Things You'll Need:
- Valentine's Day box
- Paint
- Glitter
- Glue
- Paper
- Markers
- Beads
- Ribbons
- Shells
- Sponge cutouts
- Tile
- Mirror
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Step 1
Choose a Valentine's Day box. Traditionally, these boxes are made from pressboard and are in the shape of a heart. However, any box of any shape can be made into a Valentine's Day box.
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Step 2
Paint your box. Most pressboard boxes aren't pretty on their own, but a coat of paint can make a difference. Choose shades of red, white and pink to create a Valentine's Day theme. Consider using sponge cutouts to create designs on the box in a different color of paint.
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Step 3
Add decorations to the outside of your box. If you prefer not to paint it, try gluing on shells or heart beads instead. If you want a more picturesque box, add a picture of you and your loved one on top of the box. Frame it by gluing down the edges of a ribbon, while leaving enough room for the photo.
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Step 4
Decorate the inside of the box. This can be as simple as painting the inside a bright color and gluing in a mirror, to as complicated as creating a tile mosaic to represent your love. No matter what you choose, the recipient will be thrilled that you took the time to make the whole box pretty.
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Step 5
Glue a piece of paper with a Valentine's Day message somewhere on the box. Decorate your Valentine's Day box with mementos of your relationship. Include a ticket stub from your first concert or the paper napkin you used to ask her out on a date.
