Frozen Waffles = Cute Mail

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Something To Do While The Superbowl Is On So I Don't Die of Boredom

I saw this on Pinterest and squealed like a hog at supper time.

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It's a playhouse "slipcover" thing that slides over a CARD TABLE. Which is the brilliant-est thing ever. But it wasn't so squeal-worthy because I wanted to MAKE one, just that it reminded me of a box with it's flat top.....or what *could* be a box.....and therefore perfect for sending in the mail.

Except I didn't have a solid colored box.

But I did have this.

And some of this.

A dipping cup made precious little scallops,

and the rest was just freehanded, then painted in.

To make all those wonky edges look slightly better, take a Sharpie and trace everything once it's dry.

If you're a good draw-er, it'll turn out epic. If you're not, it'll turn out like mine.

Have some of the kids help and then you can blame the imperfections on them.

Tape on a label and it's the perfect size for stuffing in gifts for your brand new niece. And by brand new, I mean I'M TWO MONTHS LATE. As usual. (It's on it's way this morning, Julia!)

P.S. The etsy shop has a bunch of other variations that would translate into amazeballs boxes too:

Pirate Forts

Farm Stands

Outer Space

{I am in no way affiliated with this shop - just inspired!}