Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a good week so far.
I wanted to update again with more manufacturer sneak peeks, as I know you're as excited as I am to see!
Please keep in mind, that these are manufacturer photos, so any B-grade defects shown on any will be things I will be vetting for when they eventually arrive and I can check their individual quality before fulfillment.
This is all I have for now, but I hope you enjoy seeing these!
I've got another small update of pin images from my manufacturer to share as a few sneak peeks! They are looking SO CUTE and I can't wait to show you all more.
✨Production Progress
⭐ Mini Enamel Pins: Currently in production
⭐ Cat Enamel Pins: Currently in production ⭐ Freebie Collab Pin: Currently in production
⭐ Sticker Sheets: Shipped, on their way to me ⭐ Vinyl Stickers: In-Hand, though will be placing another order because you guys cleared me out adding extras to your pledge! ⭐ Freebie Sticker: Placing order soon! ⭐ Pin Backer Cards: In-hand
This is all I have for now! I will continue to keep you all updated as things progress.
- Zandra
🎪 Whimsical Woodlands Guest Artist Spotlight
My friend and fellow artist Liz Schmidt is running another big plush campaign for her successful circus animals series! 🎪✨
I've been a guest artist on almost all of her previous projects and this time I had the honor of doing two designs for two characters! I illustrated a shaker keychain for Hickory the Brown Bear and an enamel pin design for Nettles the leucistic raccoon. Hickory is a foodie and Nettles loves insects and it seemed like a perfect fit for them!
We're currently sitting at 92% of surveys complete! 🎉 At this moment, we have around 35 people left who still need to select their designs.
We're getting close, so I've went ahead and received the quote for the pins and will be sending the artwork to the manufacturer this week!
❗❗ IMPORTANT: This means orders will be locking on March 12th around 8pm EST ❗❗
With locking the orders, I will also be charging the cards on this day too! Please ensure your card info is up to date this week!!
You will still be able to update your addresses up until I start fulfillment, and I will give another heads up once I'm in that stage.
After the pins are in production, everything will officially be in motion! The stickers and sticker sheets have already been ordered and are well into production at this point. 🎉🎉🎉
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via email or comment below!
Great news: the smoke test went well and the surveys have officially been sent out to every backer, so please check your emails!
🌻 Survey Phase 🌻
Every backer should have received an email with a link to fill out your survey. During this phase of the project, you'll be able to select the designs you pledged for during the campaign, add on any additional items you may want, and pay for your shipping.
❗Please fill out your surveys ASAP! The sooner everyone fills out their choices, the sooner I can have accurate counts on items and place the production orders. ❗
🌺 Card Charging Phase 🌺
Please note that filling out your survey does not mean your cards will be charged instantly. My hope is that most backers will have their surveys filled out within a week, but I will be adding on an additional 1 week buffer before I attempt to lock orders and charge cards on March 12th. Before that date, you will be able to continue editing your survey if anything needs to be adjusted including items ordered and shipping addresses!
I will be in touch again soon!
If anyone has any questions at all, feel free to comment below or shoot me an email contact (at) alexandraconley (dot) com and I'll get back to you as quickly as I can.
