If you’re printing out the design, you can make your box any color by printing the white template onto colored cardstock. There are 5 different heart colors and sayings included for you to choose from. Once you’ve downloaded the file, you can either print out the template and cut it out by hand, or upload the design to your cutting machine and have it done perfectly for you. How to Make a Conversation Heart Treat Box I used my very favorite tool – the Cricut Maker! You can use a printer and scissors if you’d like. (An Elmer’s Craft Bond Gluestick was a close second.) I’ve tested them with a few different glues, but this Crafter’s Tape was by far the easiest and had the best hold.

Pink adhesive vinyl and transfer tape (not needed if you are printing the design.).

One sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ makes about a 2.5″ box.

Cardstock of your choice – each 3″ box uses one 12″ x 12″ sheet.

This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Supplies needed to make your Conversation Heart Box (What!? I think they’re cute!) Check out my Embroidered Perler Bead Conversation Hearts here! They make good coasters, garlands, magnets, or even DIY Valentines. Hey, by the way, this isn’t my only Conversation Heart project. If you’re not a Cricut user and you don’t know what this is – that’s ok! This project will work for you too! I’ve also added an empty template so you can add your own custom wording, or leave it out altogether and just make a plain paper heart box.īefore we get started just a quick note – I’m going to be giving instructions for using this template in a program called Design Space. The double heart also helps secure the sides better and prevents them from coming apart at the curves.

It’s got easy-to-fold tabs, and a double layer of hearts on each side to make it more sturdy (read as: stand up to more candy?). I went through several rounds of design before landing on the finished template. But I did my very best to make this one as easy as possible for you. If you’ve got a Cricut cutting machine, it’s even easier AND it’s customizable!īecause of the rounded sides, a heart-shaped box can be a bit of a pain to put together.

It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s the perfect size for holding some better-tasting Valentine’s candies. That’s why, even though I’m a chocolate girl through and through, I carefully designed this Conversation Heart Treat Box template for you.

(Except the SweetTart version, which is the bomb.) The thing is though, they’re kind of adorable. I’m not going to sugarcoat this: Conversation Heart candies are gross. Learn how to make a 3D Conversation Heart Treat box for Valentines Day

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