Good morning, everyone!

First off, I’m really sorry this update is long overdue. I want to reassure you upfront: you will receive what you’re owed, but delivery is going to take much longer than expected.

We ran into two major setbacks this year: unexpected increases in shipping costs and the 125% tariff, which has put my business at risk. Right now, thousands of dollars’ worth of already-produced and non-refundable merchandise and samples are stuck in China because I can’t afford to bring them in under the new tariff. These include magnetic plush toys, plush pouches, epoxy keychains, enamel pins, special stickers and prints, socks, and tote bags. On top of that, my remaining store inventory is running low, which makes it even harder to generate the cash flow I need.

I held off on sharing this because I was hoping to find a solid workaround first, but most of the alternatives I explored are either unreliable or financially risky. So it’s just time to make a decision and share where things are right now. Here’s what we’ll do moving forward:

TLDR: Socks and totes are being removed and surveys + fulfillment will be delayed until further notice.

I’m really sorry for how messy this has become and for not having a better solution with final deadlines by now. I hope you’ll still stick with me bc Fish’s story is still one I believe in deeply, especially in times like these. Thank you so much for your support, and please feel free to reach out with any questions at ✨[email protected]✨.

Thank you as always for being here.

P.S. Since 2018, I’ve worked with many suppliers in and out of the US, but my current Chinese manufacturers are the only ones who consistently bring my vision to life. Their quality, care for their teams, and reliability are unmatched and they charge more for it (rightfully so). I hope to see strong U.S. options in the future, but for now, these partners are the reason my products exist. Let's extend some grace to everyone navigating the impact of these trade wars. Thank you!

Hello, my friends!  Before the year ends, I wanted to clarify some confusion amongst some of you~ First off, this book is still being worked on and we won't see test prints until early next year. The final books will start shipping in Spring 2025. You can always click on this campaign's TIMELINE SECTION to see what our deadlines look like. I will be adding specific dates as soon as I know them and emailing updates for any major milestones or delays.

Second, my Backerkit account is connected to all my crowdfunding campaigns, so I accidentally made an incorrect response to one of you about timelines/shipping, thinking it was another project. I'm not sure how many people saw that comment, but I'm just confirming that all the products related to The Blue-Eared Fox will not arrive in my studio until Spring 2025. Please disregard any other comment that says otherwise. Thank you so much for your patience as I continue to learn how to use this platform!

Lastly, surveys have not been sent out yet due to the new add-ons and the late shipping date! I am still working on the unlocked products with new manufacturers and I want to make sure I am not under- or overcharging for products and shipping. And since shipment is expected to occur in the Spring, I figured we can hold off on any address changes/needs so you and I can spend less time making changes on Backerkit.

Please comment below if you have any questions for me + I'll be sure to address them asap. Otherwise, no action is needed from you right now.

Thank you again for supporting my creative process!! I'm excited to show you final pieces of my book in the new year. Happy holidays and happy new year, everyone. I'm here if you need me ✨