Easy DIY Gnome Valentine Box for Kids
This quick and easy DIY Gnome Valentine Box is perfect for letting your kids collect their cards and notes in style.
Valentine’s Day is a time for kids to show their friends and classmates how much they care about them by exchanging cards and sweet treats. One easy and fun way to make the card exchange even more memorable is by creating a unique box for your child to take to school. With just a few simple supplies, you can help your child make a homemade Valentine’s Day box to hold all of their Valentine’s Day cards.
This gnome box is the perfect craft to make last minute on a budget because it costs less than $15 and takes under 10 minutes to complete. Whether your child is in elementary or middle school, this DIY project is perfect for kids of all ages.
Valentine’s Day boxes are more than just a place to collect cards and treats – they’re a way to make the holiday more fun and special. Working on a project like this with your child allows you to create fun and festive memories while encouraging their creativity.
Also, a DIY Valentine box stands out from the typical store-bought options, allowing your child’s personality, interests, and effort to be showcased. Plus, it’s an affordable way to add a creative touch to the classroom card exchange. This gnome-themed one is trendy, cute, and easy enough for even the busiest parents to put together.
Kids will love helping you to design and assemble their one-of-a-kind box. Plus, the gnome theme is sure to be a hit with classmates. So get crafty and create this one-of-a-kind box that your child and his or her classmates will love!
Also, these free printable Coloring Valentines will make a perfect addition to your boxes!
Supplies Needed
To create your DIY Gnome Valentine Box, you’ll need the following materials:
- 1 box
- 1 piece craft fur for beard
- 1 Valentine-themed scarf
- 1 pom pom
- 1 wooden knob or wooden bead
- 1 pack felt hearts
Many supplies for this easy Valentine’s Day box can be found at Dollar Tree. I got the bandana, felt hearts, and pom-pom from the dollar store. The craft fur came from Jo-Anns, which was 50% off then, so be sure to watch for their sales or use a coupon to save money on it because, at regular prices, it can be a little expensive. This small piece was under $5, though.
This is one of those DIY projects where you can use what you have on hand. I used a White Valentine Box from Hobby Lobby because I got it for a few dollars on sale, but you can use whatever box you have at home — it can be a cereal boxes, shoe boxes, gift boxes, etc. If you have fabric scraps, you can use them instead of the bandana for the gnome’s hat. You can choose whatever embellishments you want in place of the felt hearts, such as little pom poms, glitter heart stickers, etc. Plus, you can just make a large pom-pom out of yarn to save money.
Instructions to Make the Gnome Valentine Box
- Measure the box and cut out a piece of craft fur the appropriate size
- Wrap the fur around the box and glue it down with hot glue.
- Fold the bandana in half and wrap it around the box. Glue each end of the bandana to either side of the back of the box.
- Glue on the pom-pom and wooden knob.
- Attach the heart stickers to the gnome hat for added decoration. Feel free to add your own unique embellishments and customizations — that’s the fun part of this project!
For more detailed directions, please see the how-to card below.
DIY Gnome Valentine Box for Kids
Equipment
- 1 pair of fabric scissors
- 1 hot glue gun
- 1 glue stick
- marker
Materials
- 1 box
- 1 piece craft fur for beard size will depend on the size of your box
- 1 scarf, scrap fabric, etc. for hat Mine is a Dollar Tree bandana
- 1 pom pom for hat accessory
- 1 wooden knob or wooden bead for the nose
- 1 pack felt hearts for hat decorations You can get these at the Dollar Tree
Instructions
- Measure the size of your box, trace an outline of that size on the back of your craft fur with a marker, and cut it out. I made my gnome's beard about 1/2 of the box's height, but you can do more or less to suit your preferences.
- Using your hot glue gun, glue the fur all the way around the box. I put a thick line of glue on the box where the top of the fur is. Hold it in place for about 10 seconds or until dry.
- If you are using a bandana for the gnome's hat like I am, then fold it in half to make a triangle and wrap the two bottom ends around the top half of the box. Use hot glue to glue the scarf in place at the back of the box.
- Glue on your pom-pom of choice to the top of the hat.
- Attach felt heart stickers or whatever embellishments that you choose on the hat for decoration.
- Glue the wooden knob or bead to the center of the gnome just below the hat.
I’d love to see your creations! Share your finished Valentine’s boxes and tag us on social media to show off your handiwork.
Looking for more V-day fun? Try some of these festive activities:
- Activity Placemat for Kids
- Valentine Word Scramble
- February Coloring Pages
- Valentine’s Day I Spy Game
