FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS FROM SCHOOLS

​We know school fundraising and classroom projects are busy enough already, so we’ve made Created by Kids simple, supportive, and easy to manage from start to finish.

We supply an easy-to-use school dashboard where you can track participation, monitor progress, and see fundraising totals in real time as well as a simple artwork upload tool for late submissions.​

When is the best season for our school to run the program?

Created By Kids Art Fundraisers run twice per year, in the Fall and in the Spring.

Many schools run our program in both seasons to double their fundraising revenue! A Fall campaign taps into peak holiday gift-buying for Christmas, while a Spring campaign is perfect for Mother's Day, Father's Day, and end-of-year celebrations.

If you are starting with just one season, use this quick guide to find your best fit:

Choose Fall if...

  • You want to tap into the high-spending holiday shopping season (Fall campaigns generally raise the most funds).
  • Your main school events or big galas happen in the Spring.
  • Your school is looking for a fresh, engaging activity to kick off the new school year.

Choose Spring if...

  • Your Fall calendar is already packed with other major school fundraisers.
  • You are booking late in the Fall term (after October) and need a strong second-semester fundraiser.

Whether you choose Fall, Spring, or decide to double your impact by running both, we make set-up effortless for your teachers and volunteers!

Are there any upfront fees, admin fees, shipping fees, materials fees, credit card fees, or per-student fees?

​It is our belief that schools should never lose money on a fundraiser – it is a privilege for a fundraising provider to partner with your school and should be treated as such.
You have no risk, and we pay for all materials that we send your way.  In addition, you also pay no shipping! 
​No admin fees, no credit card fees, etc. So every single order generates profit for your school.

Which launch date do you recommend for our school?

While we know the start of the term is already busy, launching earlier actually saves stress later by ensuring your products arrive with plenty of cushion before major milestones like Mother's Day, Father's Day, winter break, or end-of-term celebrations. It also builds in a safety buffer against unforeseen delays like severe weather or peak season shipping delays.

Worried about start-of-term stress?  You don’t need to rush to have everything done on day one. We supply ready-to-go art paper before your launch date and low-prep project guides, giving your teachers a flexible 2-week window to run the activity.

Rest assured, no matter which launch date works best for your schedule, our team will always work hard to get your order delivered as quickly as possible.

What sort of profits do we make?

Because this is a no-fee fundraiser, you are guaranteed to start profiting on order #1, and every order thereafter!
Schools in BC and Alberta: 30% of each order
Schools in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, PEI, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia 25% of each order
Schools in Newfoundland, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 20% of each order

What is our fundraising coordinator responsible for?
  • Registering your school's start date
  • Distributing the artwork sheets and teacher instructions to each division
  • Collecting the orders from each division then shipping back to us
  • Delivering finished product to each division!
Do we have t​o enter student information into a database? Because that is not fun!

No!  We take care of all data entry at our end.  We have people who actually like it 🙂

Can this be integrated into the existing art curriculum?

​Yes! If teachers want to use the provided sheets to do something already in the art curriculum, they are welcome to do so.

What type of artwork can be made?

​Any type! It is often good to have teachers suggest a theme so students do not get creative block.

What type of artwork cannot be made?

​Teachers will be instructed to avoid exposed glue and glitter - pretty much anything else goes! (Glue can actually be used, just not exposed glue)

Do students get their original artwork back?

​Yes! Original artwork is returned with product orders.

What happens if participation is lower than expected?

We continuously refine our programs based on school feedback, so low participation is very rare! However, if it does happen, please don’t worry—there are no penalties & no hidden fees. There is absolutely no financial risk to your school and we will still happily fulfill any orders placed by the families who did participate.

How are Artwork & products transported?
  • BC Tri-Cities Schools: A friendly member of our team will personally handle the pickup of the artwork and the delivery of your final products.
  • Rest of BC & Canada: We use trusted courier services for fast, reliable transit.

No matter where you are located, we will always coordinate the pickup and drop-off dates with your fundraising coordinator so your school can plan ahead!

QUESTIONS FROM FAMILIES

We turn artwork into meaningful keepsakes you’ll cherish for years. Up to 30% of every order goes directly back to your school. ​ ​It’s a simple way to celebrate your child’s artwork while making a meaningful contribution to the school community.

How can I get late art to Created By Kids?

First off, make sure you place an order!
Then, you have 2 options to get us your artwork:

  1. Scan in colour at 300dpi and submit it via this form.
  2. Mail the artwork to:

Photo Expressions
140-2250 Fremont St,
Port Coquitlam, BC  V3B 0M5

Can younger / older siblings / parents neighbours / my cat make some artwork?

Of course! See if you can get an extra artwork sheet from your coordinator or school office. All orders will automatically raise funds for your school!

Oops I messed up my art. Can I make another?

Yes! We provide extra art sheets to your fundraising coordinator for just this reason. And if you cannot get one, you can always do some art on a regular 8.5x11 sheet of paper and attach it to the original sheet.

How do I place an order?

Orders are placed online here. 
Alternatively, scan the "QR code" on the back of the artwork!

How will my order be shipped?

Orders placed with School Delivery are shipped directly to your child's school free of charge in one bulk shipment along with the rest of the school's orders.

If you prefer Direct-to-Home Delivery, a flat-rate shipping fee of $15 applies. Please note, home orders are processed and shipped alongside or shortly after the main school shipment.

When will my order arrive?

Delivery timing depends on your school's registered fundraiser launch date.

School Delivery: All artwork and orders for your school are produced and shipped together to arrive at the school at a predetermined date (typically about 2-3 weeks after the ordering deadline).

Home Delivery: Orders shipped directly to your home are dispatched at the same time or shortly after the main school delivery.

Do students get their original art back?

​Yes! Original artwork is returned with product orders.

What type of artwork can be made?

Any type! It is often good to have teachers suggest a theme so students do not get creative block. You can use paint, crayons, pastels, felt, pencil crayon, torn paper, etc - get creative!

What type of artwork cannot be made?

​Teachers will be instructed to avoid exposed glue and glitter - pretty much anything else goes! (Glue can actually be used, just not exposed glue)