CELESTE'S STARRY NIGHT TShirt Sale on QWERTEE.COM
almost 4 years ago
– Sun, Jul 19, 2020 at 12:43:12 AM
Hi everyone, I hope this quick update finds you well.
Over the last few weeks, as I wait for news about the pin production from my manufacturer, I have taken up live-streaming on Twitch, to which I cordially invite you all to join in for some laughter, banter and over fun times watching me art and game. It is a fantastic way for me to get in touch with my community of followers and supporters.
The first painting I drew on Stream was my rendition of Celeste's Starry Night. After a voting period from the public, Qwertee.com have decided to print this design as a special edition tshirt for 1 day only!
The timer is running out, so please check out the following link if you are interested in this particular version of the Celeste design.
Thank you all for your continuous support.
Regards, Gilles
Embroidery Patches + Enamel Pin Moulds + Charging Cards for Addons!
almost 4 years ago
– Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 08:19:18 PM
Hello everyone, I hope this update finds you well.
I am very excited to let you know that the embroidery patches have arrived. These are the best quality patches I have had produced so far, and I am so happy to be able to share some photos with you all today!
With the patches now in stock, the colouring books ready to ship, mini prints packed and stickers cut, all that is left are the enamel pins. I have received word from my manufacturer that all the molds are ready and we will start production of the actual pins this week.
This means that I will be charging cards for addons in the coming couple of days, so please be prepared for that.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please comment below.
NOTE: There are still 17 people who have NOT filled in their survey. I have sent multiple reminders to them but to no avail. Please private message me if you had not yet received your surveys or are having difficulties. Thank you!
Regards, Gilles
Surveys + Pre Order Store
almost 4 years ago
– Tue, Jun 02, 2020 at 11:28:02 PM
Hello everyone,
I hope you all had a good weekend and are keeping well and safe. I have been hard at work on some new pin ideas which I am buzzing to release~!
Surveys
On Friday BackerKit sent out a "Smoke Test" with some initial surveys and moved forward with the remaining emails on Saturday. This means that you should have all recieved an email through BackerKit asking you to select your pins, purchase any addons from the large selection available and complete your shipping address.
If you have not yet found your BackerKit surveys, please check your spam folders. If you still cannot find the email, then private message me here on Kickstarter and I will reply with a direct link to your survey.
We currently have 128 out of 211 backers who have filled their surveys. Once the surveys are all filled in, I can determine the quantities required for each pin and order accordingly.
Pre Order Store
As well as the surveys being sent, this weekend also saw the launch of our Pre Order Store.
Many out there are not entirely comfortable backing Kickstarter projects but find themselves more at ease with Pre Order Shops. This shop will enable anyone who missed the Kickstarter date to still pledge for pins, colouring pages and purchase any of the addons available.
I would like to ask if you would be so kind of share the link to this pre order shop to your Animal Crossing, Aggresstuko and Beastars loving friends and any Animal Crossing gaming communities you are a part of online.
Alternatively, you can also help by sharing my social media posts which I have linked below.
Thank you all for your ongoing support. I will be sending more updates as prints, colouring pages, patches and pins start to arrive, so keep your eyes peeled for more.
Have a lovely week ahead.
Regards, Gilles
MEGAUPDATE! + Enamel Pins + Colouring Pages + Stickers, Prints and T Shirts + Pre Order Store + Survey Date!
almost 4 years ago
– Sat, May 30, 2020 at 11:13:32 AM
Hello everyone, I hope this update finds you well.
This is our final update before sending out the surveys. It has been an extremely busy 2 weeks and I wanted to give you a quick rundown of everything I have been working on.
Enamel Pins
The Stitches pin has been remodeled and reshaped to look more like a younger cub and be similar in design to Marshal. You can see the new version in the picture below. I have to say, I think he look MUCH better now! Too cute!!
The Raymond pins also received a minor alteration as both pins now have Raymond’s iconic eye colours showing.
The moulds for the pins have now been paid for and production is already underway. With so many mould designs to be made, there is some time to decide the quantities of the pins we need while you complete the surveys.
Colouring Pages
I have tested different media on the colouring page samples I received. Oil and Chalk Pastels, Markers, Inks and Colour Pencils all worked marvelously. Water based media such as watercolours and aquarelles also worked well, however one must be a little cautious not to over-saturate the paper. While the paper dries off very well, there can be some light damage to the surface if too much water or too many brush strokes are used.
I am in the process of creating a cover sheet for the colouring pages as well as a guide sheet to give all buyers an idea of what my vision for the colour scheme was. This will help identify what each detailed line represents without any confusion. Of course, this is merely a guideline and you are encouraged to give the illustrations your own interpretation.
You can see all 15 colouring pages in the pictures below. Let me know what you think in the comment section!
Stickers, Prints and T Shirts
Pushing the envelope with our colouring pages, I have coloured and shaded every single page making them available as large glossy vinyl stickers (between 3 to 4 inches in height), a set of mini prints and a selection of t shirts. These will all be available as addons.
I have only given 2 colour options for each tshirt, black and one other. If you would like an alternative colour garment, please do not hesitate to ask me by email or private message. The same applies for t shirt sizing. If you need larger or smaller than the range on the survey, please send me an email or private message and I will try to accommodate your request. Please bear in mind that shirt colours may vary for these alternative sizes.
Pre Order Store
Towards the end of the campaign I chose to self-fund the remaining pins so I could unlock all the designs for you to choose from. I have decided to use the BacketKit Pre Order Store feature (this will launch separately but alongside your surveys) to try and get a few more backers for the project.
I would be immensely appreciative if you would be so kind as to share the Pre Order Store link with your friends later this week.
Surveys
The surveys have been created over the last three days and have now been submitted to BackerKit for review. This usually takes between 2 to 3 business days and I should be able to send out the surveys this Friday. I will be sending out another update to let you know that they have been sent out.
As usual, if you do not get your BacketKit email once surveys have been sent out, please send me a private message here on Kickstarter and I will provide you with a direct link to your survey.
Thank you all for taking the time to read this update.
I hope you all stay well and safe.
Regards
Gilles
Payments & Surveys + Colouring Pages & Samples + Freebies + Pin Revisions + 3 NEW PINS!!!
about 4 years ago
– Wed, May 13, 2020 at 09:01:19 PM
Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well.
There are so many updates I need to tell you about, so lets dive right into the thick of it!
Payments
Kickstarter has concluded taking payments and is transferring the funds to me. This will allow me to start ordering moulds and initiate production in the coming week! I am so excited!
There were a small handful of people who's payment did not go through. The option to pay through Paypal has been extended to them by email in order that they don't miss out.
No one gets left behind!
Colouring Pages
It has been incredibly exhausting finishing 15 illustrations in under 3 weeks, however, I am happy to announce that all colouring pages have been designed and are ready for printing!
I am torn between showing you all the designs now or leaving some mystery for the survey~! What do you think? Would you like a post showing all the pages in the set or are you willing to wait? Let me know in the comments below!
Colouring Page Samples
Some sample pages have been ordered and should arrive in the coming days. Once the sample pages arrive, I will be stress testing the sheets with different mediums so I can let you know you what types of colours you can use on the pages.
This may delay surveys slightly as I need to understand the attributes of the sheets before making them available to you as an addon for the campaign. This will give you a clearer understanding of what you are buying.
More Freebies
Since the number of pledgers hit over 200, I have added a second Freebie Pin to all those who purchase/backed 3 or more enamel pins, both during the running of the campaign and during the survey/addon period.
The second freebie pin will complement the first one and make a nice set.
Pin Revisions
Before I hand the designs to my manufacturer, I will be making some revisions to a couple of the pins based on feedback from my manufacturer herself as well as comments I have received on social media and from my art colleagues. Most revisions will be extremely minor and for the benefit of production, however one design will be reshaped slightly.
"Stitches" was designed in the same shape as the rest of the pins, taking away the "cub" design it is meant to have and making them look more adult. However, after feedback, I will be reworking Stitches' design to look younger and cuter.
3 New Pins
Due to popular demand, I have caved and added these 3 little cuties to the Nya Nya Neko Cousins Collection. Here we find Raymond in both his office and maid outfits and the most adorable boy of them all, Marshal!
Both Raymond Pins and Marshal WILL NOT be selectable as your campaign pins, as they were not part of the original campaign list of characters. However, they will be purchasable as addons (even as a bundle) at discounted prices.
What do you think of this trio?! Let me know in the comments below!
Added Note: Stitches will share the same dimensions as Marshal. I will be sharing the revision of the Stitches design as soon as it is completed.
Surveys
Lastly, I wanted to let you all know that a set of pins from my previous Kickstarter has just arrived and I am busy grading, sorting and packing these orders. Between this and stress testing the sample pages for the colouring book, I will be a little bit late in sending out your surveys. I appreciate your patience in this.
In the meantime production will start with the moulds of the pins as well as embroidery patches, so despite the wait, there will not be delays in the final distribution of your orders.
I hope you enjoyed that massive update. Thank you all for taking the time to read through it. If you have any questions or concerns, please leave them in the comments below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Be Safe
Gilles
