Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Happy Valentine's Day ...You've got mail!


Hey there friends...anyone out there still reading this thing? I've been gone for a little while...longer than I'd like, but there a wedding to plan and I'm in the thick of it!

I wanted to stop in to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day and share a little project I made for my coworkers. A few weeks ago, I posted a few "do-over" projects, and today's project keeps that theme going.

About a year ago, I posted a paper mailbox template for Valentine's Day and offered it for others to download. If you missed out on the post...HERE it is!

And here's the mailbox I made for that post...I absolutely refuse to post the coordinating card I made in the same post, because it is an abomination of the entire craft of cardmaking.



Today, I've revived that template to create another version of this project. I recently purchased the Papertrey Ink Postmarks stamp set, which provided tons of inspiration for making today's ensemble.


Unlike my first mailbox, where I used lots of patterned paper, this time around, I opted for stamps, stamps and more stamps!

I layered lots of hearts to decorate the mailbox then created a simple set of mail-themed valentines.


Check out the original post of step-by-step instructions on assembly!


I loved playing with the Postmarks set to create these cards. They were super easy to mass produce! I left most of the card blank so that I could write a little note to each of my coworkers. Then I placed the mailbox in the office and each girl stopped by to pick up her "package!"

And on the back of each card...




So there ya go! A simple little mailbox ensemble perfect for you Valentine! Hope you enjoy your day!

Supplies:
Stamps: Clear and Simple Stamps (Hearts), Papertrey Ink (Love Tags 2010, Postmarks)
Ink: Impress Fresh Ink (Pink Lemonade, Sugar, Strawberry, Fuchsia), Papertrey Ink (Kraft, True Black)
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic White)
Other: Damask Love Mailbox Template

12 comments:

  1. Adorable, Amber! I love this version of the mailbox! You're making me want to get that Postmarks set! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  2. Your mailboxes are absolutely adorable, Amber! Looks like I'm going to *need* that Postmarks set myself. Thanks for the inspiration! :) HVD!

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  3. Wow, Amber, these are definitely a "must have"!! Love your adorable mailbox, too! Thanks for the download! ;D

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  4. Oh so CA-UTE!!!!! As darling as your original is, the do-over is super sweet!!! LOVE IT!!!
    Teri

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  5. too cute for words! thanks for the download.

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  6. Oh I love this Amber, hopefully I will remember it for next year.

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  7. Loved your mailbox last year BUT..REALLY love this year's design more!! ADORABLE!!!! Hope you had an enjoyable Valentine's Day!!!

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  8. What creativity and inspiration - enjoyed the hop to your creations. Love your genius!

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  9. Wow Amber! This is a great Idea - love this project....

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  10. Very lovely mail box! I wish I get so sweetcards every day!

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