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Pinku's Crafty Cottage
11 days ago
Isopods on the move!
We have gotten an update on where the first 2 isopods are and they are moving fast. The ducks and cows will be arriving on the 14th to port. Customs will then begin inspectio...
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Pinku's Crafty Cottage
about 1 month ago
Plush on the way and Shy Beetle updates!
We officially have 2 designs completed and on thier way to the us. The Rubber Ducky and Dairy Cow were completed last week, packed up, and are now on the way here. Min trans...
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Pinku's Crafty Cottage
about 2 months ago
More progress! Production, tariffs, and shipping.
There is currently a small break in tariffs making them 30% and we are working very hard to make this window for most if not all the backpacks! Currently the first 2 designs...
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Pinku's Crafty Cottage
3 months ago
Tariffs and progress!
We are working with our manufacturer very closely on the ever changing tariff situation. Currently the bags are still being made so we do have a small buffer for things to po...
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Pinku's Crafty Cottage
4 months ago
We did it!
Our project has now ended and all goals have been unlocked! Even the Shy Beetle bag. We want to thank you all so much for the amazing support on these little dudes. Samples ...
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Pinku's Crafty Cottage
4 months ago
So close!
We have met all the stretch goals minus the Shy Beetle bag! But it's not over yet! Tell your friends and we may get him unlocked yet 💕 We have also gotten a few samples back...
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pinku's Crafty Cottage
CREATOR
11 days ago

Project Update: Isopods on the move!

We have gotten an update on where the first 2 isopods are and they are moving fast. The ducks and cows will be arriving on the 14th to port. Customs will then begin inspections. This process takes some time and there is no estimated time frame unfortunately. We have the boxes clearly marked to try to speed things along.

Cappuccinos have passed safety and are still being made. We are hoping to have them shipped with the beetles to help save some shipping. Tariffs are still looming so we are taking every possible step to save where we are able. Cost increase not be pushed to you backers! We are firm on this for you all.

 And the big news! Final updates on our shy beetle have been made. We are very pleased with the added details under the wings. And his little head is much more round and soft in shape. These will be sent to safety testing as soon as our sample arrives to ensure no new issues with the cosmetics or functionality. We are crossing our fingers for this guy to be ready!

Thank you all for your patience while we ensure the stretch goal bag is just as perfect as the original isopods! We are extremely happy with how quickly he is coming together.

Shipping and surveys will be set up and requested AFTER we proof the first 200 units of the ducks and cows. This will give a little extra time for the last 2 bags to make more progress so the wait times for those would choose them will be lessened. 
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pinku's Crafty Cottage
CREATOR
about 1 month ago

Project Update: Plush on the way and Shy Beetle updates!

We officially have 2 designs completed and on thier way to the us.

The Rubber Ducky and Dairy Cow were completed last week, packed up, and are now on the way here. Min transit time is currently 55 days. We were informed however to expect delays due to the ever changing tarrifs and shipping conditions.

We will not receive a tracking update until they reach US soil, so now we wait.

The Cappuccinos are still in the production phase as they needed additional edits during the project. They have passed safety inspections and are moving quickly to be finished.

And finally a huge update on our Shy Beetle! We have a prototype here and are doing use testing. Some edits have already been sent for both cosmetic and functional updates.


The biggest cosmetic change will be adding the body segments under the wings. You can see in the photo I added them in sharpie to get an idea of the final look. We felt he really needed them. Smaller changes include rounding out his head shape a tiny bit more, and magnet placement for the wings.

The only functional edit is for the liner to be sewn down in one additional area to prevent the liner coming out during use. It is already sewn down in a couple of spots, we just need one more.

Once these changes are made we will have them submitted for safety testing and start production.
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PROJECT UPDATE
Pinku's Crafty Cottage
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about 2 months ago

Project Update: More progress! Production, tariffs, and shipping.

There is currently a small break in tariffs making them 30% and we are working very hard to make this window for most if not all the backpacks!

Currently the first 2 designs are in full production with a completion / ship date around June 5th. There are 1,000 units of each design so we must use sea shipping method. No time frames are currently available for this but rest assured we will continue to get updates as fast as possible.

The cappuccinos and beetles will be in full production very soon. The cappuccinos are fully approved for construction and design and just waiting for the sewing machines to be free from the first 2 designs.

The shy beetle is undergoing its final changes to construction. Design details are finalized!! We are extremely excited to share him with you before final changes.
Front view

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Top and opening.

We have requested more a more full and round shape to his head and for the wings to be closer together to cover more of the top. The wings also have magnets to keep them in place while out and about.

Once the bags are in hand surveys will go out with shipping totals. We do not want to do this too early as things change so rapidly. Hold tight!

For any payments that have not gone through these have automatically been cancelled. An opportunity to preorder will come up once we are closer to having them all in hand to avoid any more back log orders during final production. 

Thank you soo for being patient while things have been turbulent. We are doing everything in our power to get these little cuties here without too much additional stress. We will continue to update this project s soon as information and changes are available. 
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Hoping Pinku checks in with us soon! I’m excited for these bags, but having very minimal updates since the launch of the campaign makes me a little wary. I hope the Pinku team is okay! I know things are tough out here right now.

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PROJECT UPDATE
Pinku's Crafty Cottage
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3 months ago

Project Update: Tariffs and progress!

We are working with our manufacturer very closely on the ever changing tariff situation. Currently the bags are still being made so we do have a small buffer for things to possibly return to normal. However if the bags should be finished before this we will explore more options.

Final changes made to the isopods! We have added interfacing to make them more robust and hold shape even if empty while still being soft and huggable. The Dairy cows and Ducky pods are in full swing! More photos soon. Smaller items such as the keychain sets are now completed as well.

Our shy beetle buddy is also in the works and just needs a few more adjustments to be ready for some photos.  
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