Create a Holiday Mailbox for letters to Santa using the Sizzix Slotted Treat Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

A fun project to make for Christmas!

To say I have a lot of Holiday Scrapbook paper would be a understatement!

Paper crafters have a tendency to “save” their special scrapbook paper

for just the right project.

We also have a tendency to hoard said special paper.

Sometimes its fun to use what you have on hand.

I dug deep into my hoarded Graphic 45 Christmas Scrapbook paper

to make the Santa Letter Box.

One of my favorite tips…

• Before I die-cut the mat board, I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper.  It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles.  It really is easy to use.

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When making the Santa Letter Box…

• I adapted the box by adding 1″ strips of matboard* around the existing box lid. The extra strips allowed the box to have a lip that fits over the edge of the box.

• I added three additional layers of graduated sized matboard to the lid for dimension using foam tape.
• I glued thrifted gold cording around each layer to cover the Foam Tape*.
• A wood knob painted red completes the lid.

For the base of the letter box, I used an old metal lamp base. 

(At least, that’s what I think it is.)

We found it in my Dad’s garage while cleaning it out a few years ago.

It’s fun to use old things in unusual ways.

The Santa Letter Box adds a little Christmas Magic to your Holiday Decorating.  

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

• Sizzix Slotted Treat Box Die by Eileen Hull*
• Big Shot Plus Manual Die-Cutting Machine*
• Sizzix White Matboard*
• Holiday Scrapbook Paper
• Xyron Creative Station*
• Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Vintage Photo*
• Ink Applicator*
• Black Foam Tape*
• Gold Cord
• Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue*
• Wood Knob
• Vintage Base from an old lamp

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own.