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Painted DIY Valentine Gift Boxes

January 21, 2020 by Amanda Freund

Valentine candy is a classic for a reason: Everyone loves it! However, the heart-shaped candy covers featuring puppies and cartoon characters leave something to be desired. Why not personalize the box top with a little paint and an on-trend design pattern to give your gift the homemade touch? It’s easy, inexpensive, and, with the right paint product, you’ll be set in a matter of minutes. Let’s go!

1 heart dashes

Materials

2 materials - valentine boxes

  • Heart-shaped cardboard boxes
  • Acrylic paint (the Martha Stewart line from Plaid dries opaque in one coat—perfect for covering up any underlying design work)
  • Brushes

Instructions

Squeeze a quarter-sized dollop of paint in each paint pot, mixing a few as you see fit.

3 paint pots

Make a series of simple dashes across the surface, being careful to spread them out but not too evenly. Imperfection is a good thing here! Repeat with multiple paint colors until the entire box top is covered and allow to dry overnight.

4 valentine boxes paint

5 valentines ee

Your sweetheart is going to love it. Happy Valentine’s Day!

How would you decorate your Valentine’s Day candy box for your special someone? Let us know below in the comments!

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Amanda Freund
Blogger at Aunt Peaches
I’m Amanda, also known as Peaches or Aunt Peaches. I’m a professional crafter, demo designer, and hardcore sequin enthusiast. Dubbed “the Citizen Kane of Craft Blogs” by Huffington Post, AuntPeaches.com was founded in 2010.
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