Critters Collective - Enamel Pins Collection + Ita Bags Project Update: Update: Current Progress + Charging Cards Date + Sad News (Project will still be moving forward)

MindytheTurtle

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23 days ago

Project Update: Update: Current Progress + Charging Cards Date + Sad News (Project will still be moving forward)

Hello everyone!

Hope you are all doing well :)
I've been busy working with my manufacturers to organize all the orders for pins, bags, and freebie stickers.

Timeline: (based on prior update)

~~May - Production Start for ita bags and enamel pins~~ Manus are currently in production
Aug - Enamel Pins production completed and shipped to me
Sept - Ita Bags production completed and shipped to me
October/November - Receive all items and start grading
November - Start fulfilling pledges. Completion estimated to be December if there are no issues.

As of now, everything is currently in production, and in August, I'll be ordering the freebie stickers! Those are honestly the least of my worries because stickers have about 1-2 weeks turn around period.

To give everyone sufficient time to plan things out financially, I will be charging everyone's payment card at the end of June 30!

Sad news...
So, I took a look at the numbers, the following items have not reached sufficient backing goals:

Axolotl Set (Mini pins, large pin, and ita bag)
Cerberus Ita Bag

The beeta bag technically has not met the required numbers, but because of prior response (mainly me not posting on my etsy... Sorry...), I decided to fund it from my personal income. As much as I would love to be able to do the same for the items above, it is sadly too much for me to afford out-of-pocket...

If you have backed for these items, I will be removing them from your order prior to charging everyone's payment card. If you pledged for the Cerberus Collection Set, it will be modified to just the funded items. Thank you for your understanding...

Hopefully with some good news, some more pictures!!

3D Model of the freebie pin! The finish with be antique gold. I decided on a 3D metal pin to make it look a little more like a badge.

Mold of the frog large pin! The bottom design isn't mine (At least I don't believe so???)

Updated size of the zipper pulls, so they match a little more together as a set.

Updated sample of the dragon ita bag! I noticed that there was white at the tail, so it has now been removed which gives it a cleaner look.

Lastly a to-do list for myself prior to June 30th:

Update orders to remove designs that sadly weren't funded (NEXT TIME!!)
Update orders to ensure there is the set discount for those who have added on at least an ita bag, large enamel pin, and mini pin set from different collections.

Besides that... The project is currently at the state of me following-up with my manus to make sure that everything is in progress and request update pictures. If there is any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me through Backerkit, instagram, or discord!

Take care and hope everyone has a lovely and safe weekend!
MindytheTurtle

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