It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your kid's creativity by getting them to make a Valentine’s box.
A Valentine’s box is simply a box for kids to collect cards and gifts on Valentine’s Day, which can be used at home or taken to school.
There’s much more to these boxes than their practicality though. They can be designed in a multitude of ways, and the sky's the limit when it comes to decoration.
To help you get started we’ve rounded up the most popular Valetnine’s box ideas for kids from soaring unicorns to delicious doughnuts and whimsical whales!
Let your kids pick their favourite ideas and get creative!
21 Valentine’s box ideas for kids
1. Flamingo Valentine’s box ideas
Don’t skimp on the feathers! This fluffy flamingo will make your little one smile. It’s perfect for any kids who love pink. Find out how to make one with Oh So Lovely.
2. Mailbox Valentine’s box ideas
Go for the classic mailbox look with this cute tutorial and free template by Lia Griffith. Perfect for all ages, even grown-ups.
3. Gumball machine Valentine’s box
This one is for all the sweetie lovers! It works best if you have a Cricut machine to cut out the template, but you can also do it by hand if not. Get the tutorial and free templates over at SVG Nation.
4. Doughnut Valentine’s box
This appealing doughnut box by Fun Money Mom is easy to make and is the perfect size for kids to collect their Valentine’s cards.
5. Pizza box for Valentine’s Day cards and gifts
The kids will love this one, especially if they’re not keen on lots of pink and love hearts but still want to join in.
It’s quick to assemble and the kids can design and colour the pizza lid. Crafting Cheerily shows us how.
6. Envelope Valentine’s box idea
Keep it simple with this charming envelope Valentine’s box idea from Martha Stewart. It's a good sized box providing plenty of room for lots of sweet treats inside.
7. Whale Valentine’s box ideas
The kids will have a whale of a time making this box! It’s as easy to make as it is cute. Follow along with the YouTube tutorial.
8. Dinosaur Valentine’s Day box
Create this roar-some box with the help of Hallmark. The stegosaurus is red but you could change up the colours to suit their style.
9. Hot air balloon box
This unique design uses a hot air balloon basket to collect cards and gifts. It’s then topped with a red or pink balloon for a Valentine’s look. Find the full tutorial over at Let’s DIY It All.
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10. Taco Valentine’s Day box
This one is ideal for kids who don’t like all that fluffy stuff! It’s a 3D taco shape complete with toppings and a smiley face. Get the full tutorial from Artsy Fartsy Mama.
11. Fairy mushroom house
Keep it magical with this utterly adorable mushroom Valentine's box by I Heart Crafty Things. It’s easy to make and there’s a video to follow if you get stuck!
12. Owl DIY Valentine’s Day box
This one is a hoot! Fun Money Mom shows us how to whip up this DIY owl box in just a few simple steps.
13. Cat Valentine’s Day box
The cat is out of the bag and into the box with this lovely design by Pretty Plain Janes. Make use of crepe paper streamers to create the fur for your cat.
14. Cactus Valentine’s box
You’ll feel anything but prickly with this cactus box by Fun365. Use the free template and get your kids to help with cutting and glueing and work together to create this box.
15. Starbucks coffee cup card box
We know Starbucks is very ‘in’ with the kids, so they’ll love this Starbucks cup Valentine’s box. It looks so cool but is surprisingly simple – Hip 2 Save shows us how.
16. Monster Valentine’s box idea
A Valentine’s box idea for your little monster! This one works best with a Cricut machine, but if you don’t have that the templates can also be cut out by hand.
Get your free template and tutorial from Frog Prince Paperie.
17. Giant cupcake box
How delightful is this Valentine’s box? Try changing the colour to suit your little one. Adorn Event Styling have a fantastic tutorial to follow.
18. Gnome box idea
With his pointy hat and big fluffy beard, the kids will adore this one! It’s a great one to make together and they’ll love creating the cotton ball beard.
Funny Money Mom shows us how it’s done.
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19. Rubik’s cube DIY Valentine’s box
This one is great for puzzle-loving kids. Peppermint Plum shows us how to make a giant Rubix cube that is hollowed out to allow cards and gifts to be dropped inside.
20. Unicorn DIY box for Valentine’s
Of course, we had to include this beautiful mystical creature! This is a great last-minute make, it only requires a few steps. Download the template and get creative with Fun 365.
21. Nintendo DIY Valentine’s box
Are your kids glued to their consoles? This cool box will certainly appeal to kids who don’t like the typical Valentine’s colours. De Ann Creates has a full tutorial and a video guide.
Valentine’s Day box ideas to make with your kids
Valentine’s Day is an enjoyable occasion in itself but why not add a bit of creativity to the day and make a Valentine’s Day box with your children?
In our round-up there are plenty of designs to choose from, so we’re sure you’ll find one to suit your little one.
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