Christmas Mailbox Popsicle Stick Craft
This christmas mailbox popsicle stick craft is one of those projects that instantly feels magical. There’s just something about tiny mailboxes headed straight for the North Pole that makes this craft extra fun, especially in December.
This one is simple enough for kids but detailed enough to feel special, which makes it a great fit for holiday crafting days, classroom projects, or keepsake decorations you actually want to put out every year.
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Materials for This Christmas Mailbox Popsicle Stick Craft
This craft sticks to easy-to-find supplies and comes together with just a little measuring and cutting. Nothing fancy, just classic holiday crafting.
Here’s what you’ll need to make these Christmas mailbox craft stick projects:
Print-ready templates and step-by-step instructions.
Less prep, more crafting.
Once everything is out and ready, you’re set to start building.
Step-by-Step Christmas Mailbox Popsicle Stick Instructions
These craft stick mailboxes are built in stages, which makes the process feel calm and manageable. Take your time and let pieces dry as needed.
Step 1: Gather your supplies
Lay out all of your materials on your work surface so everything is easy to grab as you build.
Step 2: Build the mailbox base
Line up four regular craft sticks to form a rectangle. Cut additional craft sticks to size and glue them in place to create a solid mailbox shape.
Tip: Liquid craft glue works, but you’ll need to allow extra drying time.
Step 3: Measure the center
Use a ruler to measure the craft stick rectangle and lightly mark the center with a pencil.
Step 4: Cut the mailbox bases
Carefully cut the rectangle in half along the center line to create two mailbox bases.
Step 5: Add the mailbox doors
Cut one regular craft stick in half. Glue one piece at an angle on the front of each mailbox to create the door.
Step 6: Paint the mailboxes and posts
Paint one mailbox red and the other bright green. Paint two jumbo craft sticks brown for the posts. Let everything dry completely and add a second coat if needed.
Step 7: Trace the patterns
Download, print, and cut out the mailbox patterns. Trace the mailbox flag onto red cardstock and bright green cardstock. Trace the letter pattern twice onto white cardstock.
Step 8: Cut out the details
Cut out all traced pieces, trimming just inside the pencil lines for a clean, finished look.
Step 9: Address the letters
Use a fine-tip black marker to address the letters to Santa and draw on a small stamp.
Step 10: Attach the mailboxes to the posts
Glue the red mailbox onto one brown jumbo craft stick and the green mailbox onto the other.
Step 11: Add flags, letters, and holly
Glue the red flag onto the green mailbox and the green flag onto the red mailbox. Slide the letters into each mailbox, then attach the holly leaves and berries to the posts.
Step 12: Display
Use your finished craft stick mailboxes as Christmas decor, ornaments, or personalized keepsakes. Add names if you’d like to make them extra special.
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