Showing posts with label Mailbox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mailbox. Show all posts
Echo Park Paper
Mailbox
valentine
Blowing Kisses Mailbox
Hey, y'all! I have a sweetly-dressed chipboard mailbox using the new
ECHO PARK PAPER
Mailboxes are such a clever way to hold Valentine cards or use them as a
treat box to fill with goodies!
First, I covered the top of the box with a sheet of 12X12 paper that was cut to size.
If the paper doesn’t quite cover the entire box, use strips of coordinating paper to
finish covering the sides. I chose to use a die from the Designer Label #5 Set to
cut three black label shapes for the bottom. The shapes made a nice border
and hid the area where the two papers joined.
The two ends also have a raised piece (or a “lip” on the end that opens) that were covered with a strip of the solid black paper. The strips were cut ¼” wider than the actual measurement. Next, the strip was scored vertically so that it would cover the raised piece. Cuts were made into the ¼” overhang to create darts in the paper so that it could be folded to conform to the shape.
Before attaching the two end pieces of paper, a trim of red pom pom ribbon was added.
When the mailbox is open, you can see that I also added an edging of baker’s twine for extra detail.
The front was decorated with different stickers, die-cuts and fun accent embellishments.
Again, you can find cardboard, metal or wooden mailboxes of all shapes and sizes to use in a project such as this! Use it as storage for your chocolate candies or as a gift box for homemade cookies…your Valentine will love it!
PRODUCTS:
Altered Art
Doodlebug Design
Home Decor
Home For The Holidays Collection
Mailbox
Santa
Oh, Santa...You've Got Mail!
Today I have a mailbox that I dressed up with
DOODLEBUG DESIGNS'
"Home For the Holidays" Collection
One of our assignment options for the month was to choose a project
from the Doodlebug Pinterest boards as our inspiration. I chose
Amanda Coleman's mailbox version using the sweet "Lovebirds" Collection :)
I purchased this paper mâché mailbox at Hobby Lobby; they come in a variety of sizes
and mine measures approximately 9.25"L X 5.5"H X 4.75"W.
I love that it's roomy enough to store all of my Christmas cards/gift tags in or
I could pack it with colorful cookies and give to a co-worker!
To begin, I covered the side of the mailbox with patterned paper.
The paper didn't quite reach the bottom sides of the box, so I punched two scalloped
border strips (one for each side) from Lily White cardstock and glittered them with
Lily White Sugar Coating.
For the rim of the box, I wanted two different patterns between the actual rim and the sides.
I knew that cutting the paper only to the actual size of the rim would create a gap where the
two papers joined. So, I added a little extra to my measurement and then made a score line so
that it would fold around the edge. I cut small slits into the hangover paper and then glued in place:
Next, I traced the side of the box onto patterned paper and then attached.
For an extra decorative touch, I glued on red/green/white twine from the Christmas themed pack...
just use a fine point glue pen...it works like a charm!
Last came the decoration. I covered the 'flag' with a red patterned paper and then glittered
with Ladybug Sugar Coating. I layered the Santa sticker onto a scalloped die cut and then
adhered to the front of the flag. One of the cute paper bows was added, along with the
"Merry Christmas" sentiment sticker.
My craft room is a sea of red and green in all different shades...this
is definitely a time of year that I LOVE papercrafting the most :)
Glad you came by!
Glad you came by!
