These days, everyone is looking for a bargain. Being thrifty doesn't have to stifle your creativity; in fact the opposite is often true. Looking for inexpensive supplies at discount stores, dollar stores, or thrift shops and then putting your own spin on them is a very creative process indeed.
A great place to shop for cute, budget friendly craft items is the Target Dollar Spot. The merchandise is rotated frequently and has a seasonal focus. The Sparks store is currently featuring Valentine's Day items like the "Tweet Hearts" Collection of scrapbooking papers, stickers, and embellishments. The collection is perfect for this easy project.
1. Gather products: mini metal mailbox ($1 at Target), patterned paper ($1 for a set of 6 coordinating sheets at Target) assorted embellishments and ribbons, adhesive, and scissors.
2. Cover mailbox with paper of your choice, cutting a slot for the flag.
3. Embellish as desired with ribbons, stickers, etc.
4. Fill with Valentine's Day cards, candy, etc.
Makes a great teacher gift: fill with chocolates or put a gift card inside. Use stickers to put your child's name on the outside of the mailbox and they have a perfect place to store all those Valentine's from school. Or put a small gift inside for your sweetheart...lots of possibilities.
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