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artfulsister Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 11:04:10 AM
I began a Valentine mail box last night and just finished it! Yay!
It is for all the mail I am receiving in the Homemade Valentine Swap here at MJF. I am finding it very fun. So far I have received 8 cards, which I am not opening (trying really really hard!), until I get all the cards, or Valentines Day.

I used a box that my Xyron refill came in and some papers I had for a while. I had everything else left over from other projects too, so I was thrilled to get to use them. I topped it off with a vintage glass door nob!


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Terri
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artfulsister Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 3:37:05 PM
Thank you so much Michelle! I am glad you enjoyed the video, I think I posted it in Make it Easy/Simple or a topic name like that.
If you make a mailbox, please post it so I can see it too : )
Hugs,
Terri

Every day is a new opportunity for joy!
tangledthreads Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 08:14:40 AM
Thanks for the video, I watched every second of it! I LOVE doing altered art!! You make beautiful art!


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artfulsister Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 6:09:00 PM
I have added a free video tutorial on how to make this Valentine Mailbox on my blog.
Just go to http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ to see it : )
I hope you like it : )
Hugs,
Terri

Every day is a new opportunity for joy!
artfulsister Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 06:40:22 AM
Hello Beverley, Thanks so much for your enthusiasm over the mailbox! I am a little girl when it comes to Valentine's day! I did have fun creating the mailbox. I am sure if you made one it would be amazing! I would love to see it and I will send you a Valentine to put in it!
I grew up in Michigan, but I have never heard of Atlanta Mi! Where in the state are you located?
Hugs,
Terri

Every day is a new opportunity for joy!
Beverley Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 4:57:10 PM
OM Gosh!!! that is the cutest thing ever!!! I want one!!! hehehehehehe Maybe I will have to get busy and make one but it sure won't be as pretty as that one....Just absolutely love it!!! and I didn't even sigh up for the swap. I might have to next year to give me a reason to make one....

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Bear5 Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 10:19:30 AM
How cute!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Marly

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artfulsister Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 07:55:44 AM
Thank you Marcelina and Paula!
Paula, I used a roller dot system to apply the adhesive all around the edges of the box. It is called the Xyron Mega Runner. But I don't love it. It is kind of hit or miss with the application. I don't know if it was the shiny box paper or the Runner. I thought of just using glue, but was concerned about the paper warping.
Hugs,
Terri
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StrawHouseRanch Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 06:29:31 AM
That is darling! How did you attach the paper to the outside of the box? I was thinking about lining some boxes with decorative paper, and didn't know if spray adhesive was the way to go, or if there was some other good method.

Paula

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Marcy Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 05:40:54 AM
That is so pretty! What a great idea!

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artfulsister Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 4:32:49 PM
Thank you so much everyone! I did have girlish fun creating it : )
You can't see the top in the photo, here's a closer look.
Hugs,
Terri
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and the front

one more...


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crafter Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 4:09:42 PM
That is wonderful! Job well done! I remember in grade school we would always decorate a shoe box for a mailbox, I just remember it holding treasure way past Valentines day! Yours is so beautiful!!

Lori
GratefulGreens Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 3:40:52 PM
Isn't that darling! Great job!!

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jessabelluh Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 1:22:27 PM
That is very cute!!

~jess
ceejay48 Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 1:16:14 PM
Terri,
That is CUTE!! CUTE!!! Hope you get tons of Valentine Mail!
CJ

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tangledthreads Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 11:14:30 AM
That is so adorable!! WOW, love it!!!


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