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Recycled · Valentine's Day · Kids

Tissue box valentine mailbox

An empty tissue box turned into a monster, robot or mailbox that eats valentines at the class party.

Tissue box valentine mailbox
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 5 to 10
Time1 hour plus drying
Cost$2 to $10

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Pull out the plastic
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    Pull out the plastic

    Peel off the plastic film in the opening. That slot is where the cards go in.

  2. Step 2: Wrap the box
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    Wrap the box

    Cover each side with paper, gluing one side at a time. Cut a slit in the paper over the opening.

  3. Step 3: Choose a character
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    Choose a character

    Decide what it is. The slot can be a monster's mouth, a robot's belly or a mail slot.

  4. Step 4: Add the features
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    Add the features

    Glue on eyes, pipe cleaner antennae, paper teeth or pom-pom buttons.

  5. Step 5: Add your name
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    Add your name

    Write your name big on the front so the cards land in the right box.

Edie's tip

Let the glue dry overnight. Kids shake these hard on party day.

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