Easy Minecraft Creeper Head Valentine’s Day Box and List of Free Valentines Printables

This year, my son wanted a Minecraft Creeper Valentine’s Day box for his class party. I wasn’t keen on painting or cutting out hundreds of different colored squares. I’m pretty sure that would drive me crazy! So, to save my sanity, I made the box using a free printout for a DIY Minecraft Creeper costume, along with free Minecraft Valentine printables. It took me less than 30 minutes to make the box, and it looks “AWESOME!!!” according to my boys. If you want to make a Creeper Head box, this is the easy way. If you enjoy painting or cutting and gluing hundreds of little squares, go right ahead—but for me, I’m sticking with the printouts.

Supplies Needed:

• Square or nearly square box (mine was approximately 10 inches tall)
• Paper
• Printer
• Tape (I used mailing tape)
• Scissors

Directions:

1. If your box isn’t already sealed, tape it shut. Then, cut a large slot on the top. (I made mine big enough for my son’s arm to easily fit in.)
2. From STLMotherhood download and print the printable creeper mask in color.
3. Cut off the white borders from the printout and tape the pieces together, as if wrapping a gift with high-end paper.
4. Attach the Creeper mask to the four sides of the box. Make sure to overlap the paper (I overlapped by a full square).   Alternatively: You can tape the borders directly onto each side of the box, overlapping each side by a full square as you go. Repeat this process for all four sides.
5. For the top with the slot, you may need to cut and piece the paper, but the colored squares will help it still look neat.
6. I printed an extra sheet (page 2) to cover the bottom of the box for a polished look.
7. Download and print free Minecraft Valentines in color (I used one from HaleGrafx but it is no longer available). You can also use other free printable Minecraft Valentines, I have list below.
8. I used the “Be MINECRAFT” Valentine for the top, cutting out the heart and words to fit. I then taped the three other Valentines to the non-Creeper face sides of the box.

FREE MINECRAFT VALENTINE’S DAY PRINTABLES:

• Digital Mom – Free Minecraft Valentines Day Cards
• STL Motherhood – Awesome FREE Minecraft Valentine’s Cards for Kids
• Cute as a Fox – Free Printable Minecraft Valentines 
• Over the Moon:
  • GREEN Free Printable Minecraft Valentines  
  • PINK Free Printable Minecraft Valentines 
• From A Grand Life: Free Printable Minecraft Valentine’s Day Cards
• Meet Penny – Free Printable Minecraft Valentines Day Cards
• Making Lemonade – Free Printable Minecraft Valentine’s Day Cards

I’m really happy with my son’s box and he is thrilled.  It was really easy to make (my favorite kind of craft) and my son will still want to play with it after Valentine’s Day!

What kind of Valentine’s Day Box is your child taking?

 

Check out my other Valentine’s Day Printables and Post HERE.