The Coolest Valentine's Day Box Ideas to DIY With Your Kids for School

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.