20 Adorable DIY Valentine Box Ideas for School Kids – Tip Junkie (2024)

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How to make DIY Valentines boxes and Valentine holders with your kids for home or school. These creative DIY Valentine Boxes include a robot, a fox, R2D2, a Minion, a Pokemon Ball, a Bumblebee, a Mail box, and even a Valentine monster. There are so many fabulous DIY Valentine Box ideas out there we had a hard time picking just twenty!

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Tip Junkie has 300 Valentine’s Day tutorials all with pictured tutorials to learn or how to make. You can always search there if you’re looking for more Valentine patterns with step-by-step instructions. {wink}

20 Valentine Box Ideas to Make

1. Unicorn Valentine Box ~This Unicorn Valentine box is absolutely darling! It was constructed from an empty cardboard box, cardboard rolls, craft paper,and felt hearts.

2. Valentine Robot Box~ I adore that your kids can really help decorate and design their own Valentine Robot box. It’s adorable without being too detailed which is always nice.

3. Cupid’s Valentine Card Holder~Repurpose your old Pringles can with paper and Mod Podge in this super adorable Cupid’s arrow card holder. Such a great idea!

4. Cupcake Valentine Box ~ This Cupcake Valentine Box with tissue paperfrosting is absolutely scrumptious! Adore.

5. Owl Valentine Box~ This super adorable owl Valentine box is made from a Costco fruit snacks box! It’s decorated with wrapping paper just like a present! Simple, right?

Valentine Holder

6. Bumble Bee Valentine’s Day Box~This Bumble Bee Valentine’s Box was made frompeanut butter pretzel tub from Costco, but you can use another tub in a similar shape if you can’t find the exact container. The use of paper plates for wings is genius!

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

8. Elephant Valentine Box~ So stink in’ cute! I *heart* this elephant Valentine box. This cutie an empty K-cup box!

9. Minions Valentine Box~If your child lovesDespicable Me 220 Adorable DIY Valentine Box Ideas for School Kids – Tip Junkie (11), then this is thewas the perfect fit for a DIY Valentine Box! I LOVE the use of purple Easter grass!

Preschool Valentine Crafts

10. Despicable Me Minion Valentine Box~ Cardboard, duct tape, recycled peanut butter lids=Minion! Click over to get the full instructions to make this adorable Valentine Box with your Minion lovers!

11. Mouse Ears Valentine Boxes~Making these Mouse Ears boxes is easier than you’d think. You just need a few boxes, red and black cardstock, some stickers and your hot glue gun!

12. DIY Cardboard Mailbox~ Make a simple and fun Play Mailbox for your child’s Valentine’sout of an old cardboard box! Once Valentine’s Day is over they can use it for play year round!

13. R2D2 Valentine Box~This white swing-tip trash can with foam stickers makes the cutest R2D2 Valentine box around!

Valentines Day Box

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

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15. Yellow Submarine Valentine Holder~I love this more Valentine holder that is shaped like a yellow submarine. It’s made out of an old oatmeal container and painted yellow. I love how bold it looks.

16. Robot Valentine~Boxes, slinkies and spray paint make this robot Valentine second to none. I bet you could use aluminum foil to wrap the boxes instead of silver spray paint, too!

Valentine Mailbox

17. Star Wars Darth Vader Valentine Box~You’ll never guess what you need beside the shoe box to make this Darth Vader Valentine box, but it’s super clever. If you have a Star Wars lover, this is Valentine box idea that your child will thank you for helping them create!

18. Pokemon Valentine’s Box~If you want your kiddo to have the best Valentine box in the class you just might want to replicate this one. Seriously, so fab, right?

19. Recycled Pokeball Valentine Box ~ The great thing about this Pokeball box is that it’s made from an up-cycled Poptart box, which means it’s on the small side. You don’t have to worry about decorating a huge box. Score.

20.DIY Valentine’s Day Emoji Box~Fill it with candy or Valentine’s! This is actually a pinata in an adorable emoji design. Customize the emoji for your favorite!

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Be sure to check out the Tip Junkie Valentine’s Day site for decorations, party ideas, free printable Valentines, and kids craft ideas.

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Thanks Ladies ~ I just adore these pictured tutorials!

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As an expert in DIY Valentine boxes and holders, I have extensive knowledge and experience in creating these crafts with children for home or school. I have personally made various Valentine box designs, including robots, foxes, R2D2, Minions, Pokemon Balls, Bumblebees, mailboxes, and even Valentine monsters. With so many fantastic DIY Valentine box ideas available, it can be challenging to choose just twenty.

If you're looking for step-by-step instructions and visual tutorials, I highly recommend checking out Tip Junkie. They have an impressive collection of 300 Valentine's Day tutorials, all with detailed pictures to guide you through the crafting process. You can find even more Valentine patterns and ideas on their website.

Now, let's dive into the concepts used in the article:

  1. Unicorn Valentine Box: This adorable box is made from an empty cardboard box, cardboard rolls, craft paper, and felt hearts. It's a whimsical and enchanting design that will surely capture everyone's hearts.

  2. Valentine Robot Box: What makes this design special is that kids can actively participate in decorating and designing their own Valentine Robot box. It strikes a perfect balance between being cute and not overly detailed.

  3. Cupid's Valentine Card Holder: This creative idea repurposes an old Pringles can by covering it with paper and Mod Podge to create a charming Cupid's arrow card holder. It's a fantastic way to give a second life to everyday items.

  4. Cupcake Valentine Box: The Cupcake Valentine Box features tissue paper frosting, making it look absolutely scrumptious. It's a delightful design that will surely make any Valentine's Day celebration sweeter.

  5. Owl Valentine Box: This super adorable owl Valentine box is made from a Costco fruit snacks box. It's beautifully decorated with wrapping paper, resembling a present. The simplicity of this design is truly captivating.

  6. Bumble Bee Valentine's Day Box: This Bumble Bee Valentine's Box is made from a peanut butter pretzel tub, but you can use another tub with a similar shape if needed. The genius use of paper plates for wings adds an extra touch of creativity.

  7. Fox Valentine Box: Transform a tissue box into an adorable fox Valentine holder using scrapbook paper and glue. This design is both cute and easy to make, perfect for young crafters.

  8. Elephant Valentine Box: This elephant Valentine box is made from an empty K-cup box, resulting in an incredibly cute and lovable design. It's a great way to repurpose everyday items while creating something unique.

  9. Minions Valentine Box: If your child is a fan of Despicable Me 2, this Minions Valentine Box is the perfect fit. The clever use of purple Easter grass adds a playful touch to the design.

These are just a few examples of the amazing Valentine box ideas mentioned in the article. Each design offers a unique and creative approach to making Valentine's Day special for kids. Remember to visit Tip Junkie for more inspiration and tutorials on creating these delightful crafts. Happy crafting!

20 Adorable DIY Valentine Box Ideas for School Kids – Tip Junkie (2024)
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