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What’s the ultimate kids’ Valentine’s Day craft? A cool and cute Valentine’s Day box for school, of course, to collect all those cards and Valentine's Day treats they're sure to rake in on February 14. So, pull out the craft bin and choose your vessel, whether a shoe box, cereal box, Amazon shipping box, or empty oats container (so handy for any concept that requires a cylindrical shape). We've gathered the best valentine box ideas here to capture your child's imagination, from unicorns to yellow submarines and everything in between. Running short on time? We've included a few store-bought Valentine's Day box kits with fast shipping too!
Transform a tissue box (which already has perfectly sized slot for cards) into a lovable monster, get carried away with a fanciful hot air balloon, or pay homage to your kid’s favorite animal—whether it's a cat-themed valentine box complete with fringed crepe streamer fur or a long, toothy green alligator box with some pretty realistic scales thanks to clever upcycling of egg cartons. Whichever of these easy projects you choose, you and the kiddo are sure to have a blast and make memories crafting their 2023 Valentine's Day box together.
DIY Llama Valentine Box
A wink and a smile welcome candy and cards to this sweet llama valentine box.
To make: Wrap a papier-mâché box in white craft paper. Cut a slit in the top of the box. Add a saddle made from white office paper on either side of the slit. Decorate around the slit and along the bottom of the saddle with mini pom-poms, adhering them with hot glue. To create the face, cut two strips off opposite sides of a white paper plate. Color the center of the strips with a pink marker; adhere to the back of the plate to create the ears. Decorate the face with paper hearts. Draw on eyes, a heart-shaped nose, and mouth with black marker, and add yarn and mini pom-poms to create a "collar"; adhere to the front of the box. Cut out a tail from white craft foam and attach to the back of the box with hot glue.
Carnivorous Plant Valentine Box
It's teeth may look scary, but it's really just a sweet plant that's ready to gobble up valentines and treats.
To make: Wrap a tall round, two-part cardboard box with green felt, adhering it with spray adhesive. Poke a small hole in the center of the lid. Cut two identical flower stems from green craft paper. Cut four leaves from the same paper. Sandwich a length of wire, with a 2-inch length sticking out of the bottom, and leaves between the two stem cutouts; glue together with glue stick. Cut flower head from red paper. Decorate with white paper details and yellow teeth; Adhere to the top of the stem. Feed the extra length of wire at the bottom of the stem through the hole in the lid; bend the wire to hold it in place and secure with a piece of duct tape.
Store-Bought Valentine's Day Box Kit
4E's Novelty Dog Valentine's Day Box Craft Kit
Store-Bought Valentine's Day Box Kit
4E's Novelty Dog Valentine's Day Box Craft Kit
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If you're looking for a valentine box idea that combines the ease of a store-bought option with the entertainment factor of a kids' craft project, this kit fits the bill.
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DIY Basketball Valentine Box Idea
Perfect for hanging off the back of a school chair, this "out-of-the-box" basketball valentine box idea is a real slam dunk!
To make: Papier-mâché orange tissue paper to a 12-inch round paper lantern. Use black pipe cleaners to create segments, adhering with hot gun. Use a black marker to draw or stencil Wilson and NCAA logos. Wrap twine around wire on the top of the lantern for hanging.
DIY Horse Valentine Box
The ideal project for the horse-loving kiddo in your house. Neigh!
To make: Wrap a rectangular papier-mâché box in white craft paper; cut a slot in the top. Cut one end a shoe box at an angle to create a neck; wrap in white craft paper. Cut a second shoe box to create a muzzle; wrap in white craft paper. Hot-glue parts together. Cut spots, ears, saddle, and decorative details from dark brown and light brown felt. Cut hearts from red felt. Attach to horse with a glue stick. Attach a thin strip of felt to each side of saddle; make two small loops from a black pipe cleaner and attach to strips for stirrups. Wrap red gingham ribbon around the nose and neck to create reins and a noseband; attach with glue stick. Glue on googly eyes. Cut short lengths of brown yarn and attach between the ears to create the mane.
DIY Tie-Dye Valentine's Day Box
Spread peace and love with this tie-dye fabric-wrapped box.
To make: Cut a card slot in the top of a box (you can use a two-part box or a folding lid box). Wrap box with tie-dye fabric, adhering it with double-sided tape or spray adhesive. Cut out peace sign, heart, and flower decals from felt and glue to the top of the box.
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DIY Rocket Ship Valentine Box Idea
Any space-obsessed child will be obsessed with this colorful rocket ship that's ready to blast off to the moon. Best of all, it repurposes that empty oats container.
Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.
Store-Bought Valentine's Day Box Kit
Hallmark Minecraft Valentine's Day Box Kit
Store-Bought Valentine's Day Box Kit
Hallmark Minecraft Valentine's Day Box Kit
This easy-to-assemble box comes with 32 valentines for your kids' classmates, plus a teacher card and fun stickers featuring Minecraft characters. At $10, we call that a deal!
DIY Pom-Pom Heart Valentine's Day Box
It doesn't get more cheery than this pom-pom-loaded box that will get your child in the Valentine's Day spirit immediately.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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DIY Heart Stickers Valentine Box Idea
Kids will love going crazy with stickers for this simple yet super fun idea.
To make: Cut a slit in the top of a shoebox, then cover the top and bottom of the box with pink paper. Then cover it with heart-shaped stickers.
DIY Butterfly Valentine's Day Box
Create this sweet butterfly with items you have around your home. Don't forget the adorable heart antennae!
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.
DIY Floral Valentine's Day Mailbox
What better place is there for Valentine's Day cards than a pink and red mailbox? Buy the mailbox already made, so all you need to do is decorate.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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DIY Unicorn Valentine's Day Box
This unicorn makes for a truly magical box to keep all your kid's special Valentines inside.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
DIY Panda Valentine's Day Box
Create the sweetest box with this panda that's super easy to make, thanks to the free printables provided.
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
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DIY Alligator Valentine's Day Box
Sharp teeth, a long scaly tail, and a big red tongue make this alligator box one of a kind. It can easily be a Valentine box or an affirmation box, as the instructions detail.
Get the tutorial at Crayon Box Chronicles.
DIY Red Fox Valentine's Day Box
It doesn't get much cuter than this sly looking fox, complete with a bushy tail and heart-shaped nose.
Get the tutorial at Charisa Darling.
DIY Kitty Cat Valentine's Day Box
A few simple items put this pretty white cat together in no time, perfect for collecting lots of equally cute Valentines!
Get the tutorial at Pretty Plain Janes.
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DIY Monster Valentine Box Idea
The instructions for this monster box include all printable items to decorate an old shoe box or tissue box.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Erin Cavoto
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
Valentine's Day Box Ideas for Kids
Valentine's Day is a special occasion for kids to exchange cards and treats with their classmates. One popular tradition is creating Valentine's Day boxes to collect these cards and treats. These boxes can be made using various materials and designs, allowing children to express their creativity. In this article, we will explore different Valentine's Day box ideas for kids, including DIY projects and store-bought options.
DIY Llama Valentine Box
One adorable DIY Valentine's Day box idea is the Llama Valentine Box. To create this box, you will need a papier-mâché box, white craft paper, mini pom-poms, white office paper, a white paper plate, a pink marker, paper hearts, a black marker, yarn, and white craft foam. The box is wrapped in white craft paper, and a saddle made from white office paper is added on either side of the top slit. Mini pom-poms are used to decorate around the slit and along the bottom of the saddle. The face is created using strips from a white paper plate, which are colored with a pink marker and adhered to the back of the plate to create the ears. The face is further decorated with paper hearts, eyes, a heart-shaped nose, and a mouth using a black marker. Yarn and mini pom-poms are added to create a "collar" around the face. Finally, a tail made from white craft foam is attached to the back of the box with hot glue [[1]].
Carnivorous Plant Valentine Box
Another creative Valentine's Day box idea is the Carnivorous Plant Valentine Box. This box is made using a tall round, two-part cardboard box, green felt, green craft paper, red paper, wire, leaves, and glue. The box is wrapped with green felt using spray adhesive. A small hole is poked in the center of the lid. Flower stems and leaves are cut from green craft paper and glued together with a length of wire in between. The flower head is made from red paper and decorated with white paper details and yellow teeth. The flower head is then glued to the top of the stem. The extra length of wire at the bottom of the stem is fed through the hole in the lid and secured with duct tape [[2]].
DIY Basketball Valentine Box
For basketball enthusiasts, a DIY Basketball Valentine Box is a great choice. This box is made using an orange tissue paper, a 12-inch round paper lantern, black pipe cleaners, a black marker, and twine. The tissue paper is papier-mâchéd onto the paper lantern, and black pipe cleaners are used to create segments on the lantern. The Wilson and NCAA logos can be drawn or stenciled onto the lantern using a black marker. Finally, twine is wrapped around the wire on the top of the lantern for hanging [[3]].
DIY Horse Valentine Box
The DIY Horse Valentine Box is perfect for kids who love horses. To create this box, you will need a rectangular papier-mâché box, white craft paper, a shoe box, dark brown and light brown felt, red felt, black pipe cleaners, red gingham ribbon, googly eyes, and brown yarn. The papier-mâché box is wrapped in white craft paper, and a slot is cut in the top. The shoe box is used to create the neck and muzzle of the horse, which are also wrapped in white craft paper. The parts are then hot-glued together. Spots, ears, saddle, and decorative details are cut from dark brown and light brown felt, while hearts are cut from red felt. These pieces are attached to the horse using a glue stick. Thin strips of felt are attached to each side of the saddle, and small loops made from black pipe cleaners are attached to the strips for stirrups. Red gingham ribbon is wrapped around the nose and neck to create reins and a noseband. Googly eyes are glued on, and short lengths of brown yarn are attached between the ears to create the mane [[4]].
DIY Tie-Dye Valentine's Day Box
For a colorful and vibrant Valentine's Day box, the DIY Tie-Dye Valentine's Day Box is a great option. This box can be made using a two-part box or a folding lid box, tie-dye fabric, and felt. The box is wrapped with tie-dye fabric using double-sided tape or spray adhesive. Peace sign, heart, and flower decals are cut out from felt and glued to the top of the box [[5]].
These are just a few examples of the Valentine's Day box ideas for kids mentioned in the article. Whether you choose to create a DIY box or opt for a store-bought kit, the important thing is to have fun and make memories while crafting with your child.