Valentines Mini Mailbox

Mini Mailbox (I got mine in the dollar section at target)
2 pieces of contrasting scrapbooking paper (one needs to be a 12 x 12)
Ribbon
Stickers
Mod Podge
Scissors
"You've got mail" computer print out
Antiquing Ink

• Cut a 12 x 12 scrapbooking paper into a 4" x 12" strip.

• Antique the edges of the paper (if desired)

• Measure the paper around the mailbox and lightly sketch onto you paper where the mailbox flag will be.

• Cut a U-shape out of the paper
  
  

• Take the ends off the mailbox.

• Quickly mod podge the paper to the mailbox. (The paper will overlap just a little on the bottom)

• Trace the mailbox end on the coordinating paper. Do this for both ends. Cut out the paper. Ink the edges.
  

• Mod podge the paper to the mailbox ends.
  

• Print "You've got mail" in your photo editing software or word program.
  

• Glue or mod podge the "You've got mail" print onto the mailbox ends.
  

• Add additional ribbon, stickers and embellishments to add to your beautiful masterpiece!

My daughter made little envelopes to fit inside the mini mailbox. She's been leaving us daily valentines! What a sweety!