SVG Files, Paper Suggestions, and Coupon Info
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. This sweet little mailbox was such a joy to put together—and whether you’re brand-new to paper crafting or have a well-loved cutting machine by your side, I’d love to help you make one too.
I’ve had so many kind messages and comments about it already, so I put together this page with everything you’ll need to get started. Below, you’ll find a list of the SVG files I used (including a free one!), links to each, and details on the coupon code you can use if you’d like to pick them up.
I’ll be sharing step-by-step assembly guidance soon, but in the meantime, feel free to start gathering supplies, cutting your pieces, or thinking up your own version. I can’t wait to see what you create.
SVG File Requirements
To make the Honey Lane Mailbox just like mine, you'll need a handful of SVG designs from my site—mostly little decorative elements that come from larger Collections. I’ve linked each one below so you can grab exactly what you need.
Not sure if you already own the SVG files? Here's how to check >>
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Paper Requirements
Patterned Paper
Choose your patterned paper first, that way, you can select solid-color cardstock paper that coordinates. We'll use patterned paper on the lid and on the back of the mailbox. Here's what I used on mine:
- light pink gingham (for the lid panels)
- khaki floral (for the back panel)
Solid Cardstock
I suggest using textured, solid-core cardstock that's about "80#," which is a measure of its thickness. I've linked to exactly what I recommend from 12x12Cardstock.shop:
Code SVGCUTS takes 10% off at 12x12Cardstock.shop.
Paper Recipe & Cutting Guide
Decorative Elements
These are the decorative elements that go on the mailbox. The letters, the flourish, the bird, the lace trim and the floral elements.
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| Shape | Filename | Source | Location | Size | Paper Type | Notes |
| the word "POST" | a font with serifs like Times (Bold) or Frank Ruhl MF | type this in all caps | your software (e.g. Cricut Design Space) | approx. 3.5" wide and 1" high | brown | cut 3x and layer for a raised effect |
| the swirly flourish | leaf_flourish.svg | Gourds Galore SVG Collection | SVG Files folder | 1.5" wide | khaki | this goes behind the letter S |
| the two khaki flowers | blossoms.svg | Smooth and Swirly Word Art SVG Collection | Individual Floral Elements > Floral Element folder | 2.45" wide | solid khaki | |
| the green leaves | leaves.svg* | Smooth and Swirly Word Art SVG Collection | Individual Floral Elements > Floral Element folder | 1.7" high | green | |
| the brown berries | berries.svg | Smooth and Swirly Word Art SVG Collection | Individual Floral Elements > Berries - 1 folder | 3" wide | brown | |
| the berries' stems | stems.svg | Smooth and Swirly Word Art SVG Collection | Individual Floral Elements > Berries - 1 folder | 3" wide | green | |
| the lace trim | eyelet_lace_thin.svg | Robins Return SVG Collection | Strips folder | 7.3" wide | khaki | cut 3x |
| the bird's face/chest | robin3top.svg | Robins Return SVG Collection | Birds folder | 1.3" high | hot pink | flip horizontal |
| the bird's body/wing | robin3_bottom.svg | Robins Return SVG Collection | Birds folder | 2.7" high | brown | flip horizontal |
| the large floral design element | french_florals_top.svg | French Florals Freebie | SVG Files folder | 5.66" wide | light pink | |
| the large floral design element | french_florals_bottom.svg | French Florals Freebie | SVG Files folder | 5.75" wide | ivory |
* In Cricut Design Space, this shape may import off-screen. With it still selected, enter a 6 in the Y Position field to bring it closer to your other shapes.
The Mailbox Base
These parts make up the mailbox itself. They are all part of the Mail Box design. Note that its lid is hinged, and that most of these shapes can be found in the project's Extras folder.
| Filename | Location | Size | Paper Type |
| lid_panels.svg | SVG Files folder | 11" wide | light pink gingham |
| lid_plain.svg | Extras folder | 11.4" wide | khaki |
| box1_plain.svg | Extras folder | 10.3" wide | ivory |
| box2.svg | SVG Files folder | 10.5" wide | ivory |
| box3_plain.svg | Extras folder | 9.233" wide | ivory |
| back_panel_plain.svg | Extras folder | 9" wide | khaki floral |
Printable Guide
Prefer a printed-out guide? Download the Honey Lane Mailbox Paper Recipe & Cutting Guide right here.
Bonus Supplies Used
I also used these supplies to enhance the project.
- Color Petal Ink Pads - applied to edges of most shapes to add dimension and distress
- a white gel pen - a small dot in the robin's eye looks lifelike, as a highlight
- small adhesive foam squares - affix the elements with dimension
- a basketweave embossing folder (machine required) - adds texture to the bird's wing
How to Assemble It
The Honey Lane Mailbox uses the exact same Mail Box design available in my store. It’s assembled the same way—just styled more simply, without the decorative flourishes shown on the front of the original Valentine version.
Create the Mailbox Base
You can follow along with my original step-by-step Mailbox Assembly Tutorial.
Here are the specific steps demonstrated:
Step 1: affix the lid panels
Step 2: make the mailbox body
Step 3: finish the bottom, create and attach the lid
Add the Decorative Elements
Once your mailbox base is assembled, simply refer to the photo above to affix the decorative elements like the floral panel, bird, and word art. You can use foam adhesive for extra dimension, or keep things flat—whatever suits your style.
Let me know if you have questions—I'm happy to help!
Please Share Yours!
Are you making one? Tag me or share—I’d love to see it!
Use #honeylanemailbox - thank you, and Happy Crafting!
Mary
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