Made by Max Designs

CREATOR

14 days ago

Project Update: Pins are here! Photos, updates on timelines, tariffs, and more.

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit of a lengthy update. If you just want to see the pins scroll to the bottom!

Timelines

The pins are in and I'm in the process of ordering the remaining add-on items for this campaign. The timeline for this campaign is right on track! I hope to have the majority of pledge rewards shipped by the end of summer.

Tariffs

I'm sure we're all aware of the developing trade wars between the United States and other countries, especially China. I wanted to provide a few quick updates regarding this campaign.

Backers of this campaign will not see a price increase for their pledged goods from me due to tariffs. My pin manufacturer was able to get my order to me before the worst of the Tariffs went into effect, which was critical for me to be able to fulfill this campaign. I am facing increased costs for some of the add-on items, but this campaign was successful enough that I should be able to cover the tariffs on those.

International Backers - Some countries have enacted tariffs on goods imported from the United States in retaliation to the trade wars initiated by its current administration. All of the rewards from this campaign will be shipped from the US, so please refer to your country's current information to know if you'll need to pay tariffs on your rewards. Tariff situations are constantly changing right now and we don't know what they'll look like in a few months. When it comes time to ship rewards, I will be willing to delay shipping international packages up to 6 months by request.

I will be reevaluating a few things moving forward to continue making enamel pins as feasibly as I can. This will include a price increase for post-campaign items (I'll try to minimalize it) and an increase in funding goals for future campaigns. Please be patient with artist during this time - most of us will have to increase our prices, since even most domestically made goods rely on a global supply chain for materials.

Updates on Other Projects

POSTPONED - Pin the Date: Enamel Pin Advent Calendars
Many of you were following along for this enamel pin/sticker advent calendar project! I put a lot of time into thinking out logistics, creating designs, and working on the campaign. This was going to be a large and ambitious project for me. Unfortunately, the impending situation with US tariffs (potentially up to 145%) has made me rethink the timeline for this campaign.

I don't plan to put the idea away forever, but will be saving it for a time when political and economic environment are more stable. I'm hoping that things will seem more viable by the end of the year or next spring, so that I can run the campaign with fulfillment by the 2026 holiday season.

COMING SOON - Scenes from the Valley Enamel Pin Collection

Since I'm postponing the Pin the Date campaign, I'm going to squeeze in a smaller summer campaign instead. Scenes from the Valley is a mix-and-match collection of scenes and frame pins. The set is inspired by the adventures of a small town farmer in the magic world of a beloved cozy video game. This campaign will be part of a collaboration mythology and magic themed event with other artists. Click here to follow along!