<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[The Frugal Crafter Blog]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/author/thefrugalcrafter/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[Craft a cute post office playset {for&nbsp;kids!}]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>It looks like we have a rainy weekend in store for us in New England, I&#8217;m glad I have this new project for my kids to play with. I don&#8217;t pay for chipboard anymore. I have found that I can simply use the stuff in my recycling bin, namely cereal boxes and they cut great in my electronic die cutter! I used the SVG file from my <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/svg-cutting-templates/3-d-mailbox-template/prod_1593.html">3D Mailbox template</a> to make the box and<a href="http://pinkpersimmon.com/shop_stamps.html"> new postal stamps from Pink Persimmon </a>to make stamps and envelopes and other goodies for this play set for kids:</p>
<p> <a href="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="7616" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/craft-a-cute-post-office-playset-for-kids/dcf-1-0-1032/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg" data-orig-size="800,600" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DiMAGE 7&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1346673377&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;14.875&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DCF 1.0&quot;}" data-image-title="DCF 1.0" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7616" title="DCF 1.0" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=468&#038;h=351" alt="" width="468" height="351" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=468&amp;h=351 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=150&amp;h=113 150w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=300&amp;h=225 300w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg?w=768&amp;h=576 768w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_preview.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a></p>
<p>Are you ready to get started? Here is a video to show you how it&#8217;s done! I&#8217;ll even show you how to make your own lick and stick envelope glue,&#8221;air mail&#8221; bakers twine and custom envelopes!</p>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe class='youtube-player' width='640' height='360' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/MMnKOAIjK9w?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;' sandbox='allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation'></iframe></span>
<p>I did not share how I assembled the mailbox (I used hot glue) but I have a video on<a href="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/scare-mail/"> this post</a> that will show you how.</p>
<p>Envelope Glue Recipe:</p>
<p>2tbs white glue (not washable)</p>
<p>1tbs white vinegar</p>
<p>2 drops flavored oil such as peppermint</p>
<p>Mix the above ingredients in a jar and brush on envelope flaps or back of paper to make stickers or stamps and let dry before using.</p>
<p> <a href="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="7619" data-permalink="https://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/craft-a-cute-post-office-playset-for-kids/dcf-1-0-1035/" data-orig-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg" data-orig-size="800,667" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DiMAGE 7&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1346673090&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;21.625&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;DCF 1.0&quot;}" data-image-title="DCF 1.0" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7619" title="DCF 1.0" src="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=468&#038;h=390" alt="" width="468" height="390" srcset="https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=468&amp;h=390 468w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=150&amp;h=125 150w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=300&amp;h=250 300w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg?w=768&amp;h=640 768w, https://thefrugalcrafter.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/lweirich_mailbox_3.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px" /></a></p>
<p>I hope you enjoyed this project! Here is a look at the brand new <a href="http://pinkpersimmon.com/shop_stamps.html">Pink Persimmon Stamps</a> I used:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div align="center"><a href="http://pinkpersimmon.com/shop/cs130-131post.html"><img class="alignleft" style="border:0;" src="https://i1.wp.com/pinkpersimmon.com/productimage/WEB_Parcel-Post.jpg" alt="" width="140" height="210" border="0" /></a></div>
<div align="center"> </div>
<div align="center"><a href="http://pinkpersimmon.com/shop/cs130-131post.html"><img src="https://i1.wp.com/pinkpersimmon.com/productimage/WEB_SPECIAL-DELIVERY.jpg" alt="" width="141" height="188" border="0" /></a></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Here is the <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/svg-cutting-templates/3-d-mailbox-template/prod_1593.html">3D Mailbox template</a> from <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/lindsay-39-s-stamp-stuff/aff_100.html">Lindsay&#8217;s Stamp Stuff:</a></p>
<p> <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/svg-cutting-templates/3-d-mailbox-template/prod_1593.html" target="_self"><img title="3-D Mailbox Template" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.mygrafico.com/images/uploads/thumbs/thumb_lss_mailbox_preview.jpg" alt="3-D Mailbox Template" border="0" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!</p>
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