Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and that means one thing—it's time to consider some adorable Valentine's boxes ideas! Whether you're helping your kid with their classroom Valentine’s exchange, crafting with your tween, or making something fun for yourself, these ideas are cute, creative, and easy to make.
Easy Valentine's Boxes Ideas
The easiest of boxes are of course not boxes at all, but saches.
Next up in difficulty, you could use some of our Christmas box making templates, and folding these is very simple also. What you will need is some pretty colored construction paper.
1. Crochet Chocolate Box Love
Turn your crochet passion int faux-baking skills and make this set of adorable bonbons!! No calories. On a carb-filled Valentine's Day, these carb-free chocolates sure will be appreciated. Great as a display. Fun to make as well. Here is how you make this Valentines Day Project: Crochet Mom a box of chocolates. (Also a good idea for Mothers day ... ;-)
2. Pyramid Valentine’s Box
Use some construction paper, cardboard or felt to create a love-powered robot. This adorable pouch will be gladly received with all your sweet love notes, gifts and candy. Learn how to make it here: 10 free DIY gift boxes.
4. Lego Valentine's boxes Ideas
Consider these lego gift boxes with free templates for different size lego blocks. (Follow the link for 2 templates plus box making instructions)
With Lego enjoying an all-time high of popularity, you're sure to make some hearts to beat faster with your Valentines gift wrapped like lego.
4. Jewelry-box DIY
The jewely-box style of Valentine Candy Boxes are a Valentine Craft project is a bit more advanced, I'd say, but older kids and adult crafters will sure enjoy making these. As will the recipients of the darling craft boxes, filled with Valentine candy or perhaps even a little Valentine present.
Learn how to make them here with this video.
5. Valentine's Boxes Ideas that Kids will love: Unicorn Magic Box, Gumball Machine Box, or Pizza Box of Love
These Valentine's boxes ideas are bursting with color and fun. For all the unicorn lovers out there, this one’s a must! Cover a box with pastel paper or paint, add a glittery horn (use rolled-up paper or foam), and glue on ears and flowers. Don’t forget the sleepy eyes—just draw them on with a marker!
For the gumball machine box, use a red round container or a small box wrapped in red paper. Then, glue on colorful pom-poms or paper circles to look like gumballs. Cut a slot in the front so friends can “drop” their Valentines in just like a real machine!
Everyone loves pizza, so why not make a Valentine’s box shaped like one? Use a round box or decorate a shoebox to look like a pizza slice. Add paper pepperonis with cute love messages written on them. So cheesy, yet so cute!
6. Luxurious Valentine’s Box Idea: a Kelly handbag lookalike
Girls, do we need to say more?!
Go get the template and instructions here here: Luxurious gift bag template to DIY your own Kelly Handbag
7. Cactus Cutie Box
If you’re looking for something trendy, try these cactus-shaped Valentine's boxes ideas. How about a cactus sewing pattern or cactus crochet pattern. Or wrap a shoe box with green and dot black stripes all over with a sharpie. Works well too! Write “I’m Stuck on You!” for extra cuteness in your card.
8. DIY Mailbox for Love Notes
Want something classic? Decorate a shoebox like a mini post office mailbox! Use red, white, or pink paper and add a heart-shaped flag that “lifts” up when someone drops a Valentine inside.
9. Ice Cream Cone Box
Sweet and simple! Turn a box into an ice cream cone by covering it in brown paper (cone) and pink or white paper (ice cream scoop). Add sprinkles using markers or stickers. Looks good enough to eat!
10. Space Explorer Valentine’s Box
For all the space lovers out there, turn a box into a rocket ship! Wrap it in silver paper, add some flames at the bottom using red and orange tissue paper, and write “Love You to the Moon and Back!”
Final Tips for the Best Valentine’s Boxes Ideas!
- Use what you have: Shoeboxes, cereal boxes, tissue boxes—they all work great!
- Add some sparkle: Glitter, stickers, and sequins make everything more magical.
- Make it personal: Add your child’s name or a cute love-themed pun.
- Have fun! Crafting is all about enjoying the process and getting creative.
Now it's your turn! Which of these Valentine's box ideas is your favorite? Grab some supplies and start crafting—your perfect Valentine’s box is just a DIY away!
First published February 14, 2009. Updated February 6, 2025.
