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!
Shop Valentine's Day
See allYou may also like
See more-
Christmas So many layers to this new collection of Keepsake Ornaments!
Watch as Keepsake Artist Charles Young explains how Hallmark's decades-long artistry in the world of papercraft has i...
-
Christmas The magic of Disney Parks is destined for your tree ✨
That feeling of seeing Cinderella’s castle in person. The dazzling wonder of the Main Street Electrical Para...
-
Christmas Keepsake hot takes: 10 new Keepsake Ornaments that are an automatic add-to-cart
Holiday lovers, we see you! While other people are drenched in summer sweat, we know you’re dreaming of a white Chris...
-
Card Ideas 10 new, trendy cards we’re loving right now
Hot take incoming: Cards are basically mini time capsules. Not only do you get to hold on to a piece of someone’s han...
-
Christmas Visit your favorites at Keepsake Village
Some of your favorite Hallmark friends have gathered for fun and festivities this holiday season! Keepsake Ornament c...
-
Christmas Welcome to Elfville!
We LOVE a new Keepsake Ornament series, and this one promises to be totally adorable. The Welcome to Elfville series ...
-
Calendar Flip Let’s celebrate, y’all! July 2025 Holidays and Celebrations
Get ready for friends, family and fireworks—and break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s time ...
-
Calendar Flip Welcome Autumn! September 2025 Holidays and Observances
Fall brings cooler nights, cute sweaters, homecoming games and tailgate parties. It’s time to flip the calendar page,...
-
Calendar Flip A (Very) Warm Hello! August 2025 Holidays and Observances
Is it hot enough for you? Well, we’re here to add some extra sizzle. It’s time to flip the calendar page, check ou...
-
Father's Day Give love back: 25+ Father’s Day ideas to celebrate Dad
We love dads. They’re uniquely brilliant, wise beyond reason, silly in the best way and caring in the sweetest. The r...
-
Christmas 2025 Dream Book week four SNEAK PEAK
This week we are closing in on the 2025 Dream Book cover and so much more in our week four behind the scenes look....
-
Christmas Peanuts 75th Anniversary Party Ornament Reveal
Happy anniversary, Peanuts! We’re celebrating 75 years of Charlie Brown and the gang with an extra-special c...
-
Christmas Week three SNEAK PEAK of the 2025 Dream Book
Another week of Dream Book sneak peeks with all the snow and sparkle you'd imagine from Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments!
-
Father's Day 14 DIY Father’s Day gift basket ideas to make Dad’s day
Father’s Day only comes once a year—so it’s time to make the most of this chance to celebrate the dads and father fig...
-
Birthday Milestone birthday ideas for all your biggest celebrations
Milestone birthdays are an excuse to go BIG. And if you’ve got a big birthday coming up (yours or theirs!) and are in...
-
Birthday 100th birthday ideas
Milestones don’t come much bigger than a 100th birthday. Turning 100 is a major accomplishment for anyone—not just in...
-
Birthday 90th birthday ideas
A 90th birthday party is a truly special time. It’s a chance for family and friends to celebrate the guest of honor a...
-
Birthday 80th birthday ideas
An 80th birthday is a truly remarkable milestone! Just think of all the change an 80-year-old has seen in their lifet...
-
Birthday 70th birthday ideas
Seventy is not just another birthday. A 70th birthday is a (hopefully) retired hoot. A celebration and continuation o...
-
Birthday 60th birthday ideas
If you know someone turning 60, you know it’s a pretty incredible milestone to celebrate. When you turn 60, you’ve li...