DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box

1 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Turn a plain white card box into the sweetest gnome ever! We used foam hearts on the gnomes hat to add some Valentine's fun - just like the little plushie's hat! Use the free printable template for patterns. Your kids will love this idea for their school Valentine's party. Be sure to download the Free Printable Template here!

 

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Print and cut pattern pieces (hat, beard, nose) from template. Download the Free Printable Template here!

 

DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 1
Step
2

Trace patterns onto colored paper.

 

DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 2
Step
3

Cut out hat, nose and beard.


DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 3
Step
4

Line up top of beard to the top of the front of box. Glue beard onto front of box. Fold up the bottom 3 inches of beard.

 

DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 4
Step
5

Glue the hat to the top front of box. Glue on nose.


DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 5
Step
6

Glue foam hearts onto the gnome's hat (or use heart stickers). Include these adorable Gnome Magic Color Scratch for a fun Valentine handout.

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

 

DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 6 part 1
DIY Gnome Valentine Card Box step 6 part 2

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