![]() If desired use spackle to fill in the exposed edges of the plywood. Connect the front and back plywood pieces following the same directions above.Do this for both sides of the wedding card box.Turn the box on it’s side and apply wood glue to the opposite end which measures 11″ x 12″ and attach the side panel with the 5/8″ brad nails.Apply wood glue to the bottom of the frame (14″ x 12″) and attach the plywood that you cut for the bottom with brad nails.I’ll give tips on how to disguise that in a moment. The plywood is to be nailed onto the frame in the order given below so that the only visible plywood edges are on the sides of the finished box. One (1) 14″ by 12″ plywood piece for the bottom. ![]() On the table saw you’ll cut 1/4″ finished plywood to the following dimensions: Step 3: Cover wedding card box with plywood. ![]() You should now have a finished frame that measures 14″ wide by 12″ deep by 11″ tall. Flip the frame over and repeat with the remaining 10-1/2″ pieces.Nail all four corners with brad nailer.Ensure they’re square with the framing square and secure in place with clamps.Stand the two frames up and separate them with two (2) 10-1/2″ pieces after applying wood glue to both ends.Using 1-1/4″ brads nail all four corners together with the brad nailer.After ensuring they’re square secure with clamps. Apply wood glue to the ends of the 9-1/2″ pieces sandwiched between the 14″ pieces.Square up the corners with the framing square.On a flat surface build two (2) frames (for front and back) by laying out two (2) 14″ sections and separate with two (2) 9-1/2″ sections.Four (4) 10-1/2″ sections (to connect front and back frames).Four (4) 9-1/2″ sections (tallest parts for front and back frames). ![]() Four (4) 14″ sections (widest parts of front and back frames).Cut out the following lengths of 3/4″ square dowels.3/4″ Finished Plywood – (14-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ section)īuilding the Wedding Card Box Step 1: Cut dowels for box frame.This page contains links to products, if you purchase something after clicking on my link I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). And I’ll give you cut dimensions at the bottom of the post to use 1X12’s with simple instructions you can follow for making a solid wood diy wedding card box. Since done is done I’ll show you the process in case you want to make your own wedding card box like this one. It really made a statement on the gift table for sure, and we forgot that a lot of people would send cards and gifts ahead of time. There are probably easier ways to make it but we wanted it light weight. I should warn you that this box is really big, probably 1/3 larger than it needed to be. It hasn’t been a year yet and just typing these words brings a little tear to my eyes □ When your child is getting married, and you are so thrilled for her, you’ll do anything. Making this wedding card box for my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding was a true labor of love. Or for your loved one’s wedding like I did when I built this one last year for my daughter and soon to be son-in-law. ![]() June is traditionally the start of wedding season so I’m sharing this DIY Wedding Card Box Tutorial, in case you’re in the market to make one for your own wedding. ![]()
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