If your anything like me you love all things that look vintage and sparkle! I am obsessed with any kind of old/new vintage mailboxes, so when I saw this one at Michael’s on sale I decided to make a Shabby Glam Mailbox!

get started
I knew that I wanted it to attach the box to a larger frame so while browsing the aisles at Michaels I picked up this metal wall trellis! My Shabby Glam Mailbox just keeps getting better and I was getting so excited! It’s like they were made for each other and I couldn’t wait to get back in the studio to get it done!

how to make a shabby glam mailbox
The first thing I did to make my Shabby Glam Mailbox was to dry brush a coat of white Chalk Paint (any kind will work) onto the box and the gate itself! Once that was dry I glued the mailbox to the gate using E6000 and hot glue. I applied the glue to the 4 circles on the gate and centered the post box! Again, it’s like they were made for each other! 🙂
Once the two pieces were attached I used Rub N’ Buff in antique gold and smoothed it all over the raised lettering of the post box using just my finger! I did use a chip brush to dry brush the Rub N’ Buff over the gate itself just to tie it into the box!
bring on the bling
I knew I wanted this to have a massive Bling effect! So in true Funky Junque fashion, I added rhinestone trim from Hobby Lobby and added it to the curve along the lid, as well as at the bottom of the box! I simply used my glue gun to attach it! I added a more narrow rhinestone trim going vertically down both sides of the box as well!


I finished it off using some Totally Dazzled bling in the corners and a heart at the top!
the finished product – shabby glam mailbox
How perfect would it be for a spring/summer wedding to be used as a card collector? It’s just one big piece of amazing!

product supply list for shabby glam mailbox
- Post Box – https://www.michaels.com/post-courier-mailbox-wall-accent-by-ashland/10650997.html
- Gate Trellis – https://www.michaels.com/english-garden-metal-gate-wall-accent-by-ashland/10651448.html
- Rub N’ Buff Antique Gold – https://www.michaels.com/rub-n-buff-wax-metallic-finish/M10183569.html?dwvar_M10183569_size=15%20ml&dwvar_M10183569_color=Silver
- Vertical Rhinestone Trim – https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Ribbons-Trim/Trims/Rhinestone-Single-Row-Trim/p/45709
- Horizontal Rhinestone Trim – https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Ribbons-Trim/Trims/Rhinestone-Trim/p/80952941
- White Chalk Paint – any kind will work!
- Hot Glue and Hot Glue Gun required!
- Extra Bling for corners of Gate – https://bit.ly/2V2mOSM
You can watch the full DIY video here on Facebook! I participated in a Craft Swap and demonstrated this project on fellow crafters page https://www.facebook.com/BrownEyedGirlsCrafting. To see the entire video you can watch it here–>>>https://fb.watch/4VlwlENtbY/
Sandra Scheller says
I bought all those and ready to make it. I’m excited. I’ll have to wait til my aunt gets out of rehab. I’m the only one that live closer to her. But I’m excited and can’t wait. ??
royalefunkyjunque says
So glad you love it! Prayers to you and your auntie! xoxo
royalefunkyjunque says
Cant wait to see what you create! Best of luck to you! xoxo
Patricia Riddle says
So excited for your next sale!
Cristy Nolte says
I absolutely love this and am going to do, you are extremely talented!!