​Welcome to the National Virtual Valentine Card Exchange for Mensa Gifted Youth! This is a creative, low-pressure way for gifted kids from across the country to connect, share art, and exchange a little kindness - no postage required!
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Below you’ll find the complete guide with all important details, timelines, and expectations.
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Questions along the way? Technical, creative, or logistical - just reach out! I’m happy to help with scans, photos, submissions, or anything else that might come up! ~Julie~
​A Quick Note!
​Each participating Gifted Youth member has been paired one-to-one with another Gifted Youth participant from a different Mensa group.
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Pairings are mutual.
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If Child A is assigned to Child B, then Child B is also assigned to Child A.
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This is a true exchange - everyone gives and receives one Valentine.
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What Information Has Everyone Received?
Each participant has received:
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Their partner’s first name
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Their partner’s Mensa Group
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Their partner’s age
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A few interests or fun facts
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What Should the Valentine Look Like?
Anything goes!
Participants may use any materials or style they like! Some examples:
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Digital art or graphic design programs
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Drawing, painting, or mixed media
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Collage or hand-lettering
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Photography-based designs
Creativity is encouraged! There is no “right” way to do this!
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Important! Submitting Non-Digital Artwork
If artwork is created by hand:
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It must be scanned or photographed clearly using good lighting
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Photos should be:
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High resolution
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In focus
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Taken straight-on (not angled)
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Free of shadows, glare, or background clutter
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If the image isn’t clear enough to send digitally, it may not be usable!
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Writing the Valentine Message
Each Valentine should include a short written message. How that message appears is completely up to you! Some ideas:
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Incorporate the message directly into the artwork
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Write the message separately and ask it to be sent along with the artwork
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Ready to Send Your Valentine?
All Valentines are distributed digitally by the Palm Beach Area Mensa Gifted Youth Coordinator - no mailing required!​
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Send your valentine and message to Julie (Palm Beach Mensa's GYC) at warriner712@gmail.com by February 8, 2026.
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You will receive a confirmation from Julie letting you know that she has received your valentine. If she has any questions about your submission, she will let you know!
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Julie will orchestrate the Virtual Valentine Exchange on February 14, 2026.
Each Valentine is part of a shared exchange, so meeting the deadline helps ensure no one is left without a Valentine on the big day!
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