DIY Candy Box for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is coming and it’s never too early to wow your loved ones. Make a special homemade gift with this free printable DIY candy box. Learn how right here!
Sometimes the simplest details say much more since we put a lot of love into making them ourselves.
What do you think about a Valentine’s Day DIY Candy Box full of lovely surprises for this coming V-Day?
This is a cute craft from the past that I love so much I wanted to update it and share it again.
You might also love these other Valentine crafts ideas: DIY Easy Valentine’s Day Craft Paper Gift Bags, Valentine’s Day Candy Pouches (with Free Cutting Files), and Mini Valentine’s Day Cards (Free Printable).
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DIY Candy Box for Valentine’s Day Tutorial
This Candy Box is super easy to make and does not need many supplies. It’s also perfect to make with kids.
I love, love, love giving gifts made with my hands, but even when you buy something you can put a little of yourself wrapping it. So a favor box makes the trick and the possibilities are endless.
These cute little candy boxes are perfect for any kind of celebrations although I’m sharing them for Valentine’s day.
How to make this Candy Box for Valentine’s Day
Supplies:
- Cardstock {plain or patterned depends on each person} – My recommendation is that you use good quality cardstock or heavy paper so it doesn’t get damaged too easily.
- Ribbons, laces, or anything you like to decorate – any type of ribbon works but for this type of gift, I love grosgrain or satin but there are so many types out there that why limit?
- Decorative items such as hearts, notes, embellishments, etc.
- Lots of candies!
Tools:
- Scissors or Cutter knife.
- Hot Glue
Instructions:
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Step 1: Prep work
I made a printable template of the box and the lid that can be snagged HERE if you want but it is so easy that you can sure do without the template. It comes in Letter and A4 sizes. I’m also sharing the digital paper used in this tutorial.
Please keep in mind that these free printable templates are for personal use only. No commercial use is allowed.
Firstly, print the template directly on the back of the cardstock you want to use.
The lid can be printed in different or plain cardboard to add some contrast.
Then, once everything is printed, cut out the template.
Step 2: Assembling the Candy Box
Fold along the dashed line to give the main box shape.
Then the corners should be folded towards inside the box.
Push all folded corners to the inside bring all 4 sides of the box together like follows:
Step 3: Assembling the Candy Box Lid
The lid is made the same way we made the box but here we apply a dab of hot glue on the corners because the cover is what keeps the box together.
Now, decorate them with white grosgrain ribbon to make a cool contrast.
Step 4: Decorating the Candy Box
Glue everything with hot glue and add a cute ribbon bow to make it cute.
Once it’s ready, decorate the inside {I used some flowers and hearts cutouts and I wrote some loving messages}, you can add any decorative papers, or silhouettes as you like.
Step 5: Finishing up the gift box
When both, the box and lid are ready put some candies, and/or gifts, whatever you would like to give to your loving one.
Finally, put the lid back in place to close the candy box and voila!
Done! A simple but cute little gift and full of love!
Crafting Tips
* You don’t need to limit yourself to make this craft. If you don’t want to heavy print any pattern on your printer, you can go to your nearest craft store and purchase a single sheet of your favorite scrapbooking paper or go with just plain cardstock.
* You can always use ribbon scraps, fabric, or even the same paper to make the ribbon decoration.
* Don’t have cutting machines or hole punch? you can use confetti, cut yourself small pieces of different colored papers cut hand-drawn hearts, or any shape you like.
I hope you liked it! What do you think??? This Valentine’s Day Favor Box is Cute or what???
Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s the cool part, you can use scrapbooking paper/cardstock if you have some around or you can just print a pretty digital paper on cardstock and there you go. You can also just use simple plain cardstock. Maybe in two different colors or all the same and put the accent on the ribbon. Imagination is the limit.
My recommendation is that you use cardstock or heavy paper so it doesn’t get damaged too easily.
This kind of material is usually not expensive and can be found in craft stores or in the paper crafting department of big stores.
Pretty much whatever you want that will fit in. You can put any type of treats and candies, chocolate candies like Hershey’s kisses, or Snickers, maybe hide a pretty little jewelry piece, a love note, confetti to hide a special gift. I mean, you name it, if it makes you happy and it fits inside, you are good to go.
Here again any type of ribbon works, for this kind of gift, I love grosgrain or satin but there are so many types out there that why limit. If you like it and lit looks well with the color combination you chose, then why not?
Now, the width is another story, I like them to be narrow when I work with small boxes like this one. but then again, it’s completely up to you. It’s a handmade gift, so there’s no right and wrong.
More Valentine’s Day Crafts to Try
If you like this DIY Valentine’s Day Candy Box tutorial, you might also love these other Valentine’s Day project ideas too:
✂️ Tutorial
DIY Candy Box for Valentine’s Day
Equipment
- Scissors or Cutter knife.
- Hot glue
- Ruler
- Pencil
Ingredients
- Cardstock {plain or patterned depends on each person} – My recommendation is that you use good quality cardstock or heavy paper so it doesn’t get damaged too easily.
- Ribbons laces, or anything you like to decorate – any type of ribbon works but for this type of gift, I love grosgrain or satin but there are so many types out there that why limit?
- Decorative items such as hearts notes, embellishments, etc.
- Lots of candies!
Instructions
STEP 1: PREP WORK
- I made a printable template of the box and the lid that can be snagged HERE if you want but it is so easy that you can sure do without the template. It comes in Letter and A4 sizes. I’m also sharing the digital paper used in this tutorial.
- Please keep in mind that these free printable templates are for personal use only. No commercial use is allowed.
- Firstly, print the template directly on the back of the cardstock you want to use.
- The lid can be printed in different or plain cardboard to add some contrast.
- Then, once everything is printed, cut out the template.
STEP 2: ASSEMBLING THE CANDY BOX
- Fold along the dashed line to give the main box shape.
- Then the corners should be folded towards inside the box.
- Push all folded corners to the inside and bring all 4 sides of the box together as follows:
STEP 3: ASSEMBLING THE CANDY BOX LID
- The lid is made the same way we made the box but here we apply a dab of hot glue on the corners because the cover is what keeps the box together.
- Now, decorate them with white grosgrain ribbon to make a cool contrast.
STEP 4: DECORATING THE CANDY BOX
- Glue everything with hot glue and add a cute ribbon bow to make it cute.
- Once it’s ready, decorate the inside {I used some flowers and hearts cutouts and I wrote some loving messages}, and you can add any decorative papers, or silhouettes as you like.
STEP 5: FINISHING UP THE GIFT BOX
- When both, the box and lid are ready put some candies, and/or gifts, whatever you would like to give to your loved one.
- Finally, put the lid back in place to close the candy box, and voila!
- Done! A simple but cute little gift and full of love!
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This is adorable!! Saying hi from Melrose Family :-)
Thank you so much Johlene!!!! Happy to have you visiting!
XO
simply W.O.W
Hi Cami! I’m stopping in from Let’s Get Real today. These boxes are really adorable. This would be a great project for my Girl Scouts. They will have a ball making them.
Love this so much! I featured you today on the Ginger Jamboree. Feel free to grab a “featured” button from my sidebar!
This is awesome! And you explained it so well. I can be a bit directionally-impaired with making such great looking boxes. Thank you for linking up to Ladies Only Blog Share Link Party!
Absolutely marvelous tutorial! Very detailed and easy to follow! Thanks for linking up with us at the Create Link Inspire party! You were featured today!! http://www.marvelousmommy.com/2014/02/10-valentines-day-diy-projects/
Great tutorial! You make some of the greatest, cutest, craftiest things. Glad you link up to us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
What a nice idea to make the Valentine Gift box and your tutorial is great. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Great idea. Have a great week and thanks for sharing at Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party.
Debi and Charly
What a cute idea! I’m going to use this to place little surprises throughout the house on Valentine’s Day…candy, cookies, notes! Thanks!
This is such a cute idea! I never thought of making my own boxes! I love how you give specific directions too, I definitely need those! Mary
What a cute little fun box! I love paper crafting! It’s been pinned to the party boards! Marti
Very cute! Will you share this today on Worthwhile Wednesdays? http://thecraftiestallie.blogspot.com/2014/01/1-worthwhile-wednesdays-link-party.html
Thanks,
Allie
Awww I love this project! So glad you shared!
Thanks so much Paula. Glad you like it!
XOXO