The Coolest Valentine's Day Box Ideas to DIY With Your Kids for School (2024)

A wink and a smile welcome candy and cards to this sweet llama valentine box.

To make: Wrap a papier-mâché box in white craft paper. Cut a slit in the top of the box. Add a saddle made from white office paper on either side of the slit. Decorate around the slit and along the bottom of the saddle with mini pom-poms, adhering them with hot glue. To create the face, cut two strips off opposite sides of a white paper plate. Color the center of the strips with a pink marker; adhere to the back of the plate to create the ears. Decorate the face with paper hearts. Draw on eyes, a heart-shaped nose, and mouth with black marker, and add yarn and mini pom-poms to create a "collar"; adhere to the front of the box. Cut out a tail from white craft foam and attach to the back of the box with hot glue.

It's teeth may look scary, but it's really just a sweet plant that's ready to gobble up valentines and treats.

To make: Wrap a tall round, two-part cardboard box with green felt, adhering it with spray adhesive. Poke a small hole in the center of the lid. Cut two identical flower stems from green craft paper. Cut four leaves from the same paper. Sandwich a length of wire, with a 2-inch length sticking out of the bottom, and leaves between the two stem cutouts; glue together with glue stick. Cut flower head from red paper. Decorate with white paper details and yellow teeth; Adhere to the top of the stem. Feed the extra length of wire at the bottom of the stem through the hole in the lid; bend the wire to hold it in place and secure with a piece of duct tape.

Perfect for hanging off the back of a school chair, this "out-of-the-box" basketball valentine box idea is a real slam dunk!

To make: Papier-mâché orange tissue paper to a 12-inch round paper lantern. Use black pipe cleaners to create segments, adhering with hot gun. Use a black marker to draw or stencil Wilson and NCAA logos. Wrap twine around wire on the top of the lantern for hanging.

The ideal project for the horse-loving kiddo in your house. Neigh!

To make: Wrap a rectangular papier-mâché box in white craft paper; cut a slot in the top. Cut one end a shoe box at an angle to create a neck; wrap in white craft paper. Cut a second shoe box to create a muzzle; wrap in white craft paper. Hot-glue parts together. Cut spots, ears, saddle, and decorative details from dark brown and light brown felt. Cut hearts from red felt. Attach to horse with a glue stick. Attach a thin strip of felt to each side of saddle; make two small loops from a black pipe cleaner and attach to strips for stirrups. Wrap red gingham ribbon around the nose and neck to create reins and a noseband; attach with glue stick. Glue on googly eyes. Cut short lengths of brown yarn and attach between the ears to create the mane.

Spread peace and love with this tie-dye fabric-wrapped box.

To make: Cut a card slot in the top of a box (you can use a two-part box or a folding lid box). Wrap box with tie-dye fabric, adhering it with double-sided tape or spray adhesive. Cut out peace sign, heart, and flower decals from felt and glue to the top of the box.

Any space-obsessed child will be obsessed with this colorful rocket ship that's ready to blast off to the moon. Best of all, it repurposes that empty oats container.

Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.

It doesn't get more cheery than this pom-pom-loaded box that will get your child in the Valentine's Day spirit immediately.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Kids will love going crazy with stickers for this simple yet super fun idea.

To make: Cut a slit in the top of a shoebox, then cover the top and bottom of the box with pink paper. Then cover it with heart-shaped stickers.

Create this sweet butterfly with items you have around your home. Don't forget the adorable heart antennae!

Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.

What better place is there for Valentine's Day cards than a pink and red mailbox? Buy the mailbox already made, so all you need to do is decorate.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

This unicorn makes for a truly magical box to keep all your kid's special Valentines inside.

Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.

Create the sweetest box with this panda that's super easy to make, thanks to the free printables provided.

Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.

Sharp teeth, a long scaly tail, and a big red tongue make this alligator box one of a kind. It can easily be a Valentine box or an affirmation box, as the instructions detail.

Get the tutorial at Crayon Box Chronicles.

It doesn't get much cuter than this sly looking fox, complete with a bushy tail and heart-shaped nose.

Get the tutorial at Charisa Darling.

A few simple items put this pretty white cat together in no time, perfect for collecting lots of equally cute Valentines!

Get the tutorial at Pretty Plain Janes.

The instructions for this monster box include all printable items to decorate an old shoe box or tissue box.

Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.