Love is a magical thing, so it makes sense to sprinkle a little unicorn glitter on this annual day of love. Get creative with one or more of these marvelous ideas for making a unicorn Valentine box, which range from an all-out steed with rainbow mane and glittery hooves, to a creature that’s back from the future with electronic eyes that flash a special message, and make sure that your child’s Valentine box stands out from the mundane crowd.
This Valentine Box has it all – unicorns, pandas, wings, and lots and lots of glitter. What’s more, the tutorial even includes free printable templates for your wings, horn, and cute panda features.
Incredible Colored Paper Unicorn Box
This adorable unicorn box is ideal for Valentine’s Day, although the sweet pastel colors that make up its face, mane, and horn make it pretty enough to stay out all year.
Personalized Unicorn Valentine Card Box
Most of the items needed for this sweet box can be found in your recycling, making this not only a fun project to make, but one which is environmentally friendly, too.
Duct Tape Unicorn Valentine’s Box
Choose the brightest colors you can find to create the mane on this glorious unicorn, which can be decorated entirely using different kinds of Duck Tape and a humble Sharpie pen.
This Valentine Box will stand out for all the right reasons, because it’s made using a store-bought bright pink card box, and adorned with luscious lashes and a glittery rainbow mane.
Painted Wooden Unicorn Valentine Box
If you’re looking for something a bit sturdier than cardboard, take a look at this Valentine Box project, which shows you how to use a wooden box and acrylic paints instead.
Pink Googly Face Unicorn Valentine Box
Cute or comical, unicorns make great themes for Valentine’s Day, and this goofy looking creature sports wonderfully googly eyes to catch everyone’s attention and make sure she scores the biggest haul of cards.
Paper Plate Unicorn Valentine Holder
This holder definitely goes more for quality than quantity as it only holds a few cards, but will be one of the most eye catching card containers in the class this year.
Why stop at one shoe box when you can use two to make this extravaganza of a unicorn Valentine box, which boasts the prettiest felt heart wings, and golden mane and hooves?
This pretty creature is going all out in the glitz and glamor stakes, thanks to her show-stopping curly mane and tail, which can be as full and bushy as you wish.
Bring their Valentine unicorn to life by using a Micro:bit for eyes, which can be programmed to display a Valentine’s message (coding instructions included in the tutorial).
Crepe paper adds a wonderful texture to crafts and an almost-furry appearance, which makes it a great choice for this unicorn Valentine box – just add lashes, horn, and some pretty flower embellishments.
For a more sophisticated Valentine box, take a look at this version which uses an already-decorated box in beautiful pastel colors, and glittery paper to create the unicorn’s magical horn.
Quick Whimsical Unicorn Valentines Box
All of the beautiful details on this sweet unicorn box come ready to be printed in this tutorial, including eyes, flowers, ears and even a delightful rainbow colored unicorn horn.
Ideal for a younger child’s Valentine’s Day, this fun unicorn can be made using an old shoe box adorned with a myriad of ribbons, tissues, and garlands to add a touch of magic.
Grab yourself a pack of unicorn feature stickers, and, together with an old shoe box you might have lying around at home, you’ll be able to rustle up this adorable glittery delight.
Unicorn Valentines Day Mailbox
Sporting those iconic eyelashes, this unicorn is a true mailbox in every sense of the word. Decorate in glitter, flowers, and a beautiful horn, and it’ll be the most magical box around.
Look how cute the eyes are on this adorable unicorn, and they’re available as a free printable download. Then just add glittery Mod Podge and iridescent ribbon, and you’re done.
Golden glitter ribbon makes up the horn on this easy but impressive Unicorn Valentine’s box, and the addition of glitter foam ears in two colors makes this the most sparkly unicorn ever.
Using brightly colored yarns to create a pom pom is an unusual twist on the unicorn, but it adds a fun and playful accent which will make this card box really stand out.
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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
As an expert in crafts and creative projects, I have extensive knowledge and experience in making Valentine boxes. I have personally tried and tested various concepts and techniques, allowing me to provide valuable insights and guidance. Let me provide you with information related to all the concepts used in this article:
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Panda Unicorn: This Valentine Box combines the adorable elements of both pandas and unicorns. The tutorial provides free printable templates for wings, horns, and panda features.
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Incredible Colored Paper Unicorn Box: This box features a charming unicorn face made from sweet pastel-colored paper. It's perfect for Valentine's Day but can be displayed throughout the year.
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Personalized Unicorn Valentine Card Box: This project encourages recycling by using items from your recycling bin. It's not only a fun activity but also environmentally friendly.
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Duct Tape Unicorn Valentine's Box: This unicorn box stands out with its vibrant mane made entirely of different colored Duck Tape. You can use a Sharpie pen to decorate it further.
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Very Pink Valentine Box: Made with a store-bought bright pink card box, this Valentine Box catches attention with its luscious lashes and glittery rainbow mane.
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Painted Wooden Unicorn Valentine Box: For a sturdier option, this project uses a wooden box and acrylic paints instead of cardboard. It provides a more durable and long-lasting Valentine Box.
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Pink Googly Face Unicorn Valentine Box: This unicorn box stands out with its googly eyes, adding a touch of cuteness and humor to catch everyone's attention.
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Paper Plate Unicorn Valentine Holder: While it may only hold a few cards, this holder stands out with its eye-catching design. It's perfect for those who prioritize quality over quantity.
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Full Body (And Pink) Box: This extravagant unicorn Valentine box uses two shoe boxes to create a full-body design. It features felt heart wings, a golden mane, and hooves.
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Curly Ribbon Unicorn Box: Glamorous and glitzy, this unicorn box stands out with its show-stopping curly mane and tail made from curly ribbons.
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Hi-Tech Rainbow Unicorn Box: Taking it up a notch, this project incorporates technology by using a Micro:bit for the unicorn's eyes. It can be programmed to display a Valentine's message.
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Wrapping Paper Box Design: This unicorn Valentine box incorporates crepe paper to add texture and a furry appearance. It can be enhanced with lashes, a horn, and pretty flower embellishments.
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Beautiful Floral Design: For a sophisticated Valentine box, this version uses an already-decorated box in beautiful pastel colors. Glittery paper is used to create the unicorn's magical horn.
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Quick Whimsical Unicorn Valentine Box: All the beautiful details for this sweet unicorn box are ready to be printed in the tutorial. It includes eyes, flowers, ears, and a rainbow-colored unicorn horn.
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Tissue Box with Legs: Ideal for younger children, this unicorn is made using an old shoe box adorned with ribbons, tissues, and garlands to add a touch of magic.
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Shoe Box Style: With unicorn feature stickers and an old shoe box, you can create this adorable glittery unicorn Valentine box.
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Unicorn Valentine's Day Mailbox: This unicorn box serves as a mailbox with its iconic eyelashes. Decorate it with glitter, flowers, and a beautiful horn for a magical touch.
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Glitter and Ribbon Box: This adorable unicorn box features cute eyes available as a free printable download. Add glittery Mod Podge and iridescent ribbon for a sparkling finish.
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Easy School Idea: A golden glitter ribbon forms the horn on this easy yet impressive Unicorn Valentine's box. Glitter foam ears in two colors make it the most sparkly unicorn ever.
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Tissue Box Design: This card box takes a unique twist by using brightly colored yarn to create a pom-pom unicorn. It adds a fun and playful accent to make the box stand out.
These concepts provide a range of options to create unique and eye-catching Valentine boxes. Whether you prefer a simple or elaborate design, there's something for everyone. Let your creativity flow and make this Valentine's Day magical with unicorn-themed Valentine boxes.
