A graduation card box is a great way to collect a bunch of cards for the graduate! All you need is a simple basket to get started. This could easily be used for weddings and other occasions, too.

This is a part of Cricut end of the school year week. You can scroll to the bottom of this post to see all of our other crafts from this week as well.

Whether you are hosting or attending, there is always so much to do around graduation time. When we hosted my daughter’s outdoor graduation party, I had a list a mile long!

Graduation is a special time and parents and children need to soak up every moment! And this card box is a great way to make sure you don’t miss any of the well-wishes a loved one has for you. Plus, it makes it so easy to transport!

The supply list calls for a picnic basket, but you can use any size basket you have on hand. Also, the printed photos can be swapped for colorful paper or a single photo if you prefer.

How to Make a Card Box

Supplies needed to make this graduation card box:

Some items may have been given to me free of charge but all projects and opinions are my own.

Picnic basket
White spray paint
White card stock
Printed pictures
Adhesive
Cricut Kraftboard in Natural
Black Cricut Pen with 0.4 tip
Adhesive
Cricut Cutting Machine (Want to see the difference between the machines? I compared the Cricut Maker and Explore here.)
Cricut cut file
Ruler
Scissors
Burlap
Hot glue and glue gun
L-brackets

Steps for a DIY card box:

To begin, spray paint your basket and allow to dry while you make the other elements.

Click here to access the Cricut cut file for the cards banner. Then cut it from kraftboard and use the Cricut machine to write on the lettering. Set aside.

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Next, we will work with the printed pictures. You can print these however you choose but I used my HP Sprocket Plus. Measure the inside lid of your picnic basket and cut card stock to fit the opening. I had to use two pieces of card stock adhered together for this.

printed black and white pictures and a piece of cardstock

Then, lay out your pictures onto the card stock and secure them into place. The HP Sprocket actually prints on self-adhesive paper so this step was super simple.

adding pictures to cardstock with adhesive

Then, add the “cards” banner. I used a simple wooden shape from a craft store and wrote “cards” on the front. You could also use your Cricut for a fancy font or different look.

To adhere the piece, I used dimensional adhesive dots for this for a 3D effect on my final project.

adding adhesive dots to the back of a paper banner

Then, add the whole piece – photo collage and cards label – to the lid of the painted picnic basket and secure in place with hot glue.

You can also add a couple of L-brackets to the lid to hold it open.

Then, line the inside of your picnic basket with burlap for a rustic look. Simply cut the fabric to size with scissors and use hot glue to secure into place.

Your graduation card box is complete and ready for your party!

This is actually a super simple idea but it looks just great! I can’t wait to use this one at the graduation party I will be throwing later this month! Y’all stay tuned for even more ideas.

Love this graduation party box and want more ideas? Be sure to check out the other things you can make with your Cricut machine below!

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Easy Graduation Card Box

A graduation card box is a great way to collect a bunch of cards for the graduate! All you need is a simple basket to get started. This could easily be used for weddings and other occasions, too.

Supplies

Picnic basket
White spray paint
White card stock
Printed pictures
Adhesive
Cricut Kraftboard in Natural
Black Cricut Pen with 0.4 tip
Adhesive
Cricut Cutting Machine
Cricut cut file
Ruler
Scissors
Burlap
Hot glue and glue gun
L-brackets optional

Instructions

To begin, spray paint your basket and allow to dry while you make the other elements.
Click here to access the Cricut cut file for the cards banner. Then cut it from kraftboard and use the Cricut machine to write on the lettering. Set aside.
Next, we will work with the printed pictures. You can print these however you choose but I used my HP Sprocket Plus. Measure the inside lid of your picnic basket and cut card stock to fit the opening. I had to use two pieces of card stock adhered together for this.
Then, lay out your pictures onto the card stock and secure them into place. The HP Sprocket actually prints on self-adhesive paper so this step was super simple.
Then, add the “cards” banner. I used a simple wooden shape from a craft store and wrote “cards” on the front. You could also use your Cricut for a fancy font or different look.
To adhere the piece, I used dimensional adhesive dots for a 3D effect on my final project.
Then, add the whole piece – photo collage and cards label – to the lid of the painted picnic basket and secure in place with hot glue.
You can also add a couple of L-brackets to the lid to hold it open. (optional)
Then, line the inside of your picnic basket with burlap for a rustic look. Simply cut the fabric to size with scissors and use hot glue to secure into place.