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Homeschool Art Projects:Valentine's Mailbox
The St.Valentine's Mailbox is one of many homeschool art projects that is appropriate for both boys and girls. The decoration makes the difference. Collect the following for each mailbox:
--shoe box --red, white and/or pink tissue paper --tape --scissors --knife --markers stickers, ribbons, lace, glitter, doilies, beautiful material scraps, etc.
1. Cut a rectangular slit in the top of the box. Be sure it is large enough for a valentine to slip through. I have always found it easier to use a butcher knife to cut through thick cardboard. Use the point to break the surface, then carve the opening.
2. Wrap the top just like you would wrap a present. --I suggest using 2 or 3 sheets of tissue together. It covers better and intensifies the color. --Place the top (of the lid) of the box flat on the tissue paper. Don't worry; the slit will be covered just for the time being, and we don't care how the underside looks. --Fold the four edges over neatly and tape in place. --Use lots of tape on this project! --Place the bottom (of the bottom) of the box on more tissue paper. --Bring the tissue up over the sides and tape. --To cut open the opening, using scissors carefully poke a small hole in the middle of the slit. --Now cut an X from the center hole to the four corners of the opening. --Fold the excess paper back and tape to the underside. --The opening should now be neatly opened up. --To reinforce it, place tape over the tissue all around, especially at the corners. 3. Hand to the child. Let him decorate to his heart's content. A St.Valentine's mailbox is not just another one of many homeschool art projects. It is a treasure he will keep for years. (This is not exaggeration. These mailboxes stay in their closets for so long that after the years you just have to take a picture and with nostalgia put them gently in the trash.) St. Valentine's Day Party Homeschool Holidays More Art Projects Return Home from Homeschool Art Projects |
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