We are just days away from Valentine’s Day, so that means it’s time to brainstorm some fun ideas for Valentine’s Day boxes. We have some great ideas for keeping your kids’ Valentines, whether you’re preparing for a classroom Valentine’s Day party or looking for an adorable way to keep them!
These cool Valentine box ideas are perfect for both kids and adults. These cute Valentine boxes feature everything from Harry Potter to Baby Yoda, you and your kids will have so much fun making them. They are suitable for any class size or age.
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- Carnivorous Valentine’s Box
Don’t put your Valentines in this box – they might be lost forever. Wrap green felt around the lid of a paper tube. Next, make a Venus flytrap out of paper and attach it to the lid, so it appears cards are being devoured.
- Dinosaur Valentines Box
The celebration of a holiday at school is always extra special. Kids can showcase their personalities and add a touch of creativity. Valentine’s Day is no exception, and kids learn early on how much fun it is to show their classmates some love. You can transform any old cereal box into a friendly dino by turning it upside down. Kids can help by cutting out spiky tails, gluing on eyeballs, or adding other features.
- Football Valentine’s Box
This football field-shaped box will turn their card exchange into a game. While your child may think football is the best sport, the valentine assortment is sure to please soccer, baseball, and basketball fans as well.
- Horse Valentine’s Box
You may not be able to fulfill your child’s pony dreams, but you can make this for them. Add eyes, ears, spots, and a mane to three boxes – two shoe boxes, one rectangle shaped box – using craft paper.
- Sloth Valentine’s Day Card Box
Valentines are on the menu for this cute creature! Sloths may be slow, but they’re actually pretty adorable. This fuzzy creature, made from pipe cleaners, would be a funny addition to the bottom of the card box. With happy horns, not-so-sharp fangs, and a big smile, this box is an adorable Valentine’s Day craft.
- Super Mario Bros. Valentine’s Box
You’ll have a blast handing out these awesome Mario Valentine’s Day cards at your classroom exchange this year. Parents will love the convenience of the pop-up collection box. Each of us has a favorite Super Mario Bros. character, and this box includes them all (at least the heavy hitters). There are 33 cards in the box, so you can get everything at once.
- Princess Castle Valentine’s Box
This upcycled cardboard castle will be a hit with young princesses. To create this realistic toy space, blogger Mandi used cardboard canisters, different-sized boxes, and toilet paper rolls. You can follow the whole DIY process by following the link below.
- Basketball Valentine’s Box
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and your kids will love this awesome Basketball themed container! Shoot your Valentine into a basketball hoop and score some points with your friends. Make this DIY Valentine box for school with just a few supplies.
- Rainbow Valentine’s Box
Brighten up their day with this rainbow Valentine’s box. Use shades of red and pink to create a classic or Valentine’s theme. You can customize the colors of this rainbow valentine box however you like.
- Puppy Valentine’s Box
Keep all those sweet notes from classmates in an original and fun Valentine card box!
Make the cutest puppy dog Valentine box in minutes. You’ve been asked a zillion times if they can bring their pup to school. Of course, no… until now. Make a pup using an empty shoe box and white card stock.
- Harry Potter Valentine’s Box
Even though it won’t have magical powers like Harry, at least it’ll look the part, lightning bolt scar and all. Make your own Harry using a cereal box if you don’t have a cardboard box.
- Floral Mailbox
The Floral Mailbox is ideal for delivering love notes, sweet sentiments, and small gifts. Choose your child’s favorite faux flowers to customize this mailbox. You can help them paint the Valentine box in a complementary color. Decorate it with a unique pattern to display it at your Valentine’s Day bash!
- Box Satchel Valentine’s Box
Capture your little one’s adventurous side with this cardboard craft. They’ll be able to carry this box anywhere they go! The colorful satchels are made from old cracker boxes (although cereal boxes would also work).
- Birdhouse Valentine’s Box
Are you looking for a bit of cuteness to add to your Valentine’s Day decor? You’ve come to the right place! It adds a cheerful touch to your decor with its hand-painted heart shape. A thoughtful gift for teachers, coworkers, family, and friends! In addition, they make gorgeous ornaments! Non Toxic materials are used throughout.
If it’s welcoming enough for birds, then it will have a similar effect on all Valentines. It may be difficult for DIY beginners, but if you have experience using a Cricut maker, this project is right for you!
- Baby Yoda Valentine’s Box
Your child’s classmates will love this Baby Yoda Valentine Box! You can make it using the template and it’s super cute. This pint-size favorite captured hearts in The Mandalorian, and now he can do the same in your child’s classroom. This wide-eyed Yoda made of craft foam and construction paper is sure to be a hit at school.
- Unicorn Valentine’s Box
This unicorn DIY would be a fun challenge for a slightly more advanced crafter with an afternoon to spare. This glittery unicorn mailbox will make her Valentine’s Day as magical as she is. Lindsay decorated her Valentine’s Day addition with pink and silver glitter paper and acrylic paint. To know more about its making, follow the link.
- Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Box
Pinatas can hold much more than candy. A colorful striped tissue paper was used to decorate the balloon shapes, which were made from cardboard. To learn in detail follow the link.
- Valentine’s Day Mailbox
Whether you are a kid or an adult, you can decorate and personalize. A convenient place to store mementos, love letters, notes, and other treasures. Messages can be delivered easily through the hinged front opening. Combine with other decorations and accessories from the Way To Celebrate collection.
You can stitch your loved one’s first name on the side of this mailbox so they know it belongs to them. Plus, it’s made of durable felt, so you can store it away during the off-season.
- Rocket Valentine’s Day Box
Does your child have to bring a Valentine Box to school to collect Valentines? The Rocket Valentine Box is the perfect Valentine for the boy in your life, and we have made a number of “boy-approved” Valentines over the years. I know it can be challenging to come up with Valentine ideas that boys won’t be embarrassed about. Budding astronauts will love this! It’s made from recycled materials you already have around the house.
- Fox Box
Create this sly fox box with your little one for Valentine’s Day. An adorable fox face is created by layering hearts, then a fluffy tail completes the design. Add patterned fur or extra construction paper cutouts to your child’s creation.