Free plans to make your own card box for weddings or birthday and graduation parties, baby showers, and more!
This is a free step by step plan, perfect for a beginner woodworker. Build this yourself for about $5 in lumber.
Cut boards according to plan, give a light sanding.
Attach both sides to the bottom board at each end with nails.
Turn project on it's side and attach long side.
Apply finish as desired and add "cards" to front on dry.
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Preparation
- 1 - 1x4 @ 4 feet long
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- wood glue
- letters (cut with cricut)
- wood stain
- 1 - 1x4 @ 10" - bottom
- 2 - 1x4 @ 3-1/2" - ends
- 2 - 1x4 @ 11-1/2" - front and back
The easiest way to cut is with a miter saw or chop saw.
If you don't have a miter saw, you can cut with a circular saw or jigsaw. Use a square to mark cuts before cutting and clamp the board to a stable surface on one end.
Instructions
Step 1
Attach the two end pieces to the bottom with glue and nails.
Step 2
Glue and nail the front and back to the sides.
Dispose of staining tools as recommended by the stain manufacturer.
