Last fall I made a little felt mailbox for my daughter. She loves to get mail, so we have filled the mailbox with a collection of cards she’s received as well as other fun things.
Once I’d made the mailbox, I always intended to make some felt mail to go with it. Better late than never, right? Finally, almost a full year later, I can cross this one off my list.
I used some stiff but thin felt that I found at a craft store, and I used my rotary cutter to cut it to size. I considered using embroidery and applique but ended up just drawing everything with my Micron pens. I tried to keep it child-like and fun as I went.
So we have a tri-fold letter, a birthday card, three postcards, and two envelopes.
And the coolest part is that I also made little stamps and address labels and salutation labels so each piece can be customized as she sees fit. They are backed with hook and loop dots that stick right to the felt mail.
All of these little bits hang out on a scrap piece of felt when they’re not in use.
My daughter is particularly impressed with the stamps. She calls them “pictures” and carries them around in a stack. I’m just impressed that I actually finished this project!
This is such a cute project! I know my son would love something like this. Thanks for the idea!!
written on August 10th, 2009, at 12:39 pmFabulous, fantastic, inspirational, amazingly cool – I’ve run out of adjectives!! I love this – it makes ME feel like playing ‘postie’ :) The stamps are . . . well, words fail me!!
You can tell I like this, hehe :)
written on August 10th, 2009, at 1:27 pmHow cute…and inspiring! I have been working on some postal boxes and letter ideas for my kids too! Thanks for inspiring me to get on with it!
written on August 10th, 2009, at 9:58 pmThat is so, so, SO cute! I love it! The little stamps are fantastic!
written on August 11th, 2009, at 12:24 amAbsolutely brilliant! You are an inspiration!
written on August 11th, 2009, at 12:41 amSo clever and so beautiful! What an inspiration!
written on August 11th, 2009, at 1:01 amHave a lovely day,
Annamaria
Oh my goodness! That is so cute! Your pieces look great!
Oh, yes, and thank you for visiting my blog last week! I appreciated your comments.
written on August 11th, 2009, at 1:20 amI still think these are one of the cutest, coolest projects I’ve seen!! The stamps *are* gorgeous :).
written on August 11th, 2009, at 4:06 amWhat a clever idea! My three-year-old would LOVE those stamps!
written on August 13th, 2009, at 4:04 pm