How to Decorate a Graduation Card Box

Ensure the gift of money is safe while you have fun at the party.

A greeting card filled with money is a traditional gift for a new graduate. But at a party, you will need to keep those cards safe. Rather than allowing the cards to sit out on a gift table, decorate a box with graduation-themed embellishments into which guests can drop the cards. It will only take a few minutes to decorate the box but it will leave you with peace of mind throughout the party.

Things You'll Need

• Medium to large box with lid
• Utility knife/box cutter
• Wrapping paper
• Clear tape
• Embellishments
• Helium balloons
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Remove the lid from the box. Cut a slit in the center of the lid, measuring approximately 1 inch wide by 8 inches long, using a utility knife or box cutter.

2. Wrap the box and the lid separately with graduation-themed wrapping paper or paper in the graduate's school colors. Use clear tape to secure the paper to the box.

3. Place the lid on top of the box. Wrap clear tape around the edge of the lid where it meets the box to ensure it stays closed.

4. Decorate the box with graduation-themed embellishments such as cap and gown or diploma-shaped paper piecings or stickers.

5. Tie long strands of ribbon to the knots on several helium-filled balloons and attach the ends of the ribbon to the back of the card box using clear tape.

Tips & Warnings

• Secure the card box to the table using duct tape or strong Velcro and position the gift table far away from the exit door to prevent theft.

References

• Party America: Graduation Planning