box on top of the hole and don't want it to fall through.

STEP 4: Cut the bottom out of the small box, creating a wide tube.

STEP 5: Glue this tube to the larger lid. The boxes with their lids on will look like a two-tiered cake.

STEP 6: Cut a wide slit in the small lid, big enough to accommodate a greeting card.

STEP 7: Spray paint the boxes and lids eggshell white. Use several light coats. Remember, the boxes are made of cardboard and will warp if they get too wet.

STEP 8: Let the paint dry completely and spray on a coat of clear matte finish.

STEP 9: Use silk or real flowers, pearls and lace to decorate your "cake."

STEP 10: Top the cake with a plastic bride and groom.

Tips & Warnings

--If you're ambitious, cover the boxes and lids with white satin attached with spray glue. If you get bubbles under the satin, roll them out with a wallpaper roller.

 

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