DIY Mermaid Valentine Card Box

1 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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What little girl doesn't love mermaids?! We are excited to show you how to make this darling mermaid tail Valentine card box. You just need colored cardstock paper, paper circles and a card box. Use our Free Mermaid Tail Printable Template to make this project easily. This card box would be the hit for a classroom Valentine's party. This card box goes perfectly with the mermaid gummie candies too! Be sure to download the Free Mermaid Tail Printable Template here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Print and cut the Mermaid Tail Printable Template. Download the Free Mermaid Tail Printable Template here!

DIY Mermaid Valentine Card Box step 1
Step
2

Trace the mermaid template pieces onto colored paper.

 

DIY Mermaid Valentine Card Box step 2
Step
3

Cut the mermaid tail pieces from colored paper.

 

DIY Mermaid Valentine Card Box step 3
Step
4

Using pre-cut paint chip circles, glue onto the tail pieces to create the scales.

 

DIY Mermaid Valentine Card Box step 4
Step
5

Glue the fin portion of the tail onto the larger tail piece. Next, glue the tail onto the front end of the card box.

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

DIY Mermaid Valentine Card Box step 5

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