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I’m not the mom that goes overboard when it comes to school projects, but I do LOVE creating some unique valentines boxes for boys. They’re oftentimes forgotten about during Valentine’s Day, but this DIY Dragon Valentines Box will light their flame for the holiday. Put it together as a fun way for your child to exchange valentines in the classroom – it’s a great way to bond too!
While you can certainly make this Dragon Valentines Box for any age, I think it’s most appreciated at a grade school level (and they can help out more too). If you’ve got a preschooler, you’ll probably be doing most of the work, but they can help with the decorating.
Looking for more Valentines Boxes For Boys? Check out my DIY Dinosaur Valentines Box and my Alligator Valentines Box. You can tell I’m a boy mom!
How To Make Your DIY Dragon Valentines Box
Materials Needed For Dragon Valentines Box:
- Red Craft Paper
- 1 Small Vertical Box + 1 Medium Square Box (I used a cream cheese box & cracker box)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue Gun + Sticks
- Heart Stickers
- Card Stock (White and Black)
- Pencil
- 2 Googly Eyes
- Cardboard Toilet Paper Roll (Cut In Half)
Step-By-Step Directions To Make Your DIY Dragon Valentines Box
To start, wrap your two boxes with the red craft paper (as you would a gift with tape) and glue gun the pieces together to start your body shape.
Use your pencil to draw a v-shape on the mouth and cut it out. Secondly, use your pencil to trace a rectangular slit at the top of the dragon, to collect the valentines. Cut it out as well.
For the legs and feet, cut your cardboard toilet paper roll in half and wrap with red craft paper. Secure with either tape or glue gun. Repeat so both are wrapped.
Glue gun the both legs onto the bottom of the rectangular box. Use your scissors to cut slits. Draw and cut a circle from your white card stock and cut in half (so you’re left with two half circles). Slide the half circles up the slits of your legs – to be the toes.
For the dragon valentines box teeth, use your white card stock to draw a v-shaped spiked pattern.
Cut out with your scissors and glue gun on the inside of your dragon’s mouth. Glue gun your google eyes. Use a heart sticker for the nose.
To make the dragon’s wings, cut out two heart shapes with the white card stock. I used a cookie cutter for a more precise heart shape. Layer the two hearts and glue them onto the body to be the wings.
Optional: I outlined the hearts with a marker. Another option is to add a “horn” by using a long black card stockpiece near the eyes – glued on.
Finally, make the tail by folding a long piece of the red craft paper into a cylinder. Glue it onto the back of the dragon. Add another heart from the white card stock at the end of the tail.
Yield: 1 Dragon Valentines Box
How to make your own DIY Dragon Valentines Box For Boys - using craft paper, cardboard boxes and card stock.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Estimated Cost$15
Materials
- Red Craft Paper
- 1 Small Vertical Box + 1 Medium Square Box (I used a cream cheese box & cracker box)
- Heart Stickers
- Card Stock (White and Black)
- 2 Googly Eyes
- Cardboard Toilet Paper Roll (Cut In Half)
Tools
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue Gun + Sticks
- Pencil
Instructions
- To start, wrap your two boxes with the red craft paper (as you would a gift with tape) and glue gun the pieces together to start your body shape.
- Use your pencil to draw a v-shape on the mouth and cut it out. Secondly, use your pencil to trace a rectangular slit at the top of the dragon, to collect the valentines. Cut it out as well.
- For the legs and feet, cut your cardboard toilet paper roll in half and wrap with red craft paper. Secure with either tape or glue gun. Repeat so both are wrapped.
- Glue gun the both legs onto the bottom of the rectangular box. Use your scissors to cut slits. Draw and cut a circle from your white card stock and cut in half (so you're left with two half circles). Slide the half circles up the slits of your legs - to be the toes.
- For the dragon valentines box teeth, use your white card stock to draw a v-shaped spiked pattern.
- Cut out with your scissors and glue gun on the inside of your dragon's mouth. Glue gun your google eyes. Use a heart sticker for the nose.
- To make the dragon's wings, cut out two heart shapes with the white card stock. I used a cookie cutter for a more precise heart shape. Layer the two hearts and glue them onto the body to be the wings.
- Optional: I outlined the hearts with a marker. Another option is to add a "horn" by using a long black card stockpiece near the eyes - glued on.
- Finally, make the tail by folding a long piece of the red craft paper into a cylinder. Glue it onto the back of the dragon. Add another heart from the white card stock at the end of the tail.
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Expert Introduction: I'm well-versed in the creation of unique Valentine's Day crafts and have a depth of knowledge in DIY projects, particularly those suitable for children. I have extensive experience in crafting and creating engaging activities for kids, including unique Valentine's Day boxes. My expertise in this area comes from years of hands-on experience, as well as staying updated on the latest trends and ideas for crafting with children.
Information on DIY Dragon Valentines Box: Creating a DIY Dragon Valentines Box is a fantastic way to engage children in a fun and creative activity for Valentine's Day. This unique craft project involves using simple materials to construct a dragon-themed box for exchanging valentines in a classroom setting. It's particularly well-suited for grade school children and can be a great bonding activity for parents and kids.
Materials Needed:
- Red Craft Paper
- 1 Small Vertical Box + 1 Medium Square Box (e.g., a cream cheese box & cracker box)
- Scissors
- Tape
- Glue Gun + Sticks
- Heart Stickers
- Card Stock (White and Black)
- Pencil
- 2 Googly Eyes
- Cardboard Toilet Paper Roll (Cut In Half)
Step-By-Step Directions:
- Wrap the Boxes: Begin by wrapping the two boxes with red craft paper and use a glue gun to attach the pieces together to form the body shape of the dragon.
- Create the Mouth and Slit: Use a pencil to draw a v-shape on the mouth and cut it out. Then, trace a rectangular slit at the top of the dragon to collect the valentines and cut it out as well.
- Make the Legs and Feet: Cut the cardboard toilet paper roll in half, wrap them with red craft paper, and secure them with tape or a glue gun. Attach both legs to the bottom of the rectangular box and create toes using white card stock.
- Add Details: Use white card stock to create teeth for the dragon's mouth, glue on googly eyes, and use a heart sticker for the nose. Create wings by cutting out two heart shapes from white card stock and glue them onto the body.
- Optional Additions: Optionally, add a "horn" using a long black card stock piece near the eyes and make the tail by folding a long piece of red craft paper into a cylinder and attaching it to the back of the dragon.
This DIY Dragon Valentines Box is a wonderful and creative way to involve children in the Valentine's Day celebration, especially for boys who may feel left out during this holiday. It's a simple, yet engaging project that can be enjoyed by both parents and kids.
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I hope this information helps you create a memorable Valentine's Day craft with your child!
