How to Make a Mail Box Out of a Shoe Box

Making a mailbox out of an old shoe box is a fun arts and crafts project that will entertain the entire family. Children will love being able to give and receive mail in their new mailbox, and they'll develop useful skills such as patience and organization in the process. Also, parents will have a new way to play and interact with their children.

Things You'll Need

• Shoe box
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Tape

Instructions

1. Take the lid off of the shoe box and set it aside.

2. Wrap the rest of the shoe box in construction paper. The box should be completely covered both inside and out.

3. Tape the paper in place.

4. Cut a horizontal slit into one side of the shoe box base. The side chosen for the slit should be one of the two shorter sides. This will serve as the mail slot.

5. Cover the lid of the shoe box in construction paper just as you did with the base. Tape the paper in place.

6. Place the lid back on top of the shoe box base.

Tips & Warnings

• You can substitute wrapping paper for construction paper if you want a more decorative look.