These DIY Valentine's Day Boxes Are Insanely Creative
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These DIY Valentine's Day Boxes Are Insanely Creative
Being an adult on February 14 doesn't spark quite as much joy as it does for kids when you take into account all the fun that happens at school that day. Going around the classroom placing cards, gifts, and Valentine’s Day treats in everyone’s homemade Valentine’s Day boxes was as much fun as reading through all the cards and snacking on candy you received from from your classmates. To insure your kids have a great day, and a valentines day box that truly shines, we’ve put together a gallery of some of the best box ideas out there. The best part is that these Valentine's Day crafts for kids are incredibly simple to make, and many tutorials come with free printables—so you’ll have plenty of time to bake up some Valentine’s Day desserts to send in for the class party (or, let's me honest, munch on yourself).
These creations can take the form of an animal, such as a sweet panda bear, googly-eyed bumble bee, fierce alligator or snow-white cat. Prefer something other than a furry friend try making a yellow submarine, basket ball, or a silly-faced robot. The possibilities are endless with these super-creative ideas that are sure to delight the entire class. And if there’s simply no time to get out the glue gun and markers, there are plenty to buy that are just as amazing and have a homemade look!
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Carnivorous Plant Valentine's Box
It's teeth may look scary but it's really just a sweet plant that's ready for gobble up loads of valentine's cards 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 pieces, for the flower stem, from green craft paper. Cut four leaves from the same paper. Sandwich a length of wire, with a two-inch length sticking out of the bottom, and leaves between to the pieces of stem paper; 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.
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Llama Valentine's Box
A wink and a smile welcome candy and cards to this sweet llama Valentine's 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.
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Basketball Valentine's Box
Perfect for hanging off the back of a school chair this basketball "box" 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 write words. Wrap twine around wire on the top of the lantern for hanging.
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DIY Horse Valentine's 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 slit in the top. Cut one end a shoe box at an angle to create the neck; wrap in white craft paper. Cut a second shoe box to create the horse's muzzle; wrap in white craft paper. Attach parts together with hot glue. Cut spots, ears, saddle, and decorative details from dark brown and light brown felt. Cut hearts from red felt. Attach to the horse with a glue stick. Attach a thin strip of felt to the bottom of the saddle. Make two small loops from black pipe cleaners and attach to the bottom of the strip to create stirrups. Wrap red gingham ribbon around the nose and neck to create the reins and noseband; attach with glue stick. Glue googly eyes to the face. Cut short lengths of brown yarn and attach between the ears to create the mane.
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Tie-Dye Valentine's Box
Spread peace and love with this tie-dye fabric-wrapped box.
To make: Cut a slit 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 decals from felt and glue to the top of the box.
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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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Rocket Ship Valentine's Day Box
Any space-obsessed child will be obsessed with this colorful rocket ship that's ready to blast off to the moon.
Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.
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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.
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Floral Valentine's Day Box
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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Mailbox Valentine's Day Box
It doesn't get much more literal than this mailbox! All you really need are cardboard boxes and blue paint to create this exact replica.
Get the tutorial at Little Red Window.
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Unicorn Valentine's Day Box
This unicorn makes for a truly magical box to keep all your kids' special Valentines inside.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Monster Valentine's Day Box
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.
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Robot Valentine's Day Box
This box looks so realistic, we wouldn't be surprised if it started walking away! Your kids will be obsessed with this little robot and all the treats it'll collect.
Get the tutorial at Making of a Mom.
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Birdhouse Valentine's Day Box
Put this bright red and pink birdhouse together with your kids. They'll definitely have the coolest Valentine box at school!
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
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Crocodile Valentine Box
This croc can gobble up tons of Valentines! Kids will love opening the mouth to drop their cards inside.
Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.
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Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Day Box
The sky's the limit when it comes to card boxes, and this hot air balloon basket takes the craft to a whole other level.
Get the tutorial at Giggles Galore.
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Glitter Heart Box
MochaMintMorning
etsy.com
$14.00
These pretty glitter heart boxes are great in a pinch for your kids if you don't have time to DIY.
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Bee Valentine Box Idea
The classroom will be all abuzz about this sweet-as-honey idea, which gets its cylindrical shape from an oatmeal canister.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.
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Dinosaur and Unicorn Valentine's Boxes
Frienda
amazon.com
$9.59
The perfect choice if you are short on time and have two little ones in the house. Yahoo News is better in the app
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Football Valentine Day Box
ORIENTAL CHERRY
amazon.com
$6.99
Score lots of touch-downs in the form of cards and candy with this football field box.https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-V... - 26/40
Mickey Mouse Valentine’s Day Card Box
Disney fans will freak over this homemade Mickey Mouse Valentine box. You can also make one that looks like Minnie!
Get the tutorial at Design Dazzle.
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Puppy Valentine Card Box
Fun Express
amazon.com
$14.96
Don't worry..Spot won't eat your cards or candy. But his sweet face surely welcomes loads of loving notes and treats. Yahoo News is better in the app
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Love Bug Piñata Valentine Box
Not only does this Volkswagen-inspired Valentine's Day idea hold cards and candy, but it can also be repurposed later as a piñata (although we don't think we could bear to smash it!).
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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Yellow Submarine Valentine’s Day Holder
When spray-painted yellow and adorned with accessories, an oatmeal container base becomes a whimsical watercraft that calls to mind the classic Beatles song.
Get the tutorial at Plaid Online.
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Unicorn Valentine Box
Take on the unicorn trend with this elaborate interpretation of the otherworldly animals.
Get the tutorial at Design Dazzle.
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Simple Unicorn Box for Valentine's Day
Or, keep it simple with this easy (and equally cute) unicorn Valentine box.
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
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Lego Valentine’s Day Box
Who says card holders have to crafted from paper and glue? Kids can help build a box with their toy blocks!
Get the tutorial at Being Genevieve.
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Gumball Machine Valentine Box
In keeping with the candy theme, craft a Valentine's Day box inspired by a gumball machine! This one starts with an empty oatmeal canister and a plastic fish bowl. The best part: Your little one will love giving gumballs to his or her friends!
Get the tutorial at Life With Fingerprints.
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Owl Valentine Card Holder Craft Kit
amazon.com
$14.99
A craft kit complete with adhesive foam pieces make it super simple to festoon this feathered creature.
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Homemade ‘Happy Camper’ Valentine Box
We're crazy for campers, which is why this creative Valentine box consisting of decoupaged cardboard cutouts caught our eye.
Get the tutorial at Suzy’s Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom.
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DIY Valentine’s Day Mailbox
You've got mail! What better place for Valentine's Day cards than in this cute paper mailbox made from a shoebox and gift wrap?
Get the tutorial at Think Make Share.
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Monster Valentine’s Day Box Idea
Monsters aren't just for Halloween! These sweet-not-scary beasts begin with tissue boxes.
Get the tutorial at One Creative Mommy.
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Cat Valentine’s Day Card Holder Craft Kit
Valentine's Day
amazon.com
$12.99
This paw-some craft kit comes with everything you need to make a cat-shaped card holder for Valentine's Day. Meow!
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Tractor Valentine’s Day Box
Two boxes team up to form the frame of this John Deere Valentine's Day box fit for boys and girls growing up in the country.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Joy Blog.
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Valentine Letter Box
Katie Larson decorated this cereal box to hold wedding cards, but it totally works for kids' Valentine's Day cards, too!
Get the tutorial at Ada Lou Vintage.
The possibilities are endless!