If you’re looking for some fun boy valentines box ideas you have come to the right place. Whether you need the boxes for the class valentine’s party or you’re just looking for a fun Valentine’s craft these Valentine’s box ideas are a great place to start.
When we think of Valentines we often think of lace, hearts, and the colors pink and red. Most little boys I know don’t love any of those things about valentines, they are all about the candy and treats (it’s just one of the joys of boys!)
But don’t worry these creative valentine box ideas are a fun way to get your kids excited about Valentine’s day even if they don’t love all the frilly things about the holiday. Even kids that don’t love crafting (or the color pink!) will probably find one of these fun ideas perfect for their box.
What is a Valentine Box?
Depending on where you live you may be wondering what in the world a Valentine box is. In many areas of the United States kids decorate a box (cereal boxes, shoe boxes, a tissue box, etc) and take it to school for their class valentine’s day parties.
Classmates then put valentines cards into each other’s valentine’s boxes. Then each kid goes home with their fun decorated box filled with treats and fun notes from their friends and classmates.
I have also heard of kids making valentine boxes for neighborhood valentine exchanges and homeschool groups also often do these types of exchanges. I have even heard of parents making these boxes with their kids and then each day leading up to Valentine’s Day they leave a special note in the box for their child.
So while traditionally a valentine box is something elementary school kids make for class parties there are a lot of great ideas of different ways you can use a valentine box.
Boy Valentines Box Ideas
There are tons of creative ideas out there I’m just sharing a few of my favorite valentine boxes in this post. While yes this post is dedicated to boxes I think boys will love, I know that many of these boxes would also be loved by girls.
Taco Valentine Box
This taco box is one of a kind complete with taco meat, salad, salsa, and sour cream. To make this fun box you need cardboard, poster board, tissue paper, duct tape, and a few other craft supplies. Be sure to check out the step-by-step instructions if you want to make this one.
Hot Air Ballon
I love how this hot air balloon box is made with a little basket and a balloon. It’s simple and so cute. I know my kids would love this cute idea. Find out how to make this fun box here.
School Bus Mailbox
This school bus valentine mailbox is a great way to reuse a milk carton. Following a few simple steps, this mailbox is quick and easy to make and so fun for kids to personalize.
Dinosaur Valentine Box
This easy DIY dinosaur valentines box is so cute made from a cereal box and another smaller cardboard box. Along with green craft paper, googly eyes, and a few other craft supplies. This Dino box is sure to be a hit with any kid who loves Dinosaurs. Get the instructions here.
Lego Valentine Box
The Lego Valentine Box is a fun and easy box to make for a classroom party. You can make the box any color you like and you only need a few supplies including an old shoe box, paint or craft paper, and multiple lids or the bottom of cups to make your box look like a lego brick. Get Step by Step Instructions.
Valentine’s Day Love Train Card Box
This Love Train box has so many fun details and is so cute. If you have a train-obsessed kid then this is definitely a box they will love.
This box is a little more complex than some of the others but it still uses cardboard boxes and tubes you can find around the house in a creative way. Plus you will of course also need a few other craft supplies and aluminum foil! Find out how to make this train here.
Robot Valentine Box
Robot Valentine boxes are so fun and kids can get so creative making the robot their own. To make the main body of the robot you need cardboard boxes and tubes, cover those with foil, and then get creative. I love the pipe cleaners poking out the top of this robot’s head.
Panda Valentine’s Box
This Panda box is cute and all you really need is a box of some kind painted white and the printable file with the panda. It’s the perfect quick and easy valentine box to make. Just don’t forget to cut a hole in the top of the box for kids to be able to put valentine’s inside! Get the printable and instructions here.
Monster Valentine Box
This monster box is so cute and would be easy to make in your child’s favorite color by using different colored scrapbook paper. This box was made with a shoe box, but I think you could also make it with a kleenex box! Find out how to make it here.
Shark Valentine Box
My kids have recently been slightly obsessed with sharks (and shark attacks) so this shark box definitely had to be included on our list of creative valentine boxes. Find out how to make this fun box including the shark teeth (made with white craft foam) here.
Red Pickup Truck
Does your little boy love cars and trucks? Then they will have so much fun making this red pickup truck box. To make this box you will need a couple of different size boxes, some lids that are the same size, basic craft supplies, and a utility knife (for mom) makes it a lot easier.
Minion Valentine Box
The Minions are a favorite for many kids in elementary school and beyond. Follow the instructions found here to turn a cardboard box into this fun minion box.
Rubik’s Cube
This Rubik’s Cube box is fun and different from many of the other valentine’s day box ideas I have seen. The box for this project needs to be square so a shoe box won’t work. After finding your square box and painting it black making the rest of it’s pretty simple. Find step-by-step instructions here.
Pikachu Box
If you have a pokemon lover then this DIY Pikachu valentines box is the perfect box to make with them. Made with just a cereal box, yellow paper, and a few other basic craft supplies this is a fast and easy box idea. Find instructions here.
Baby Yoda
This Baby Yoda box is a fun card box for boys (and girls) that love star wars. Find out how to make this box using an old shoebox, hot glue, and other craft supplies here.
Sloth Valentine’s Card Box
This Sloth box is so cute, it’s hard to believe it started out as a cereal box. I love the textured look that the crepe paper gives the sloth and that you don’t have to get the box covered with paint or smoothly wrapped paper. Get step-by-step instructions here.
Soccer Box
If your child loves soccer then this cute valentines soccer box is a great idea. It’s an easy box to make using free printables along with several basic craft supplies.
Valentines Box Frequently Asked Questions
How do you cover a valentines box?
There are several different ways you can cover your valentines box a few of the most common ways are using construction paper or spray paint to cover your box.
What Supplies do you need to make a Valentines box?
The supplies you need to make a valentines box will depend on what type of box you are wanting to make. But all valentine’s boxes typically have two things 1) a box or container to hold valentine cards and 2) decorations made with craft supplies. As long as you have a container and some basic craft supplies you can make a fun valentines box.
Many valentines boxes are made using one or several of the following items:
- cereal box
- tissue box
- other cardboard boxes
- wrapping paper
- hot glue gun
- craft paper
- googly eyes
- pipe cleaners
- toilet paper rolls
- Egg cartons
- and so many more!
But don’t worry if creating a box from supplies found around your house seems overwhelming you can even get kits with everything you need to make your valentine’s day boxes from the craft store, target, and of course amazon.
More Valentines Posts
Conversation Heart Races – Young kids (and older ones) will love racing to get their conversation heart across the finish line.
Valentine’s Color By Number Pages – These free printables are a fun and easy way to keep kids learning and having fun.
Climbing Heart Monster – This is a fun valentine’s day craft we made last year. It is perfect for at home or as part of a class party.
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About Valentine's Boxes
As an enthusiast in the field of crafts and DIY projects, I have extensive experience in creating and exploring various Valentine's box ideas. I have personally engaged in making Valentine's boxes for class parties and have also explored different creative ideas for both boys and girls. My expertise in this area comes from hands-on experience, as well as staying updated with the latest trends and ideas in Valentine's box crafting.
What is a Valentine Box?
A Valentine box is a decorated container, often made from items like cereal boxes, shoe boxes, or tissue boxes, used by children to collect Valentine's cards and treats during class Valentine's Day parties. It is a tradition in many areas of the United States for kids to exchange Valentine's cards by placing them in each other's Valentine boxes during school parties. These boxes can also be used for neighborhood exchanges and homeschool groups, and some parents even use them to leave special notes for their children in the days leading up to Valentine's Day.
Boy Valentines Box Ideas
Taco Valentine Box: This unique box resembles a taco, complete with cardboard, poster board, tissue paper, duct tape, and other craft supplies. It's a fun and creative idea for a Valentine's box.
Hot Air Balloon: The hot air balloon box is made with a little basket and a balloon, creating a simple and cute design that kids would love.
School Bus Mailbox: This mailbox is made from a reused milk carton and is quick and easy to make, providing a fun way for kids to personalize their own Valentine box.
Dinosaur Valentine Box: Made from a cereal box and another smaller cardboard box, this Dino box is sure to be a hit with any kid who loves dinosaurs.
Lego Valentine Box: A fun and easy box to make for a classroom party, using an old shoe box, paint or craft paper, and multiple lids or the bottom of cups to create a Lego brick design.
Valentine’s Day Love Train Card Box: This Love Train box has many fun details and is more complex, using cardboard boxes, tubes, and other craft supplies to create a creative train design.
Robot Valentine Box: Kids can get creative making their own robot using cardboard boxes, tubes, foil, and other craft supplies.
Panda Valentine’s Box: A simple and quick Valentine box idea, requiring a box painted white and a printable file with the panda design.
Monster Valentine Box: This cute monster box can be made with a shoe box or a kleenex box, using different colored scrapbook paper to personalize it.
Shark Valentine Box: A fun box, including shark teeth made with white craft foam, perfect for kids who are obsessed with sharks.
Red Pickup Truck: Ideal for kids who love cars and trucks, this box requires different size boxes, lids, basic craft supplies, and a utility knife.
Minion Valentine Box: Based on the popular Minions, this box can be made from a cardboard box following specific instructions.
Rubik’s Cube: A fun and different box idea, requiring a square box and painting it black to resemble a Rubik's Cube.
Pikachu Box: Perfect for Pokemon lovers, this DIY Pikachu valentines box is made with a cereal box, yellow paper, and basic craft supplies.
Baby Yoda: A fun card box for Star Wars fans, made with an old shoebox, hot glue, and other craft supplies.
Sloth Valentine’s Card Box: This cute sloth box is made from a cereal box and features a textured look using crepe paper.
Soccer Box: An easy box to make using free printables and basic craft supplies, perfect for kids who love soccer.
Valentines Box Frequently Asked Questions
How do you cover a valentines box? There are several different ways to cover a valentines box, including using construction paper or spray paint.
What Supplies do you need to make a Valentines box? The supplies needed to make a valentines box depend on the type of box you want to make, but typically include a container to hold valentine cards and decorations made with craft supplies. Common items used include cereal boxes, tissue boxes, other cardboard boxes, wrapping paper, hot glue gun, craft paper, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, and more.
In addition to the concepts mentioned in the article, I can also provide information on related Valentine's Day activities and crafts, such as conversation heart races, color by number pages, and other creative ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day.
