Jen Causey-Kidder
Jen Causey-Kidder August 29, 2014

DIY | Ring Bearer Pillow Box

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There is so much that can be done with just paint – it can literally transform nothing into something incredibly special. In this months 12 Months of Martha project, I’m sharing how to create this personalized (and darling!) ring bearer pillow box! With a few simple steps and a couple of hours, you will have a DIY wedding detail that’s beauty will only be rivaled by the jewels placed in it! Happy crafting!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Keep your rings safe until you say “I do”!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

SUPPLIES:

  • round wooden hinge box (ours is from Michaels)
  • Martha Stewart Crafts paints in your choice of colors
  • MSC paint brush
  • Tacky Glue
  • Cute fabric
  • Pillow batting
  • Paint pen (optional)
  • Needle and thread
  • 20″ of thin ribbon
  • MSC scissors
DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Using your choice of Martha Stewart Craft paints (ours are satin Summer Linen and metallic Brushed Bronze)… paint your darling wooden box. We chose to do a color-block style; bronze on top – white on bottom.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

I’m obsessed with this brand new color white… summer linen!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

The dimensions of this box are 3″ high, with a 4.5″ diameter – the inside diameter is 3.75″.

Let the wood fully dry before moving to the next step. Depending on your choice of color, your box might require two coats of paint.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Now to make the tiny little pillow for your rings! Here we have a small piece of fabric and a bowl that is 7″ in diameter – which made the perfect sized pillow for our 3.75″ diameter box.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Trace the bowl circle onto your fabric, then cut out the circle – it doesn’t have to be perfect.

—> If your wooden box is a different size than ours – you might need to experiment with the size of your fabric circle!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Now you need to sew your ribbon to the middle of your fabric circle. A few solid stitches will do.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

This will tie your wedding rings to the pillow!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Now for the construction of the pillow. Taking large stitches, sew around the entire fabric circle about a half inch from the edge. Try not to gather it too much yet…

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Once finished, one end of the string should be free and the other should have a very secure knot.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Add a little clump of pillow batting (or the like) to the middle of your fabric circle and pull the loose end of the string tight! This gathers the entire circle together around the batting – making the perfect little pillow!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Stitch across the base a couple times to secure your pillow edges and voila!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Now to embellish your ring box… here we used a paint pen but you can use whatever you are comfortable with. Practice on paper before you paint!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

The inside of our box reads; “With this Ring”.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

The outside simply has our names… but your design can say anything you’d like!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Take your little pillow and get ready to glue it into your box.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Before you glue, place it inside the box to make sure that you like how it’s fitting. Make adjustments to the pillow if need be.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Add a large amount of tacky glue to the bottom of the box and press your pillow into it. Let it dry for 24 hours.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

When you are ready… string your rings onto the ribbon…

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box
DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

…tie a bow and cut to your desired length. So fab!

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

Such a special and personal way to have your rings carried down the aisle.

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box
12 Months of Martha
DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

The paint – fabric – ribbon color options are endless… what colors will you choose?

DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box
DIY - Wooden ring bearer pillow box

As with all our DIY tutorials, if you create one of our projects please send us a picture or a trackback – We Love Seeing Your Creativity! If you use Instagram or Twitter please use the hashtag #SomethingTurquoiseDIY. Happy Crafting!

DIY Tutorial Credits

Photography: Studio 11 Weddings // DIY tutorial: Jen | Something Turquoise // Martha Stewart Crafts scissors and paint in Satin Summer Linen and Metallic Brushed Bronze: Editors at Martha Stewart Living // round wooden box and DecoColor paint pen: Michael’s // fabric, batting, thread and neon ribbon: JoAnns // nail polish: OPI – Designer de Better and Essie Trophy Wife

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