Sunday, May 15, 2005

OOT Boxes

I went with gable boxes, which I purchased on ebay from another bride who had some leftover.  The cheapest I found online (other than this one auction) were from uline.com.  You could always resell your leftovers online, if you don’t need that many.

First thing I did was a test with the boxes, to make sure I would be able to fit a lot of stuff into them.  And indeed, I was able too.  They look small, but they are pretty roomy.

Since I planned on putting in some beverages, I needed to reinforce the bottom of the boxes with clear duck-tape.  I highly recommend doing the same, as the bottoms could give out when your guests take them to their rooms.

I bought all my items from Costco.  I got an assortment of bottled water, canned soda/ice-tea, chips, candy, cookies, granola bars, coffee/tea packets, aspirin, gum, tic-tacs and other assorted treats.  Then I packaged all my boxes with an array of items.

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Then I went back to my handy-pal Photoshop and created the labels for the front of the boxes:

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The top tag reads “to our guests” and is attached with ribbon.  The large labels say “Welcome.  Thank you for being here.  Please enjoy your stay! Sean and Melissa”

And before I closed up the boxes, I put in the Guests Day-of Schedule and invite for the Day-After brunch.
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I love the boxes they are great, I am sitting at work about to cry because I love them so much you did a great job.  And I love your whole web-site

said by: Heather

awww, thank you so much!  I’m gald you liked them smile

said by: melissa

Thanks so much for your GREAT website - you are so creative and talented!!  I am looking into doing similar OOT boxes - what size box did you use?  On uline, there are several sizes and I don’t want to end up with the wrong box!!  Thank you!

said by: Abbey

Hi, sorry I just got this comment notice.  I used the 9x9 boxes and they were perfect!

said by: melissa

my GOD! Thank you so much for this website.  Everything is amazing!!! I would love to try some of these but I dont know if I would be able to.  do you have a special printer?

said by: Enza

I didn’t use any special printer.  I used a HP color inkjet.  I did buy a new one for about $125.00, since the last time I upgraded my printer was many years prior and since they are relatively inexpensive.

If you have time and really want to do this, go for it!  I thought it was really worth it in the end.  Good luck smile

said by: melissa

Hey, I just love your website and I am planning on using some of your ideas!  I love the petal cones and this will save me a bundle!  I was wondering if you had a templete for the OOT Lables?  Thank you so much!!!

said by: Anita

Hi Anita,

Thanks for stopping by!  I don’t actually have a template for the OOT labels.  I created it in Photoshop and it’s not going to really be very simple to modify (custom backgrounds and text were used). 

I would check out this site:

http://www.myownlabels.com/weddings.asp

or try ebay.  I’ve seen a few people who make these labels for very cheap.  Good luck!

said by: Melissa

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