57 Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Box Ideas for Kids’ Cards and Treats

Mariah Thomas, Monique Valeris
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Pizza Valentine Box

Crafting Cheerfully

There’s nothing like a good slice, right? For this fun craft, all you have to do is grab a heart-shaped box and some acrylic paint to get creative with the lid. The more toppings, the better!

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully»

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Shark Valentine Box

crafted shark model with fins and sharp teeth
Fun Money Mom

No fear here! They’ll have tons of fun letting this shark “eat” candy and cards from school. With the shark template for tracing, some craft foam, construction paper and a few other supplies, you can have it ready in no time.

Get the tutorial at Fun Money Mom»

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Macaroni Camera Valentine Box

colorful camera valentines day box for treats
Courtesy of Handmade Charlotte

Macaroni boxes have never looked so good! Impress the little photographer in your life by decking your empty boxes out in bright acrylic paint. Bonus points for getting extra creative with the designs.

Get the tutorial at Handmade Charlotte»

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Valentine Kraft Gift Box

What’s not to love about this Valentine’s Kraft paper box? Along with the see-through window, it’s filled with shredded paper to make for an extra-special presentation for all of their treats.

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Valentine Heart Candy Gift Box

valentine's day heart gift box
Ohoh deco

For just a few small candies, you can’t go wrong with this sweet DIY heart box. Just cut the heart shape out of pink and red paper sheets, and write the recipients’ names with a Sharpie or fine paint marker.

Get the tutorial at Ohoh Deco»

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Rocket Valentine Box

a colorful rocketshaped valentine's day box
The Joys of Boys

This pick is for the kid who just loves space. It’s made from a large empty oatmeal container, construction paper and some gold curling ribbon. Don’t forget the foam hearts, stars and letters for their name!

Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys»

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Red Heart Kraft XL Take Out Box

If you’re pressed for time, grab some of these Valentine’s Day themed takeout boxes. The festive design even has a heart-shaped tag to write their name and a handle made of red ribbon.

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Kitty Cat Valentine Box

cat shaped valentines day treat box
Pretty Plain Janes

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Tractor Valentine Box

green tractor valentine box
Sarah Joy

With just a few boxes and some good ol’ construction paper, you can delight any preschooler with this tractor box. Feel free to add any extra embellishments, too. Blogger Sarah decided to go with a few labels from a John Deere tractor book.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Joy »

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Robot Valentine Box

robot valentine's day box
Fun Money Mom

If they’re obsessed with robots, get crafty with this design that can be done with some simple household supplies — think a cereal box, toilet paper rolls, construction paper and foil.

Get the tutorial at Fun Money Mom»

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Heart Valentine Box With Paper Flowers

heartshaped box filled with candies decorated with paper flowers
DIY Inspired

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6-Color Box of Crayons for Valentine Exchanges

Little ones can’t get enough of drawing and coloring to their heart’s content. Keep their creativity going with these cute boxes, designed especially for six crayons.

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Spiderman Valentine Box

spiderman valentines day box
Fun Money Mom

Your little superhero will be more than happy to receive this Spiderman box full of Valentine’s Day treats. Once you download the blogger’s template, just grab an empty cereal box, craft foam (red, blue, black and white) and a few other supplies to get started.

Get the tutorial at Fun Money Mom»

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Oriental Trading Valentine’s Day Cookie Boxes

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If you’re in the mood to show off your baking skills for V-Day, go for these cute boxes, which come in a pack of 12. While the boxes are made for cookies, you can certainly use them for cupcakes, an assortment of their favorite candy, you name it.

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Bon Bon Valentine Box

bon bon valentine box craft
Hello Wonderful

Since they’re so sweet, it’s only right to make a bon bon box. Once you print the template, you’ll need thick matte photo paper, double-sided tape and some string to make your boxes.

Get the tutorial at Hello Wonderful»

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Panda Valentine Box

panda valentine box
DIY Inspired

Blogger Dinah transformed a snack box (any size works) into a cute panda with some card stock and construction paper. Don’t forget to use ribbon for the handle!

Get the tutorial at DIY Inspired»

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Mermaid Valentine Box

mermaid valentine box
Alice & Lois
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Penguin Valentine Box

penguin valentine box
Crafting Cheerfully

Put a smile on an animal lover’s face with this DIY penguin box. The trick to pulling it off? A cereal box and construction paper in shades of black, white, red and orange.

Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully»

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Matchbox Valentine Box

matchbox valentine boxes
It All Started With Paint
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Polaroid Valentine Box

wooden polaroid gift box
Sugar & Cloth

Here’s the perfect idea if they can’t get enough of their Polaroid camera. Fill a small box with their favorite treats, then top it with a DIY wooden frame that’s just waiting for a fun Polaroid. Make it extra special by writing a sweet message at the bottom!

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth»

Headshot of Mariah Thomas

Mariah Thomas (she/her) is an assistant editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers home and lifestyle content. Mariah has more than four years of editorial experience, having written for TLC, Apartment Therapy, Women’s Health and Avocado Magazine. She received her master’s degree in journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and published her first book, Heart and Soul: Poems of Thoughts and Emotions, in 2019. She’s also the founder of RTF Community, a platform for creatives of color to connect, learn and showcase their work. 

Headshot of Monique Valeris

Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”

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