I think the nail and ribbon is a great idea. It helps us to remember that Jesus died for us. And if it wasn't for Jesus dying for us we wouldn't have to amazing opportunities that we receive because of him and his love for us. Object lessons really help the younger children to focus on sharing time. Now everytime they see that nail and the ribbon they will remember the concept they were taught that day in primary. I do sharing time nearly every week and it is hard to find things on lds.org they are interesting enough to keep the childrens attention span. We have a young primary. I don't feel that everything you use should have to come off of lds.org. As long as you are teaching the things the general primary presents for each months themes it shouldn't matter.
