Are your kids as fascinated with mailboxes as my son is? I blame the singing mailbox from Blue’s Clues for this obsession. We even bought him a vintage metal mailbox for his pretend play. And as soon as I finish writing this post, we’ll be making one of these paper mailboxes to celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow.
These 10 mailbox ideas should give you a jump start to get one made too! Many are free printables, and there are cut files for the Cricut and Silhouette crew, and even a template for constructing a DIY mailbox even if you don’t have a cutting machine.
These mailboxes inspire handwriting, communication and thoughtfulness at home and in the classroom.
1. Print the template from Misc.Makers on the back of colored card stock, and follow the instructions to make this traditional mailbox in whatever color you choose.
2. BHG provides a pattern for tracing on card stock. You’ll need to enlarge the pattern before you start.
3. Here’s a traditionally shaped post box from Peppermint Creative. You get the free template to cut out all the pieces needed to construct the box.
4. Here’s a mini postbox over at Pickled Paper that was made using a cut file from SVG cuts.
5. Are you fans of Disney’s Frozen? Then you’ll like this version! The printable to make Olaf is free!
6. This version by Jana Eubank was made using the Valentine’s Mailboxes and Valentine’s Sweets cartridges from Cricut.
7. My son says he wants to make this mailbox. It’s a free printable from A Bird and A Bean
8. Isn’t this post office box from Popper and Mimi oh so sweet? Amanda made it using a cut file from SVGcuts, and papers and embellishments from Doodlebug.
9. Mailboxes with a twist! These puppy love boxes are made using kraft gable boxes, and Valentine’s Day printables from Frog Prince Paperie.
10. Finally, Roni at Ink Stains provides a free template and the instructions to make a mail box from scratch. See her finished version below:
Once your mailboxes are made, have fun stuffing them with cards and treats!
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