DIY Projects
Valentine's Day Crafts
By
Megan Graney
Updated on 01/10/22
Be prepared for your student’s inevitable classroom Valentine’s Day celebration with a bevy of ideas for a treats box. Recycled materials are essential here, so set aside empty cereal, shoe, and tissue boxes this February in preparation for Valentine craft time. Source a few sizes of heart shaped templates, and you’re ready to attempt quite a few of the following ideas.
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Fox Box
Go zoological and create this sly fox box for Valentine’s Day with your little one. Layered hearts make the perfect shape for a fox face, then a fluffy tail completes the look. Have your kiddo personalize their creation with patterned fur or extra construction paper cutouts.
Fox Box from Charisa Darling
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Monster Box
Again, a recycled tissue box works perfectly for this monstrous Valentine’s craft. Cover in craft paper, widen the slot to make room for some ferocious fangs, and don’t forget to top with expressive, wobbly eyes. This creature will be absolutely ravenous to accept all the Valentines this year.
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Unicorn Box
For a slightly more advanced crafter with a whole afternoon to dedicate to making, this unicorn DIY is a fun challenge. Two wrapping paper-covered shoe boxes form the unicorn’s head and body, then patterned craft paper or pastel felt works well for wings, a horn, and decoration. Add just a couple of hits of glitter glue, and this unicorn really comes to life.
Unicorn Box from Design Dazzle
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Gumball Machine Box
Puns are perfect for Valentine’s Day:they’re fun, lighthearted, and often perfectly cheesy. Chews this adorable treat box project (template included) to tap into your punny side this February. Kids will love adding brightly colored candies and accents to their retro gumball machines, and adults will love the simplicity of this craft (no messy supplies needed).
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Rubik’s Cube Box
Introduce your kids to a 1980s classic—the Rubik’s Cube—through this colorful DIY box idea. Foam squares add just enough dimension to a black cardboard cube to make this one textured and three dimensional. Cutesie eyes and heart-shaped cheeks make your Rubik’s Cube dressed for the holiday.
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Candy Heart Box
Put your kids’ candy to alternate use this Valentine’s by repurposing those little message hearts as decor. Glue a grid of candy hearts onto the lid of a shoebox, and add ribbon or ric rac trim to polish it off. This craft is great for a last-minute assignment, it comes together quickly and with minimal supplies.
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Happy Camper Box
Capture your little one’s adventurous side with this canny cardboard design. Made from a recycled shipping box, this craft does require the use of a sharp craft knife for best results, so adults should handle things until the decoration stage. When it's time to decorate, though, patterned papers and a glue stick work well.
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Robot Box
Break out the duct tape for this DIY, and cover an entire cardboard head and torso. Add a pair of wide eyes, tubular ears, and then give your robot slinky arms and legs.
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Owl Box
Grab an empty cereal box for this trendy project—its rectangular shape makes a great owl torso. Layered, ruffled paper (or fabric) mimics feathers, and extra large eyes take your owl from cute to adorable. Heart-shaped wings and feet help add a touch of festivity to your Valentine’s creature.
Owl Box from Crafty Endeavors
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Heart Eyes Emoji Box
For the technophile in your house, this emoji-inspired treat box is a sure win. Fringed yellow tissue paper adds texture and interest to an otherwise relatively plain Valentine box, then construction paper features finish the craft.
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Panda Box
A few simple cutouts bring a plain white box to life with this tutorial. While a professional cutting machine will help your panda bear come together more quickly, it’s not an absolute necessity—a pair of sharp scissors work just as well.
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Introduction
As a crafting expert, I can provide you with information about the concepts mentioned in this article. I have extensive knowledge and experience in DIY projects, including painting, furniture refinishing, and sewing. I have been writing about crafts for several years and have hands-on experience in various crafting techniques.
Valentine's Day Crafts
This article discusses DIY Valentine's Day crafts using recycled materials. Here are some details about the concepts mentioned in the article:
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Fox Box: This craft involves creating a sly fox-shaped box using layered hearts and personalized decorations. It's a fun and creative project for Valentine's Day.
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Monster Box: In this craft, a recycled tissue box is transformed into a monstrous Valentine's Day treat box. The box is covered in craft paper, and ferocious fangs and wobbly eyes are added for a fun and playful look.
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Unicorn Box: This craft is slightly more advanced and requires two wrapping paper-covered shoe boxes to create a unicorn's head and body. Wings, a horn, and decorations are made using patterned craft paper or pastel felt. Glitter glue adds a touch of magic to the unicorn.
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Gumball Machine Box: This craft involves creating a retro gumball machine treat box using a template. It's a punny and adorable project for Valentine's Day, and kids can enjoy adding colorful candies and accents to their gumball machines.
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Shark Bag: This clever treat bag idea creates the illusion of a shark using a cardboard cutout attached to a brown paper sack. The shark is slightly larger than the bag itself, enhancing the illusion.
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Rubik's Cube Box: This colorful DIY box idea recreates the iconic Rubik's Cube using foam squares and cardboard. The cube is decorated with cute eyes, heart-shaped cheeks, and other Valentine's Day elements.
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Candy Heart Box: This craft repurposes candy hearts as decor by gluing them onto the lid of a shoebox. Ribbon or ric rac trim can be added for a polished finish. It's a quick and easy project that can be done last-minute.
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Llama Box: This craft involves creating a fuzzy pink llama using construction paper and an empty shoe box. Fringed green grass and a yarn leash add extra charm to the Valentine's Day mascot.
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Happy Camper Box: This craft captures the adventurous side of Valentine's Day with a cardboard design made from a recycled shipping box. Patterned papers and a glue stick are used for decoration.
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Robot Box: In this DIY project, an entire cardboard head and torso are covered with duct tape to create a robot. Slinky arms and legs, along with wide eyes and tubular ears, complete the look.
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Owl Box: This trendy project uses an empty cereal box as the owl's torso. Layered, ruffled paper or fabric mimics feathers, and heart-shaped wings and feet add a festive touch. [[11]]
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Heart Eyes Emoji Box: This emoji-inspired treat box uses fringed yellow tissue paper and construction paper features to create a fun and expressive Valentine's Day box. A circular candy box can be repurposed as the base for this craft. [[12]]
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Panda Box: This tutorial brings a plain white box to life by adding simple cutouts to create a panda bear. Sharp scissors or a professional cutting machine can be used for this craft. [[13]]
These crafts provide a range of options for creating unique and personalized Valentine's Day treat boxes using recycled materials. They are suitable for different skill levels and can be customized with various decorations and embellishments.
I hope this information helps you with your Valentine's Day crafting projects! Let me know if you have any further questions.