12 DIY Valentine's Day Box Ideas for School (2024)

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12 Easy Valentine Boxes for School

It’s nearly that time of year and the kids will soon be bringing home their lists of classmates for Valentine’s Day. This means they’ll also want to make a super awesome Valentine’s Day box to put all their Valentines in for the big day.

My usual first reaction to this “assignment” is SIGH. That is mostly because I’m not a crafty lady. BUT that’s what Pinterest is for, right?!

Making a DIY Valentine box really doesn’t have to be a headache! AND if you’re like me, you probably have a kid that loves dropping these sorts of things on you at the last minute. Well, worry not because there is a box for that too!

You probably already have most of the supplies you’ll need to bust one of these DIY card boxes out, and by the end of this post, you can get to work. Make sure to get your child involved as well so they can appreciate the box to the fullest!

P.S. If you need more Valentines Day Ideas, go check out our Valentines Day hub, full of deals, crafts, and recipes!

Here are some basic supplies you may need:

  • Shoebox (or cereal boxes)
  • Markers
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Google eyes
  • Glue or hot glue

1. R2D2 Valentine’s Day Box

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Made from 3 simple pieces of supplies (including a garbage can) we have the R2D2 Valentine’s Day Box from The Joys of Boys. How awesome and easy is this one?! I just LOVE it!!

2. Butterfly Valentine’s Day Mailbox

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Next up, the Butterfly Valentine’s Day Mailbox from I Heart Crafty Things. This Valentine’s Day box has a longer list of supplies than the R2D2 one, but you can totally find everything you need at any Dollar Tree!

3. Unicorn Valentine’s Card Box

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Look at this stinkin’ super cute Unicorn Valentine’s Card Box from Design Dazzle! Now I admit, this one may be a bit in depth but it’s a UNICORN! You just can’t beat a unicorn!

4. Olaf Valentine’s Day Box

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Who doesn’t ❤️ Olaf! This Disney Frozen Olaf Valentine’s Day Mailbox from Mom Endeavors is just awesome. I mean, doesn’t everyone wanna give a snowman a valentine?

P.S. If you’re a big Frozen fan, check out our other Frozen printables!

5. Robot DIY Valentine Box

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Check out this Robot Valentine’s Day Box from B-Inspired Mama, it’s made from an empty tissue box! This is another great and easy one that can be done with supplies from Dollar Tree!

6. Simple DIY Valentine Box

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This DIY Valentine’s Day Box from Simply Stacie is nice and simple and it looks great. Note that you’ll need a Silhouette or Cricut to complete this project though.

7. Monster Valentine’s Day Box

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This Valentine’s Day Card Box from Living Well Mom is just hilarious looking. How can a monster look so cute? The kids can help you out with this one and customize it however they want with construction paper.

8. Rocket Booster Valentine Box

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Ok… how cool is this!? This Rocket Booster Valentine box from One Creative Mommy ends up being a backpack and it makes it look like you have a jetpack on! This is really one of a kind, I haven’t seen anything like it before!

9. Lego Block Valentine’s Day Box

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What kid doesn’t like Lego? This awesome Lego Block Valentine’s Day Box for Kids from Coffee Cups and Crayons can be customized to any color you want and it’s made simply from a shoebox! So easy.

10. Puppy Valentine’s Day Card Box

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This Puppy Valentine’s Day Card Box from Must Have Mom is another simple one but it looks great. You could probably customize the color of the dog as well, you’d just need some different color card stock.

11. Pokemon DIY Valentine Box

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After all these years, Pokemon is still extremely popular! This Pokemon Valentine Box from Eclectic Momsense looks like a big Pokemon treasure chest and it only requires 6 different supplies to make it.

12. Minion Valentine’s Box

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This Minions Valentine’s Box from Staying Close to Home is a really easy one to throw together last minute, requiring only a shoe box, some yellow wrapping paper, black tape, and some felts. The finished result is a funny one-eyed minion!

Conclusion

There you go! Are you feeling inspired? I almost want to make a Valentines Day box just for myself! That’d be fun to get love notes from my kids. 🙂 Somedays moms just need that! ❤️

Be sure to go check out all of our other Valentines Day Deals, Recipes, and DIY Craft Ideas!

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FAQs

What can I put in a Valentines box? ›

Greeting Card: A heartfelt Valentine's Day card with a personalized message expressing love, gratitude, or affection is a classic addition to a Valentine's box. Chocolates or Candy: Valentine's Day is often synonymous with sweet treats like chocolates, candies, or other confections.

How do you make a Valentine's Day box out of a shoe box? ›

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.

What is code Valentine at school? ›

The “Code Valentine” signal will be made anytime a person on campus is in need of emergency services such as cardiac arrest or symptoms where the Code Valentine/First Responder Team may be needed. Teachers serving on the Code Valentine Team should include members of the First Responder Team.

How to do Valentine's for school? ›

Fun Valentine's Day Activities for Elementary Students
  1. Have a month-long kindness challenge. ...
  2. Exchange notes of kindness. ...
  3. Have a door-decorating contest. ...
  4. Read some Valentine's Day books. ...
  5. Make a heart collage. ...
  6. Craft up some Valen-slime. ...
  7. Set up a candy heart estimation jar. ...
  8. Do a crystal heart science experiment.
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How to make cute Valentine boxes? ›

Heart Sticker Valentine's Box

All you need is a shoebox and some heart-shaped stickers to create this eye-catching box. After cutting a slit into the top of the box, cover the top and bottom with pink paper. Then it's sticker time!

How do you make a cute Valentines basket? ›

Spa basket: Fill a basket with relaxing bath items, like bath salts, bubble bath, and scented candles, along with a soft towel and robe. Food basket: Put together a basket of gourmet treats, like chocolates, wine, cheese, and crackers, for a romantic dinner at home.

How to make a simple Valentine gift? ›

Your take on homemade Valentine's gifts might mean an easy craft (anything heart-shaped will do), a sweet treat (think chocolates, pink candies or homemade donuts) or a DIY Valentine's Day card. Whatever your style, this roundup proves it's easier than expected to make your own presents.

How do you make a romantic gift basket? ›

Books & Candles Basket: Fill a basket with a selection of romantic novels, scented candles and a cozy blanket for a relaxing night in. Personalized Basket: Make a basket of personalized items such as a custom photo album, a custom-made piece of art, or a special keepsake with a special message.

How do you make a shoebox gift? ›

How to Pack a Shoebox
  1. Find a shoebox. Start with a medium sized shoebox. ...
  2. Fill it with gifts. Fill your shoebox with a selection of fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. ...
  3. Make your project donation. ...
  4. Personalise and pray. ...
  5. Drop off your shoebox.

How do you make a Valentine's day basket? ›

1. "Sweet Treats Basket" - Fill a basket with homemade cookies, chocolates, and other sweet treats for your loved one to indulge in on Valentine's Day. 2. "Cozy Night In Basket" - Create a cozy night in with a basket filled with a fuzzy blanket, scented candles, and a romantic movie for a relaxing evening together.

What do school children exchange on Valentine's day? ›

Each year, typically, elementary school children choose a box of valentines featuring their latest favorite superhero, princess, snack, or Internet meme, fill out a card for each of their classmates, and distribute the cards among their peers' decorated shoeboxes during class time.

How do you propose a girl on Valentine's day at school? ›

Top 10 Ways to Propose Her on Valentine's Day
  1. Plan a particular date: ...
  2. Cook her a special meal: ...
  3. Write a love letter: ...
  4. Take her on a scavenger hunt: ...
  5. Propose in a unique location: ...
  6. Plan a surprise proposal party: ...
  7. Create a video proposal: ...
  8. Plan a romantic getaway:
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