Are you looking for a creative DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We're glad you're stopping by. This magical surprise box is a great gift: when you open it, a cute heart jumps out! The box is easy to make and brings great fun to children aged 7 and above. You can design it in your favorite colors and embellish it with your own drawings.

Our tutorials always include a self-recorded video and photos for every crafting step. This way, you can easily follow along at home. The video shows you exactly how to fold the box and make the heart jump. The photos also guide you through each individual step. You can watch everything as many times as you want.

This surprise box is a charming gift! Children love to open the box and discover the jumping heart. They can customize the box to their liking - with colorful paper, fun drawings, and sweet decorations.

DIY Surprise Box: Guide with Photos and Description

For this crafting project, you will need:

Colored paper in various colors
A pen
A pencil
Scissors
Glue
A ruler
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DIY surprise box: instructions with photos and description. Image 1 — **Step 1**: First, we gather all the materials. You will need colored paper, a pen, a pencil, scissors, and a ruler.

DIY Surprise Box: Instructions with photos and description. Image 2 — **Step 2**: Now, we begin folding the box. First, fold the paper vertically in the middle, then horizontally.

DIY surprise box: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 3 — **Step 3**: Fold all corners to the center. Then, make two folds on each side, dividing the square into three equal parts.

DIY surprise box: Instructions with photos and description. Image 4 — **Step 4**: Now fold the box along the fold lines. For a detailed guide on folding the origami box, you will find links to our special origami tutorials here.

DIY surprise box: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 5 — **Step 5**: Take another sheet of paper. We need to make a second box.

DIY surprise box: Instructions with photos and description. Image 6 — **Step 6**: Repeat all steps just like with the first box.

DIY surprise box: Instructions with photos and description. Image 7 — **Step 7**: Now we fold the paper spring that makes the heart jump out of the box.

DIY surprise box: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 8 — **Step 8**: Cut out a heart and decorative elements to embellish the box. Stick the heart to the spring. Draw the box as you wish. Place the spring with the heart in the box and close it - done!

DIY Ideas for Children: Beneficial for Development

Origami and crafting help develop important skills in children! By precise folding and measuring with a ruler, they practice concentration and precision. Working with paper enhances hand fine motor skills. Children also learn to think three-dimensionally and follow complex instructions step by step. This aids them in their school learning later on.

Creative crafting makes children confident and dexterous. They see how something special is created from simple paper. This motivates them to try new things. Children develop their own ideas and learn to patiently work on a task. We regularly showcase new and exciting crafting ideas for home activities.

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Published on January 29, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: January 29, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.