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How to Make a Dinosaur Valentine Box

February 12, 2019

I asked Wesley what kind of Valentine box he wanted for his party at school….

DINOSAUR.

He wanted a dinosaur Valentine box.

I should have known… is there any other kind??

 


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So I did the good mom thing and start googling/pinteresting to find a tutorial for a dinosaur Valentine box. Pictures… I found plenty of. No matter what I clicked on, I couldn’t find a tutorial. Because of that, I felt that I needed to create one.

Need two valentine boxes? Check out this Robot Valentine Box.

Here is how I made this super stinking cute dino valentine box…

Supplies needed:

  • construction paper
  • scissors
  • lots of tape (scotch tape, but you would also benefit having duct tape or packing tape)
  • rectangle tissue box
  • square tissue box
  • pipe cleaners- I used metallic. You can purchase them here!
  • googly eyes
  • stickers (optional)

Preparing The Boxes

The first step is to cut your tissue boxes. The dinosaur is going to be standing. You need the valentine cards to get in somehow! So, go ahead and take out all of the tissue!

Cut out one end of the rectangle tissue box completely out. Do the same for the square tissue box.

On the square tissue box you want to use the top of the box (where the tissue comes out) to create a dinosaur mouth. I cut a rectangle out of the top, leaving some box to create “lips.” I also cut a “V” shape out of both sides.

Next, fit the boxes together and tape them in place. Mine didn’t fit together perfectly. But, that didn’t matter. I used packing tape here, because I wanted it to be extra sturdy. I didn’t need my child hating Valentine’s Day for life because when he was his Kindergarten his dinosaur’s head fell off.

After the head was secure, I wrapped the entire structure in green construction paper. I used clear scotch tape for this (and the rest of the project).

Decorating

The next phase was the most fun, because I actually got to create the dinosaur. Don’t be scared to get creative and add your own special touch. 

I made a funny little arm and used that arm to trace and cut out a second similar arm.The legs were built the same way. Again, I used tape to secure them, but this time I rolled the tape and stuck it between the arm/leg and box.

The heart was taped between the hands using rolled tape also. 

Mom of WAR- Dinosaur Valentine Box

The tail was super easy. I rolled construction paper into a cone and taped it up! I did cut about an inch off the open part of the cone, so that it would sit flush against the box. To secure it… you guessed it… I used tape!

Dinosaur Valentine Box

Use two pipe cleaners to create spikes on the back and tail. I squiggled them and taped each end to secure them.

White construction paper was used to make the teeth. Make it easy for yourself. Don’t trace, measure, or draw.  I simply made two strips of connected triangles and taped them in.

Finally… I added the eyes and let Wesley put on the stickers!

Dinosaur Valentine Box

Didn’t it turn out great?!?!

Let me know if you have any questions. I’m happy to answer them!

After finishing this, Wesley and William helped me make Valentines for their classes. I asked Wesley if he had asked his girlfriend to be his Valentine yet?

Wesley: “Yes, and to marry me!”

Mom of WAR- Dinosaur Valentine Box

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  1. annbellworley says

    January 2, 2020 at 4:08 am

    This is DARLING! And perfect for boys on Valentines Day, which is hard to come by!

    Reply
  2. Catherine says

    January 2, 2020 at 8:45 am

    This is such a great idea! My kids love arts and crafts and they’ll love this!

    Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      January 2, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks mama! If you guys make one I’d love to see the finished product!

      Reply
  3. Janiceabell says

    January 2, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    This is awesome! Great work!

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    January 2, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    That is such a cute dinosaur Valentine box! I appreciate that you gave some step-by-step directions so others can be inspired and more easily create their own.

    Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      January 2, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Lisa!

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    January 2, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    This is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen!

    Reply
  6. christyk3 says

    January 3, 2020 at 1:10 am

    This is super cute! Thanks for sharing and including a tutorial.

    Reply
  7. Stacie says

    January 30, 2020 at 10:49 pm

    Mallory this is so stinking cute! You make me wish the girls were still little!

    Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      January 30, 2020 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks girl! It was proud of myself 😂

      Reply
  8. Teelah Youngdeer says

    February 12, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    This is adorable! I’ll be trying this for my son as he loves dinosaurs lol I hope ours turns out as good as yours.. we don’t have tissue boxes though, is there anything else you could recommend to use?

    Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      A shoe box and a treat box (cupcake box)would work. Or really any small box for the head. You could easily put the slot in the body instead (front or back) of the head to make it easier!

      Reply
    • Mom of W.A.R., Hear My Roar says

      February 12, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      P.s. yours will be great! Use mine as a template and make it your own. I’d love to see it when you’re done!

      Reply

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