Teachers Catalog 2016-17

TEACHERS CATALOG 2016-2017

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20 DIY Products & Crafts Great for Classroom Activities Project Ideas Inside

MAKE A GIFT ® classroom/ group art kit

CLASS P ROJECT S AND GR EAT GIF TS MA

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IDS! NOW CH O FROM 2 OSE 0 ITEMS !

Showcase The Learning And Creativity Of Your Kids With Personalized Craft Projects Designed By Them!

Our Make a Gift® Group Art Kit is a great way to capture the imagination of your young artists.

A fun craft activity for all ages, their artwork will be transferred to one of our quality, usable products to make memorable keepsakes that last.

And Now, Introducing A New Way To Make Personalized Gifts – Easier And More Flexible Than Ever!

Our new digital scan and upload process allows your students to duplicate their artwork and apply to 20 unique products – parents will love ordering additional gifts for friends and family!

Just call 972.709.1579 to order your ready-to-use kit, or visit makit.com and download materials for FREE.

The new Make a Gift® Group Art Kit offers more benefits for you!...

• 20 products to choose from for your class activity • New scan and upload option to ensures original artwork is never lost in the mail • Duplicate artwork and order multiples of one item or many different items from the same art!

• No special paper required for templates – make your own copies as needed or download materials online • Customize with background colors

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How the Make A Gift Art Kit works

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IT’S AS EASY AS...

PLAN YOUR PROJECT

Select the best item for your class project and get your kit.

OR ORDER your Ready-to-Use Make A Gift® Art Kit K1100D....................$6.99

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STUDENTS CREATE DESIGNS

Using your own washable markers, let your kids’ imaginations go wild!

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DOWNLOAD and print materials for FREE at makit.com

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UPLOAD YOUR ART

Scan and upload your completed art templates and class order form at makit.com

SELECT YOUR PRODUCT(S)

With 20 items to choose from, parents can order one or many items with their child’s creation! Just send home a copy of the product collection flyer to collect orders.

Watch the mail for your personalized art gifts!

To order your personalized gifts shop online at Makit.com or call 972-709-1579, M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 PM CST

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MAKE A GIFT ®

product collection

More Options Than Ever for a Unique Class Project or Art Activity!

Choose from any of these products to apply kids’ artwork and create a personalized craft. Select a single item for your whole class, or send home our Product Collection flyer and let kids and parents choose their item(s) before placing an order. There’s a perfect product for any project or fundraiser!

TABLEWARE

DRINKWARE 20oz Water Bottle • 24oz Travel Tumbler with Lid 20oz Slim Travel Tumbler with Straw 16oz Coffee Travel Tumbler • 15oz Ceramic Mug

Melamine Tray • Melamine Platter 12oz Melamine Bowl • 10” Melamine Plate Laminated Placemat

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To order your personalized gifts shop online at Makit.com or call 972-709-1579, M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 PM CST

MORE GREAT GIFTS AND ACCESSORIES!

MAKE IT A 3pc.

KIDS SET!

8” Melamine Plate • 8oz Melamine Bowl 10oz Plastic Mug

18” White Tote Bag • Frameless Photo Easel • 10” Tablet/Laptop Sleeve • Makeup Bag • 4pc Hard Cork Back Coaster Set Compact Mirror • Black Glossy Wood Jewelry Box 9” x 12.5” Hardboard Clipboard

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Kids’ artwork, 20 products, 9 colors…

and endless possibilities!

There are 9 background color options available for some products.

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MAKE A GIFT ®

fundraising programs UP TO

$5!

ART PROJECT

FUNDRAISER

PROFIT PER ITEM

If you love the idea of a personalized gift, but also want a super easy fundraising program for your school or organization, then our Art Fundraiser Kit is the perfect option!

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Purchase a complete Make a Gift® Art Fundraiser Kit by emailing sales@makit.com OR download and print your FREE fundraiser materials online at makit.com/fundraisers

2. Mail, send home or email the provided fundraiser letter and product flyer to parents and collect the funds.

3. Kids create their original artwork in class on the paper templates provided.

4. Scan and upload or mail in your artwork to Makit, along

with a single payment for processing. Your order will be shipped to your school within 2 weeks from receipt of artwork! (Minimum order of 50 items required)

K1100DFUND……………...………… $25.00 per kit

KIT INCLUDES:

poster • 11 Preprinted Sample plate • display easel with letter template • POarent rder form • Rush label •

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collection flyer • PHroduct ow-To instructions • 20 Blank templates • 30 Preprinted artwork • templates for coloring

Fundraisers can be a great way to raise money for your school or program, and our Make a Gift® Fundraiser Kits make fundraising easy and fun for everyone!

UP TO

$20!

PROFIT

GIFT CERTIFICATE

PER CERTIFICATE

FUNDRAISER This program makes fundraising easier than ever with minimal effort and maximum payoff for your school! Students sell the prepaid vouchers to family and friends, and recipients redeem online and make their own personalized items at makit.com.

5. Download and print your FREE fundraiser

materials online at makit.com/fundraisers

6. Mail, send home or email the provided

fundraiser letter to parents and collect the funds by a determined date.

7. Submit one order and one payment to Makit for the total number of certificates purchased.

8. We’ll mail your Prepaid Gift Certificates to you for distribution within 5 business days.

$25 Gift Certificate

K1525……………...........………… $15.00

$50 Gift Certificate

K3050……………............……… $30.00 (Minimum order 12)

Benefits Of The Prepaid Gift Certificate Program: Certificates are good for all Make a Gift® Art Kits, Personalized Photo Gifts or Custom Name Gifts at makit.com!

Parents, friends and family will love the flexibility to choose their own personalized photo or art gift online Recipients can redeem at their leisure or the next time they need a gift idea of their own

To order your personalized gifts shop online at Makit.com or call 972-709-1579, M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 PM CST

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MAKE A GIFT ® project ideas

SEPTEMBER

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Get your class motivated with an outdoor bug hunting expedition. Make a bug drawing for them to record their findings using the Make A Gift® template, OR read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle with your students. Get them to draw their favorite bugs in their natural habitats or eating their favorite foods on the Make A Gift® template. Turn this project into a personalized gift to remember this special project. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

OCTOBER

“Five Little Pumpkins” October’s the time for pumpkins!

Make A Trick-or-Treat gift while celebrating the ultimate October icon. Have a class sing-a-long and teach your students the “Five Little Pumpkins” song! Then have them draw their own five little pumpkins on their Make A Gift® template.

Turn this project into a personalized gift for Halloween.

Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

NOVEMBER

“The History of Thanksgiving” November is a great time to explore the history and culture of America’s original inhabitants and help students appreciate the many things they have to be thankful for. Create a Thanksgiving drawing as a classroom project using the Make A Gift® template, as you discuss the history of Thanksgiving and the cooperation that occurred between Native Americans and America’s earliest settlers. Turn this project into a personalized gift for Thanksgiving. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com 8

DECEMBER

“Happy Holidays!”

December is a month full of special days and personalized gifts. The Make A Gift® projects can help teach your students how different cultures celebrate the festive period. Do your students celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Three Kings Day? December offers great opportunities for teaching about our multicultural world. Discuss the different holidays with your students and have them draw something which represents the holiday their family celebrates on their Make A Gift® template, turn this project into a personalized gift for everyone in the family. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

JANUARY

“The Science of Snowflakes” Bring the wonder of winter into your classroom with the science of snowflakes! Have your students draw their own unique snowflakes on the Make A Gift® template which can be downloaded directly from from Makit.com.

Once the snowflakes have been drawn, have students compare their shapes and sizes. How are the snowflakes similar and different? Turn this project into a personalized gift. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

FEBRUARY

“The Hidden Heart” Discuss things you could draw using a heart hidden somewhere within them using the Make A Gift® template to draw on. Some possibilities include: flowers with heart-shaped petals and leaves, a butterfly with heart-shaped antennae or wings, heart-shaped clouds or a heart-shaped sun setting behind a hill, a tree with heartshaped leaves, etc. Turn this project into a personalized gift with hidden hearts as a gift for someone special. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

To order your personalized gifts shop online at Makit.com or call 972-709-1579, M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 PM CST

MARCH

“Get Hopping!”

Plan an egg hunt for your class by hiding painted eggs around your classroom, each containing a fact about Easter. Once they’ve collected as many eggs as they can, use the fun facts they find to draw Easter themed pictures on their Make A Gift® template. Turn this project into a personalized gift for easter. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

APRIL

“Mom’s Rule!”

May 10 is Mother’s Day. It’s the perfect time to celebrate important and influential women throughout history. Discuss some famous and influential Moms with your class and how they have helped shape our country. Then, have your students write or draw a message on the Make A Gift® template to their own Mom or Caregiver to show how important they are to them. Turn this project into a personalized gift for mom or someone special in your family. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

MAY

“It’s a Family Thing” Father’s Day is a great way to discuss how family roles and structures differ in different cultures. Have your students draw their family on their Make A Gift® template and compare the differences in families and cultures. Turn this project into a personalized gift for dad or someone special in your family. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

JUNE

“When I was your age...”

Talk to your class about when their grandparents were their age and what has changed from then to now! Have them create a Make A Gift® for Grandparent’s Day, showing their favorite things to do with their Grandparents drawn on the Make A Gift® template! Turn this project into a personalized gift for Grandparents day. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

JULY

“Celebrate Freedom” Discuss America’s independence and how wonderful it is to live in our amazing country - thanks to our forefathers and those who serve and protect our freedom! Have the students write and draw a special thank you message in honor of our troops who serve and protect our great country and our freedoms using the Make A Gift® template.

Turn this special project into a personalized gift for someone who is serving in your family or a special friend. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com

AUGUST

“Happy Birthday!”

The Make A Gift® projects make great, unique gifts for a friend or loved one’s birthday! Have your students pick a special friend or family member whose birthday is coming up. Create a special art which show off the recipient’s age, favorite things or something special about them. Turn this project into a personalized gift for someone special in your family. Scan and submit your Make A Gift® order on Makit.com 9

MAKE A GIFT ® personalized photo gifts

MAKIT.COM ALSO OFFERS PERSONALIZED PHOTO GIFTS! Do you have the perfect photo? Use it to create gifts for parents, grandparents, teachers and friends! Personalized photo gifts make a great parent gift or fundraising opportunity for your classroom or PTA event!

50% off

Special Discount*

GET 50% OFF TWO OR MORE PHOTO ITEMS Online orders only, $30 minimum purchase Valid: 8/1/16-7/31/17 Code: 2BUY1617

Go to makit.com to shop and order your personalized gifts today!

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MAKIT 2016-2017 CALENDAR

offers & reminders Important dates to remember!

• Halloween 2016 – Submit Orders by October 7th • Fall Semester 2016 Early Bird Discount – Submit Orders by October 28th October 2016

September 2016

• Thanksgiving 2016 – Submit Orders by October 31st • Christmas 2016 – Submit Orders by November 25th

November 2016

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• Valentine’s Day 2017 – Submit Orders by February 23rd • Spring Semester 2017 Early Bird Discount – Submit Orders by March 10th • Easter 2017 – Submit Orders by March 17th • Mother’s Day 2017 – Submit Orders by April 14th January 2017

• Father’s Day 2017 – Submit Orders by May 26th • July 4th 2017 – Submit Orders by June 9th • Grandparent’s Day 2017 – Submit Orders by August 11th

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SPRING 2017 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT* 20% OFF ENTIRE ORDER OF 30+ ITEMS Code: EBSPRING17 Valid: 1/1/17-3/10/17

* May not be combined with any other offer To order your personalized gifts shop online at Makit.com or call 972-709-1579, M - F, 8:30 am - 5:00 PM CST

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