Here's an idea for all those thin cardboard boxes:
Supplies: Upcycled cereal boxes, strong scissors, a ruler, white acrylic paint, paintbrush, thick and thin black Sharpies and colored marking pens
Measure and cut the cardboard to 4 x 6 rectangles
Paint both sides of the cardboard white (it might take a few coats). You can also enjoy a lollipop while you're doing this.
Let it completely dry
Draw a picture on one side with a Sharpie
Then color in with marking pens
Here's the boy's version…
Of his new BFF, Beans the dog
Draw a line dividing the card in half on the back with room for a stamp (29 cents for postcards) and address.
You've got mail— and one of a kind postcard art.
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Very cute idea, Malia :) My oldest LOVES mail.
Adorable my sweet friend. xoxoox
I LOVE this idea… adding it to our summer to do list. Thanks!
luv luv the postcard also luv the idea of recycling cereal boxes…
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What an awesome idea!! I love the look of the black sharpie against the white :)
That’s a cute idea. My daughter loves drawing pictures for her friends.
totlly doing this with my daughter! thanks! :)
this could also be a cute way to make DIY invitations to parties!
What a great idea!! We are going to have to do this one soon!! Thanks for sharing.
This is a great idea. I knew there had a to be another use for that cereal box as I was throwing it in the trash this morning. I also like how you have all of your party linkups listed. Is there a way you entered them once, then were able to save them to post with each new entry? Thanks.
Oh I just love, love, love this! My Cati will so want to do this! HOW STINKIN CLEVER GIRL!
So adorable!!
Fostering creativity and upcycling with your children — absolutely wonderful! Love this idea through and through!
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