Lobster Valentine Card Box

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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I mean, have you seen a cuter lobster before?! We are delighted to show you how to turn a plain white card box into the cutest Lobster Valentine Card Box. All you need is the box, colored paper, glue and our free printable template. This Valentine card box goes perfectly with the Lobster Valentine Plushie. The kids will have a ball making this card box for Valentine's Day. Make sure and check out all of the other Valentine card boxes as well!

 

Project Time
30 to 35 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Print the free template and cut each piece out.

 

Lobster Valentine Card Box step 1
Step
2

Then start by cutting the body parts out with red paper. Then cut hearts with pink paper, eyes with black paper.

Lobster Valentine Card Box step 2
Step
3

Tape the main body part on the top of card box and trace the opening. Then cut out the opening.

 

Lobster Valentine Card Box step 3
Step
4

Using a glue stick, adhere the body parts to the box. Place the large heart upside down under the main body. Glue two claws near top of main body.

 

Lobster Valentine Card Box step 4
Step
5

Glue large pink heart near top of opening. Cut the bottom of the heart to fit over the opening.

 

Lobster Valentine Card Box step 5
Step
6

Glue the side pieces and the top two pieces to the top of lobster's head. Add a few paper hearts to the claws and now you have the cutest Valentine Lobster!

 

Lobster Valentine Card Box step 6

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