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Ms. Cortez from El Paso, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beautifying Our Library

Help me give my students a Cricut cutting machine, case, vinyl, and specialty paper to build a beautiful library that they will want to visit and spend quality time in.

  • $820 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Every student deserves to have a school library that is beautiful. While some things are out of our control, there are some things we can do as educators to help beautify our school. I hope to purchase a Cricut machine and the materials needed to use it, in order to help beautify our library.

My goal is to use this Cricut machine to create beautiful bulletin boards, doors, wall quotes, and more, to help beautify our library.

Our students deserve to enjoy a beautiful library, one that feels inviting, safe, and peaceful.

Ms. Cortez Dr Nixon 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.

El Paso, TX 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

550 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker 3 Smart Cutting Machine - Ultimate Digital Value Bundle | Includes 80 Images & 12 Fonts in Design App • Amazon Business $529.17 1 $529.17
IMAGINING Carrying Case for Cricut Maker 3, Double-Layer Machine Bag with Cover for Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Storage Organizer for Cricut Accessories and Suppliers, Mat, Tools • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Bright Idea Permanent Vinyl Sheets - 70 Pack 12”x12” | Adhesive Vinyl Sheets, Assorted Colors (Glossy, Matte, Metallic) Permanent Vinyl Bundle Pack for Crafters - Vinyl for Cricut and Silhouette • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Cricut Vinyl Permanent - Bright Rainbow Sampler, 12x12 Vinyl Sheets, Create Long-Lasting DIY Projects, Durable Adhesive Vinyl for Cricut Machines, (Pack of 20 with 10 Colors) • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
Clear Transfer Tape for Vinyl - 6" x 100' Roll, Made in USA, Vinyl Transfer Tape with Medium to High Tack Adhesive for Cricut & Silhouette Cameo Crafts, Decals & Stickers • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
YINUOYOUJIA Silver Glitter Cardstock Paper 12 Sheets 12" x 12" Heavyweight Glitter Cardstock Construction Premium Sparkly Paper for Cricut Machine, Craft, Scrapbooking, DIY Projects Decorations 300GSM • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
YINUOYOUJIA Black Glitter Cardstock Paper 12 Sheets 12" x 12" Heavyweight Glitter Cardstock Construction Premium Sparkly Paper for Cricut Machine, Craft, Scrapbooking, DIY Projects, Decorations 300GSM • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$656.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$696.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.89

Total project goal

$819.26

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