I mustache you a question...Valentine's Freebie!!

I was racking my brain trying to think of something awesome to go with the I mustache you a question... Valentine Collection when it came to me! We need somewhere to put the Valentines you'll be getting on Valentine's Day...right? A mailbox! I always see those cute little metal or plastic ones at the store around this time of year. So I whipped up a printable one you can assemble yourself for a fraction of the cost.

A mailbox...the perfect addition to the I mustache you a question... Valentine's Collection

I went and got them printed so I could post an assembly tutorial for you!

First you need to get your supplies:

• Scissors
• Adhesive (glue stick or double sided tape)
• Fastener (I used a brass brad fastener from the office supply store...you could use a more decorative one from the scrapbook supply store)
• The prints, I went and got mine printed on cardstock at a local print shop

Ok, now if you don't have all this already go run and get it. I'll wait.


Oh! You're back!  Great! Let's get started.

First make sure you have all your prints. I'm making two mailboxes so there should be 4 pages - 2 per mailbox.

All pages accounted for!

 Now you need to cut everything out.

Then start folding...Fold along the dotted lines and the top and bottom edges of the main body

I also curled the rims and main body by rolling them up a little 

Then measure the rims so they fit evenly over the body (length wise) with just a little over hang on each side and fold the parts that over extend.

see how it can stand on it's own since I folded the ends under

 Now you're going to take the front&bottom part and attach a rim to it...curving along the edge of the front portion.

Set that aside and grab the body and fold the back portion over the body and attach with glue or tape

I found it easier to go OVER the outside as opposed to gluing to the inside...don't worry it'll be covered with a rim later

Grab that front & bottom part and attach it to the main body

I'm not really left handed but I had to take pictures with my right hand! lol

I preferred folding the edges over the bottom instead of to the outside, it gives it a prettier edge

Now you can take that second rim and attach it to the back portion of the body concealing those tabs from earlier

And now the final step!! Fold the flag over and secure with your adhesive of choice. Then take that fastener and stab it through the bottom of the flag then through the body of the mailbox where there's a white circle.

Fold the fastener ends over to secure it and Voila! You have an adorable mailbox for Valentine's Day! Complete with working flag!

And here are the links to download your FREE Mailbox printable!

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I hope you enjoy this and please check out the rest of the I mustache you a question.. Valentine's Collection on Etsy!!