DIY Valentine’s Day projects are always something I look for on Pinterest every single year. Now, there’s nothing wrong with store bought Valentine’s, because Lord knows THIS mama has done that herself a time or two. Or three. But there is just something special about a cute, hand-made Valentine that makes my heart smile. I love them because they are eye-catching and you also know a lot of thought and work went into them. Ditto for all of the cute little handmade Valentine candy treats. If you’re like me and you love the look of a DIY Valentine’s Day project, but you don’t have tons of time to spend creating them, these DIY Valentine’s Day Pillow Boxes are just the thing to make for your special Valentine’s or if your child has to take Valentine’s Day cards and candy to school.
DIY Valentine’s Day Project
So how does this work? Just click on the picture above which will take you to the instant download of this DIY Valentine’s Day Pillow Box. It’s absolutely free! You will probably want to go with a thicker paper like cardstock for these. Print it out, cut along the pattern, and then glue or tape the ends together! That’s it! Be sure to put your special treat inside before you glue or tape the other end up!
What to Put Inside
So what can you stuff inside these adorable little DIY Valentine’s Day Pillow Boxes?
-Candy- Of course! This is perfect if you’re passing out lots of these at school.
-Gift Cards- This makes a cute little box for gift cards or gift certificates
-Cash- Everyone loves cash!
-Jewelry- Necklaces, rings, bracelets, etc.
-Coupons- If you’ve made a small coupon book for your special Valentine, it might just fit inside here!
I’m sure you can think of many, many more ideas! Just stop in your local dollar store and you can find tons of fun, inexpensive trinkets that won’t break the bank if you’re having to have quite a few of these out. This is also a fun idea for co-workers as well!
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