Things You'll Need

Instructions

Hearts

1

Cover the prepared box with gift wrap or craft paper.
2

Cut paper hearts out of red, pink and white construction paper.
3

Glue paper hearts on to small paper doilies or directly onto the box with rubber cement or white glue.
4

Glue hearts to form the eyes, nose and mouth of a favorite animal for a unique box.
5

Draw glue outlines around the heart shapes. Sprinkle glitter on to the glue for a sparkling effect on the Valentine's Day box.
6

Paint, write or glitter/glue the name of the child onto the box.

Building, Train or Vehicle

1

Cover the box with gift wrap or brown craft paper.
2

Cut out squares for windows and rectangles for doors. If you are making a car or train, cut out round- or heart-shaped tires or wheels.
3

Glue windows, doors and wheels to simulate the look of a car or building onto the box.
4

Add paint, stickers and glitter to complete the decoration of the box.