P.S I Love You Mailbox

The mailbox I created was simple to do and fun, I loved the way it turned out!

I thought this mailbox would be perfect for wedding cards, or used as an actual mailbox.

DIY Mailbox Turtorial

Step 1: First you will have to puchase a plain mailbox from any hardware store or even from a garage sale. Mailboxes are usually around $20-30 dollars.

Step 2: The next step is to paint your mailbox black. I did this with black spray paint because it drys faster and doesn’t leave any brush storkes. You will also have to spray paint the screws, bolts, handles, and the piece that holds the flag up.

This is what your mailbox should look like after is has been spray painted.

Step 3: Now its time to put the quote onto the mailbox, this is done very easily. You will need transfer paper that is available at any craft stores. You will also need to print the quote onto a banner size using Microsoft word. The font size should be around 300, and you can choose any font style you prefer. Now you need to place the quote in banner size on the mailbox and tape it there so that it doesn’t move. Then slide a piece of transfer paper underneath the quote. Now, with a pencil trace the quote onto the mailbox. The transfer paper allows the quote to be transferred onto the mailbox.

This is what the quote should look like after its been trasfered onto the mailbox.

Step 4: Now that the quote is traced onto the mailbox you can start painting! You can choose any type of paint colors you would like but make sure its perm enamle paint. The colors I chose were grass green, sunny yellow, parry purple, and hot pink. Also use very fine, squared, paintbrushes, they will help you with the edging. They can be purchased at any craft store.

Step 5: Now, just take your time and paint in between the lines, just like coloring. Do 2 to 3 coats, until the quote looks bold.

Step 6: After painting the quote onto the mailbox, spray the mailbox with a clear coat of varnish. This pervents the paint from chipping and rusting, it also makes the mailbox look shiny!