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about 2 months ago

Project Update: ✨ Magic Menagerie: What’s Returning, What’s New ✨

Before diving in, a quick note: I don’t finalize every design before launch due to time management, but also by choice. I’ve always done “live designing,” where designs evolve during the campaign based on backer feedback and polls. Updates like this are part of keeping you in the loop as things take shape.

I wanted to take a moment to talk a bit more in depth about the Magic Menagerie stall and how these designs are evolving.

If you backed Ink & Enamel – Fantasy Romance Edition back in 2024, then you’ll definitely recognize some familiar designs below.

During that campaign, and especially since then, these pins have become some of my most popular designs. When I placed the original order, I intentionally ordered many, many extras to sell later in the shop and at in-person events — and at this point, they’re almost completely gone. I’m down to maybe five pins total across all six variants.

They consistently get the most attention at markets, book expos, and conventions. People see them, light up, and almost always ask, “Was this inspired by ___?”

I’ve even had backers from that original campaign come back to purchase these designs again — either to grab a different variant for themselves or to pick one up as a gift for a friend or family member.

That kind of repeat love is honestly one of the biggest reasons I wanted to bring these back.

Because of that, the Magic Menagerie stall is going to be a mix of returning favorites and new designs, rather than being entirely brand new.

🌹 Swords & Roses (With Updates)

The Swords & Roses pins will be returning — but with some changes.

The shape and overall design will stay the same
I’ll be removing the pearl enamel, which just didn’t behave well in the smaller spaces
There will be new colorways and additional variants inspired by other beloved books
And the design will be getting a new name

So if you loved Swords & Roses, think of this as an evolution rather than a replacement.

🪟 Window to Another World (Redesign)

The Window to Another World pin is getting a redesign. The concept stays, but the execution is changing.

I’ve redesigned the gothic window to be:

More ornate
Featuring recessed metal and finer details
With more open space in the center

What’s still undecided is what goes inside the window. Last time, the designs featured scenery inspired by popular books. This time, it may still be scenery — or it may shift toward symbols, motifs, or imagery that evoke the feeling of certain stories, rather than specific locations.

This design will likely receive a new name as well, to reflect that evolution.

📖 A Possible Third Pin (Still TBD)

The final pin I’d love to create for this stall is based on a book by an indie author. That one is still still being explored because:

I want to make sure I can unlock more than three stalls overall and that I don't commit all my time to the current one
I’d like to speak directly with the author, who I’ve met in person and who’s local to where I live, to make sure she’s comfortable with the pin being included.
While the imagery is broad and general, I'd still like them to know.

So this design is very much a “we’ll see”, but I wanted to be transparent about what’s being considered.

Cheers,
Liz

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