DIY Unicorn Valentine Box (2024)

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Learn how to make a very unique unicorn valentines box with Duck Tape! Grab a shoebox and the free patterns – kids will love to make this!

Skills Required: Beginner. Okay, so there are some steps to this project, but this is a great one for first graders or older. There’s a template that kids can use to cut, and the rest is just taping.

I remember one of the greatest joys of my elementary school career came around the first week of February every single year – making my valentines box! I’ve never been into the romance aspect of Valentine’s Day, but I’vealways loved the crafts. There are so many reasons!

I’m not really a pink and red person, but you get to go “all out” with those colors for Valentine’s Day. Same with glitter. I like to keep my glitter usage around the holidays, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to use it!

But back to my valentines box. I’m loving the unicorn trend this year, and I had to make a unicorn valentines box. My little neighbor Audrey is going to take this one to school!

She’s all about unicorns, so this DIY unicorn valentines box is perfect. It’sreally easy to make with Duck Tape too. If you love crafting with your children, this is the perfect Valentine’s Day craft to make together!

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One last note . . . I have two special things to call out about this unicorn valentines box. The first is I’m giving you templates for the head and tail so you don’t have to do those yourself.

The second is that this project uses the Duck Mirror Crafting Tape which is FABULOUS if you haven’t used it yet. It’s perfectly hologram for unicorn crafts. I love it so! Here’s how we made this DIY valentines box.

(get more ideas for valentine boxes here!)

Unicorn Valentine Box

Make a DIY valentines box that looks like a unicorn! This is easy to do with a shoebox and Duck Tape.

Prep Time15 minutes

Active Time1 hour 15 minutes

Total Time1 hour 30 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Estimated Cost$10

Materials

Shoebox
Extra pieces of cardboard for head and tail
Unicorn head and tail patterns - get them here
Duck Tape in five colors - White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green
Duck Mirror Crafting Tape
Sharpie

Tools

Craft knife and mat
Scissors

Instructions

Start with an adult sized shoebox and open it open flat. Print out the templates for the unicorn head and tail and trace onto a piece of the cardboard.
Add 2 - 3 tabs at the bottom so that you'll be able to insert them into the box for stability. Cut out.
Trace lines on the top of the box where you are going to insert the tabs.
Pierce the end of the box with a craft knife where you are going to insert the head and then insert to make sure it fits. Remove the unicorn head again.
Tape the entire box with white Duck Tape, including the lid. Make sure to use your craft knife to cut the lines to insert the head again.
Place the unicorn head down on your craft mat and tape over with white Duck Tape. Flip over and cover the other side with Duck Tape too.
Trim the head out with a pair of scissors.
Draw a face on the unicorn head with a Sharpie. Let dry (so it doesn't smear) and then flip over and repeat on the other side.
Cover the horn with Mirror Duck Tape (or gold or silver) and trim.
Use the remaining colors of Duck Tape on the mane and tail. Lay a piece of Duck Tape (about 7 1/2" - 8") down on the craft mat and cut a 1" slit in the middle at one end.
Peel the tape up and fold it over but DO NOT close the end with the slits.
Use those two flaps to attach the mane piece to the head and trim carefully with a craft knife or scissors.
Use scissors to cut a wave into that piece of tape so it looks more like horse hair . . . and repeat. Finish the mane that way.
One you are done, insert the head into the box. Open the box and fold the tabs opposite ways.
Use the tail template to cut the tail piece out of cardboard. You'll want to make a tab here too.
Cover the tail pieces with 1" thick pieces of Duck Tape. Trim out the tail with scissors.
Cut slits into the back end of the box and insert the tail piece.
Cut a slit into the top of the box. This is where the valentine cards will be inserted. You can line this opening with pink Duck Tape if you like.

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What do you think of my unicorn valentine box?? Isn’t it fun?! It’s ready to receive TONS of valentines!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Let us know if you make this project in the comments. If you want to get more ideas related to Valentine’s Day that the kids might enjoy, check out the following posts:

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Introduction: As an expert and enthusiast, I have access to a vast amount of information on various topics, including crafts and DIY projects like the unicorn valentine box mentioned in the article. I can provide step-by-step instructions, tips, and insights to help you create your own unicorn valentine box. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, I'll guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

Unicorn Valentine Box: The unicorn valentine box described in the article is a fun and creative craft project that kids (and adults) can enjoy. It involves using a shoebox, Duck Tape in various colors, and templates for the unicorn head and tail.

Materials Required: To make the unicorn valentine box, you'll need the following materials:

Shoebox
Extra pieces of cardboard for the head and tail
Unicorn head and tail patterns (available in the article)
Duck Tape in five colors: White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, Green
Duck Mirror Crafting Tape (or silver or gold)
Craft knife and mat
Scissors
Sharpie

Instructions: Here are the step-by-step instructions for creating the unicorn valentine box:

Start with an adult-sized shoebox and open it flat.
Print out the templates for the unicorn head and tail and trace them onto a piece of cardboard.
Add 2-3 tabs at the bottom of the head and tail templates for stability.
Cut out the head and tail shapes.
Trace lines on the top of the box where you will insert the tabs.
Use a craft knife to pierce the end of the box where you will insert the head, and then insert the head to ensure it fits properly. Remove the head for now.
Tape the entire box, including the lid, with white Duck Tape. Cut lines on the taped box to insert the head later.
Place the unicorn head on a craft mat and cover it with white Duck Tape. Flip it over and cover the other side as well.
Trim the head shape using scissors.
Use a Sharpie to draw a face on the unicorn head. Let it dry to avoid smearing, then flip it over and repeat on the other side.
Cover the horn with Mirror Duck Tape or gold/silver Duck Tape and trim it.
Use the remaining colors of Duck Tape to create the mane and tail. Cut a 1" slit in the middle of a piece of Duck Tape, fold it over without closing the end with slits, and use the flaps to attach the mane piece to the head. Trim it carefully with a craft knife or scissors. Repeat this process to complete the mane.
Insert the head into the box and fold the tabs in opposite directions to secure it.
Use the tail template to cut the tail piece out of cardboard. Add a tab to the tail as well.
Cover the tail pieces with 1" thick pieces of Duck Tape and trim them.
Cut slits into the back end of the box and insert the tail piece.
Cut a slit into the top of the box, where the valentine cards will be inserted. You can line this opening with pink Duck Tape if you like.

Congratulations! You have successfully created your own unicorn valentine box. It's now ready to receive lots of valentine cards and spread some love on Valentine's Day.

Conclusion: I hope the instructions provided above are helpful in creating your unicorn valentine box. If you have any further questions or need additional guidance, please feel free to ask. Enjoy the crafting process and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!