Hello Kitty Valentine Mailbox

Valentine’s Day gets an extra dose of cuteness with this Hello Kitty Valentine Mailbox classroom craft.

Kids will love creating their own adorable mailbox inspired by one of the most recognizable characters of all time.

This craft is simple enough for little hands with printable patterns, while creating a special and exciting craft project in the classroom.

It’s a fun way to combine creativity, Valentine exchanges, and a whole lot of smiles.

Classroom Valentine Box Craft

Valentine mailbox classroom crafts turn a simple card exchange into a sprinkle of crafty magic. With bright colors, playful themes, and lots of personality, each mailbox becomes a tiny work of art.

These projects give kids a chance to express themselves while getting excited about sharing kindness. Best of all, Valentine mailbox crafts create moments of joy that last long after the last card is delivered.

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Kitty Cat Valentine Box Supplies

Cracker Box, 14 oz. size – Recycled
Colored Cardstock – White, Yellow, Black, Red
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
Black Marker – Dollar Store
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
HELLO KITTY PATTERNS download from the bottom of the post

Hello Kitty Box Craft Directions

Using scissors, cut a rectangle approximately 1″ wide by 5″ long in the long side of the cardboard cracker box.

Trace the two short sides and the one long side of the cracker box onto white cardstock with a pencil.

TIP: You can also use Kunin Felt Craft Cuts, craft foam, or construction paper to complete this project.

Fit a second piece of white cardstock across the front of the box, then carefully fold the right side, left side, and top. Firmly crease the cardstock. Cut the cardstock and fold it into the open slot. Attach the folded cardstock to the cracker box.

TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.

Cut three sides around the slot on the large rectangle and then glue it to the top of the cracker box. Fold the flap inside the slot.

Attach the two smaller white rectangles to the right and left sides of the cracker box with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Download, print, and cut out the HELLO KITTY PATTERNS at the bottom of this post. Trace the ear pattern twice onto white cardstock, the nose once onto yellow cardstock, the bow once onto red cardstock, trace the eye twice, and the whiskers twice onto black cardstock with a pencil.

Cut out the patterns with scissors, cutting inside the lines to create a clean finished project.

Fold the flap up on both ears, and crease firmly. Outline the nose and bow with a black marker, Use the photo as a guide.

Attach the ears to the top right and top left of the cracker box using a glue gun and glue sticks.

Glue the nose and eyes to Hello Kitty’s face. Use the leftover pattern as a template to place the whiskers on the face. Secure with a glue gun and glue sticks.

Secure the red bow to the front right of the box with a glue gun and glue sticks. To finish, add your child’s name to the mailbox using letter stickers or a marker before taking it into the classroom.

Classroom Valentine Mailbox Craft

Once finished, these Hello Kitty Valentine mailboxes are ready to be filled with cards, notes, and sweet surprises from friends. They make Valentine’s Day celebrations feel more personal and memorable in the classroom.

Kids will be proud to show off their creations and use them throughout the party. This cheerful craft is sure to make Valentine’s Day extra magical from start to finish.

More Valentine Box Crafts

This Dinosaur Valentine Mailbox craft is a playful way for kids to collect valentines while showing off their love for all things prehistoric. With bright colors, simple shapes, and plenty of room for imagination, this project is easy for little hands to make. It’s a hands-on craft that turns Valentine exchanges into an activity kids will remember.

The anticipation and excitement of Valentine’s Day was always so much fun as a classroom teacher and as a mom. This Owl Valentine’s Day Box is super creative, festive, and perfect for boys and girls of all ages!

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Kick off Valentine’s Day fun with this Soccer Valentine Mailbox classroom craft that’s a total win for sports-loving kids. This hands-on project lets students create their own soccer-themed mailbox while getting excited about exchanging valentines. It’s easy to assemble and full of playful details that make it feel special.

Add a little sparkle to Valentine’s Day with this Unicorn Valentine Mailbox classroom craft that’s full of color and imagination. Students will love creating their own magical mailbox, complete with bright details and a rainbow mane. It’s a fun way to kick off Valentine exchanges with creativity and excitement.

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Additional Valentine Crafts & Printables

Making cereal mixes and treats is my jam. Cupid Crunch Snack Mix Recipe is super easy to whip together and perfect to do with kids. Getting ready for celebration all things Valentine’s Day means sweet treats and dreaming about love. Let’s make this delicious recipe and talk about ways to use the free Valentine party printables too!

These 24 Free Valentine’s Day Printables Activities are great to print out and do as stand alone projects or printed together to make an adorable book of fun. I love when you set the PDF to print four to a page because it allows you to create a mini book of free Valentine activities that will fit easily into an envelope to mail.

Cheers to spreading kindness for Valentine’s Day (and all the days)! Every one loves a good snowman soup recipe with a free snowman soup printable label. It is super for teachers, neighbors, co-workers, classmates, friends and delivery drivers alike. Make it with a packet of hot cocoa or a huge batch of a homemade mix. This Snowman Soup Poem Valentine Free Printable is the perfect little addition to some hot cocoa and goodies to create a darling and sweet Valentine’s Day gift.

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