Hello, crafty friends! Today, I'm excited to share a delightful project that's perfect for the holiday season – a charming "Letters To Santa" mailbox featuring the adorable Gingy Dress Up Stamp Set, Mail Box Dies, and some other fabulous goodies from Pixi Dust Designs. This project is not just a treat for the eyes but also a wonderful keepsake for your holiday decor. So, let's dive in and explore how you can create this festive mailbox!
Mailbox Treat Box Video Tutorial:
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Letters To Santa Gingerbread Mail Box:
Bringing Gingy to Life
The heart of this project is the Gingy Dress Up Stamp Set. I started by stamping two gingerbread people, a gingerbread house, a hat, scarf, and hair bow onto Neenah Solar White 80 lbs Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. This cardstock and ink combination is my go-to because it ensures crisp images and smooth coloring.
Coloring these cute gingerbread images was an absolute joy. I used my Spectrum Noir Triblend Brush Markers, pulling from both the Triblend Brush Markers regular set and the Triblend Brush Markers extended set to get a variety of shades and blends. Pro tip: When coloring, use light, even strokes to avoid streaking and layer colors for depth. After coloring, I cut out the images using the coordinating Gingy Dress Up Pixi Cuts. This step makes the images pop and adds a professional touch to your project.
Crafting the Mailbox
Creating the mailbox was a fun and straightforward process with the Mail Box Die Set. I chose Kraft Cardstock for a rustic, holiday feel and cut out all the pieces needed. To add a bit of festive flair, I used candy cane and pink chevron pattern paper from the Gingerbread 6 x 6 Pattern Paper Pad for the mailbox's layering pieces. You'll need two sheets of Kraft Cardstock and two sheets of pattern paper to complete the project.
Before assembling, I ink blended the edges of my Kraft Cardstock pieces using Memento Toffee Crunch and Memento Rich Cocoa Inks. This adds depth and a slightly distressed look, which I adore for holiday projects. If you're new to ink blending, use a Foam Blending Tool for the best results – it allows for a smooth, even application.
Assembling and Decorating
Once all the pieces were prepared, it was time to assemble the mailbox. I did create a step by step video tutorial for you (above). Watching a video can be incredibly helpful for visual learners, and it’s like having a crafty friend guide you through each step.
After the mailbox was assembled, I added the gingerbread people and the gingerbread house to the bottom front of the mailbox. These little characters bring so much personality and charm to the project. I then added the "Letters To Santa" sentiment and a few snowflakes, all cut from Silver Foil Cardstock, to decorate the front. The silver foil adds a touch of sparkle and elegance, perfect for the holiday season.
To give the project a bit of extra dimension, I used the Chocolate Chip Cookies Shaker Bits. These little bits look like real cookies and add such a fun, whimsical touch to the mailbox. Pro tip: Using shaker bits or other small embellishments can bring your project to life and add an interactive element that recipients will love.
Final Touches and Personal Flair
For a final touch, I always like to add a bit of my own personal flair. This could be a sprinkle of glitter, a few sequins, or even a handwritten note. In this case, I added some extra snowflakes around the gingerbread characters and a tiny bit of white gel pen detailing to mimic snow. These little details can make a big difference and make your project truly unique.
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this deep dive into creating the "Letters To Santa" mailbox with Pixi Dust Designs products. This project is not only fun to make but also a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations. If you give this project a try, I’d love to see your creations! Feel free to share them in the comments or tag me on social media.
Stay tuned for more holiday inspiration, and as always, happy crafting!
Thank you for dropping by today I hope that you find this video and blog post helpful on making a fun gingerbread mail box treat box.
Materials Used:
Here you will find the list of supplies that I used to create today's card. All supplies are linked to supply sources below. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you.
Happy Stampin'
Rick Adkins
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