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Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes.

A shape with no straight lines — every panel is a curve the die has to solve.

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📦 500 min. order 15–20 business days lead time📐 Any size
✨ Finishes
Gloss LaminationMatte LaminationSoft-TouchHolographic
▤ Materials
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The Atelier Book

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Description
Overview

Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes

A shape with no straight lines — every panel is a curve the die has to solve.

Heart-shaped construction means custom dies, curved walls and a tray cut to the same outline. It is the hardest common shape in confectionery packaging.

500
Min. order
15–20 business days
Lead time
Any size
Dimensions
Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes
Gloss Lamination · Matte Lamination · Soft-Touch
Crafted to specification

Every detail. Intentional.

No straight lines anywhere

Curved walls, custom dies.

Tray follows the outline

Cut to the same curve.

Lid registration is unforgiving

Asymmetry shows immediately.

One selling week a year

Which sets the whole schedule.

Wrapped rigid dominates

Red board, foil, ribbon.

Ordered months ahead

Seasonal capacity is finite.

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No. 04 — Construction detail
Technical Specs

Built like architecture.

Each Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes is an engineered object — measured, dieline-cut, and hand-wrapped to spec. Below: the standard build sheet.

Calendar Lock
Six weeks, one day
The tightest in packaging
Construction
Curved-wall rigid, hand-assembled
No machine corner-staying
The Craft Test
Wrap smoothness at the notch
Where cheap boxes crease
Compound Curves
Paper must be relieved to lie flat
Nicked and overlapped
Interior Surprise
Hearts waste cavity space
Fewer pieces than footprint
Establish Early
Real piece count from the tray
Not estimated
Production Reality
Slow work, long freight
Order in summer
The Deadline
Feb 15 inventory is worthless
Work backwards

✦ Need a custom spec? Talk to our atelier — every detail is negotiable.

The Library

Every surface, hand-selected.

What this product is built from, and the surfaces it takes. Below the build sheet, the full swatch library — every option applies across our range, and a physical swatch set is available on request.

Material
Curved Rigid Builds
Hand-assembled shells.
Signature
Relieved Wrap Papers
Negotiating compound curves.
Craft
Fitted Heart Trays
The awkward-geometry cavities.
Interior
Satin Dressing
The traditional lining.
Classic
Glassine Cups
Per-piece barrier.
Food
Finish
Red Gloss Canon
The format's signature.
Classic
Foil Script
The sentiment typography.
Occasion
Ribbon Closure
The gift completion.
Occasion
Smooth Notch Wrapping
The quality benchmark.
Craft
Minimal Modern Tier
The stripped alternative.
Contemporary
01 · Base Stock

Material

The board and paper your box is built from.

STOCK
Kraft Board
Natural uncoated fibre
MT · 300G
STOCK
Greyboard Core
Rigid 1200–1400 GSM chipboard
MT · 2.5MM
STOCK
Art Paper
Woodfree coated litho wrap
MT · 157G
SPECIALTY
Textured Pearl
Shimmer specialty surface
MT · 240G
ECO
FSC Recycled
100% post-consumer waste
MT · ECO
FINISH
Greyboard Core
FINISH
FSC Certified Recycled Paperboard
FINISH
Art Paper
FINISH
Kraft Board
FINISH
Textured Pearl paper
FINISH
SBS Paperboard
FINISH
Folding Box Board
FINISH
CCNB Recycled Board
FINISH
White Kraft Board
FINISH
Black Kraft Board
FINISH
Uncoated Paperboard
FINISH
Linen Textured Paper
FINISH
Laid Paper
FINISH
Metallic Paper
FINISH
Leatherette Wrap
FINISH
Book Cloth
FINISH
Wood Veneer Paper
02 · Surface

Finishes

How the outer surface looks, feels, and catches light.

FINISH
Matte Black
Light-absorbing, no glare
PT · MATTE
FINISH
Soft-Touch
Velvet to the fingertip
PT · SOFT
FINISH
Gold Foil
Hot-stamped brilliance
PT · 871 C
FINISH
Spot UV
Selective high-shine
PT · GLOSS
FINISH
Emboss
Raised, tactile, dimensional
PT · RELIEF
FINISH
Matte Lamination
FINISH
Gloss Lamination
FINISH
Soft Touch Lamination
FINISH
Gold Foil
FINISH
Silver Foil
FINISH
Spot UV
FINISH
Holographic Foil
FINISH
Embossing
FINISH
Debossing
FINISH
Anti Scratch Matte
FINISH
Aqueous Coating
FINISH
Full UV Coating
FINISH
Raised Spot UV
FINISH
Drip Off UV
FINISH
Pearl Coating
FINISH
Textured Varnish
FINISH
Sand Touch Coating
FINISH
Rose Gold Foil
FINISH
Rainbow Foil
FINISH
Copper Foil
FINISH
Cold Foil
FINISH
Foil Embossing
FINISH
Blind Embossing
FINISH
Multi Level Embossing
FINISH
Sculpted Embossing
FINISH
Die Cut Detailing
FINISH
Micro Perforation
03 · Extras

Add-ons

Closures, linings, and hardware that complete the build.

HARDWARE
Magnetic Closure
Concealed neodymium snap
AD · 14MM
PULL
Satin Ribbon
Drawer & lid ribbon pulls
AD · PULL
PROTECT
Custom Insert
Foam, board or pulp, die-cut
AD · DIE
REVEAL
Window Patch
Clear PET display cut-out
AD · PET
BRANDING
Belly Band
Printed wrap-around sleeve
AD · WRAP
FINISH
Magnetic Closure
FINISH
Satin Ribbon
FINISH
Custom Inserts
FINISH
Window Patch
FINISH
Belly Band
FINISH
EVA Foam Insert
FINISH
PE Foam Insert
FINISH
Paperboard Insert
FINISH
Molded Pulp Insert
FINISH
Plastic Blister Tray
FINISH
Dividers and Partitions
FINISH
Product Platform
FINISH
Ribbon Pull Tab
FINISH
Snap Closure
FINISH
Fabric Pull Tab
FINISH
Glassine Wrap
FINISH
Acetate Sleeve
FINISH
Paper Sleeve
SBS PaperboardArt Paper WrapRigid BoardSpecialty PaperGloss LaminationMatte LaminationSoft-TouchHolographic

✦ Mix and match across all three — we'll build your exact combination.

What We Make

The full kit of capabilities.

Custom Die-Cut Structure
Unique structural shape engineered from scratch — no off-the-shelf tooling.
CMYK + PMS Print
Full-colour seasonal or brand graphics on all exterior panels.
Hot Foil Stamping
Gold, silver, or holographic foil — perfect for holiday and gift lines.
Embossing / Debossing
Raised or pressed branding — no ink, pure tactile impact.
Spot UV Coating
Gloss highlight on pattern, illustration, or logo.
Window Patch
Optional PET window for product preview.
Soft-Touch Lamination
Velvety matte exterior — gift-level first impression.
Holographic Finish
Rainbow foil stock or laminate for maximum festive impact.
Custom Insert
Foam, crinkle paper, or die-cut insert platform for product placement.
Ribbon or Bow
Co-ordinated ribbon, bow, or pull-tab finishing option.
Custom Die-CutCMYK PrintingHot FoilEmbossingSpot UVWindow Patch
Measure Twice

Sizing & dieline.

Every Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes is cut to a dieline built around your product — not pulled off a shelf. Send us the length, width and height of the item (or the item itself) and we return a measured dieline, free, before you commit to anything.

Size Range
Any size — built to your product
Custom dieline
Stock Dimensions
Common: 8 × 7.5 × 2 in · 10 × 9 × 2.5 in
L × W × H
Dieline File
Free with every quote
AI / PDF / DXF
Artwork Setup
Free structural design
Included
Tolerance
±1.5 mm on finished size
Industry standard
How to measure
01
Measure the product

Length, width and height of the item itself, at its widest points — not the box you happen to use today.

02
Add clearance

Allow 2–4 mm on each axis for a snug fit, and more if you are adding foam, a pillow insert or tissue.

03
Give us the order

We quote as Length × Width × Height. Tell us whether you are working in millimetres or inches and we match it.

✦ Not sure of your size? Send us the product — we measure it and build the dieline.

What It Costs

Pricing & minimums.

Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes is priced per specification rather than from a fixed list — the same box in two different finishes can land at very different numbers. Below is what actually moves the price, so you can shape the spec before you request a quote.

Minimum Order
500 units
Lower MOQ on request
Maximum Run
100,000 units
Larger volumes quoted
Standard Lead Time
15–20 business days
After artwork approval
Rush Lead Time
10–12 days
Surcharge applies
Pricing Model
Quote-based, per specification
USD
Design & Dieline
Free — included in every quote
No setup fee
Sampling
Physical sample before bulk
Credited on order
What moves the price
Quantity

The single biggest lever. Unit cost falls sharply as volume rises, because setup and tooling spread across more pieces.

Material and thickness

Board weight and stock choice change both the raw material cost and the shipping weight of the finished run.

Finishing

Foil, spot UV, embossing and soft-touch each add a pass on press. One or two lift the box; five compound the cost.

Print coverage

Full-bleed print inside and out costs more than a one-sided design on natural stock.

Inserts and hardware

Foam, moulded pulp, velvet pillows, magnets and ribbon are priced per piece on top of the box itself.

Timeline

Standard production is the base rate. Rush moves you up the production queue and carries a surcharge.

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Client Voices

What brands say.

The best packaging partner we've ever worked with. Every box feels like an event.
Sarah M.
Head of Brand · Luxe Cosmetics
Our unboxing experience went from forgettable to remarkable. The magnetic close is chef's kiss.
James L.
Founder · Apex Spirits
Fast turnaround, flawless quality, and the design support is genuinely exceptional.
Priya K.
Creative Director · Kalon Jewelry
— Frequently Asked Questions —

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about Valentines Chocolate Heart Boxes.

Valentine's Day purchases are gift purchases — customers evaluate packaging as part of the gift value, not just as a container. A product in beautiful valentine's day packaging is perceived as a more complete gift than the same product in standard packaging, supporting price premiums of 20–40% for seasonal editions. Brands that invest in seasonal packaging consistently outperform generic alternatives during peak gifting windows.
For Valentine's Day programs, begin packaging discussions in October–November to allow for design approval, production lead time (15–20 business days), and delivery buffer before the seasonal program launch date. Rushed seasonal packaging consistently results in lower quality outcomes.
Evolutionary design — maintaining core brand identity while refreshing the seasonal artwork year over year — creates anticipation without requiring complete design investment annually. Some brands create collectible seasonal designs that customers actively look for each year. Rotating color palettes, illustrative themes, or character elements within a consistent brand framework achieves annual freshness efficiently.
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