Saving the Old Tin Messenger

These mailboxes represent a time that was

a little gentler, a little kinder and a lot less complicated.

When was the last time you had a hand written letter or card in the mail.

I don't even think the mail gets deliverd

to boxes like this anymore.

They look so sad.

I found a tattered mailbox at a junk store and

decided to take it home with me.

Here is my little tutorial.

  

Clean it up a little.  I loved the time worn

condition of mine so I left it the way it was.

Come up with a couple of words and print

them off.  Transfer paper works great

for those of us less artistic.

 

I had this old base from a birdhouse that

I backed into and squished.

Old stair posts work great.  Just add a base

and a flat top.  I used some old crown on the 

bottom of this one.

Assemble

  

And enjoy.

A couple of other uses for these old

tin messengers:

Towel holders for your hot tub or pool.

Everyone love another fabulous planter. 

The paper boy/girl may actually use it instead

of where ever the toss lands.

The inbox at your office.

I am sure there are many more but I am off 

to bed.  Share your ideas.  I love reading the 

comments.