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How to Make a DIY Valentine’s Box for Kids

by Rachel Withers
January 12, 2025
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Create your own DIY valentine box this year! Make these Valentine’s Day mailboxes with cardboard, paper hearts and doilies.

Updated January 2025

I remember making mailboxes in third grade for our Valentine’s Day party preparations. It sticks with me because I’ve always loved to create––and any art activity incorporated into the school day is especially memorable to kids.

This memory came to me last year and I decided to try this with my own kids. And although they were rather new to the concept of Valentine’s Day and all those hearts, their mom’s enthusiasm more than made up for it.

The great thing about this art activity is you can really use whatever art supplies you have on hand. Here’s how we did it but go with what is on hand – no need to run to the store!

Photo by Rachel Withers

Once we had our little love boxes made, I had a moment where I realized, oh wait––I have to fill these! We slipped in a few cards from our family, along with some sweet tarts & valentines of our own.

DIY Valentine Box for Kids

MATERIALS

Time needed: 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Gather your materials

    Find a box that’s big enough to slip cards and special treats into. Next, gather up all of your pink, red and purple paper & drawing supplies. And don’t forget heart stickers and doilies if you have them!

    valentine materials

  2. Cover box with colored paper

    We started off by covering our box on all sides with our colored cardstock. We used glue, but tape also works!

  3. Add paper hearts

    Cut out paper hearts in all sizes to add to your love box. Layer them in different sizes on top of each other or sprinkle them all over the sides of the box.

    making valentine boxes

    Now it’s time to break out the paint sticks, oil pastels and gel crayons (or whatever you have at home) to draw or color your mailbox. After that, kids can add stickers and washi tape.

  4. Let dry

    If you used glue, be sure to let your box dry for a few hours before using (or overnight if you’re like us with a toddler that loves to squeeze glue)!

  5. Fill up your mailbox!

    And lastly, don’t forget to drop special notes, valentines, stickers & treats into your kids’ mailboxes leading up to Valentine’s Day.

    diy valentine box

Aren’t these Valentine boxes so sweet, and a throwback to your own childhood? We hope you have fun making them this year with your kids!

More Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts

Want even more creative ideas?

Check out our Hearts Activities pack!

We think you’re going to LOVE this sweet collection of adorable heart activities! This 32-page printable eBook is full of coloring pages, drawing prompts, games, and more!

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