60 Best Valentine’s Day Boxes to Collect All the Kids' Love Notes
These adorable card holders are fun for all ages!
The art of love letters isn't lost—at least on Valentine's Day! Whether you're writing or receiving one from a friend, a family member, or that special someone, a cute and thoughtful Valentine's Day card is definitely one of the highlights of the holiday, especially for the kids. Exchanging cards and candies with classmates is a highly anticipated activity that your little ones are probably so eager to partake in come February. But before they can distribute their handwritten notes and fun-size Valentine's Day treats, they'll need a place to collect and stash them. These charming little boxes are the perfect place to store your kids' treasured tokens. Plus, many of them make for fun and easy Valentine's Day crafts to keep the kids entertained!
Here, you'll find plenty of creative Valentine's Day boxes, whether your little one is obsessed with unicorns, monsters, or hot air balloons. Or maybe they simply want something festive and traditional like a box that's covered in hearts. The below tutorials are so easy to follow, and many of them call for recycled materials and inexpensive craft supplies. Building these adorable boxes together is also a great way to get artsy when coming up with fun, family-friendly Valentine's Day activities.
Many of these ideas are a sweet substitute for a gift bag, so you can store a DIY Valentine's Day gift or homemade Valentine's Day desserts for your own Valentine! 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 Day boxes for kids (or adults!) of any age.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with these ideas:
Cat Valentine Box
If your kid loves kittens, this adorable Valentine's Day box will make collecting cards even cuter! With colored cardstock, some glue, and a little patience, you can transform a plain white box into a furry companion who will safely store all their treats!
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Cactus Valentine Box
For this DIY Valentine’s Day box, you’ll turn an empty shoebox into a cactus using some green construction paper and a pair of scissors. Pink foam hearts are also optional materials if your little one is looking to give their little green plant some festive flair!
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Open Package Valentine Box
Once you receive your next package (as long as it's a standard size), instead of tossing the empty cardboard box into the trash, save it for your kid's Valentine's Day box! Dressing it up in conversation hearts is such an easy way to sweeten it!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Dinosaur Valentine Box
If you're feeling crafty, build this dinosaur-themed Valentine's Day box for your kids' card swap! While the finished result looks super impressive, this project only requires a few materials: cardstock, scissors, and glue.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Unicorn Valentine Box
Bring some magic to your kiddo's Valentine's Day box by transforming it into a mystical unicorn. As long as you have a variety of colored cardstock, you can easily create the face, mane, horn, and tail!
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Heart-Shaped Valentine Box
With this DIY project, you can convert a box of cereal into a heart-shaped Valentine’s Day box (made with love!) that'll store all their cards and candy. After constructing the shape, cover it in printed scrapbook paper and wrap it in a satin ribbon.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Football Field Valentine Box
This Valentine's Day box is definitely worth cheering for! After printing the free football field design and fetching an unused shoebox from your closet, paste the paper on top of the shoebox, and add the "spectators" using dots of paint.
Get the tutorial at Creations by Kara.
Panda Valentine Box
Having a sparkly panda safeguard all your kid’s Valentine’s Day cards is an adorable idea! Grab an empty cereal box from your pantry (or any other box of food you bought in bulk), wrap it in tissue paper, cut a rectangle on top, and construct your panda with the free printable!
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
Hugging Valentine Box
Use the day of love to inspire your Valentine's Day box by adding paper arms designed to look like they're "hugging" it. Cover the container in Valentine's Day-themed wrapping paper and paste a heart beneath the "hands."
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
Bonbon Valentine Box
To pull off this project, you’ll start by wrapping the cardboard tube found inside a paper towel or toilet paper roll in scrapbook paper to mold the outline. Then, you’ll fold down the sides to create that bonbon shape. Just be sure to leave one side unsealed, so your kids can easily collect their cards!
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Painted Valentine Box
Unleash your creative side with a pretty painted Valentine box! This tutorial starts with a wooden tissue box with a handy slot for all your cards. Then, get creative by painting red cherries, pink stripes, or any other Valentine's Day motifs!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Mermaid Valentine Card Box
Think outside the (Valentine's Day) box with this mythical Valentine card box. The scales and tail come together with blue square scrapbook paper and pre-cut paper circles glued to a plain white card box. It's perfect for all the mermaid lovers out there!
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
Personalized Heart Valentine Box
This customizable card or gift box is cute enough to be used year-round! The heart-shaped box is made from paper mache, and the colors and names can be personalized with stencils and acrylic paint. Talk about a Valentine's Day gift from the heart!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Paper Plate Valentine Mailbox
Who knew paper plates could make such sweet Valentine keepers? With just a little creativity (and stickers, ribbons, foam letters, and Washi tape), you can transform the disposable dinnerware into a secure spot for all your Valentine cards and candy.
Get the tutorial at That's What Che Said.
Fresh Flowers Valentine Box
Flowers are a quintessential symbol of Valentine's Day, so it's only fitting that they'd be the centerpiece of this Valentine box. It features fresh flowers affixed to a simple spray-painted box and can be used to hold your cards or gifts!
Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth.
Love Bug Valentine's Day Box
Your Valentine's Day gifts will be as snug as a love bug in a rug if you store them in this fun box! Construct it with cardboard and fringed tissue paper cut in the shape of a Volkswagen. Make sure to leave a hole for the "trunk," aka mail slot!
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Valentine Box Satchel
Instead of just making a regular box, make this box a satchel so you can carry your cards wherever you please! Crafted from a cereal box, paint, and yarn, it's spacious and secure enough to hold all your Valentines.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Teddy Bear Valentine Mailbox
This huggable "teddy bear" will keep all your Valentine's cards and candy safe. All you need is a brown paper bag, heart stickers, google eyes, and colored construction paper to bring him to life. It's even complete with handles for easy transportation of the precious Valentine's Day cargo!
Get the tutorial at Meaningful Mama.
Mailbox Valentine Box
Not all Valentine's Day boxes are pink and heart-shaped! For a realistic take on the card keeper, make this DIY mailbox with an old box and a few simple supplies. The kiddos will love delivering their Valentines to their very own mini mailbox!
Get the tutorial at Little Red Window.
Donut Valentine Card Box
Valentine's Day is all about the sweet treats, and this donut-shaped box is no exception. Get creative with colorful cardstock to customize the "frosting" and "sprinkles," then attach it to a white card box with glue!
Get the tutorial at Alice and Lois.
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