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40 Best Valentine's Day Boxes - DIY Valentine's Boxes for School

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Receiving Valentines is definitely one of the most exciting things about celebrating Valentine's Day. But what should you do with all those cute, heart-c0vered cards after you get them? Try storing them in one of these adorable DIY Valentine's Day boxes! Not only is this sweet Valentine's Day craft the perfect thing to hold your favorite Valentine's Day cards, but many of these unique boxes also work as easy projects to entertain the kids. Here, you'll find plenty of creative Valentine's Day box ideas, whether your little one is obsessed with unicorns, monsters, or hot air balloons. Or maybe they simply want something festive and covered in hearts. The best part? Most of these tutorials call for recycled materials and inexpensive craft supplies.

Making these adorable boxes together is also a great way to get artsy when coming up with fun, family-friendly Valentine's Day activities. Some of these ideas also can be used to contain a gift or homemade sweets for your own Valentine! Why settle for a gift bag? They could also double as whimsical Valentine's Day decorations to place around your house for a touch of festive charm. So without any delay, read on to find the perfect DIY Valentine's box for kids (or adults!) of any age.

Love is in the air! Your cards will look so cute tucked inside these hot air balloons crafted from pink and red berry baskets. They would make the sweetest party favors, too!

Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.

It's almost scary how cute this little monster is! Made from a child’s shoe box covered in hearts, it offers plenty of room for all of your valentines.

Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.

Your little ones will love painting and decorating this Valentine's Day-themed birdhouse! Follow the instructions for building the house, then let the kids' creativity take over as they add fun flourishes.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

The dog lovers in your life will have so much fun crafting this paws-itively adorable puppy box. Much like many real puppies, this one won't be able to keep its teeth off your Valentines!

Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.

How gorgeous is this three-tiered, cake-inspired box? The pink drip “frosting” makes it perfect for Valentine's Day, but you can also use it for other celebrations throughout the year.

Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.

All little kids love trains—and this train loves them back! Give them a chance to be a conductor with this fun idea.

Get the tutorial at Where the Smiles Have Been.

Okay, this basketball "box" is so cool—and it doubles as an excellent Halloween candy holder! It's sure to be a slam dunk with your kiddos.

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

Brighten up their February with this rainbow-hued box. Different shades of red and pink keep things on-theme, but you can also trade them for any colors that tickle you.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

How cute is this friendly dinosaur? Believe it or not, it's incredibly easy to craft, from its teeth all the way down to its heart-tipped tail!

Get the tutorial at Savvy Mama Lifestyle.

Your kids will love dropping their Valentines into the mouth of this cute carnivorous plant. It all starts with a paper tube!

Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.

You've got mail! This charming, flower-covered mailbox offers the perfect way to display or collect all of your kiddos' valentines.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

This little bee is buzzing to be yours! It's super easy to craft from recycled materials and a few art supplies.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things

Budding astronauts will love this rocket ship Valentine's box. It's made from recycled materials you already have around the house.

Get the tutorial at The Joys of Boys.

This too-cute llama is just perfect for holding all your kids' cards.

Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.

This Star Wars project is designed as a decorative box for gifting. But you can add an opening so Chewy can collect your cards!

Get the tutorial at Gina Tepper.

This super-creative box is so much fun to create and decorate. The tutorial calls for recycled materials and inexpensive craft supplies. Don't forget the gumballs!

Get the tutorial at Life With Fingerprints.

You can make this pretty box as a gift, or transform it into a place to collect all your Valentines.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

Use recycled materials to create this one-of-a-kind unicorn Valentine's box. Go an extra step and personalize with your child's photo.

Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.

Is your kid wild about dinos? It's easy and fun to make this dinosaur that collects Valentines in his mouth!

Get the tutorial at Mom of W.A.R. Hear My Roar.

If your heart is soaring because you're in love, this is the Valentine's box for you!

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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