DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box

DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box

This past weekend I finally popped the question to some of my close friends! I put together this DIY gift box for them and they absolutely loved it! It was very easy to make, and you can find these supplies at most craft stores near you.


Mod Podge Photo onto Canvas

Last week, I was going through so many photos of my friends and I growing up and my, oh my, have I changed. I loved reminiscing looking at old photos of my friends and what we’ve been through together. I decided on choosing one of our oldest photos we took together and used mod podge to glue them onto canvas.

Supplies needed:DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box
• 2 1/2 x 3 in canvas–similar here
• Mod podge
• Foam paint brush
• Photo of friend–printed on regular computer paper

How to make it:
Step 1:
Using foam brush, brush a layer of mod podge glue onto canvas.DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box

Step 2: Place photo onto canvas and lay another layer of glue until glue is thoroughly brushed throughout.

Step 3: Let dry for about an hour.


Message in a Lightbulb

Supplies needed:
DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box
• Print out of question, “Will You Be My Bridesmaid”—I was able to use 8 pt. font and it fit perfectly.
• Washi tape
• Scissors
• Glitter
• Light bulb vases–find here

How to make your message in a light bulb:

Step 1: Cut out your “Will You Be My Bridesmaid” question.

Step 2: Once cut out, decorate with washi tape.
DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box

Step 3: Pour glitter into light bulb. Only fill until the bottom of the light bulb vase is covered.DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box

Step 4: Once glitter has been poured, you can now put your message into the bottle.DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box


Gift Box

Supplies needed:
DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box
• Rectangular box–similar here
• Washi tape

How to decorate your box:
This one’s easy guys—decorate as you wish!
DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box


Your DIY “Be My Bridesmaid” gift box is now complete! I’m so excited and happy to have my girls there by my side on my special day! A big thank you to all of my girls that have to put up with my DIY crafts…love you guys!!! Keep following along for more DIY wedding projects leading up to my big day!

DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box DIY Be My Bridesmaid Gift Box

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