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MyCardstm
A rewarding K-12 art lesson that allows ALL of your students to see their idea go from a drawing to a professional product.


Teach a lesson on card design and we’ll donate $5 per student* to your art program.
It’s pretty much that simple!

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, compelling card design that competes with cards they see in stores and galleries.

The Press Kit
When you choose a time to teach the lesson, we send a press kit that includes everything you need for a fun and rewarding classroom project: teacher’s guide, three day standards-based lesson plan, sample cards, final design templates, parent notes & order forms, individual class organization envelopes, even a box & 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 final design on the front, and the student's name and school on the back. Printed on premium card stock, cards are boxed in clear plastic boxes for a beautiful presentation that parents love.

*The Money for Your Art Program
Parents are offered retail quality card boxes of their student’s final design at a special school price:
1 box @ $14.95, or 2 or more boxes @ $12.95/box. For each student who orders cards, we’ll
donate $5 to your art program! How great is that? Do the math! # of Students you teach _______ x $5 = $_________!

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!

Questions?  We're here to help! (800) 208-8900, or click here to send an email.
 

Overview: The MyCardstm Process
1 Decide when you'd like to teach the lesson on card design.
Tell us when you'd like to teach the lesson.  We'll ship your press kit to arrive in plenty of time.
2 Receive your free press kit.
We supply everything you need for a successful and rewarding classroom project.
3 Teach the lesson and guide students through creating their own card design.
We supply a standards-based lesson plan and card templates to insure high quality card production.
4 Send home parent order forms.
We supply take-home notes & order forms offering parents the chance to buy cards of their student’s design.
5 Ship final designs to Mountain Color for publication.
We supply the shipping box and a prepaid return shipping label.
6 Distribute card boxes to proud students & deposit your check.
Allow 2-4 weeks to receive your students’ beautiful cards and donation check.

Call (800) 208-8900 to reserve your Space for 2008-09.
Press time is limited to about 50 schools, and is filled on a first come, first served basis.

MyCardstm Program Highlights
ü Teach a fun art lesson - we do the rest.
ü There’s no cost to your art department.
ü Nothing for students to go out and sell.
ü Students love seeing their work in print.
ü Parents love the professional product.
ü You WILL make money - we give it to you!

Click here to view the pdf brochure.

The Press Kit

Our MyCardstm press kit leads you through the simple, rewarding process.

Frequently Asked Questions
I want to participate in MyCardstm - what do I do now?
Call (800) 208-8900 and tell us when you’d like to teach the lesson. We’ll reserve press time accordingly.
How much will it cost me to participate?
There is no cost to the school whatsoever. We even provide a prepaid return shipping label in your press kit.
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. Typically, 90% of your students will order if you are an enthusiastic teacher.
How do you calculate your donation to my art program?
We donate $5 for each student who orders at least 1 box of cards. Ex. If 200 students order cards, you will receive a check payable to your art program fund for $1000.
Can I be paid on a per box basis instead?
Yes, we can donate $2 per box instead of $5/student. You must tell us if you prefer this payment method before you return your completed press kit. You may only choose one payment calculation for your order.
How long will it take to teach the lesson?
Approximately three 45 minute class periods. Here is a suggested time line:
Day 1 Teach the lesson. Begin creating the rough draft card design.
Day 2 Finish rough draft and begin creating the final design. Send home order forms.
Day 3 Finish final designs. Collect order forms.

Yes! I'd like to participate in MyCardstm for the 2008-09 school year. 
(It's free to sign up & we'll contact you with a confirmation).

For fastest service, call 800.208.8900 now.

Your Information
Teacher/Sponsor Name
Title/position
School name
School shipping address
City, ST ZIP
Mailing address, City, ST ZIP (if different)
School phone # ex 123-456-7890
School fax # ex 123-456-7890
Your E-mail
Information we need to schedule your press time and prepare your press kit.
I'd like to teach the MyCards
lesson during the week(s) of:
Total # of students you will teach this to:
# of classes you will teach this to:
Level you will teach this to:
(check all that apply)
ELEM
MIDDLE
HIGH
Make the donation to my art program check payable to (must be a school or foundation):
Best # to call with confirmation:
Best time to call:
Alternate or best email:
 

We will contact you within 1-3 days to confirm your reservation.