DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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The kids will go crazy for this DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box! We have provided a free printable template to create your very own. This project is perfect to do with the kids as a family. Use the white Valentine card box, colored paper, scissors and glue to create this darling DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box. Doesn't it look just like the Dino Valentine stuffies? Your kids will love doing this craft project for Valentine's Day! Be sure to download the Free Dinosaur Printable Template here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Download the Free Dinosaur Printable Template here then print and cut template pieces.

 

DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box step 1
Step
2

Trace template pieces on coordinating paper. For example, red for dino body, tail, head. Use the pink paper for the scales, etc.

 

DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box step 2
Step
3

Cut the template pieces from colored paper.

 

DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box step 3
Step
4

Glue the pieces together using a glue stick. Follow the picture for where to glue scales, etc.

 

DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box step 4
Step
5

Glue the completed dinosaur onto the front of the card box. Add some fun Valentine hand-outs including this dinosaur wind-up craft kit, dino-mite Valentine cards and dino lollipop cards.

Looking for more Valentine Card Box Ideas? Check out our other adorable Valentine Card Box projects and free printable templates here!

 

DIY Dinosaur Valentine Card Box step 5

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