How to Make a Giant Heart Box for Valentine’s Day

A box of chocolates is a “go-to” for Valentine’s Day – but we can do better. We can make a giant heart box that is perfect for filling with treats and gifts for your Valentine! Just a few sheets of foam board, a craft knife and some glue – that’s all you need to bring this to life!

How to Make a Giant Heart Box for Valentine’s Day – VIDEO

Watch this short video for a step by step tutorial on how to make a giant heart box for your valentine.

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SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED:

20″x30″ Foam Board • Fiskars Heavy Duty Craft KnifeHigh Temp Hot Glue Gun • Ruler • a  large piece of cardboard or chipboard • pencil • scissors

Now that you know exactly how to make a giant box of chocolate for your valentine – you can get creative with how you fill it up! Here are a few fun ideas:

  • Fill it with art supplies for your crafty kiddo
  • Throw in a bunch of gift cards!
  • a bouquet of flowers
  • A dozen donuts
  • A brand new handbag for your girlfriend
  • Nail polishes and manicure supplies
  • a new outfit

This giant box of chocolates is large enough to accommodate any gift – not just candy! Get creative and share your version of this project with us by using the #DamaskLove hashtag!

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About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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62 Comments

  1. 5.20.26

    A piece like the Keyla Richardson American Idol S24 Ruched Sleeves Denim Trench Coat carries that same creative energy in style form. The structured denim base mixed with ruched sleeve detailing gives it a handcrafted, standout vibe just like this giant heart box turns ordinary supplies into a statement Valentine display.

  2. 5.25.26
    kiliansanches212 said:

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  3. 5.28.26
    Tina said:

    Projects like this are a great reminder that handmade gifts don’t have to be small to feel personal or meaningful. Also, for anyone looking to get more inspiration or scale their DIY ideas into something even more impactful, I recently came across this resource on AI optimization for creative and craft-focused content https://poirier.agency/services/ai-optimization/ – it’s an interesting way to think about how projects like this can be shared and discovered more effectively online.

  4. 5.29.26

    5 stars
    That line about foam board, a craft knife, and glue being all you need really captures the spirit of the project—it makes something that could feel intimidating feel totally doable and fun.