Let’s face it, most little boys don’t give two hoots about Valentine’s Day. Well, except for the candy! So when my nephew came to me last week, WE had two issues with his assignment to build a Valentine Mailbox. His problem: he doesn’t like hearts or pink. My issue: while these mailboxes are cute, they can be extremely wasteful because there’s not much you can do with a glittered, painted-up piece of cardboard once the holiday is over. So I think we’ve killed two birds with one stone here by creating a Valentine Monster! This monster will not only hold a ton of Valentine cards from classmates, but it’s made out of recycled materials. Even better – once Valentine’ Day is over, this monster can be broken down and re-used and recycled. Who knew a monster could be so eco-awesome?
Supplies
Large protein powder container (or any wide-mouthed jug) Junk drawer finds to create a face and hair Construction paper or foam board Glue or a low-temperature glue gun (for kids) Tape
Preparing Your Container
Creating Your Monster Face
OK Dr. Frankenstein, Make Your Monster!
Your Valentine Monster is sure to be a hit with your class. But remember, once Valentine’s Day is over, you can unattach the face by simply pulling off the tape. This way you can re-use the container or make it suitable for the recycle bin. You can also reuse all those face-parts for other craft projects. Happy Valentine’s Day!
