Shark Valentine Box
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Don’t worry…this shark valentine box doesn’t actually bite. He’s filled with nothing but love…and valentines!
As seen in Good Housekeeping
Shark Valentine Box
I love coming up with new valentine box ideas this time of year and since we live just minutes from the beach, it didn’t take long to come up with the idea for this shark valentine box! Don’t worry though…like my dog valentine box and Baby Yoda box, he’s very friendly!
Not only that, he’s really easy to make! I’ve got a printable template for the fins and with the easy to follow tutorial, kids of all ages can make this shark box. Kids at school will have so much fun “feeding” the shark with valentines cards and candy!
Just gather a few supplies and you’re good to go!
Why We Love This Craft
- Cool but still kid-friendly: A fun shark design that kids think is awesome without being scary.
- Easy to put together: Simple steps and basic supplies make this a stress-free craft.
- Great for classroom swaps: Sturdy enough to hold valentines and fun enough to stand out on the table.
What You’ll Need
- Printable template (see below)
- 12″x18″ light blue (or gray) construction paper
- 9″x12″ white craft foam
- 9″x12″ blue craft foam
- 2 large wiggly eyes
You’ll also need a ruler, scissors, an X-acto knife, black marker, a hot glue gun and glue sticks (or a craft glue like Elmers)
Since I’ve made a lot of Valentine boxes over the years, I know tracking down supplies can be half the battle. So I created an Amazon Storefront with everything you need for this Valentine box, all in one spot to save you time.
How To Download & Use Your Free Printable Template
- Enter your first name and email address in the form below.
- Check your inbox. Your template should arrive within minutes.
- Download and print.
- Cut out the pieces and use them to trace the shapes onto the craft foam. Now you’ve got everything you need to create this cute owl craft!
- Scroll down for the full step-by-step tutorial.
Scroll to the end of this post to see my entire list of Valentine’s Day Boxes
Shark Valentine Box
Equipment
- X-Acto knife or box cutter
Materials
- Template with shark pattern see post above
- 2 pieces 12×18 light blue or gray construction paper
- 1 piece 9×12 white craft foam
- 2 pieces 9×12 blue craft foam
- 2 large wiggly eyes
Instructions
- Wrap box in blue construction paper (I used a Capri Sun box)
- On opposite sides of the box, make a triangle for the mouth. I found that using a ruler made it easier, both for keeping each side the same size and for making the lines straight. Leave about 1/2 inch at the top and bottom of the box.
- Cut the triangles on each side and along the front to make the shark’s mouth.
- Using the white foam, cut in a zig zag across the length of the sheet to make the teeth.
- Glue teeth inside the mouth, on the top and bottom, with the hot glue gun.
- Print the template and cut out the pieces. Trace on blue or gray craft foam and cut.
- Use the X-acto knife to make a slit in the back of the shark. Insert bottom of fin into the slit and "cement" with hot glue.
- Glue wiggly eyes to side of box near the mouth and draw gills with the marker.
- Use glue to add the tail, then add the smaller fins to the side. That’s it…your shark is good to go! Kids will have so much fun "feeding" the shark with their valentines!
Notes
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This little guy turned out super cute and makes a great valentine craft for both girls and boys!
More Fun Valentine Box Ideas:
- Shark Valentine Box
- Soccer Valentine Box
- Hedgehog Valentine Box
- Baby Yoda Valentine Box (with matching Valentine cards)
- Among Us Valentine Box
- Gnome Valentine Box
- Robot Valentine Box
- Spiderman Valentine Box
- Monster Book Of Monsters Valentine Box
- Harry Potter Valentine Box
- Owl Valentine Box
- Panda Valentine Box
- LEGO Valentine Box
- Chewbacca Valentine Box
- Unicorn Valentine Box
- Dog Valentine Box
- Heart Shaped Valentine Box
- SpongeBob Valentine Box
- Shopkins TV Valentine Box
- Donut Valentine Box
- Minion Valentine Box
- Cat Valentine Box
- Shopkins Calculator Valentine Box
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About Lisa O’Driscoll
Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s run since 2014. She’s the author of the children’s cookbook Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It, designed to get kids excited about cooking. With multiple TV appearances under her belt, she loves sharing her expertise on family-friendly recipes, creative DIYs, and party planning and is always on a mission to inspire and entertain!
Just made this with my son! He is in 3rd grade, and we had so much fun making this together with the help of your instructions! Thank you so much for posting this and giving us a very fun and easy craft to do together!
You’re very welcome! I’m so glad that you enjoyed it and hope that you and your family have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
I am SO glad I found your page. We needed a creative idea for a Valentine’s Day box. We just made this tonight. Ours is Great White or so he says.
That is awesome! I’m so glad he had fun with it…and I love the Great White idea!
My son made this today. He is in 2nd grade and he made the tail in the shape of a heart. It turned out fantastic! Thanks so much!
Why didn’t I think of that? That’s such a great idea and I’ll bet it was super cute! Glad it turned out so great for him 🙂
Hey! Did you use a regular caprisun box (10 pouches) or did you use a bigger box? Thanks!
Hi Kim! It was a regular size Capri Sun box. Have fun!
I LOVE THESE BOXES
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like them!