Cute and colorful DIY kids’ valentine box ideas

Ever look at kids’ valentine box ideas and wonder why they get to have all the fun? SAME. So we rounded up some supplies, called in some Hallmark artists, and turned them loose to make mailboxes for sweet little Valentine’s Day cards.
Try a dinosaur, camera, koala, rainbow or roller skate with our free downloadable instructions and templates, or gather up the supplies and go your own way.
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @HallmarkStores.
DIY Dinosaur Valentine Box
Get ready to roar with this dinosaur-shaped valentine box! The fun thing about this design is you can make him/her as realistic as your kiddo wants. Learn how to make it here.
DIY Camera Valentine Box
We can’t get over the heart-shaped lens on this adorably nostalgic camera valentine box. Cute details like a ribbon strap and iridescent flash cube put it over the top. Learn how to make your own here.
DIY Koala Valentine Box
The heart-shaped nose and pom-pom ears make this koala valentine box extra cute. (As if koalas needed any help in that department.) Make this super-easy valentine box with the directions found here.
DIY Roller Skate Valentine Box
Not that we HAVE to pick a favorite…but this might be our favorite. The laces. The pom-poms. The glittery wheels! Get the free printable with instructions for this roller skate valentine box here.
DIY Rainbow Valentine Box
Rounding out our collection of kids’ valentine box ideas: This sweet little rainbow. Make it as colorful and unique as you’d like, just don’t forget the clouds. They truly make it. Get the instructions for this rainbow valentine box here.
Looking for even more valentine box ideas? We’ve got them for you here. Hope your kids (or you!) have a blast swapping sweet notes on Valentine’s Day!
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