This take on Minted was made by undefined from , a member of Minted's community of independent artists.
Get your little one ready to pass love notes in style with our kids valentines and this DIY mail bag, made from ribbon, felt, and a cereal box.
T his Valentine's Day, craft a homemade mailbox with your kiddos to hold their cards, candy, trinkets, and other Valentine's Day treats and treasures.
Please use caution when crafting with children. Sharp tools should be used by adults only.
Cut the top off of a cereal box so that it stands about 6 inches tall. Set aside the excess cardboard.
Cut the felt to the same width as the box. Next, glue it to the front, bottom, and back of the box, making sure to leave enough overhang to form the flap.
Glue each end of the wide ribbon to the sides of the box, forming the strap.
Cut out two heart shapes from leftover cardboard. Add two narrow, rectangular slits using a craft knife as shown.
Paint the heart cutouts and let dry.
Cut the length of narrower ribbon in half. Thread one end of the ribbon through one of the hearts and secure with glue on the reverse side as shown. Repeat with the second heart.
Cut rounded corners on the front flap if desired.
Glue the ribbons around the bag as shown, positioning each heart at the bottom and leaving excess ribbon hanging over the flap.
Open the bag and cut a slit in the top of the bag with a craft knife, making sure to avoid the ribbons on the reverse side.
Thread the excess ribbon through each of the hearts to “buckle” the back shut.
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