12 Insanely Cute Classroom Valentines Perfect For the Lazy Mom
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Every February, while snacking on the massive bag of candy hearts I swore I wouldn't buy again, I "ooh" and "aah" over the cute DIY valentines that pop up all over Pinterest. But since I'm not crafty at all, I never actually make them for my kids and their classmates. Instead, I'm fully committed to the "it's cheaper to buy than DIY" philosophy, which I've found to be extremely true, mainly because I suck at DIY-ing and end up having to buy the closest premade version of whatever creation I'm attempting to make anyway.
If you're DIY challenged like me but hesitant to completely give up, then you're in luck. We've tracked down the cutest store-bought valentines out there that are sure to impress teachers, classmates, and even those DIY-loving class moms. Check them out, and check off "Valentines For School" from your to-do list in one quick step. What's craftier than that?
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I Pick You Valentines
A surefire hit with elementary school kids, Oriental Trading Company's I Pick You Nose Pencil Sharpener Cards ($10 for 12) are a humorous way to celebrate Valentine's Day.
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You're Outta This World Valentine
Pottery Barn Kids' You're Outta This World Classroom Valentine ($13 for 8) comes with eight sets of cards, envelopes, and star and moon stickers.
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School of Fish Valentines
Minted's School of Fish Valentines ($14 for 15) can be personalized, meaning your kid doesn't even have to sign their name! Bonus!
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Rainbows and Sunshine Valentines
Paper Source's Rainbows and Sunshine Valentines ($20 for 32) require only that you stick the cute, precut googly eyes on the cards.
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Sizzlin' Valentines
Oriental Trading Company's Sizzlin' Valentines ($6 for 12) might look like bacon, but they actually include fruit-flavored lollipops on top of a pan-shaped card.
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Outerspace Valentines and Tattoos
Meri Meri's Outerspace Valentines and Tattoos ($20 for 24) features space-themed cards depicting planets, moons, rockets, and astronauts, all embellished with shiny silver foil. The pack also comes with 24 temporary tattoos.
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Let's Taco 'Bout Valentines
Minted's Let's Taco 'Bout Valentines ($14 for 15) can be customized with different backers and matching stickers.
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Bug Eraser Jar Valentines
Oriental Trading's Bug Eraser Jar Valentines ($10 for 24) feature a Mason jar-shaped card with a cute bug-related saying and a one-inch rubber bug eraser.
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Ice Cream Valentine
Pottery Barn Kids' Ice Cream Valentines ($17 for 8) come with eight sets of Valentine's Day cards, matching envelopes, and ice cream erasers.
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Cootie Catcher Valentines
Kangaroo's Cootie Catcher Valentines ($10 for 28) is a card and a fun game. The set includes four fun designs featuring sweet treats, unicorns, monsters, puppies, and kittens.
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Unicorn Valentines
Peaceable Kingdom's Unicorn Valentines ($15 for 28) come with cards, envelopes, and rainbow charms to attach to each card.
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Fancy Tattoo Valentines
Paper Magic's Fancy Tattoo Valentines ($3 for 32) are superaffordable, but the cool animal tattoos are sure to be as big of a hit with your kids' classmates as any pricey valentine.
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