Kids Cardboard Mailbox Tutorial

I made this mini mailbox for the Strawberry Shortcake party.  The activities for the party were centered around this little guy. Each of Strawberry Shortcake's friends sent the party goers a letter containing instructions for an activity to do.

So here is what I did:

DIY Kids Cardboard Box Mailbox 

I started off with with a baby wipes box.

I lifted up the flaps and used a plate to trace a half circle on two opposite flaps that will make up the sides of the mailbox.  I cut off the excess leaving just the circle.

Next I took the other two flaps that would eventually turn into the front and the back and bent them in.  I glued them to the circle sides and was left with an empty space in the middle.

I grabbed another piece of cardboard and bent it to finish off the rounded top.

I glued it in place.

Next I cut out a door in the back and a mail slot in the front.

I wanted it to look like it was old and weathered.  I remembered these faux rust cans and followed her links to the site to download the image.  I busted out the handy Mod Podge and had a little kids mailbox in no time at all. Plus my girls still like playing with it, even though the party is over so I think I am getting my money's (free by the way) worth.

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http://tatertotsandjello.com/