By Noreen Doll.
Create a Valentine holder from a cereal box.
Because it has handles, it’s very useful for carrying Valentines to and from school, and for storing them at home.
It could also be a sturdy gift box, that can be reused many times.
I used a cereal box that was about 8 inches by 12 inches and cut it down to about half that size, leaving handles for carrying it.
Supplies.
Cereal Box
Colorful Paper
Embellishments
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Double Sided Tape or Glue
How to Make a Valentine Holder from a Cereal Box.
1. Cut the top flaps off the box.
2. Mark 6 inches up from the bottom on each narrow side.
From the top, cut down the edges to the 6 inch mark.
3. Fold the side flaps to the inside and tape or glue to the box.
This will help make the box sturdier.
4. Make a pattern for the handles.
I used a large plastic lid and a small plate to draw the curves.
5. Attach the colorful paper you are using to the front, sides, and back of the box.
6. Lightly trace the handle pattern on the front and back of the box.
Cut it out.
7. Make a large heart to attach to the front.
8. Add embellishments: a rosette, bows, lace, or whatever you love.
Fill with Valentines to give away or to carry the ones you receive.
Placed in the middle of the table, you could create a centerpiece with it by adding flowers, packets of candy or candy bars, lots of hearts, or little gifts for all the guests.
Noreen Doll
Regina says
Very cute idea. Thank you for the How To!!!
Sinea Pies says
Wow….this looks so pretty and perfect it should be really hard to make. But, as I look through the process, it’s not! 🙂 Thanks so much for the great idea ♥
JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
Good idea and a cute project
Sylvie Creative says
I really love it! Thanks a lot for your lovely Valentine’s Craft.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
How fun is this. Such a creative idea. Love it. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Dee says
This is so cute and practical! My kids would love this. Dee 🙂
Judy says
Love this.
Jen Voss says
What a cute project! This would be fun to make with my girls.
Debbie-Dabble says
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind comments!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Simple Nature Decor says
What a great use of objects such as a cereal box! I’m all about sustainable projects! So healthy for environment and teaches kids how to reuse objects to make adorable DIY like this… Great teaching project Thanks Maria
Linda @ A La Carte says
So cute and this idea can be used for so many things! Thanks for sharing this at TTF!
Darlene says
Fantastic idea and well done! Thanks for sharing. I am pinning right now. Best wishes, Darlene
Judy says
What a cute project and so clever. Those cereal boxes have a lot of uses. I better start saving them.
We have all post Valentine’s party at Pursuit of Functional Home. We’d love for you to share all your Valentine’s post and projects.Â
karen titus says
Great recycling project and very clear tutorial. Thanks.
Barb @ A Life in Balance says
Such a cute craft, and I love that you recycled something to make it. I’m pinning this to my Valentine’s Day board.
Can I include your craft in a Valentine’s Day Craft round up that I’m doing next Friday?
Robin~ All Things Heart and Home says
Woooow! That is adorable!! I have an almost empty cereal box, now I’m gonna save it!!!
Thanks for linking at Twirl & Take a Bow! ox
Vickie says
What a clever idea! Found your site via Sew Many Ways linking party. Thanks for sharing!
claire says
Beautiful idea 🙂 thanks for linking up to Creative Mondays. ..
Kristina & Millie says
Hey this is great! Would work for all kinds of things too like pretty baskets for organizing! Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Ariean @OneKriegerChick says
This is such a great idea and it turned out just darling! Can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to this week!
~Ariean
Sara says
What a cool idea!
I love it!
Katie @ Made to be a Momma says
This is such a cute project! Thanks for sharing at ” Hit Me With Your Best Shot Link Party!”
Renee V. says
Great craft, and I see you have lots of awesome craft projects to share on your sidebar! Can’t wait to look around!
Susie @Bowdabra says
We love this! How fun! Thanks for sharing it this past week in the crafty showcase. You”ll be featured today in our Feature Friday series!! Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂 Susie
Carrie @ Crafty Moms Share says
What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
vickie says
Such a smart idea! So much better than a shoebox!
Kristina and Millie says
Such a great idea! love how your holder turned out! We are challenging everyone to recycle cereal boxes next month at our Friday Creative Craft Challenge, hope you will visit and link this up!
Fun With A Message (@FunWithAMessage) says
Love, love, love! .. great idea!
Nina Lewis says
I saw your link on the Organized Dream link party. This is such a clever, clever idea! I’m going to do this with my grandkids!
Saira says
What an original idea – glad I found you through the Pin Me link up. You may want to include your cover art on your page, so the description shows up when I link to you. I’ve pinned you to my pinterest board!
Charlotte says
The holder is so cute! Perfect for gifts at any occassion. Pinned it!
/Charlotte – My Green Nook
Stopping by from the Snickerdoodle Sunday party 🙂
Jann Olson says
Cute take on the traditional Valentines box! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Dina@KitchenDreaming says
What a wonderful idea! Thanks for coming and linking up at #TheWeekendSocial. Pinned
Dina
Teresa says
This I need to try. I’ve made gift bags out of cereal boxes before, but these look so much cuter! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!
Laurie says
Popping over from Creative Muster Link Party! Very cute Valentine holder! Amazing that it is made from a cereal box!
Linda Bouffard says
Noreen, this is SWEET. Shared on FAcebook. Have a great weekend. Linda
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
This is a GREAT way to recycle cereal boxes. Thanks for sharing at the Tips & Tricks Link Party
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
This is so cute, and a great way to recycle cereal boxes! I will have to remember this next time I need a small gift box. Pinning! Thanks for sharing !
Julie says
How perfect these will be for heavier birthday gifts too, instead of regular gift bags. I never buy gift bags anyway – I’m a reuse or make your own kind of person but they are not always that strong. This card idea is much better – thanks
ARTantana says
WOW!!! That’s really creative and looks LOVELY! Thanks for sharing! Have a great day ahead!
Greetings from Dubai!!
Emily says
This is a great way to re-use old cereal boxes! Thanks for sharing with Merry Monday this week!
Kimberly H. Smith says
Thanks Noreen for sharing another great post on Traffic Jam Weekend! I am featuring this one for the party going on this weekend. Have a great one.