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MyCardstm
A
rewarding K-12 art lesson in which your students
see their idea go from a drawing to a professional product.
Teach the MyCardstm lesson on card design and supplement
your art budget.
There is absolutely
no cost to your
school! |
Need a fresh idea?
Visit the MyCardstm
Gallery! |
The Art Lesson
Lead your students through the MyCardstm process of creating
and publishing a quality card design. Using our three day,
standards-based lesson plan as a guide, you’ll teach your students to
create an attractive card design that compares with cards they see in
stores and galleries. Allow 1 week to complete the lesson if you see
your students daily. |
"I definitely want to
do this again next year. The kids really enjoyed it. What a fun
way to earn money for our school! "
- Myers Elementary, Yukon, OK
"Mountain Color
is a wonderful company to work with...the epitome of organization.
'Til next year!"
- Totten IS 34, Staten Island, NY
"Wonderful...I am
extremely impressed with your customer service. Everything is so
well thought out and customer-friendly." - La Cima MS, Tucson, AZ
"All was EXCELLENT...
I'm thrilled with your product. And your staff is so
friendly." -Godley HS, Godley, TX
"Great
experience - will do it again!" -Edna Hill MS, Brentwood, CA
"Students were totally impressed with your reproduction of their work,
and those who did not order cards were sorry they didn't. We (the
entire art dept) are looking forward to even more involvement next year.
Thanks again for this great opportunity!"
- Auburn HS, Auburn, NY
"This was easy to do.
Well organized, outstanding quality, very friendly service." -Wyomissing
Area Jr.Sr HS, Wyomissing, PA
"Beautiful
color. A very professional product!" -Tomball HS, Tomball, TX
"I'm very
pleased with the quality of your product and will work with you again
next year." -Osceola Elem, Naples, FL
"Great
service, very thorough. I'm glad this program is available." -West
Salem HS, West Salem, WI |
The Press Kit
We send a customized press kit free of charge with everything you need
for a fun and rewarding classroom project: teacher’s guide, three day
standards-based lesson plan, sample cards, design templates, parent
notes and order forms, individual class organization envelopes, shipping
box and prepaid return shipping label. |
The Card Boxes
Each student’s card box contains 10 (4x5) cards w/envelopes of that
student’s design. Each card features a full color reproduction of the
student’s design on the front and his/her name and school on the back.
Printed on premium card stock, cards are boxed in clear plastic boxes
for a beautiful presentation. Allow 3 weeks to receive the cards. |
The Money for Your Art Program
Parents may purchase retail quality card boxes of their child’s design
at a special school price of $14.95/box, shipping included. We donate
$3/box to your art program for every box ordered. There is no minimum
order or limit to the size of your donation. |
Everyone Wins
Students love this fun art project and seeing their work in print.
Parents love the professional product.
You’ll love the students’ enthusiasm and extra money in your classroom
fund. We love making cards! |
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YES, I’m interested! How do I start the MyCardstm process? |
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Check with your
principal for permission to participate in MyCardstm.
For more information, have your principal visit this page:
mountaincolor.com/mycards.htm.
There is no cost to your school. |
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Call (800)
208-8900 & tell us when you would like to teach the
MyCardstm
lesson.
We’ll schedule press time accordingly and ship you a customized press
kit. |
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Teach the lesson &
guide students through creating their own card design.
We supply a standards based lesson plan and card templates to insure
high quality reproduction on the cards. |
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Send home
parent order forms.
We supply parent notes & order forms so parents can buy boxes of their
child’s card design. |
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5 |
Ship designs
to Mountain Color for publication.
We supply the shipping box and a prepaid return shipping label. |
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Distribute
card boxes to proud students & deposit our donation to your art
department.
Allow 2-3 weeks to receive your cards, and 4 weeks to receive your donation check. |
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Call (800) 208-8900 to
reserve your space for fall or spring. |
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Your customized press kit keeps you organized through the
MyCardstm
process. |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
I want to participate in MyCardstm.
What do I do now?
Ask for
permission from your principal, then call (800) 208-8900 and tell us when
you’d like to teach the
MyCardstm lesson.
We’ll schedule press time accordingly and ship you a customized press kit. |
How much will it cost me to
participate?
Nothing!
There is absolutely no cost to your school. |
How do you calculate your
donation to my art program?
We donate $3 for each box of cards purchased.
Ex. If 200 students order 1 box of cards each, you will receive
a check payable to your art program fund for $600. |
Do I have to tally orders and
count money?
No. Parents write checks to Mountain Color. You simply send us
the designs and sealed order/payment envelopes.
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What if none of my students (or very
few) order cards?
There is no minimum order. Whether all order, or if none order,
students get a fun and valuable art lesson.
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How long will it take to teach
the lesson?
Two to three 45 minute class periods. Most elementary schools
skip the rough draft and create only the final design.
Here is a suggested time line:
Day 1 Teach the lesson. Begin creating the rough draft card
design. Send home order forms.
Day 2 Finish rough draft and begin creating the final design.
Day 3 Finish final designs. Collect order forms. |
Will student artwork be returned?
Yes. |
What is the turnaround time to receive
our cards and donation?
Allow 2-3 weeks to receive your cards,
and 4 weeks to receive your donation check. |
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Click here for a printer-friendly brochure. |
MyCardstm
Gallery
Need an
idea? Check out these awesome examples of student art and
teacher brilliance! Visit often as this section is frequently
updated. |
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Flower Portraits in
Colored Pencil
Providence Grove HS, Climax, NC |
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Ornaments in Colored Pencil
Providence Grove HS, Climax, NC |
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Birds of a Feather in
Colored Pencil
Randleman HS, Randleman, NC |
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"Everything went
well as usual. You guys always do a great job."
- Randleman HS, Randleman, NC |
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Butterfly Portraits in
Colored Pencil
Randleman HS, Randleman, NC |
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Integrating Words and
Symbols in Various Mediums
Foothill HS, Palo Cedro, CA |
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"Just as
wonderful the second time around! I love this lesson and the
students really enjoy it!!"
- Foothill HS, Palo Cedro, CA |
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Laurel Burch Inspired Cats in Colored
Pencil
Hopewell JHS, Aliquippa, PA |
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Monograms in Colored Pencil
Hopewell JHS, Aliquippa, PA |
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Winter Scenes in Cut Paper Collage on Watercolor Background; 2nd,
3rd & 4th Grades
Pymatuning Valley Primary School, Andover, OH |
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"I was thrilled
with our MyCards experience. The kids were very excited to see
how their designs turned out, as was I. They are wonderful!
The whole process was very organized and timely. Thank you so
much for this great project."
- Pymatuning Valley Primary School, Andover, OH |
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Fanciful Frogs in Crayon and Marker
T.A. Hendricks Elementary, Shelbyville, IN |
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"Everyone has
gone CRAZY over the cards and the teachers are so impressed.
We will definitely do this again. You guys rock!!!"
- T.A. Hendricks Elem, Shelbyville, IN |
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First Grade Penguins in
Crayon w/ Sharp Marker Outline
T.A. Hendricks Elementary, Shelbyville, IN |
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"Your program is
a win/win opportunity for my students. We learn new art
techniques for drawing, get beautiful cards and money to buy extra
materials for the art program! I can't wait to do it again
next year! "
- T.A. Hendricks Elem, Shelbyville, IN |
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Sixth Grade Sun/Moon in Colored
Pencil
Norwood School, Norwood, PA |
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"We found this to
be a fabulous experience. The materials were extremely
organized. The final product looks amazing and the profit is
great!"
- Norwood School, Norwood, PA |
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First Grade Pandas in
Crayon with Sharp Marker Outline
Norwood School, Norwood, PA |
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Second Grade Ladybugs in Crayon with Sharp Marker Outline
Norwood School, Norwood, PA |
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First Grade Gingerbread
People in Cut Paper & Crayon, and Mixed Media Snowmen
JW James Elementary, Scott, LA |
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"I am so
excited about the cards I received. They are beautiful!! The
process was so organized and easy. I am pleased with the
ease and quality of working with Mountain Color.
Thank you!!"
- JW James Elem, Scott, LA |
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Second Grade Snowmen Cut Paper Collage
JW James Elementary, Scott, LA |
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"Once again, the
cards were fantastic! The students were so excited to see
their artwork on the cards. The process was easy and
organized. I will be doing this again next year!"
- JW James Elementary, Scott, LA |
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First Grade Butterflies
in Crayon Resist
Helen Herr Elementary, Las Vegas, NV |
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"I love this
program! I usually do not have time for fundraisers, but this
one was wonderful. The students were very excited to see their
artwork printed on the cards. Thank you!!!"
- Helen Herr Elementary, Las Vegas, NV |
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Second & Third Grade Crayon Resist Ice Cream Cones
Helen Herr Elementary, Las Vegas, NV |
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Third Grade
Lighthouses in Crayon with Sharp Marker Outline
M.G. Vedder Elementary, North Babylon, NY |
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Kindergarten Fish Cut Out and Glued onto Watercolor Background
Piper Elementary, Kansas City, KS |
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"I just want
you to know how thrilled I was as I opened the shipment of cards.
The quality of the print was excellent! Every order was exact.
Thank you for your excellence!"
- Piper Elementary, Kansas City, KS |
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First
Grade Mixed Media Snowmen
Piper Elementary, Kansas City, KS |
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Second Grade Calico Cats in Marker
Piper Elementary, Kansas City, KS |
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Kindergarten Suns in Crayon with Sharp Marker Outline
Creekside Elementary, Kaysville, UT |
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"This was a great
project for our school. The kids loved it and the funds were
much needed. A BIG applause for your customer service.
You were always there to answer questions and cheer me on.
Very organized and professional. Thank you SO much."
- Creekside Elementary, Kaysville, UT |
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First Grade
Pattern Turtles in Marker
Creekside Elementary, Kaysville, UT |
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Second Grade Pattern Fish in Marker
Creekside Elementary, Kaysville, UT |
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Kindergarten Fingerprint Ladybugs in Paint with Marker Detail
Laker Elementary, Pigeon, MI |
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"I really thought
the project was worthwhile and the kids liked seeing their art on
the cards!"
- Laker Elementary, Pigeon, MI |
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