Hello, here with another sock sample update! This time, just tackling the last pink colorways. Pink is such a difficult color to make in socks because the color thread options are limited and not always the most ideal match or the most opaque so it usually takes the longest time to sample through trial and error. Thanks for your comments last time, I went ahead and approved Dark Pink & Black Cherry Gingham while ordered the additional round of samples of Pink.
With this sample, I tested out changing the background from the super pale pink it was previously to a more saturated pastel pink. It looks pretty dramatically different when unworn but it's pretty subtle when worn. Personally, I like this new pink and would like to proceed with it as the final but I'd love to hear what you guys think as many of you said you like the pinks as is on the last post.
Previous pink background on the left, New pink background on the right New pink background on the right leg, Previous pink background on the left leg
Fresh Tasty Popcorn also got its sample. I opted for using the same base pink thread as Cherry Gingham. I'm debating maybe changing the stars on this colorway from the dark yellow to the pastel yellow, what do you guys think?
Worn photo Fresh Tasty Popcorn - Pink Color comparison to Pink Cherry Gingham Dress comparisons to Angelic Pretty's Magical Etolie and Milky Planet
We're nearing the end of sampling so again, any feedback is greatly appreciated! Quick reminder to fill out the Backerkit survey. On March 19, I'll start charging for the shipping, add-ons, and pre-orders starting on that date.
Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and give a quick update! My manufacturer sent me some photos of the wristlets and bags so I thought I'd share! I really love how all the colors turned out!
They're almost done then will be shipped out to me, I'll post another update soon, thanks!
Hello everyone! Happy to announce that the bulk order has officially been placed so the shoes are now in production! Thanks so much to everyone for answering the surveys!
For Pay Over Time backers, your last payment should be charged sometime this week. After the final charge successfully goes through, you'll get access to the Backerkit survey. Your shoe & color selection will already be selected based on how you answered the Google survey.
For people who added any additional straps or pairs of shoes, your orders will also be charged this week so please be aware!
Some fun facts about the final inventory: Most popular colors were: Black, White, Wine, Red, and then Pink in that order. Most sizes (included Wide) were ordered between sizes 37 and 44. Orange & Yellow were not ordered at all so those were dropped.
Regarding bulk production, the shoe manufacturer needs to order the wood and then will begin working on the shoes. This should take around 40 days. Then the shoes will be shipped to me which may take another 30 days. So we'll be a bit ahead of schedule if everything goes that quickly. I'll make sure to post any developments that happen. That's all for now, thank you!
Hey everyone! I got a few more updates regarding how the sampling of the socks is going!
We updated Fresh Tasty Popcorn to have the missing star from the original artwork so Red has been updated and Black has been finalized! We're still working on Pink. The initial pink I chose was just a bit too neon so I'm going to do another round of samples on that.
I previewed Dark Pink Cherry Gingham but I received it in person to double check it's okay so I can safely say that's finalized as well! I also received Black Cherry Gingham. I think it came out really well but I'm curious how you guys feel about the black/dark gray combination? Is it too dark or just right?
I also received two versions of Pink Cherry Gingham and this was the best one so far. I want to try one more round of samples with the background pink being a little darker but I'm curious how you guys feel about it as is.
Worn pics of Dark Pink Cherry Gingham Size 1: Worn pics of Pink & Black Cherry Gingham in Size 2: Coordinate with Dark Pink Cherry Gingham compared to Angelic Pretty's Dark Pink: There's still a few people who haven't filled out the survey so please make sure to do so when you can! The deadline is March 19, I'll be charging for the shipping, add-ons, and pre-orders starting on that date.
That's it for this update! And please let me know your opinions on Black & Pink if you have them! Thanks!
Hey guys, I'm so happy to share that the crowdfund has reached its goal! The Carnival Puppet Clothing Collection will be made! Huge huge thank you to everyone who pledged or shared the campaign!
I started the idea for this collection around 2021 and received my first samples in 2022. Since then, it's been a roller coaster trying to continue working on it. I kept running into roadblocks and sometimes I wouldn't have enough money for new samples to make changes. I was started to worry it would never be possible once everything was settled and I got the final quotations together. So thank you so much for believing in my project and showing me that the time and effort was worth it. We still have a bit over a month left for the campaign but already, I'm excited to get going!
If you're interested in answering, I'm curious to know which colorway will be most popular! Let me know in the poll below.
Once more, just thank you so much for the support. I hope these pieces will be something you're able to cherish for a long time. Thank you! :)
Hey all, my manufacturer reached out to me to share that the first pass at some of the colorways are done! I wanted to share the colors below. All of the Harlequin Diamond colorways and Dark Pink for Cherry Gingham!
Please note, all of my crowdfund samples were made in Size 2 so for the Size 1 pattern of Harlequin Diamond, we scaled down the pattern a bit rather than keeping the same diamond size and reducing the number of diamonds so that's why it looks just slightly different. Better comparison pic down below.
That's it for now, I'll post again when more colors are done, thanks! :D
Reminder that today is the LAST DAY to answer your Backerkit or Google surveys! Unanswered surveys will be considered as "abandoned" and thus cancelled. Numerous emails have been sent so any cancelled pledges will need to contact me directly after the bulk order is completed to claim from the extra inventory. Once the final surveys are all locked, I'll will be placing the bulk order for the shoes in March and proceeding as scheduled. Thanks so much everyone! :)
Hey everyone, I have sent out all the Backerkit surveys so please check your email to select your sock design, colorway, and size selection! If you didn't receive an email from Backerkit and did not do Pay Over Time, please contact me.
Based on the Backerkit poll and social media comments, I decided to add 3 more colorways to the survey. Now available in the survey are:
Harlequin Diamond - Black x Wine
Harlequin Diamond - Black x Blue
Cherry Gingham - Dark Pink
So there's now a total of 12 design/color options to choose from! Thanks so much for sharing your opinions with me, hopefully there's enough options now to suit everyone's tastes and styles :)
I'll start locking orders with final warning on March 19 then charging cards for shipping and any additional Add-Ons you added to your order.
I already contacted my sock manufacturer and paid them for the bulk order so we're going to begin colorway development as soon as possible. After we confirm the final thread colors, it should take around 30 days for production so we'll be ahead of schedule if everything goes smoothly. I'll be sure to post more updates here as things progress along.
Hi everyone! I'm happy to share that fulfillment is complete! Every pledge should have received a tracking number or their package delivered already. If you did not receive a tracking number and are unsure why, please contact me asap. The only exceptions were anyone who requested that I hold onto their bags to ship with another pre-order they made.
Regarding additional B & C Grades from the first problematic production bulk, I need to finish reviewing my remaining new bulk inventory with my grading system. Then after I take standard stock photos, the extra inventory will be posted up on the webshop. This will hopefully be sometime late October/early November.
Once more, thank you so much for supporting this campaign! Please feel free to tag me on social media or to send any feedback my way. These are my brand's first leather bags so I'm definitely open to any thoughts, comments, or opinions you might have. If you're satisfied with your bag and looking to add another to your collection, I recently launched a campaign for a leather star shaped bag that can be seen here. I hope everyone receives their pledges safely and I really hope you all love your bags and wallets! Take care! :)
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