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!
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 the template and cardstock
- I created a printable template for both the box and the lid. You can download the template here if you’d like. The template is optional, but it helps keep the box neat and evenly sized. It’s available in both Letter and A4 formats, and I’m also sharing the digital paper used in this tutorial.
- Print the box template directly onto the back of the cardstock you plan to use. For contrast, you can print the lid on a different cardstock or plain paper.
- Once printed, carefully cut out all template pieces.
- Note: These free printable templates are for personal use only. No commercial use is allowed.
Step 2: Assemble the candy box
- Fold the cardstock along the dashed lines to form the base shape of the box. Make firm creases so the box holds its structure.
- Fold the corner flaps inward, then bring all four sides together so the box takes shape.
- The folded corners should sit inside the box, helping it stay upright without glue.
Step 3: Assemble the lid
- Assemble the lid using the same folding method as the box.
- Since the lid is what keeps everything closed, apply a small dab of hot glue to the corner flaps before pressing them together.
- Hold briefly until the glue sets.
Step 4: Decorate the box
- Once the box and lid are assembled, decorate the outside as desired.
- I used white grosgrain ribbon for contrast and added a simple ribbon bow, securing everything with hot glue.
Step 5: Fill and finish the gift box
- Decorate the inside of the box if you’d like. I added paper flowers, heart cutouts, and a handwritten message, but any decorative paper or small details work well.
- Place candy or small gifts inside the box, then set the lid on top to close it.
- Your Valentine’s Day favor box is ready to gift.