Make A Valentine’s Day Mailbox Out Of A Shoebox

Guest Post by Jeanne Boniello

This Valentine’s Day, one great way to collect and store all of your child’s Valentine’s Day cards is by making a mailbox out of a shoebox.  This is a simple and fun project to do with your child this time of year.

You will need the following to create your shoebox:

Shoebox

Red or Pink Wrapping Paper

Scissors

Glue

 Stickers

Other Decorations, such as lace, ribbon, glitter

Begin by having an adult use a utility knife to cut a 1-inch by 6-inch slot in the top of the shoe box where the valentines can be dropped in.  Next, wrap both the bottom and top of the shoebox separately with some red or pink wrapping paper.  Use the utility knife to cut a line in the wrapping paper where the top slot is.  Fold back the wrapping paper and tape it to the inside of the top.  Use your stickers to begin decorating your shoebox.  Next, glue on the other decorations that you have collected to make your shoebox special.  You can cut lace to line the sides of the mailbox or use glitter to make hearts.  Be creative!  While your shoebox is drying, encourage your child to create his/her own hand-drawn valentines for family and friends.