Highlights
Project Update: ALL REWARDS FULLFILLED!
Welcome to the last week of August! ALL SHIPMENTS ARE COMPLETE.
That's right, every single one of ya'lls order has been packed and sent out within the longest 7 days of my life. I was packing anywhere between 20-30 packages a day and then throwing them at my local postal worker who, by day 5, was sick of seeing me.
He was very happy to hear that the packages today were the last ones. What a workout!
Now I am not deaf, I hear you guys yelling from the rooftops,
What the hell is happening with De Minimis and import fees and stuff?
I've contacted my postal service last week but havent't heard anything back. They're being silent about this and the EU is fighting back the vague explanation of tariffs from the USA's side. Today is the 25th, the supposed cut off day. Will things arrive before the 29th? I couldn't tell you. This new policy came into effect over night with zero explanation, zero time to prepare, zero infrastructure, just prayers that the law will bend into submission. I'm sure some of you who follow me on Bluesky have seen some of my rambles on the situation.
TLDR; I've no idea what's happening. I don't want to tell you all something and then have it end up being incorrect. But we should all have our fingers crossed everything arrives fine and dandy.
The fees for Ireland should be 15%. If you do get import fees, it would be calculated as such:
ITEM COST + SHIPPING COST x 15% = IMPORT FEE
I did my best to minimise import fees if you do get hit with them as well.
That said, the majority of orders Do Not Have Tracking. If your order page and email doesn't direct you to a tracking page, you do not have tracking. I can't magic tracking out of thin air. Most things were sent using a digital stamp, and all I will know is if it arrived to the airplane postal depot.
The good news is that some of the mail I sent out last week that IS tracked has already arrived at the US border, and is more than likely being processed by customs. That is quite a fast turnaround compared to the usual time it takes.
So when will your mail arrive if you're in the US?
Soon, I would hope. And without too much delay. But because of the current sporadic situation I ask you to give your mail 2 months to arrive in case your customs offices are absolutely swamped with mail. Usually mail takes about 3 weeks to arrive, but if something gets caught by customs- which is common enough- it can take longer to be released. Especially now. If I get any returns, I will contact you through email immediately.
TO THE PEOPLE I CONTACTED ABOUT MY POSTAL SERVICE DENYING YOUR SHIPPING ADDRESS...
I have kept all the failed mail until the end so I could cross reference what issue was between all of them. And in the end it was the stupid glitch I've ever seen in my life. The post site hates the abbreviation of Oregon. I don't know why. I don't know how. I fixed the issue by typing out the entire state name. Your mail went through just fine now.
IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES....
I think Backerkit added a way to message creators now, I will see if that is something that's enabled. If you can't find the option to do that, you can email me with any quieries, questions and problems to [email protected]
If you're in the EU, UK, or anywhere else in the world: you're fine. You've nothing to worry about. EU orders are starting to show up in people's hands already.
When you do get your orders, please feel free to tag me on instagram or bluesky so I know your items are safe and sound with you!
Now enough with the sadness and worrying...
THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU WHO SUPPORTED ME ON MY FIRST CROWDFUNDER.
I cannot express enough how much love and appreciation I have for all you backers, friends, and fellow creators who supported me through every step of the way. From sharing the project, giving design advice, participating in polls, to helping with the backend so everything goes as smoothly as possibly. Truly, thank you. Thank you all so much <3
This is hopefully not the first and not the last project I ever do. I'm already planning a new campaign for Pintopia in January of 2026, with a perhaps smaller scope to this one, and I will update you all here once that project launches.
Thank you all again <3
Find my on social media if you'd like! Or in person at Irish conventions <3
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Project Update: New stretch goal...new pin?
After some thinking and taking in suggestions, I drafted up some ideas for an Intestines angel pin. I would plan to make this a stretch goal at $4000! Here are some design ideas, please vote for which one you'd like! And of course, if you had any design feedback, feel free to drop it in the comments.
I do not plan on making any more pins after this, but I would love to make some nice 3 inch holographic stickers of the current designs. Are people interested in this?
Thank you everyone who has backed the campaign so far!! We have 10 days left, so please be sure to share this around!
Project Update: Still Shipping, Still Delivering, Slowly... but Surely.
Bunni
Project Update: Sirenās lament
https://arcane-lantern-ita-bag.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
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Iām extremely worried. If I knew where they were from, I would have called for a wellness check months ago. I donāt care about the pins at this point. I just want them to be ok. Has anyone heard any news about their safety?
Project Update: Sorry for the silence!
Bunni
Project Update: Collab concerns
I know this campaign is formally well and done with on my half, but I know thereās some concerns being brought up to me now over a dozen times and I wanted to at least make a formal cover all post about it.
My collab partner has not been in communication with any of us from the oddities campaign, and none of us have heard from her despite reaching out on multiple platforms.
We havenāt gotten any information on shipping of orders, so Iām not sure if or when theyāll happen. It is upsetting and unfortunately totally out of my hands on this.
I hope sheās okay and doing what is needed in her life to get through whatever it is she has to deal with, and that perhaps weāll all be happy and surprised to get shipping notices one day.. a lot of from the campaign are waiting too..
Iāve had many asking me recently if I would offer up the full mermaid, who was Sirenās lament in this campaign, but in the collab color format.
Below is the original color way of Lament. I still have a small handful of this one, but sheās running low.
I know it would be extra charges for everyone at this point, but Iām willing to add it to my next preorder shop with my Bag campaign coming up. Please let me know if this is something that would be interesting for you all to have, so you can still technically fulfill the whole mermaid.
Project Update: Holy moly! Iām here!
The past few weeks have been crazy! And has pulled me into a very intense stretch of work, where I had to shift my focus into a major crowdfunding campaign for my primary business, Dungeon Damsel. I was tasked with handling design, layout, advertising, and coordination, all while traveling to two conventions. On top of that, I was in 10+ interviews, sometimes doing several in a single day, and the exhaustion was very realā¦
If youāre curious⦠Druskara Backerkit
Much love,