Jake from The Wooden Pin was not exaggerating. All of the pins shipped on Thursday and arrived at my house on Friday. Wow!!! They look absolutely amazing and my studio smell like a camp fire. I should be roasting marshmallows!
The Forest Floor Pins plus Sticker!
As I mentioned in the last update, I did initiate the process to begin charging for shipping and any additional add-ons post-campaign. This week I will begin boxing up everyone's selections and I expect to drop them off at the Post Office on Monday, July 6th.
Digital Proof from The Wooden Pin
Here we go!! I approved the proof for the pins this morning and the owner, Jake, told me the pins should ship by Friday. Yes, Friday of this week. So we are almost on target for the timeline I created. There was a small delay on Jake's end because well The Wooden Pin has become so popular. I recently saw he did a set of tokens for the company that makes my hiking boots--Danner!!
Once the pins arrive and I've inspected them, I'll proceed with charging cards for shipping. I expect the being mailing them out next week! YAY!!
I’m so excited! This morning I placed the order for all of the Forest Floor pins (and the Toad Sticker!).
Purchase confirmation!
Now I wait for the proofs to arrive! In the meantime, I have locked the surveys but I haven’t yet charged your cards for shipping and add-on post-campaign. I will do that once the pins are on their way to me. That way there’s no delay once I begin packing and shipping to you.
I will be posting photos once I have them I hand. Stay tuned!!
Here we go!! This morning I sent out all of the campaign surveys. As of this afternoon more than 50% have been filled out. Thank you!! My hope is to lock the surveys in two weeks time. Until then you will be able to fix any errors or change of address.
If something changes after they are locked, for instance you move unexpectedly, just reach out to me and I’ll make sure we get things fixed.
This was my first campaign using Backerkit and it's been wonderful. As the campaign came to a close even more of you pledged to make this small project a reality. I can't thank you all enough! We reached ALL the stretch goals. Everyone a pin tier will be receiving a FREE mini Acorn Pin!! So what's next?
Backerkit has now charged all cards. If there were any hiccups you will have received an email, so keep any eye out! It looks like there are only 2 or 3 failed charges currently. Backerkit gives you 14 days to correct these. Then they will move ahead with sending me the funds so I can order the pins after surveys are complete.
I expect surveys to go out around May 29th. In them, you will be able to select which pins you'd like from the tier you pledged and purchase any extras you might like. It will also show you if you are receiving the Early Bird reward (toad sticker) and/or the Acorn Achievement pin. The surveys are vital for letting me know exactly how many of each pin I need to order.
And now to celebrate, have a look at this tiny snail I found on a walk today.
SO SMOL
What a cutie!! Thank you all again. I'll be in touch soon!
