How Do You Make Paper Mailman Boxes?
A pretty cardstock mailbox is a creative project for kids. Make a themed mailbox for Valentine’s Day or just make a bright and colorful one for everyday use. Here are some instructions to make a simple mailbox. Cut the top off the tissue box to make an open box. Decorate the top of the mailbox. The top of the mailbox will be constructed with one piece of card stock. Use markers, stickers, paint or whatever you choose to decorate the top of the mailbox. Measure 1/2 inch in from both 8-1/2-inch sides of the top piece. Draw lines to indicate this measurement along both sides. Score along these lines by folding the paper on the lines and passing a butter knife along each fold to make the fold sharp and well-defined. Attach the arched top of the mailbox to the tissue box using a hot glue gun, craft glue or double-sided tape. Fold the scored edges of the top under the tissue box and glue or tape them together. Make sure the top is securely attached. Make a back piece to the mailbox. Trace th
