Wedding Box DIY ~ Wedding Crafts ~ Craft Klatch

Learn how to make a Mr and Mrs wedding box in this DIY craft tutorial!!!

Here is the video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made it:

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I made this as part of a wedding gift, for my nephew and his bride.  It was made with their wedding color (purple) and a washed out gray, because they had gotten married on the beach and it reminded me of driftwood.

This all came about, when my purse was filled with wedding confetti.  You can find that story on the Wedding Coasters post and the Wedding Paperweights!  I needed something to put the coasters in and I thought a personalized box would be nice.  They could use it any way they like.  They could use it as a jewelry box, or a catch all home decor item, perfect in their foyer for keys and such.  

You will need:

Wood box:  http://amzn.to/2FJvOHb
Acrylic paint (be sure to use 3wedding colors):  http://amzn.to/2pmcWDa
Matte varnish:  http://amzn.to/2IA1P24
Sanding block:  http://amzn.to/2FH6Ic1
Cricut (Amazon):  http://amzn.to/2wChE2l  
Cricut (Cricut site):  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=993649&U=1248544&M=51766&urllink=

Cricut vinyls:  http://amzn.to/2w4DOJj

I found a beautiful wide satin ribbon at the craft store,

to finish it off.

Directions:

1.  I bought an unfinished box that was big enough to include the coasters and paperweights I wanted to put in it.

2.  I removed the hinges.

3.  The wedding color was purple, so I selected a combination of three purples.  They are all acrylic paint and one was metallic.

4.  I put all three colors on my brush and painted the box.  I don't mix the colors together.  I like the look of different colors blended together.

5.  While the paint was drying, I used my Cricut to cut Mr and Mrs out of vinyl.  I also did smaller cutouts for the inside.

6.  I put the vinyl onto the transfer tape and centered it on the box.

7.  I burnished it down, to make sure the vinyl was stuck to the box.

8.  I removed the transfer tape.

9.  I then used the same combo of purples and painted over the vinyl lettering.  I made sure I went in all directions.  I do this so if any paint should seep under the vinyl, it will be the purple, not the next color.  If it does seep under, you will never know!  Do this wherever you want lettering.

10.  I used a combination of gray and white acrylic paint and painted over the whole box.

11.  Once dry, I pulled off the vinyl.

The lettering came out crisp and perfect!

12.  I used a sanding block to sand some of the corners and give it a worn look.

Remember to give special attention to edges and corners, where you would normally see more wear and tear.

13.  I wiped off the dust and then finish off with a clear, matte varnish.  I suggest a minimum of two coats.

14.  I reattached the hinges.

15.  I added a single piece of purple confetti, since the confetti is what started this whole thing!

You can see the additional lettering I did on the inside.  It's a great opportunity to personalize it!

I added the coasters and the paperweights and it all coordinated.  

That's it!  You could use this technique to make a larger box for the cards or other wedding decor or home decor items!

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

Wedding Confetti Coasters DIY | Another Coaster Friday | Craft Klatch

I was at a bridal shower for my nephew and is bride to be.  It was beautifully decorated with purple metallic confetti hearts strewn on the tables.  As the party was ending, I was talking to my aunt.  While I was distracted, my nieces, nephew and cousins thought it would be funny to collect all of the confetti from the 7 or 8 tables and pour them into my small purse.  I had no idea this was going on and it all sunk right to the bottom of my purse.  I don't often dive down to the bottom of my purse, so imagine my surprise when a week or so later, I found all of this confetti.  I was paying for something at Michaels and I pulled out my wallet and a stray confetti heart came flying out.  I decided to give it back to them in the form of a wedding gift.

Here is a quickie video tutorial, so you can see exactly how I made them:

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You will need:

Mold:  http://amzn.to/2FcRd7J 

Confetti:  http://amzn.to/2CGnpyK

Resin (use whatever resin brand you like):

Easy Cast:  http://amzn.to/2yjYmBC

Art Resin:  http://amzn.to/2yk9X3z

Clear Cast:  http://amzn.to/2z4rxGw

FX Epoxy:  http://amzn.to/2AF3Pkk (this is the one I used)

Cricut (Amazon):  http://amzn.to/2wChE2l  

Cricut (Cricut site):  http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=993649&U=1248544&M=51766&urllink=

Cricut vinyls:  http://amzn.to/2w4DOJj

This is what I found when I emptied my purse:

Directions:

1.  I mixed four ounces of resin.

2.  I poured the confetti into the resin and mixed it until all of the confetti was covered.

3.  I poured it into the mold (2 cavities).

4.  I used a lighter to pop the bubbles and let it cure a minimum of 12 hours.

5.  Once cured, I removed it from the mold.

6.  I cut Mr and Mrs out of vinyl, with my Cricut.

7.  Then I placed them onto the coasters.

8.  I mixed one more ounce of resin and poured it on the coasters.  Be careful not to pour too fast because you don't want it to spill over the sides.

9.  Use a lighter to pop the bubbles and let it cure a minimum of 12 hours before handling.

Now you have some really beautiful coasters that are perfect to give to the bride and groom!

Here's the back:

If you like that project, you might also enjoy the box I made to put them in:

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember:  Life's too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™  Stay safe!

Mona

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