Valentine’s Day is one of the sweetest days of the year—a time for hugs, cards, chocolates, and now… hand-drawn gifts! In this fun and easy Valentine’s Day drawing tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a gift box so cute, someone might wish it were real.
No experience needed—just grab a pencil, some paper, and your creativity. We’ll guide you step-by-step and have a blast along the way!
Fun Fact: Over 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year—that’s a whole lot of love and inspiration!
We’ll walk through 9 simple steps. Ready to draw something lovely?
Materials:
- a piece of paper
- a pencil for the guiding lines and sketching
- an eraser
- a black sharpie or a pen for the outlines
- markers or colored pencils for coloring
- our printable drawing guide (Join my Email List below to get this Tutorial)
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- Crayola Coloring Set (140 Pieces – Mega Value!)
- 24 Colored Crayon Set
- A4 Printer Paper
- Crayola Coloring Pencils
- HP Home Printer with Instant Ink!
Time needed:
15 minutes.
How to Draw a St. Patrick’s Day Gift — Let’s get started!
Step 1 – Draw the Gift Box.
Start in the center of your paper and draw a square. Try to keep the sides the same length—this is the base of your gift box.
Tip: Use a ruler for straight lines. But don’t stress—if it’s a little wiggly, it just gives your gift some personality!
Step 2 – Add the Lid.
On top of your square, draw a long, skinny rectangle that’s slightly wider than the box. This is the lid.
Let the ends stick out just a bit—that’s how real gift lids fit snugly over the box.
Style Option: Curve the corners for a softer, cuter look!
Step 3 – Draw the Ribbon on the Front.
Draw two vertical lines from the bottom of the lid to the bottom of the box, spaced close to the center. These form the ribbon going down the front.
Think of it like a ribbon road running down your gift!
Step 4 – Add the Ribbon on the Lid.
Now add two short vertical lines from the top of the lid to its bottom edge. This completes the ribbon across the top of the box.
Creative Option: Later, you can decorate the ribbon with hearts, dots, or stripes!
Step 5 – Draw the First Ribbon Loop.
Time for a bow! Draw a big, curved loop rising from the left side of the lid. It should look like a floppy bunny ear or stretched-out oval.
Step 6 – Add the Second Ribbon Loop.
Now draw a matching loop on the right side. Try to keep it the same shape and size.
If one is a bit bigger—that’s totally okay! It gives your bow some fun flair.
Step 7 – Draw the Bow Knot.
Between the two loops, draw a small oval or circle. This is the knot that holds the bow together.
Creative Tip: You can make the knot a heart or star for extra Valentine’s sparkle!
Step 8 – Decorate with Hearts.
Now add the magic of love—hearts! If you want even more adorable designs, check out our easy heart drawing tutorial!
Draw three small hearts on the left side of the ribbon and three on the right, evenly spaced—or use inspiration from our heart drawing guide.
Fun Fact: The heart symbol has been used to represent love and kindness since ancient times!
Step 9 – Color Your Drawing!
The final and most fun step—coloring!
Coloring Ideas:
- Box: Bright red for warmth and love
- Ribbon & Bow: Golden yellow for a pop of color
- Hearts: Pinks, peaches, or even sparkly colors
🎨 Other Creative Ideas:
- Add glitter, metallic pens, or even draw a cupcake next to it using our cupcake drawing tutorial.
- Draw a message tag or candy peeking out
- Use patterned paper for your gift box design—or pair your gift drawing with a sweet treat like a cupcake from our cupcake drawing tutorial.
Make it yours—be bold and colorful!
Pin it now, Draw later!
Fun Facts About Valentine’s Gifts
- Valentine gifts have been exchanged for thousands of years—even the ancient Romans wrote love poems!
- The first heart-shaped chocolate box was created in 1861 by Richard Cadbury!
- People give Valentine’s gifts to friends, family… and even pets!
Tips and Tricks for Better Drawing
- Sketch first, color later: Always begin with light pencil lines.
- Use simple shapes: Practice squares, ovals, and hearts to build confidence.
- Add your own twist: Turn the box into a robot, a monster, or even a cuddly character using our bear drawing guide.
- Be colorful: Valentine’s Day is all about expressing yourself!
- Frame it: Glue it on pink paper, maybe add a little bear character from our bear drawing guide, and give it as a card or Valentine’s decoration
Hooray! You just completed your own Valentine gift drawing—featuring a ribbon, bow, and hearts full of love.
Whether you’re gifting this to a friend, decorating a card, or exploring romantic drawing ideas—you’ve made something beautiful and full of joy.
Share Your Art!
We’d LOVE to see your Valentine masterpiece! Ask a grown-up to help post your drawing with the hashtag #EmilyDrawing on social media. You could inspire someone else to get creative!
Until next time, keep drawing, keep smiling, and keep sharing your love through art.
Happy Valentine’s Day, little artist! 💌🎁💗
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