18 Clever Valentine Boxes To Make – Tip Junkie (2024)

How to make Valentines box andValentine holder with your kids for home or school. These creative Valentine box ideas includeenvelopes, mailbox and even a Valentine monster. Here you’ll find ideas to decorate that are perfect for boys, girls, and adults to hold cards for this Valentine’s Day.

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Valentine Box Ideas for School

Valentine boxes are a great idea for kids to make for their Valentine’s Day gifts. From storing candy, to holding teddy bears and coloring books, these boxes are so cute and easy to make! Click any of the links below to learn how.

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Boy Valentine Box

First up are boy valentine box ideas that include fun themes like bugs, animals, robots and cartoon caracters they typically enjoy. Of course, these are not just for boys. Scroll down for more girly options.

1. Frog Prince Valentine Holder ~Could this Frog Prince Valentine box be more adorable?! Ribbit, of course not! Transform a milk jug into this little frog prince box!

2. Fox Valentine Box~ Transform a tissue box into an adorable fox Valentine holder using scrapbook paper and elmers glue.

3. Robot Valentine Holder~ So stink in’ cute! I *heart* this lovebot box. This cutie uses two boxes, paper towel dowels, silver paint and pipe cleaners. This would also be adorable as a centerpiece.

Preschool Valentine Crafts

4. Chalkboard Lego Valentine Box ~Lego lovers will adore this Valentine box. You can either spray paint a shoe box or cover it in black paper.

5. R2D2 Valentine Card Holder ~ Transform a shoebox into this awesome R2D2. Some additional supplies you’ll need is paint, cardstock and adhesive.

6. Minecraft Valentine’s Day Box ~ A simple Valentine box that doesn’t require a lot of cutting, only a slit on top. Mark out a grid and get to painting the squares.

7. Minion Valentine’s Day Box ~Minions are the perfect Valentine box for Despicable Me fans! It’s made from an empty oatmeal container, construction paper and mason jar ring.

Monster Valentine Box

8. Monster Valentine Box ~Boys and girls are gonna love this one! Paint an old tissue box or cover it with construction paint. Foam legs and pipe cleaners for the arms. The styrofoam googly eyes are fantastic.

Darling Valentine Boxes for Girls

Decorate a Valentine box for your daughter, girlfriend, friend to store her Valentine’s Day cards or gifts. Click any link below to be taken to the original source with a full step-by-step tutorial on how to make Valentine boxes.

Cute Valentines Box Ideas

Next up, we’re showing off some super feminne boxes for school that are perfect for girls. These cute Valentine boxes for girls include darling themes like cupcakes, ruffles, and unicorns!

9. Hot Air Balloon Valentine Basket~Up, up and away with this adorable diy hot air balloon valentine basket. The basket is perfect for holding the cards.

10. Ruffle Cake Valentine Box~ Crepe paper isn’t just for party decor! Layer it in rows to make gorgeous ruffles.

cupcake valentine box

11. Cupcake Valentine Box ~ Inspired by a birthday cake this Cupcake Valentine Box with ruffled frosting is absolutely scrumptious!

12. Gumball Valentine Box ~This gumball machine is pure genius! An empty oatmeal container was used to make the frame with a plastic fish bowl to hold the gumballs.

Unicorn Valentine Box

13. Unicorn Valentine Box ~This Unicorn Valentine box is absolutely darling! It was constructed from an empty cardboard box, tissue paper and glitter paper.

Valentines Box Ideas

14. Happy Camper Valentine ~Recycle cardboard into this adorable Happy Camper Valentine box.

15. Bucket Valentine Card Holder ~ A simple pail is perfect for holding a bucket full of love notes. Use your silhouette or cricut to add vinyl lettering. They can be reused year after year! {{wink}}

Valentine Mailbox

16. Valentine Candlestick Mailbox ~Cute, easy and Inexpensive! What could be better in a craft? A tin mailbox attached to a candlestick for the base. The results are super cute and fun for Valentine’s holiday.

17. Valentine Mailbox ~Recycle priority mail boxes into these adorable Valentine holders. Children can decorate the boxes with paper, stickers and other embellishments.

Homemade Valentine Envelopes

18. DIY Valentine Canvas Envelope ~I love this more substantial take on a valentine. You can fill the canvas envelope with little goodies and/or a love note. These would be so fun to pass out at a classroom party or to give to your own kids as a little something “special”. A pictured tutorial shows you how to sew your own easy envelopes.

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