Highlights
Project Update: Bakeshop Production and Shipping Update!
Production
I recently checked with the manufacturer and the pins are close to being done, they estimate 1-2 more weeks. I placed this order right when the president started the 90 day pause on tariffs. All us small business owners we're trying to get orders in within that window, for obvious reasons, but that left the factories inundated with orders all at once. Production has taken longer than expected, but we're still set to ship on time by the end of August.
Shipping
With shipping to begin within a month or so, please update your shipping address if needed. The addresses on your orders are not locked so you can sign into your Backerkit, navigate to your surveys, and update your address from there. If you have any issues updating your adress please email me at [email protected]
Cheers,
Liz
Project Update: Pins have arrived!
Hello friends! We received the pins this week - a gigantic 35 pound box of them! We'll be taking the next 2 weeks to sort through them all to make sure everything arrived and is in good condition. Use this opportunity now to update your shipping address if you have to please!
We're on schedule to ship these out way earlier than expected if all the pins look good. I added in extra buffer time just in case any design needs to be remade, but on first glance everything is looking great. The stickers are currently in production and will hopefully be here within the next week or so as well.
Here's a peek at some of the designs that arrived!
Our current campaign, Victorian Villages, is in its final stages! We have a couple added stretch goals I'd love to still hit, so make sure to take a look and share with people you think would love this campaign. I sent this update to everyone so you can see that you will absolutely receive your products! We're heading into the 9th year of running Sunset Road, so you can count on me when it comes to delivering items you've pledged for.
Thank you all so much!
Nikki
Still to unlock for Victorian Villages:
Hi, it's been a long time since y'all updated us on this project. Can we get an update please? Are items in production? Would love to know what's happening behind the scenes of this project. Thanks
Project Update: Pins shipping this week!
I'm ordering all of the stickers this week as the turnaround time on those are quite quick. Hoping to start shipping these out mid-August if not earlier, so we are on track to deliver your orders WAY ahead of the predicted schedule of October shipping. I do have some vacation time in August as my husband is a professor and it's his only time off, so I'll be shipping around that trip. But I'm thrilled to get these pins into your hands way sooner than anticipated and in plenty of time to celebrate spooky season!
Our current campaign Victorian Villages has a little over a week left! We've unlocked a ton of designs for that campaign that I'm really excited about it. Check it out if you haven't seen it yet!
I'll keep you all updated as the products start rolling in and I get them ready for shipment. Stay cool out there!
XO,
Nikki
Project Update: 50% off Sale - Bakeshop Update!
I did post this sale on two different projects, so I apologize if you receive this update twice.
As many of you know, I kicked off a 40% off inventory sale a couple weeks ago to make some room—and now it's time for round two (except we're doing 50% off this time). I’ve got several shipments of brand new designs arriving soon, and I still need to clear out some shelf space before they get here!
Over the years, I’ve run plenty of 40% off sales—but I’m not sure I’ve ever gone as bold as 50%.
From now through June 29th, you can take 50% off any regularly priced enamel pins and 20% off everything else—no code needed. Discounts apply automatically at checkout.
Check out the discounts here!
If you’re waiting on the Ink and Enamel Fantasy Romance pins—hang tight! I’m still in the process of sorting, counting, and photographing everything. They’ll be making their debut soon, and when they do, backers will get first access along with a special discount code.
Bakeshop Update
Cheers,
Liz
Project Update: New Campaign is now live!
Victorian Villages has officially launched! The campaign is going strong and I'm thrilled with it! We have early backer and previous backer rewards available and tons of designs to choose from.
I wanted to show you what the 3D molded framed pins looked like in person: I have two of the molds already made. These will be absolutely gorgeous with the butterflies and moths in them!
XO,
Nikki
Project Update: Victorian Villages Launches Tomorrow!
Victorian Villages is my idea to bring an enamel pin village to life. There are two variations of buildings in this campaign: a Victorian-era village comprising of shoppes, houses and more to create a cozy Victorian getaway, and a classic matching Gingerbread village to ring in the holidays with your own fanciful collection. The enamel pins will range in size from 1.75" up to 2.5" and will coordinate their colors and style so you can create your own village, be it Victorian or Gingerbread!
Victorian Villages also will feature pins in a traditional gallery wall style, including different species of butterflies and moths to mesh with the Victorian aesthetic. We will also have Victorian and Gingerbread creatures as add-ons, and a special blind bag pin option so you can enhance your village! Here's just a peek at some of the options we'll have to offer:
Campaign Rewards!
- Pre-Launch Followers who pledge to the campaign will receive a free Monarch Butterfly sticker. Make sure to click the RSVP link before the campaign goes live!
- Early Bird Backers will receive a free Gingerbread Rabbit sticker!
- Previous Backers will receive a free Victorian Bat sticker!
- Support both Make The Yuletide Gay and Victorian Villages to receive a free pin from each maker.
- Pledge to all six Pin Kids Collective projects to get an additional free jumbo pin.
This project is part of a 6-way collaboration! Be sure to follow these projects:
VICTORIAN VILLAGES by Sunset Road˚ (paired project)
CHRISTMAS IN JULY by The Snarky Co*
COWBOY CHRISTMAS by Kimchi Kreative*
TREAT YO'SHELF by Laserbrain Patch Co†
HEARTH'S WARMING by Mythic Mgmt†
Thank you so much for your support, and I can't wait to see what kind of enamel pin village you'll make with us. RSVP here!
XOXO,
Nikki
Project Update: Make The Yuletide Gay Launches TOMORROW! 🌈☃️
Make the Yuletide Gay with our winter-inspired collection of queer animal and punny cross-stitch enamel pins! For the first time, we’re also featuring two new plushies in the campaign. Take a sneak peek at what we have in store including exclusive freebies for returning backers and pre-launch followers.
❤️ Pre-Launch Followers who pledge to the campaign will receive a free All You Need Is Love Cross-Stitch Sticker. Make sure to click the RSVP link before the campaign goes live!
This project is part of a 6-way collaboration! Be sure to follow these projects:
Let's make the yuletide gay together! Will you join us? 🌈 RSVP HERE! ☃️
Happy Holigays!
Dylan & Rossin
Project Update: New Campaign Launching June 24th
We have a new campaign launching in just 2 weeks here on BackerKit, and we're incredibly excited about it. Victorian Villages is my idea to bring an enamel pin village to life. There are two variations of buildings in this campaign: a Victorian-era village comprising of shoppes, houses and more to create a cozy Victorian getaway, and a classic matching Gingerbread village to ring in the holidays with your own fanciful collection. The enamel pins will range in size from 1.75" up to 2.5" and will coordinate their colors and style so you can create your own village, be it Victorian or Gingerbread!
Victorian Villages also will feature pins in a traditional gallery wall style, including different species of butterflies and moths to mesh with the Victorian aesthetic. We will also have smaller Victorian and Gingerbread creatures as add-ons so you can enhance your village!
Here are two examples of designs in the campaign!
I'll also have special rewards for returning backers, mailing list followers, and early bird backers!
Please make sure to follow the campaign here and sign up to be alerted of the launch so you can get your free butterfly sticker with your successful pledge!
XOXO,
Nikki
Project Update: Transcend: Next Project Soon & Transcend Stickers
HELLO THERE, EXPLORERS!
Many of you have fixed your payments (thank you so much!), so I am only missing $1450 in funding now. Thank you to everybody who has already paid and finished their surveys, it makes creating everything for you so much easier! ☀️
NEXT PROJECT STARTS SOON
As a Cousin who has was part of Transcend, you'll receive a free Retro Dragon sticker if you join the Hearth. If you pledge in the first 48 hours, you'll also get a free Copper Puppy sticker, colored in memory of my beagle Copper who was laid to rest only a few weeks ago.
For those who were looking forward to Moonrise and Sunrise being made into pins, they will be in the next space-themed pin project! Look for that probably in Q1 2026.
TRANSCEND STICKERS ARE IN AND THEY LOOK AMAZING
CURRENT TIMELINE PROJECTIONS (UPDATED APRIL 29)
SEPTEMBER 15 - Remaining completed surveys charged for add-ons and shipping
OCTOBER - Orders packaged and shipping begins
DECEMBER 31 - Project fully closed and rewards are no longer provided
Once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for being part of this exploration! Please let me know if you have any questions by emailing me at [email protected] as discussions in the Community tab are not regularly monitored. My next update will be in about 2 weeks if I feel there is a need to nudge people again, or to provide an update when pins come in.
Ad nova stellae!
Carly K
P.S. disclaimer on all free items in any pledge from throughout this project... BEFORE DEC. 31, 2025, you need to successfully fill out your survey and pay for the final shipping costs to receive your pledge and any free rewards!