Hay guys just a quick update since there is a bit of movement with what’s going on so I was hoping the pins would arrive around similar times after paying for everything to commence operation shipping
but the second manufacturer I used showed me this is how the dyed pins were looking not so certain what was happening in the production but it wasn’t good…
I have never ever seen a pin look like this before??
after the long wait I wanted to make sure that they were up to everyone’s standard, i requested a refund but ultimately my representative put them back sampling which I approved and look way better:
and thankfully they’re doing all this without asking for more payments this was a couple weeks ago now because of the amount it does take a while for them to make.. so my best guess they put me on the slow lane for remakes as when I ask they’re still in the plating process *yay* just sucky because I had a shipment plan and that’s been thrown again, I’ll readjust and get them out but it’s not fun still running into issues ;;
it was a lot of designs so I didn’t want to burden one factory with everything but definitely wish I did now, however the work this one has done on the kitants shouldn’t be understated they look adorable!
My current request is to make sure your address is up to date so I can begin posting once the second batch comes in!
Hi everyone! I’m catching up on messages now I’ll try my best to get back to everyone promptly but I wanted to quickly share where everything is currently at.
So the first batch of pins came in a few days ago, the manufacturing process took a while due to the one I ended up going with being a smaller facility, I didn’t necessarily want to do a rush order so each pin could be carefully crafted especially with some having intricate designs (also why updates have been delayed) I was just waiting with you all for the process to complete but was a bit anxious to inform you without any visible progress… and I’m aware that this is a mistake I’ve made a couple times but i genuinely don’t want to spam too many updates.
Sorting begins
Box Of strawpurry tea
I’m still waiting for the second batch to come in I was hoping they’d be within a similar time frame of each other and announce shipping was about to begin but the second batch is going to take longer. So that’s why I’m updating with what I have so if you don’t see a pin don’t freak out it’s on it’s way!
On refunds I’ll still go through who needs them and manage them as fast as I can as everything and more went into manufacturing so I can’t do all of them at once just to make sure funds are mostly balanced but will guarantee them to whoever requests!
My greatest apologies to everyone for the wait on all of this though, it’s been a ride I don’t want to repeat again but I hope you guys enjoy what you helped make because I think they all turned out pretty cute!
And a final word, I fully understand those who were worried I was scamming/ did any of this intentionally please know that’s not who I am and never will be I’m incredibly sorry for how long this all took but I will always deliver what has been promised no matter what’s happened / happening throughout the process, thank you all!
Hi everyone ready to share the new samples with you guys, please know these don’t have screen printing yet or coloured metal but I’m just so excited to share them with you! Final production begins on these ones now so I’ll update with the screens next sorry there were further delays but I do love how they’re looking hopefully you all do too!
Mainly accepting colour choices here, the issues of over polished (thick lines) areas should be fixed in production it’s just a result of over sanding.
Currently it looks like Australia has set up delivery to the US again but the US is still refusing packages from us or it’s spotty as to what goes through so I’ll hope that it’s resolved by the time I have these little guys on hand
Honestly might be my new favourite?
I love the subtlety of this one and yes it sparkles!
First things first the US tariffs from my understanding they were deemed unlawful but kept in place in the meantime, however something should have to happen about it mid October where we’ll know if they’re removed or extended. Knowing the way things are currently operating I do have a friend who also runs a pin business there and we’ve organised to have what’s needed sent to her address and I’ll eat import costs if they occur!
Onto manufacturing, the factory I was initially working with just couldn’t get the more complex pins correct in sampling so i didn’t trust the full production process since colour placement was wrong or missing in a few of the options so I’ve shifted to another I’ve used before, The old factory will still be handling - sugar jar - Strawpurry punnet And the mini freebies since these looked lovely
New factory will have these adjusted pins and use a gradient effect instead of metal effects and the colours have had their required adjustments too! I’m so excited for production and to share it with everyone and also the other pins not listed!
The effect should be something like this which i think looks super pretty! Hope you guys like this too! Additional of each pin has been ordered! To make sure everything is covered and quality Here are the final vectorised versions of the new designs
OH and Rose of course
Sorry for the delay things have been shaky as I’ve been figuring out shipping now, Australia post has a new 3rd party option to pay tariffs ahead of time but the company I was hoping to work with hasn’t come up with a solution yet so I’m thinking this workaround will be the best bet since I don’t want each package to the US being hit with Aus + China tariffs, I’ll ship out everyone else’s first then the US stock will go to my friends her account is @Cinnitea on instagram if you want to check out her beautiful works!
Hay everyone you should notice your cards have been charged, if not please double check and also if you are still in need of a refund / cancellation do let me know!
I’m sure everyone is excited about this and I can’t wait to keep you posted on the process from here on out! Btw i think I’ll keep the preorder store open until numbers are finalised after I’ve ordered the amounts required of each pin (MOQ is like 50pcs) so I’m not worried about running out really, if you haven’t gotten one of the new pins or want to share with friends feel free to! I’ll make sure to order extra anyways for flaw rates and all that 💕
I’ve been vectoring the little cuties so haven’t had time to make full new things to decorate the update with but I wanted to share the backing card design and some WIPs
Backing card
Thank you card WIP
Strawpurry buddies
I wanna use the Strawpurry buddies for something but not sure what item they’d work as yet or maybe I’ll change them up and make a car peeker sticker! (An excuse to show off this one I designed for a friends campaign) Anyway thanks everyone for being so lovely! Is there anything else you really wanna see? Let me know!
