I hope you’re doing well, and thank you so much for your continued patience. I've had a packed schedule of shows and quite a bit of logistical wrangling—much of it to plan around tariffs that, in the end, were basically reversed. While that’s great news overall, the course correction took a lot of time and energy to navigate.
That said, I didn’t want to wait any longer to share some really exciting progress!
🕯️ Monty Approved for Production! 🕯️
Monty is officially ready to begin production! 🎉 We're currently finalizing some negotiations from a previous order, but once those are settled, the factory can begin work. This is a huge milestone, and I’m thrilled to finally move forward with him!
Monty Mothman and all of his candle making props!
Close ups of Monty's candle making props: Candle, thermometer, spatula, cup and apron!
🌙 Laisy’s Suit in Progress 🌙
Laisy is fluttering along nicely! Right now, we're working on their outfit, which is being designed to accommodate characters with or without wings and tails. This will be the most complex clothing piece we’ve tackled so far, but it’ll be well worth the effort—this pattern will become the foundation for many future outfits.
You may also notice there are no stars on the current blazer sample. We’re experimenting with a hybrid approach: printing the map details and smaller stars to avoid overstimulating textures, and embroidering the larger stars for contrast and durability. This middle ground should help the design remain detailed yet gentle on the eyes and hands.
You may notice their white shirt is a bit small, especially with the fluffed chest piece, and the blazer doesn't quite close yet. This is a work in progress, so your patience is appreciated, as always!
Laisy's clothing WIP and wings.
🦋 Dottie News! 🦋
Earlier, I mentioned we're wrapping up some negotiations. That’s related to the previous Kidd Krampus order, where unfortunately, several plushies arrived with tears—most likely due to shipping damage. I’m actively working on solutions to prevent them from going to waste and am coordinating with the factory on a fair compensation plan.
The silver lining? Thanks to how this order was handled, the number of pre-orders needed to fund Dottie has decreased! We now need just 45 total pre-orders, and we’re only 12 away from making her a reality. I’ll be at a show this weekend doing my best to help get us across the finish line!
🦋 Pre-order now or share this link with your friends!
Dottie's pre-order page
📦 Add-On Timeline & Charges 📦
Add-Ons such as stickers and pins haven’t been ordered yet—I'm just waiting on a few final survey responses. Once June 1st hits, we'll be locking things in and checking if Dottie has met her pre-order goal. At that point, cards will be charged for shipping and any extras shortly afterward.
🗓️ Heads-up: If your survey is complete, you can expect your card to be charged soon after June 1st!
🦋 If you pre-ordered Dottie, and we don't meet our goal: Dottie will be removed from your order and you will not be charged for her.
🎁 Kidd Krampus Freebie Reminder 🎁
If you pre-ordered Kidd Krampus through the Plushpanions/WildnCrafty website, your golden metal pin freebie has already been added to your order. If you don’t see it listed or have questions, feel free to reach out via [email protected] or open a ticket in our Discord server—we’re happy to help.
Thank you again for your support, your patience, and your excitement. I can’t wait to see these little moths spread their wings and head to their forever homes soon! 💚
