This is a project out of my family archives. Our youngest son went to a conservation science based school when he was in 5th grade. It was an amazing public school. I wrote about it here. For the class Valentine’s party that year, each child made their own mailbox to receive cards. Ben made this crocodile Valentine box {with a little help from Dad and big sister.} I’m going from memory here, but the supplies they used were some cardboard pie boxes, a wire hanger, tape, paint, crafting foam, and LOTS of hot glue.
You can see that Ben focused on the symbiotic relationship between crocodiles and the birds who clean their teeth. To put the card in, you had to open the croc’s mouth.
Of course, being a 5th grader, the box was designed so that to get the cards out you had to lift up it’s tail.
I hope this inspires a few creative Valentine box ideas for you.
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Nancy
Thank you! Sounds like a fun party.
Oh how cute is that! and the birds, very observant!
Thanks, Mel. He loved that project.
Very cute!!
Thank you, Diana!
Nice… super cute! My daughter would love this:)
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Your crocodile mailbox turned out GREAT we love it!
Thank you, Amber! It was a fun project.
Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your awesome project! Visit us again next week and link up more awesome stuff!
Have a great week!
Susie@bowdabra
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Thanks, Susie!
Oh my gosh – my son would get such a kick out of this! I’d love to have you come link up to my Family Fun Friday linky (special Valentine’s Day edition) at http://www.momsandmunchkins.ca/2013/02/08/family-fun-friday-20130208/
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Thanks so much, Cheryl!