To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart - Phyllis Theroux
Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company - Lord Byron
Over the past couple weeks, my evenings have been dedicated to creating felt mailboxes for my grandchildren...one for each family. I am very excited by the results, and they were thoroughly kid tested on the weekend when all of the children had an opportunity to check them out. We played post office, which included writing and sending valentines, writing and responding to letters (great writing practice), and of course mailing invitations to a winter party and bring a pet. The kids were so excited, marching up to the location (Robin's kitchen) with their pets (stuffed animals found in the playroom). We dined on bowls of dried cranberries, cashews, strawberries, prezels, chips, and mini marshmallows. Juice was served and we followed with dancing to Mama Mia and the Lion King sound track. So much fun.
Here is one of the mailbox sets. The family name is on the other side. Other crafters talked about challenges using a magnet for the flag that goes up and down. I found a greas solution to share with you. Checking through all my craft resources, I came upon teddy bear and doll making supplies and the doll joints work perfectly for the flag. If placed in the right location no velcro is needed to secure the flag when it is in the up position.
The mail bag is a recycled zippered conference bag with a mail label applique. Rather than making felt mail and parcels etc. I visited the dollar store and purchased small envelopes, valentines, stickers and stamps and small boxes to use as parcels. The mailboxes went together very easily. I found instructions here - http://www.giverslog.com/?p=2531
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