How to make a Valentine's box out of a shoebox?

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 .

How to make a Valentine box out of a cereal box?

First you'll want to wrap up the cereal box using wrapping paper or brown paper so that the text on the cereal box isn't visible . If you don't have paper you could easily paint the box. Next you can use your favorite embellishments to decorate your box.

How to make a simple Valentine gift?

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft ( anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card . Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

How do you make a gift basket out of a cardboard box?

You can make a simple basket by wrapping cord around it to hide the cardboard . You can get fancier by cutting the box apart, and then weaving it back together with cord to make a more traditional woven basket. All you need is a cardboard box, some scissors, cord, and glue.

What to put in a Valentine gift box?

The best gift baskets tie in your recipient's interests and items that match the occasion. For example, gifting a few of your significant other's favorite movies or books, along with chocolates, flowers, or other confectionaries can make the perfect Valentine's gift. Just don't forget a card and festive wrapping!

How to make a Valentine's Day basket?

Spa basket: Fill a basket with relaxing bath items, like bath salts, bubble bath, and scented candles, along with a soft towel and robe . Food basket: Put together a basket of gourmet treats, like chocolates, wine, cheese, and crackers, for a romantic dinner at home.

How do you make a Valentine's Day basket?

Fill your gift basket with a variety of packaged sweets : we suggest popcorn drizzled with Candy Melts candy or candy-coated pretzels. Complete your basket with a few romantic DVD's and a big, cozy blanket!

13 Valentine Boxes to Make With Kids (2024)

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Updated on 01/10/22

13 Valentine Boxes to Make With Kids (2)

Be prepared for your student’s inevitable classroom Valentine’s Day celebration with a bevy of ideas for a treats box. Recycled materials are essential here, so set aside empty cereal, shoe, and tissue boxes this February in preparation for Valentine craft time. Source a few sizes of heart shaped templates, and you’re ready to attempt quite a few of the following ideas.

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Fox Box

Go zoological and create this sly fox box for Valentine’s Day with your little one. Layered hearts make the perfect shape for a fox face, then a fluffy tail completes the look. Have your kiddo personalize their creation with patterned fur or extra construction paper cutouts.
Fox Box from Charisa Darling
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Monster Box

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Again, a recycled tissue box works perfectly for this monstrous Valentine’s craft. Cover in craft paper, widen the slot to make room for some ferocious fangs, and don’t forget to top with expressive, wobbly eyes. This creature will be absolutely ravenous to accept all the Valentines this year.
Monster Box from Skip to My Lou
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Unicorn Box

For a slightly more advanced crafter with a whole afternoon to dedicate to making, this unicorn DIY is a fun challenge. Two wrapping paper-covered shoe boxes form the unicorn’s head and body, then patterned craft paper or pastel felt works well for wings, a horn, and decoration. Add just a couple of hits of glitter glue, and this unicorn really comes to life.
Unicorn Box from Design Dazzle
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Gumball Machine Box

Puns are perfect for Valentine’s Day:they’re fun, lighthearted, and often perfectly cheesy. Chews this adorable treat box project (template included) to tap into your punny side this February. Kids will love adding brightly colored candies and accents to their retro gumball machines, and adults will love the simplicity of this craft (no messy supplies needed).
Gumball Machine Box from Over the Big Moon
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Shark Bag

Master the art of illusion with this clever (and simple) treat bag idea. Trace a shark shape onto cardboard, then cut, paint, and paste him to a brown paper sack.
Tip
The illusion is most masterful when the shark is slightly bigger than the bag itself!
Shark Bag from Molly Moo Crafts
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Rubik’s Cube Box

Introduce your kids to a 1980s classic—the Rubik’s Cube—through this colorful DIY box idea. Foam squares add just enough dimension to a black cardboard cube to make this one textured and three dimensional. Cutesie eyes and heart-shaped cheeks make your Rubik’s Cube dressed for the holiday.
Rubik’s Cube Box from Peppermint Plum
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Candy Heart Box

Put your kids’ candy to alternate use this Valentine’s by repurposing those little message hearts as decor. Glue a grid of candy hearts onto the lid of a shoebox, and add ribbon or ric rac trim to polish it off. This craft is great for a last-minute assignment, it comes together quickly and with minimal supplies.
Candy Heart Box from Anastasia Pollack
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Llama Box

A fuzzy pink lama makes the perfect Valentine’s Day mascot. Trace an extra fluffy one onto construction paper, then cut and paste it onto an empty shoe box. A little fringed green grass (also construction paper) and a yarn leash totally finish the craft.
Llama Box from Fun 365
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Happy Camper Box

Capture your little one’s adventurous side with this canny cardboard design. Made from a recycled shipping box, this craft does require the use of a sharp craft knife for best results, so adults should handle things until the decoration stage. When it's time to decorate, though, patterned papers and a glue stick work well.
Happy Camper Box from Susie’s Sitcom
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Robot Box

Break out the duct tape for this DIY, and cover an entire cardboard head and torso. Add a pair of wide eyes, tubular ears, and then give your robot slinky arms and legs.
Robot Box from Mommy Lessons 101
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Owl Box

Grab an empty cereal box for this trendy project—its rectangular shape makes a great owl torso. Layered, ruffled paper (or fabric) mimics feathers, and extra large eyes take your owl from cute to adorable. Heart-shaped wings and feet help add a touch of festivity to your Valentine’s creature.
Owl Box from Crafty Endeavors
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Heart Eyes Emoji Box

For the technophile in your house, this emoji-inspired treat box is a sure win. Fringed yellow tissue paper adds texture and interest to an otherwise relatively plain Valentine box, then construction paper features finish the craft.
Tip

Upcycle a circular candy box for the base of this craft and save yourself the trouble of shaping cardboard into a sphere.
Heart Eyes Emoji Box from Brite and Bubbly
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Panda Box

A few simple cutouts bring a plain white box to life with this tutorial. While a professional cutting machine will help your panda bear come together more quickly, it’s not an absolute necessity—a pair of sharp scissors work just as well.
Panda Box from Artsy Fartsy Mama