It didn't seem right. Kids would dutifully bring home catalogues for candy, wrapping paper and candles, and, while mom and dad did most of the work, kids were bored by the whole process. Schools and organizations received a check, but no one learned much of anything.

ArtStamps TM, LLC provides an alternative to the typical fundraiser that leaves kids out of the equation. It turns student art into real U.S. postage stamps, high quality note cards, and more. In the process, it encourages something that all schools should: literacy.

ArtStamps involves more than just a moneymaking component. It's a learning tool that fits into most teachers' lesson plans. The themes for stamp designs, in fact, can come right out of a class on geography, music or writing. Some schools have used the program to promote letter writing to pen pals around the world. Whether they're kindergartners or high school seniors, kids get the message: The more you put into it, the more fun the art of communication can be.

Like school photos, student-designed stamps are keepers. Unlike school photos, which only capture how a student looks, handmade stamps capture how a child thinks. And that accounts for the real value of ArtStamps, as well as their high saleability. Family members become avid "collectors," placing orders for new stamps and cards when they run out.

The ArtStamps program has been used to fund school art, theater and music programs, and has now partnered with the Flat Stanley Project to advance literacy. We've made it simple to participate, with an easy ordering process and brightly designed forms and art templates. To find out more about this unique program and take a look at a gallery of student work, visit www.myartstamps.com. And put your stamp on a good cause!

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