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 catie writes, "Deliver some big delight with these little letters and mini mailboxes."
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Materials:
3 x 5 cards
Scissors
Colored pencils, tiny rubber stamps, or stickers
Plain paper
Pretty Japanese washi tape {or plain masking tape}
Empty tea box {or other small box}
See examples of all the folds & cuts here:
http://five-ten-fifteen.blogspot.com/2012/05/art-paper-scissors-micro-mail.html
1) Make Microcards
Fold a 3 x 5 card in half, then in half again. The folds should create four rectangles that are 1 1/2 inches x 2 1/2 inches. Cut along the fold lines, then fold each piece in half. The front of your folded microcard will measure 1 1/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches. Decorate the front with a tiny drawing or stamp. Write a note inside that is either very short or very small. Keep it short & sweet : )
2) Make Microenvelopes
Cut a strip of plain paper that is 2 inches x 4 inches. Fold the bottom edge up 1 1/2 inches. This will form the letter pouch by taping the sides with two 1 1/2 inch pieces of tape. Fold down the top 1 inch. This will become the flap by folding the top corners diagonally into the center of the flap fold line, then cutting along the diagonal fold lines. Once your letter is inside, you can seal with another tiny piece of tape or a sticker.
3) Make Micromailboxes
The empty tea box I used has a little perforated opening for removing the individual tea bags. I just turned the box upside down, then opened it part way, leaving the flap attached. You could carefully cut a little mail slot or flap if your box doesn't have this. The mailboxes could be decorated and personalized for each mini address.
4) Start Sending
Draw a tiny stamp, deliver your mini mail, and wait for a reply.
Other Ideas:
~ Turn a micro letter into a necklace by closing the flap over a long piece of twine, then tie to the right length.
~ Skip the envelopes for a few and make some tiny flat postcards - just cut the micro cards in half.
~ These little letters would be fun to make ahead, then decorate and send while passing time on a long road trip.
Catie Eyer
Artist, mom, and blogger at http://five-ten-fifteen.blogspot.com/
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Posted on May 05, 2012 07:50am.
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