Today’s Valentine themed kid craft is perfect for a classroom setting or weekend activity!

With just a simple paper plate, some craft paint and tons of creativity – your child can design their very own mailbox that is perfect to celebrate the “lovestruck” holiday! Not only is it super simple to make BUT it also makes for some awesome decor {especially in the classroom!}

So what are you waiting for? Grab your supplies and follow the step-by-step tutorial below to learn how YOU can make this awesome and totally customizable Paper Plate Valentine’s Day Mailbox with your child in no time! Happy crafting and decorating my friends!!!

Paper Plate Valentine Mailbox Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per mailbox craft}
* Craft Paint {I used pink}
* Paint Brush
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Red/Brown Colored Cardstock
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional – small heart doily/scrapbook letter stickers

Directions:

* First, using our picture up above as an example, cut your paper plate to look like a mailbox.
* Save one little part of the paper plate you just cut off, for the “door” off the mailbox. Go ahead and trim it down a bit & staple it to your larger paper plate piece.
* Grab your paint. Have your child paint their mailbox piece however they like.
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
* While that is drying, cut out the mailbox flag, as well as the “wooden” post it will stand on out of the cardstock.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Valentine’s Day Mailbox – staple all your pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think name tag, hearts etc}
* If you want, add a small heart doily or envelope sticking out the mailbox opening to really tie it together.
* Then of course – display proudly for all to see!