
Getting Started
Let’s get your Express Program off to a smooth, stress-free start! Below is your step-by-step guide from kickoff to shipping.
Your Online Program Timeline

Program Overview
Supply Box Arrives
Open your Coordinator Materials and take a peek at what’s inside.
Distribute art paper and instructions to participating teachers.
Share your program schedule and deadlines so everyone’s on the same page.
Create Artwork
Students should use the 8.5” x 11” art paper we provided.
Check the art instructions for recommended materials and pro tips.
- Need inspiration? Click the button above to see our Lesson Plans/Ideas.
Promote Your Program
Time to build some buzz!
Announce the program in your school newsletter, on social media, and your school website.
Hang posters, signs, and create a fun display of sample products.
Send the “Look What’s Coming” announcement letter home to families to get them excited.
Label/Identify Artwork
Use pencil to write the student’s name, teacher, and grade on the back. Or print labels with that info.
Mark the TOP of the artwork with a “T” on the back so it prints correctly.
Prepare Packets
Make copies of the Pricing Letter (this is emailed to you).
Place the letter and the student’s artwork into the pre-stuffed family envelopes.
Send Home
Stick to your schedule!
Send home the family packets with student artwork and the Pricing Letter.
Collect Orders
Families return artwork, the order form, and payment to the school.
Use our handy Order Tracking Spreadsheet to keep everything organized.
Prepare for Shipping
Tape the white order form to the back of the artwork.
Keep the yellow copy for your records.
Organize everything by class and grade.
Ship to Original Works
Ship on your scheduled date.
Complete Shipping Form D.
Use the prepaid UPS shipping label included in your kit.
Drop your package off at any UPS Ship Center.