We made some really great valentines this year....I don't know how we're gonna maintain the position for best home-made valentines. That's a self-awarded title. ;)
It also sounds more impressive than it really is. Out of 30 kids only 3 made home-made valentines in the 4th grade and about 4 out of 22 in the 1st grade. I know it's a LOT more trouble than the boxed sets but the boys really like making their own valentine's and they REALLY like the attention.