Article: You can leave it blank, or you can add some designs onto here. This section will give you a few ideas. You don't have to use all of them; just choose the ones you like the most. Make sure what you are using an outdoor quality paint. When you are finished painting your design, consider letting the paint dry, then spraying the mailbox with a clear, outdoor sealer. This will help protect your beautiful work. This works great on white mailboxes. Choose some paint in bright colors, then ask your family members to write their names on the mailbox. If you want, they can even leave behind handprints or a little drawing. If you are using adhesive stencils, simply place them down onto the mailbox where you want the designs to go. If you are using non-adhesive stencils, then secure them using painters tape. Apply the paint using a foam brush or a stencil brush. You can also use spray paint instead. Whatever paint you choose to use, make sure that it is outdoor quality. Once you are done, pull the stencil off and let the paint dry. Consider using a color that contrasts with your mailbox; this will make the designs more visible. For example, if your mailbox is black, try using white for the stenciled part. For example, the body of the mailbox can be one color, the flap another, and the flag a third. This will add some visual interest to your mailbox. You can use the same color as the rest of your mailbox, or a contrasting color to make it more interesting. You can paint them directly using a paintbrush, or you can sketch the design out first with a pencil, and then paint over that. Here are some ideas to get you started: Paint something garden related, such as butterflies, ladybugs, tulips, daffodils, or ivy. Paint some random designs, such as spirals and swirls. If you like animals, you can paint your favorite animal, or animals commonly found in gardens, such as birds, frogs, and squirrels. Paint the mailbox to look like something different, such as a cat, cow, or dog (the flap of the mailbox becomes the mouth). You can even paint it to look like a bus, barn, house, or anything else that has a similar shape.
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Consider painting a design onto your mailbox. Create a whimsical mailbox with your family. Use stencils to create unique designs. Paint different parts of the mailbox a different color. Consider painting the inside of your mailbox. Paint some designs onto the mailbox.