How To Make Heart Shaped Boxes: 5 Step By Step

How to make heart shaped boxes for Valentine’s Day is a very meaningful gift for relatives and friends. However, many of you still wonder how to make a heart-shaped origami box. In this article, TeeNavi will give detailed instructions on how to make a heart gift box. 

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1. How to make heart shaped boxes out of paper

Below are instructions on how to make heart shaped boxes. With this type of box, you only need to fold two heart paper boxes of 2 different sizes. Hope you create cute boxes on Valentine’s Day.

1.1. Supplies you needed

• Cardstock or cardboard
• Glue or double-sided tape
• Scissors or craft knife
• Pen or ballpoint pen
• Ruler
• Optional: decorative paper, spray adhesive.

1.2. Step 1 – Prepare the puzzle pieces

At the 1cm length, cut the paper into jagged shapes and then bend the paper strip into a heart shape. Use glue to fix the sawtooth edges to create the border of the gift box.

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1.3. Step 2 – Fold to create the box

The trick how to make a heart shaped box out of paper is to always keep the fold of the tab on the side close to the edge of the heart shape and hot glue small amounts together. First, Apply a little hot glue on the outer edge of the bottom of the heart so that the fold is right at the edge of the heart. Press and hold until the glue dries.

After this first area is attached, we’ll be putting the glue on the bottom of the heart. Flip the heart over and apply a little glue close to the edge. Quickly turn the heart over and press the serrations into the glue until secure. Repeat this process again, turning the heart back to apply glue, and then flipping the heart over to keep the side in place. Keep repeating this until you reach the point at the bottom of the heart.

1.4. Step 3 – Glue and complete the bottom of the box

Similar to step 1 on how to make heart shaped boxes, cut a rectangular strip 15cm long and 5cm wide. However, you must cut the jagged part opposite to the rectangular strip on the other half of the heart to glue it to the other half. Then apply glue to the bottom of the heart and hold until fixed.

Continue gluing all the sawtooth teeth to the remaining half of the heart until ending at the end of the heart. Then, glue the remaining 2 parts of the heart box wall together to form the complete bottom of the heart. Use another sheet of cardboard and stick it to the bottom of the box to make the bottom of the box more rigid and sturdy.

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1.5. Step 4 – Make the lid

Similar to step 1, cut a larger heart shape to make the lid of the box. In this step, you cut 2 rectangular strips about 3cm wide. You continue to cut the serrations to fix it on the newly cut heart.

Unlike the step of making the box, to create the lid of the box, we will glue the edges inside the heart. Turn the heart so that the dark side is facing down, and attach a short length of glue to the inside edge of the heart. Fix the serrations around the heart border to the final point. Do the same for the remaining half of the heart. Then fix the excess paper of the two halves of the heart to complete the lid of the box.

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1.6. Step 5 – Decorate

You can put cakes, candies, chocolates, or other meaningful gifts in this box to give to your girlfriend on the upcoming Valentine’s Day. Finally, cut small hearts of different colors and stick them on the lid of the box to decorate. Decorative images can be made to stand out to make your gift box look more beautiful and unique. Additionally, you can refer to the second method of how to make a heart shaped Valentine box.

2. How to make a 3D heart-shaped box for Valentine’s Day

Here’s how to make heart shaped boxes. You can download available images and follow the instructions. Wishing you success in making a cute box to give to your crush.

2.1. Materials

• Cardstock
• Craft glue, tape, or hot glue
• Scissors
• Acetate (scalloped version)
• Embroidery floss (ribbon & bow version)
• Candy, gift card, treats, cookies to fill box

2.2. Step 1 – Sketch and download the 3D heart box file

Please download the image below to make a 3D box out of paper. Here you can print A3, A4, or A2 paper size depending on your needs and the size of the gift in the box. Note, you can use cardboard how to make a heart shaped gift box. After clicking the link, you will see two versions of the gift box appear, including the Scalloped version.  You can choose 1 of 2 versions depending on your needs and the gift you give. The Scalloped version has a middle layer, this will act as the liner that covers up the side support tabs.

2.3. Step 2 – Cut the box according to the available lines

You use scissors to cut out parts of the heart gift box versions. If you are making the Scalloped 3D Heart you should have a total of 9 pieces cut out. How to make heart shaped boxes requires you to cut the details accurately and beautifully

2.4. Step 3 – Prepare the frame to support the box on both sides

After cutting out the details of the heart box. You prepare the frame of the box by connecting the two edges of the rectangle with hot glue and folding the tabs in a straight line.

3.5. Step 4 – Assemble the 3D heart-shaped box lid

Draw a small line of hot glue along the edge of the heart and gently place the side support tabs on top of it aligning the end of the side support with the innermost tip of the heart. Make sure the edges line up with the edge of the heart. You should apply the glue slowly so it doesn’t stick to your hands

Continue this process around the entire heart one section at a time. Once you reach the bottom of the heart, make sure the fold (where the two pieces meet) of the side support is aligned with the tip of the heart. Once you reach the beginning, attach the edge of the side support to the other edge.

Draw a line of hot glue along the support tabs and inside the box. Place the liner into the box. Press firmly on the liner to make sure it adheres completely to the top. The liner is meant to cover up all of the support tabs to give you a clean finish.

Then you use a rectangular strip to paste it diagonally on the heart lid. Note, paste the small rectangular strip on top of the large rectangular strip to make it look more beautiful.

Use a 12-inch long thread, attach it to the box lid with hot glue, and hang a small tag to decorate. Please note, choose a bright color for the tag to make it easier to write text and messages on it.

3.6. Step 5 – Install the 3D heart box shape

How to make a heart shaped box for Valentine’s Day is similar to the way to make the lid. You fold the small tabs in a straight line and stick them to the outside of the heart shape. You should use a small heart shape glued inside the box to make the gift box more rigid and sturdy.

3.7. Step 6 – Decorate the box

After completing the heart-shaped gift box. You can put chocolates or small gifts in it to give to your lover. Get creative with what you fill your box with! It could be filled with anything as long as it’s not too heavy! Once you’re done, place the lid on top of the bottom of the box. The lid is slightly larger than the base. This is the final step in how to make heart shaped boxes. Wishing you a beautiful and meaningful heart box.

Above is how to make heart shaped boxes, you can refer to and make your own at home as gifts for friends and relatives. Wishing you a meaningful and happy Valentine’s season. You can refer to some Valentine’s Day gifts that TeeNavi suggests. 

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