57 Easy DIY Valentine's Day Box Ideas for Kids' Cards and Treats
It doesn't get any sweeter than these creative homemade projects.
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Every Valentine's Day, your kid likely comes home from school with a pile of valentines and cards from their class. And there's no better way to keep their treats nice — and stop them from adding to the clutter! — than with a festive little box. But you don't have to buy one. We have a ton of adorable DIY Valentine's Day boxes you can make in a snap. (But if you're not feeling up to it, you can also shop plenty of store-bought options that will do the trick).
Whether your child is an animal lover, Spiderman fan, sports fanatic or the funny one in the family, we've found a mix of creative containers to keep all of their V-Day goodies in one place. All of these cute homemade projects are great to try on your own, but they make for enjoyable family-friendly activities, too. The best part? Many of them call for basic supplies, like empty cereal boxes, construction paper, paint and ribbon, that you likely already have lying around the house.
So, get ready to put your creativity to the test for February 14.
Pizza Valentine Box
There's nothing like a good slice, right? For this fun craft, all you have to do is grab a heart-shaped box and some acrylic paint to get creative with the lid. The more toppings, the better!
Shark Valentine Box
No fear here! They'll have tons of fun letting this shark "eat" candy and cards from school. With the shark template for tracing, some craft foam, construction paper and a few other supplies, you can have it ready in no time.
Macaroni Camera Valentine Box
Macaroni boxes have never looked so good! Impress the little photographer in your life by decking your empty boxes out in bright acrylic paint. Bonus points for getting extra creative with the designs.
What's not to love about this Valentine's Kraft paper box? It's see-through heart-shaped window allows kids to see all the treats they've collected. Since they come in bulk, they're great for a classroom celebration or Valentine's Day gathering with friends.
Valentine Heart Candy Gift Box
For just a few small candies, you can't go wrong with this sweet DIY heart box. Just cut the heart shape out of pink and red paper sheets, and write the recipients' names with a Sharpie or fine paint marker.
Rocket Valentine Box
This pick is for the kid who just loves space. It's made from a large empty oatmeal container, construction paper and some gold curling ribbon. Don't forget the foam hearts, stars and letters for their name!
If you're pressed for time, grab some of these Valentine's Day themed takeout boxes. The festive design even has a heart-shaped top to close it up.
Kitty Cat Valentine Box
With a round Kraft box and white crepe paper, you can create this cute cat box to make their Valentine's Day purr-fect.
Tractor Valentine Box
With just a few boxes and some good ol' construction paper, you can delight any preschooler with this tractor box. Feel free to add any extra embellishments, too. Blogger Sarah decided to go with a few labels from a John Deere tractor book.
Robot Valentine Box
If they're obsessed with robots, get crafty with this design that can be done with some simple household supplies — think a cereal box, toilet paper rolls, construction paper and foil.
Get the tutorial at Fun Money Mom»
Heart Valentine Box With Paper Flowers
Keep it sweet and simple with this heart-shaped box, topped with pretty paper blooms. Blogger Dinah simply used card stock for the box, then made the flowers with heart paper punches.
Little ones can't get enough of drawing and coloring to their heart's content. Keep their creativity going with these cute boxes, designed especially for six crayons.
Spiderman Valentine Box
Your little superhero will be more than happy to receive this Spiderman box full of Valentine's Day treats. Once you download the blogger's template, just grab an empty cereal box, craft foam (red, blue, black and white) and a few other supplies to get started.
Get the tutorial at Fun Money Mom»
If you're in the mood to show off your baking skills for V-Day, go for these cute boxes, which come in a pack of 12. While the boxes are made for cookies, you can certainly use them for cupcakes, an assortment of their favorite candy, you name it.
Bon Bon Valentine Box
Since they're so sweet, it's only right to make a bon bon box. Once you print the template, you'll need thick matte photo paper, double-sided tape and some string to make your boxes.
Panda Valentine Box
Blogger Dinah transformed a snack box (any size works) into a cute panda with some card stock and construction paper. Don't forget to use ribbon for the handle!
Mermaid Valentine Box
Give your little one a taste of life under the sea with this mermaid box, crafted of paper in varied shades of blue.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois»
Penguin Valentine Box
Put a smile on an animal lover's face with this DIY penguin box. The trick to pulling it off? A cereal box and construction paper in shades of black, white, red and orange.
Matchbox Valentine Box
Small candies, like M&M's, are the perfect size for filling matchboxes. Just cover the boxes in colorful Duct tape for a festive look.
Polaroid Valentine Box
Here's the perfect idea if they can't get enough of their Polaroid camera. Fill a small box with their favorite treats, then top it with a DIY wooden frame that's just waiting for a fun Polaroid. Make it extra special by writing a sweet message at the bottom!
Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women's Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master's degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She's also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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