Store All Your Cute Cards in One of These DIY Valentine's Day Boxes
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Receiving Valentines is definitely one of the most exciting things about celebrating Valentine's Day. But what should you do with all those cute, heart-c0vered cards after you get them? Try storing them in one of these adorable DIY Valentine's Day boxes! Not only is this sweet Valentine's Day craft the perfect thing to hold your favorite Valentine's Day cards, but many of these unique boxes also work as easy projects to entertain the kids. Here, you'll find plenty of creative Valentine's Day box ideas, whether your little one is obsessed with unicorns, monsters, or hot air balloons. Or maybe they simply want something festive and covered in hearts. The best part? Most of these tutorials call for recycled materials and inexpensive craft supplies.
Making these adorable boxes together is also a great way to get artsy when coming up with fun, family-friendly Valentine's Day activities. Some of these ideas also can be used to contain a gift or homemade sweets for your own Valentine! Why settle for a gift bag? They could also double as whimsical Valentine's Day decorations to place around your house for a touch of festive charm. So without any delay, read on to find the perfect DIY Valentine's box for kids (or adults!) of any age.
Hot Air Balloon Valentine Box
Love is in the air! Your valentines will look so cute tucked inside these hot air balloons crafted from pink and red berry baskets. They would make the sweetest party favors, too!
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
Monster Valentine Box
It's almost scary how cute this little monster is! Made from a child’s shoe box covered in hearts, it offers plenty of room for all of your valentines.
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Birdhouse Valentine Box
Your little ones will love painting and decorating this Valentine's Day-themed birdhouse! Follow the instructions for building the house, then let the kids' creativity take over as they add fun flourishes.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Puppy Dog Valentine Box
The dog lovers in your life will have so much fun crafting this paws-itively adorable puppy box. Much like many real puppies, this one won't be able to keep its teeth off your valentines!
Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.
Tiered Cake Card Box
How gorgeous is this three-tiered, cake-inspired box? The pink drip “frosting” makes it perfect for Valentine's Day, but you can also use it for other celebrations throughout the year.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Love Train Valentine Box
All little kids love trains—and this train loves them back! Give them a chance to be a conductor with this fun idea.
Get the tutorial at Where the Smiles Have Been.
Basketball Valentine Holder
Okay, this basketball "box" is so cool—and it doubles as an excellent Halloween candy holder! It's sure to be a slam dunk with your kiddos.
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
Rainbow Valentine Box
Brighten up their February with this rainbow-hued box. Different shades of red and pink keep things on-theme, but you can also trade them for any colors that tickle your fancy.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Dinosaur Valentines Box
How cute is this friendly dinosaur? Believe it or not, it's incredibly easy to craft, from its teeth all the way down to its heart-tipped tail!
Get the tutorial at Savvy Mama Lifestyle.
Carnivorous Valentines Box
Your kids will love dropping their valentines into the mouth of this cute carnivorous plant. It all starts with a paper tube!
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
Floral Valentine's Day Box
You've got mail! This charming, flower-covered mailbox offers the perfect way to display or collect all of your kiddos' valentines.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Bee Valentine's Day Box
This little bee is buzzing to be yours! It's super easy to craft from recycled materials and a few art supplies.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things
Rocket Valentine's Day Box
Budding astronauts will love this rocket ship Valentine's box! It's made from recycled materials you already have around the house.
Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.
Llama Valentine's Day Box
This too-cute llama is just perfect for holding all your kids' Valentine's cards.
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Chewbacca Valentine's Day Box
This Star Wars project is designed as a decorative box for gifting. But you can add an opening so Chewy can collect your Valentines!
Get the tutorial at Gina Tepper.
Gumball Machine Valentine's Day Box
This super-creative box is so much fun to create and decorate. The tutorial calls for recycled materials and inexpensive craft supplies. Don't forget the gumballs!
Get the tutorial at Life With Fingerprints.
Heart Valentine's Day Box
You can make this pretty box as a gift, or transform it into a place to collect all your Valentines.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Unicorn Valentine's Day Box
Use recycled materials to create this one-of-a-kind unicorn Valentine's box. Go an extra step and personalize with your child's photo.
Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.
Dinosaur Valentine's Day Box
Is your kid wild about dinos? It's easy and fun to make this dinosaur that collects Valentines in his mouth!
Get the tutorial at Mom of W.A.R. Hear My Roar.
Hot Air Balloon Valentine's Day Box
If your heart is soaring because you're in love, this is the Valentine's box for you!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
R2D2 Valentine's Day Box
Star Wars fans will go wild for this adorable R2D2 that'll look great in your child's bedroom after the holiday!
Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.
Popcorn Bucket Valentine's Day Box
This clever Valentine's box is perfect for any age. It's actually easier to make than you might guess!
Get the tutorial at Life with Fingerprints.
Sloth Valentine's Day Box
This adorable sloth is easy to make with recycled materials and a few basic craft supplies. It has so much personality!
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Robot Valentine's Day Box
Who wouldn't fall in love with this smiling robot? Make it out of recycled boxes and household supplies.
Get the tutorial at Mom of W.A.R. Hear My Roar.
Baby Yoda Valentine's Day Box
Here's another cutie for the Star Wars fan in your family. Baby Yoda is just waiting to collect all your Valentines!
Get the tutorial at Morena's Corner.
Pom-Pom Valentine's Day Box
Who doesn't need more fuzzy little pom-poms in their lives? This DIY Valentine's Box is just adorable!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Penguin Valentine's Day Box
How sweet and creative is this little penguin? It's crafted from recycled items, so you can make it in a pinch.
Get the tutorial at Morena's Corner.
Fox Valentine's Day Box
You can't resist this cute-as-can-be fox with its sweet heart-shaped nose! It's an easy project that comes together quickly.
Get the tutorial at Charisa Darling.
Cupcake Valentine's Day Box
DIY a sweet treat by making this delightful cupcake box. It even has a cherry on top!
Get the tutorial at Sunny Side Up.
Glitter Heart Valentine's Day Box
Make one (or a bunch!) of these cute glitter boxes to display or store your Valentines. Or use them as a gift box for giving a gift to your sweetheart.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Hot Air Balloon Valentine's Day Box
Simple craft supplies make this darling hot air balloon Valentine's box. It would look cute on display in your child's room, too!
Get the tutorial at Life with Fingerprints.
Frog Prince Valentine's Day Box
This little guy is the answer for catching all your kids' Valentines this year.
Get the tutorial at Morena's Corner.
Darth Vader Valentine's Day Box
This is the coolest Valentine's box ever for Star Wars fans. Darth Vader will be a huge hit, especially with the cute pink light saber.
Get the tutorial at Foster 2 Forever.
Red Lips Piñata Valentine's Day Box
Give your sweetie a big smooch with this, well, big smooch!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Felt Valentine's Day Mail Bag
This sweet mail bag is just the thing for carrying and collecting all your Valentines. Best of all, it can be used year after year.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
Lovebug Heart Valentine's Day Boxes
These sweet lovebugs are designed for gift-giving, but add a slot, and you've got the cutest Valentine's box ever!
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
LEGO Valentine's Day Box
You know you already have thousands of LEGO blocks sitting around the house. Why not create this unique box, complete with your child's initials on top?
Get the tutorial at Life with Fingerprints.
Butterfly Valentine's Day Box
Cuteness rules with this little butterfly! It's a fun project to make in a hurry from inexpensive craft supplies.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.
Taco Valentine's Day Box
Is there anything in the entire world cuter than this taco Valentine's box? Yeah, we didn't think so!
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Puppy Valentine's Day Box
If your little one loves dogs, this puppy box is the one to make! Who can resist the heart-shaped puppy ears?
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
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