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Mrs. Johnston from Utica, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A B C = A Beautiful Cricut

Help me give my students a way to express themselves artistically with the use of a Cricut machine with card making capabilities.

  • $645 goal

This project expired on June 22, 2025.

This project expired on June 22, 2025.

My Project

By having a Cricut machine , my students will be able to create many projects to be proud of, cards for special people, posters about literature, math games, and much more, all while learning about creating with a computer program.

I can see their smiling faces now!

I am a teacher in Utica, New York , where we have a highly diverse population with languages from all over the world. Many of my students are first generation and love learning! Having the use of a Cricut will open up their imaginations and give them confidence in creating something unique.

Mrs. Johnston General Herkimer Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Utica, NY View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 3 Machine with Card Making Kit Bundle - Craft Cutting Machine with Card Set, Envelopes and Pens for DIY Personalized Cards, Card Making Starter Kit with Mat and Instructional Guide • Amazon Business $336.59 1 $336.59
Cricut 13" Essential Tool Set • Blick Art Materials $48.16 1 $48.16
Cricut Cards, Inserts, and Envelopes - Princess, Pkg of 35 • Blick Art Materials $21.99 2 $43.98
Cricut Adhesive Cutting Mats - Pkg of 3, Light, Standard, and Strong Grip • Blick Art Materials $33.78 1 $33.78
Lya Vinyl Permanent Vinyl for Cricut,125 Pack 12"x12" Self Adhesive Vinyl Sheets,Permanent Outdoor Vinyl for Party Decoration, Sticker, DIY Mug, Car Decal • Amazon Business $30.59 1 $30.59
Cricut Portable Trimmer - 13" • Blick Art Materials $17.48 1 $17.48

Materials cost

$510.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.75

Total project goal

$644.99

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