80s Themed Valentine Card Box

2 min read September 13, 2026 Rachel McAffee
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This totally rad 80s inspired Valentine box is sure to be a huge hit with kids! Create a DIY Rubik's Cube® out of neon paper, add a few Awesome 80s Props and your Valentine's box is set for a totally radical party!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Wrap a White Card Box using Black Construction Paper. Cut a slit at the top of the paper so you can slip Valentine's Day cards inside.

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 1
Step
2

Using a Paper Trimmer, cut thirty six 3" x 3" squares of paper in different colors from the Full Color Spectrum Paper Pack. This will give your card box the colorful Rubik's Cube look you're going for!

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 2
Step
3

Hot glue the paper squares onto the black box. Place 9 squares on each side of the box.

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 3
Step
4

Using a paper trimmer, cut two pieces of paper in 4"x 4" squares to attach to the back of the boombox photo prop. Fold them in half.

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 4
Step
5

Hot glue the 4"x4" squares onto the back of the boombox photo prop. This will help the photo prop stay sturdy on top of the box.

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 5
Step
6

Attach the boombox photo prop to the top of the box using hot glue. Hot glue a pair of 80s Neon Sunglasses to the top of the box as well.

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 6
Step
7

Place Awesome 80s Photo Props on the front of the box. Attach using hot glue.

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Step
8

Now your totally rad 80s Valentine box is all finished! Looking for the perfect gift to go with this card box? These colorful Mini Bright Puzzle Cubes match perfectly with our 80s themed card box and would make great handouts!

 

80s Themed Valentine Card Box step 8

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