I'm just dropping by with a shipping update for the Pretty Petty Campaign. Shipping for this campaign is 50% done. I just received the last batch of pins from the manufacturer last week, and I'm packing orders every day. I expect to have shipping complete in two weeks time. If you are wondering if your order shipped, please search your email for a tracking email from BackerKit. If you do not have a tracking email then your order is probably in the remaining unshipped orders, and will be coming soon. If you aren't sure or want to double check on your order, please email me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com and I can check for you.
If you received your pretty petty pins and want more, just hold tight. Once shipping is complete, any leftover merchandise from this campaign will be posted for sale on Etsy.
In other news, The Snarky Company recently launched the Own Your Stigma - Part 2 campaign. A pin campaign all about mental health and the associated stigma. You can check out our new campaign here.
If you already received your pretty petty order, drop a comment with your favorite pin design!
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February Shipping Update
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about 1 month ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Another package of pins will be arriving soon from the manufacturer. This package contains the remaining pins, minus the "It's You" pins. The It's You pins were the pins that had the manufacturing error, and so they had to be redone. They will hopefully be done next week. As soon as the package arrives I will do a quality check and start shipping them out. In the meantime, please check out these photos.
If you need to update your shipping address, please email me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com
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Information about tracking numbers
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about 2 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Shipping has begun for the designs that have arrived, and there is some important information about tracking numbers that you need to know. Any pledge or order that includes a pin will come with a tracking number. If you ordered stickers only, your order will ship via letter format and will not come with tracking. When a shipping label is purchased a tracking email is automatically sent to the email address associated with your order. Please keep in mind that while you will receive an email with a tracking number, it may take a few days for tracking information to appear. I typically print out several labels at once, pack them over the course of a few days, and then make one large drop-off at the post office.
International Orders - All international orders are shipped through the USPS to their destination country, and then transferred through your countries postal service to you. International orders can take anywhere from 2-6 weeks to arrive.
UK Backers
Recently there has been some confusing information about international delivers to and from the UK, due to the cyber attack. I will be shipping two UK orders this week and monitoring their tracking to see if they arrive. If I have any issues with these orders, I will look into an alternate shipping method and send out an update with any information regarding a new shipping company.
If you have any questions about where your package is, please email me atsnarkyco.orders@gmail.com with your name and email associated with your pledge.
Cheers, Liz
This update was written with the help of boo.ai, an AI powered writing assistant.
Over the weekend I received half of the designs from this collection. The pins that arrived are: B.O.M.B Dead to Me Fly Away Imagination Game Over Pins Petty Pins Salty Stay Petty Limited Edition Pin
I will begin shipping orders this week that include those designs. If your order has another design that hasn't arrived yet, your order will ship mid February.
Shipping begins this week so now is the time to update your shipping address. If you do need to update your shipping address during the shipping process, please let us know asap. You can email snarkyco.orders@gmail.com with your full name and new shipping address.
Coupon Code As a reminder, the 40% coupon code is good until February 17th. To get 40% off your order in our Etsy Shop, use code PRETTYPETTY at checkout.
Cheers, Liz
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Shop Coupon Code - 40% off your order!
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about 2 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Just an update to let you know that half of the designs were shipped off to me a few days ago, and the other half are expected the second week in February. As a thanks for all your patience, I'm dropping a 40% off store coupon in this update. If you need to update your shipping address feel free to email me with your full name and new address at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com.
40% off your total order of $15.00 or more, just enter the above code on the checkout page. This code can be used more than once and is good through 02/15.
Cheers, Liz
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Shipping update - Address Changes
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about 2 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
I'm dropping by with a shipping update. While I was hoping to have all the pins by this week, it looks like they won't be arriving until the second week of February. I unfortunately made a mistake when approving one of the design proofs so some pins were made incorrectly. I had to have those pins remade and it ended up being a very costly mistake on my part. The factory is also currently on break for the Chinese Lunar new year. Thanks for all your patience thus far.
Since I expect shipping to start in mid February now is the time to update your shipping address. If you need to update your shipping address, please email me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com with your name and new shipping address. I may not get back to your email right away, but I will send you a confirmation email once your address has been updated. I will also be posting another update right before shipping begins as a second reminder to make sure you have the correct shipping address.
In other news, The Snarky Company will be launching a new pin collection via BackerKit Crowdfunding on March 7th, 2023. Here's a hint about this new collection: this pin collection will be a part 2 of a previous pin collection that was launched on Kickstarter in 2019. In the next update I'll post a link to where you can sign up to be notified about this project.
Cheers,
Liz
This post was written with the help of boo.ai, an AI powered writing assistant.
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Pretty Petty Manufacturing and Shipping Update
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3 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
I am here with a manufacturing and shipping update for the Pretty Petty Pin Campaign. I spoke with my manufacturer this past week and he's sent over some photos of the pins in production. I've posted those photos below so you can take a look. Keep in mind that the quality of manufacturer photos are never really great. I am hoping for the pins to be finished by mid January and shipped out to me by the end of January. As soon as they arrive I will preform quality checks and prepare them for shipment. I will put out an update before shipping begins to give you a chance to update your shipping address if needed. If you'd like to update your shipping address now, please email me snarkyco.orders@gmail.com with the name, email associated with your pledge, and updated shipping address. I am hoping to have all of the pins shipped out by mid to late February.
This update is also to let you know that I will be cancelling any unpaid surveys on January 4th. This means you pledged to the campaign but your initial payment never went through and your survey was never completed or updated with a new form of payment. These are considered abandoned and unpaid pledges. If you are one of these people and still want to get your pins, or need more time for payment, please contact me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com before January 4th. There are also a few surveys where backers have paid for their original pledge, but have not filled out their surveys. If your pledge has already been paid we will not cancel your survey on Jan 4th. If you are one of these people, please fill out your survey ASAP. If you are having trouble finding your survey you can email me at the above email.
If you have any other questions related to this campaign please feel free to email me at the above email.
Cheers and Happy New Year,
Liz
This update was written with the help ofBoo.ai, an AI-powered writing assistant.
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Patreon Pin of the Month - December 2022
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4 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
I'm just dropping in to showcase the Patreon pin of the month for December. This month's pin is based off candy conversation hearts, but with a snarky twist. It's the conversation heart I wish I could have given to anyone who's tried to gaslight me. This pin design also fits in well with the theme of this campaign.
I know it's only December but with manufacturing and shipping times, this pin will make it to you in time for Valentine's day. If you are interested in getting this pin be sure to sign up to the Snarky Co. Patreon before December 1st. Patron's are charged on the first of the month. Patreon is a monthly pin subscription where you will receive a unique pin design each month, along with discount codes only available to patrons, and special patron only tiers for crowdfunded campaigns.
I just wanted to let you know that I am extending the backer discount code for Black Friday . In our Etsy shop you can get 40% off your total order of $20 or more, just use code: BF2022. This code will now be good through December 5th. Feel free to use the code as many times as you like.
Cheers, Liz
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Black Friday Discount Code and Campaign Update
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4 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey Everyone,
I am dropping in to give a quick campaign update and a black Friday discount code.
Black Friday Discount Code (40% off): This holiday season all Backers of this campaign, as well as patrons of my Patreon, will receive a Black Friday Discount code. This code can be used in our Etsy Shop and will be good for 40% off your total order of $20 or more. The code is: BF2022 and will be valid from 11/22 - 11/28. Feel free to use this coupon code as many times as you'd like. Please note that orders placed from now until 12/28 will not be shipped out until 11/29.
Campaign Update: The pins have been ordered and I am currently working with the manufacturer to approve the final artwork. Manufacturing can take roughly 6-10 weeks, but I expect it to be closer to 8 weeks because a large quantity of pins was ordered. Once the pins have arrived I will post an update with a last call for address updates. If you have not filled out your campaign survey yet, please do so asap.
(If you have any questions, please email me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com)
Happy Holidays!
- The Snarky Company
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Campaign Update
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5 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey Everyone,
I'm just dropping in to give a campaign update and a survey reminder. If you haven't filled out your survey please do so asap. The lockdown date passed on October 21st, which means you may not be guaranteed your design choices if you fill out your survey after the lockdown date. If you need any information on surveys or how to find your survey, you can find that here.
Currently I am working with my manufacturer on finalizing the designs and will be submitting final quantities on Monday. If you have any questions please email snarkyco.orders@gmail.com.
Cheers, Liz
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Lockdown Date Tomorrow
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5 months ago
by The Snarky Company
This is just a reminder that tomorrow is the lockdown date. I will be locking surveys after 6pm EST on October 21st, 2022. If you need to make any changes or updates to your survey, please do so before tomorrow. If you haven't filled out your survey, please fill it out asap. Design choices are not guaranteed if you fill out your survey after the lockdown date. If you need help with your survey please email us at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com
Cheers, Liz
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Survey Deadline is Coming Up
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5 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Lockdown Date
This is just a reminder that the survey lockdown date is coming up. The survey lockdown date is October 21st, 2022. This means you have until Friday the 21st to make changes to your order. After the lockdown date you will not be able to make changes to the designs you've chosen. If you need to update your shipping address after your survey has been locked, please email snarkyco.orders@gmail.com. We are able to update your shipping address on our end up until we ship the order. The lock down date is when your card on file will be charged for your shipping fees and any other add-on items.
Your design choices are guaranteed as long as you've completed your survey before the lockdown date. You will still be able to complete your survey after the lockdown date, and choose from any of the designs, but it does not guarantee that design will be available when we pack your order.
If you haven't found your survey yet, please check your spam or junk inbox, and search BackerKit in your email. If you still cannot find your survey please email us.
Pre-order Store
Our pre-order store will still be available until the lockdown date. If you know anyone who didn't pledge during the campaign but was interested in getting these pins, they can find the pre-order store here. The pre-order store is not your survey, so if you are a backer of the campaign please do not place a pre-order thinking it's your survey, you will end up with two orders.
If you have any questions please email!
Cheers, Liz
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Survey Reminder
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey Everyone,
This is a reminder to fill out your survey if you haven't already done so. All important information about surveys can be found with this link. Please read the post on the connected link and if you have any questions after that please email us at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com
Cheers, Liz
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Surveys have been sent out - Please Read!
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
This update contains all important information and dates related to your survey for the Pretty Petty Campaign. Please read the entire update.
The purpose of the post campaign survey is to collect your design choices for your pins, shipping fees (which weren’t charged during the campaign), and collect your shipping address. Surveys are sent through BackerKit, and you should expect your survey to come in an email from BackerKit. If you do not see the survey in your inbox, please check your spam/junk inbox. You can also search Pretty Petty or BackerKit to find the survey in your inbox.
Survey Lockdown Deadline - October 21st, 2022
When you fill out your survey you will be asked to provide card details to pay for your pledge shipping. Upon completion of your survey you WILL NOT be charged at that moment. Payments for shipping and any other add-ons will be charged when surveys are locked down. Your payment will be charged on 10/21/22.
The other purpose of the lockdown date is to get final quantity numbers for each design. Once your survey is locked down and charged, we do not give refunds for add-on items if you change your mind.
You will be able to fill out your survey after October 21st, however, you are not guaranteed your design choices. You will find that you can select your design choice on your survey, but if we run out of a particular design during fulfillment, we will contact you to choose a different in-stock design. To ensure all your design choices, please fill out your survey before the lockdown date.
Pledge charged failed If your original pledge charge failed, or you cancelled it thinking it was fraud, you will still receive a survey. The survey will allow you to make up this failed charge, so you can still receive your rewards.
Add-Ons
The purpose of the add-on section is to add extra items you may want shipped with your pledge. Add-ons are entirely optional, if you do not want extra items, please skip this step. The add-ons section contains a small selection of snarky co pins not related to this campaign. Please note that any items added from this add-on section will ship with your pledge level, and not before. If there is a specific pin you've seen in our Etsy Shop, but do not see in the add-ons section, and want to add it to your order, please contact us. The contact information is below.
Changing shipping address
You will be able to change your shipping address up until the lockdown. After the lock down date, if you need to update your shipping address, please email snarkyco.orders@gmail.com, and we can manually update your shopping address. Please let us know as soon as possible that you need to update your address so we can amend the address before your package is sent. If you fail to notify us of an address change, and your package is returned to us, we will ship it again, however, you will have to pay another shipping charge.
We will post an update for last call address changes before we start shipping packages.
Pre-Order Store
There is a pre-order store for this campaign. The purpose of the pre-order store is to allow anyone who did not pledge to the campaign a chance to order these pins. You can access the pre-order store with this link.
Please note that the pre-order store is separate from your survey. All items in the pre-order store are in the add-ons section of your survey. On occasion backers have confused the pre-order store with their survey and placed a second order by accident.
If you have any questions regarding your survey or any of the above information, please email us at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com
Cheers,
Liz
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Quick Survey Update
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
I planned to send the surveys today but I've hit a snag with setting up some items within the survey. They will go out this week, and I will send an update to let you know they've been sent out.
Cheers, Liz
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Survey Updates
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey Everyone,
Just a few updates about the surveys and the glitch with the name on credit card statements.
Surveys will be distributed Monday. I had planned to distribute them today, but I'm still working on counting some leftover inventory, and waiting to hear back from the manufacturer for some clarifying details.
As mentioned in the previous update, your pledge charge was showing up on credit card statements or bank statements as instagram.com. Due to this error some backers cancelled the charge thinking it was fraud. If you cancelled your charge, but still want your pledge, you can still make a payment through your survey. Any backers with failed charges will still receive a survey with their chosen pledge level. Once you receive your survey you'll fill out all information, and at the end of the survey you'll be able to add in card details and pay for your pledge. It would also be helpful if you contacted your bank to let them know the cancelled charge is not fraud so we don't incur any penalties.
Below is the patreon pin of the month for October. If you are interested in getting this pin, be sure to sign up to Patreon before midnight tonight. Patrons are charged on the 1st of every month.
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Pledge Charges showing as Instagram
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Just a heads up that your pledge for this campaign may show up on your credit card statement as instagram.com. It's not actually a charge from instagram, it is in fact your pledge from Stripe, the payment processor. Stripe is currently truncating my web address and only showing instagram.com on credit card statements. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to email me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com.
Cheers, Liz
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The Campaign is Over! - Next Steps
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Thank you to every one who pledged and made this campaign possible! Now that the campaign is over, we get to move on to the fun part of making the pins and shipping out pledges.
Surveys
I'm currently building the surveys and am hoping to send them out on September 30th. When I send out the surveys I will post an update here. Keep in mind that the surveys will be sent to the email that you used when you pledged to this campaign. The purpose of the survey is to collect shipping fees, choose pin designs, and supply your shipping address. The surveys also help me get a count on how many of each design to order from the manufacturer.
If you have any questions about the upcoming survey or anything else about the campaign, please feel free to email me at snarkyco.orders@gmail.com
Cheers, Liz
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Less than 59 hours Left! - Coupon Code - Survey Update
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6 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to give a start of the week update. Apologies that I’ve been quiet for several days, I wasn’t feeling well and needed a couple days to stay home, do nothing, and recover.
There are just under 59 hours left in the campaign and all designs are unlocked! Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far and made this project possible! If you’d like to change your pledge level, now is the time to do so before the campaign ends. Now is also the time to refer a friend if you would like to get in on the refer a friend program. If you need more information on the refer a friend program, you can check it out here.
The Etsy Shop code will also expire once the campaign is over. You can use codePRETTYPETTY in our Etsy shop to get 10% off your total order of $20 or more.
We are expecting to send out surveys around September 30th, but that date is tentative. We will send an update out when the surveys are emailed out. If you are unfamiliar with backing a campaign like this, you will receive a survey in roughly two weeks time. This survey is where we collect your shipping address and design choices. There is also an add-ons section in your survey where you can add extra pins or other items.
If you participated in the Instagram Giveaway we'll be announcing the winner on our IG page later today.
There's only 10 days left in the campaign! I'm here to reveal the latest design to be added to the campaign. I've never really been the "lets be friends" person when the relationship ends. I pretty much always go no contact, I haven't spoken to or seen my last ex since we broke up six years ago. My policy is to block em and pretend they're dead to me.
Today is the last day to enter the Instagram Giveaway!
Head over to the snarky co instagram to find the post for our giveaway. You could win a 10 pin pledge level along with some other freebies!
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Happy Saturday - It's time for another Backer Poll!
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
I hope y'all are having a good weekend so far! Let's vote on a font option for the newest design. This design will only have one font variation, but it will come in more than one color variant.
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Mid Way Campaign Update - Promotions and IG Giveaway
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
Just dropping in for a weekly update and a new poll.
The Game Over and It’s You pin designs have been unlocked! I’m currently working on the latest design to be added this week, as well as another freebie item to be unlocked.
Just a reminder that we have two promotions going on with this campaign. The first is a promo code available only to backers to use in our Etsy Shop. The other is the Refer a Friend program. Along with those two promotions, our instagram giveaway is still going on.
Etsy Shop Code
Keep in mind, as backers of this campaign, you can use the code PRETTYPETTY to get 10% off your total order of $20 or more, in our Etsy Shop. When using this code you will also receive a free gold and white logo pin with your order. You can use this code as much as you want. Instagram Giveaway
There is now a giveaway live on Instagram. Check out the post on instagram to get the rules for entry! First prize is a free 10 pin pledge with some extra rewards included.
Refer a Friend Program
With this campaign we're testing out and trying new things all the time. Starting today we're implementing a refer a friend program, that will run till the end of the campaign. If you refer a friend (family member, colleague, enemy, ex…) to the campaign, and they pledge successfully, you will receive an extra free pin with your pledge. For this extra free pin you can choose from any of the unlocked designs. Unfortunately, at this time, there’s no way for us to automatically track referrals. If you refer a friend, and they pledge, you will need to emailsnarkyco.orders@gmail.com with the following information:
Your name and the email you pledged under
Your friends first name and the email they pledged under
Once we receive your email we’ll check to ensure your referred friend made a pledge and make a note on our end. When surveys are delivered we’ll reach out to ask you what design you want for your free pin. You can refer a friend up to two times, meaning you can potentially earn up to two free pins. Please keep in mind that your referred friend’s pledge must be charged successfully at the end of the campaign for you to receive your free pin. If you have any questions about this program, please either drop a comment below, or email us at the above email.
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Instagram Giveaway
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey Everyone,
There is now a giveaway live on Instagram. Check out the post on instagram to get the rules for entry! First prize is a free 10 pin pledge with some extra rewards included.
Cheers, Liz
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Patreon Pin of the Month - September 2022
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
If you missed last friday's update, check it out here, and find out how to get a free pin for referring a friend. Patreon - September 2022
If you you didn't know, The Snarky Company has a Patreon with a monthly pin club. Each month you can receive a brand new pin.
Below is the pin of the month for September 2022. If you are interested in becoming a patron you will be need to sign up to the Snarky Co. Patreon before end of day on August 31st. Patrons are charged on the 1st of every month, and receive that month's pin roughly 30-56 days later (depending on speed of manufacturing).
Patrons also receive coupon codes throughout the year, that can be used for discounts in our Etsy Shop. Patrons also receive extra benefits during crowdfunded campaigns.
To receive the below benefits for this campaign, you must currently be a patron, or become a patron by August 31st, 2022.
Patrons who pledge to the Pretty Petty Campaign will get an extra pin with their pledge. You will get to choose a free pin from any of the unlocked designs. Patrons get this free pin with any pledge tier that includes pins (the sticker only tier is not included). While you can choose any pledge level, there is also a patron only pledge level for five pins at a steep discount. We will be checking to ensure that everyone who pledges into that tier is an active patron. It's easiest if you use the email associated with your patreon account when you pledge, but if you choose to use another email you can send us a message to let us know. Please send any inquiry's to snarkyco.orders@gmail.com
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Weekend Update - Refer a Friend for a Free Pin - New Design
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
We’re almost through the second week of the campaign and I’m here to drop an update before the weekend!
Here’s what's in this update:
Refer a friend, get a free pin program
Etsy Code
IG Giveaway
Latest design reveal
Refer a Friend Program
With this campaign we're testing out and trying new things all the time. Starting today we're implementing a refer a friend program, that will run till the end of the campaign. If you refer a friend (family member, colleague, enemy, ex…) to the campaign, and they pledge successfully, you will receive an extra free pin with your pledge. For this extra free pin you can choose from any of the unlocked designs. Unfortunately, at this time, there’s no way for us to automatically track referrals. If you refer a friend, and they pledge, you will need to emailsnarkyco.orders@gmail.com with the following information:
Your name and the email you pledged under
Your friends first name and the email they pledged under
Once we receive your email we’ll check to ensure your referred friend made a pledge and make a note on our end. When surveys are delivered we’ll reach out to ask you what design you want for your free pin. You can refer a friend up to two times, meaning you can potentially earn up to two free pins. Please keep in mind that your referred friend’s pledge must be charged successfully at the end of the campaign for you to receive your free pin. If you have any questions about this program, please either drop a comment below, or email us at the above email. Etsy Shop Code
Keep in mind, as backers of this campaign, you can use the code PRETTYPETTY to get 10% off your total order of $20 or more, in our Etsy Shop. When using this code you will also receive a free gold and white logo pin with your order. You can use this code as much as you want.
Instagram Giveaway
With all our previous campaigns we've always run a social media giveaway for a free pledge level. Next week we’ll be dropping a giveaway for this campaign. We’ll be giving away a free 10 pin pledge, along with some other goodies. Follow us on Instagram to get notified when the giveaway drops next week. Snarky Co Instagram
New Design Release
The design being released today is the “It’s You” Pin. The second pin I ever designed (way back in 2017) was a simple purple heart that read “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. I’ve always loved that pin solely for that phrase. I decided to use the same phrase and update the design behind it. This design is the largest of the campaign at 2”.
This week I also added two new designs to the campaign that already unlocked. On the campaign page you'll find the Imagination pin and the Heart Balloon pin that are now unlocked designs you can choose from.
I still have a few more designs that are being drafted out for the following weeks.
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Gimme all the suggestions - Tell me what you want to see!
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Throughout my years of making pins I’ve received countless suggestions or requests. I love hearing from backers, customers, friends, and family about what they want to see when it comes to the pins I make. The only downside to opening myself up to suggestions is that I can’t make everything. Sometimes a suggestion/request doesn’t fit with the Snarky Co. brand, or doesn’t fit with a specific collection I’m working on, or I just don’t have time at the moment…and sometimes I love the idea and I add it to a running list of pin ideas. (This running list has over 100 ideas/requests on it)
When it comes to gathering ideas for my pins I often look to pop culture, music, and my own life experiences for inspiration. If you’ve ever owned a pin I’ve designed then you know that 90% of my pins contain text. I like adding colloquialisms, song lyrics, and snarky sayings to my pins. The text isn’t the only important part, design elements are just as important. Since the age of 16 I’ve always been drawn to traditional tattoo flash, so you’ll find those elements in my pin designs, but ultimately, how a pin looks comes down to its “theme”, and how my brain sees it. If that makes sense?
So. Here I am, asking you the backers, for your suggestions and ideas. Keep in mind that the suggestions I’m looking for in this discussion, are for ideas themed around this campaign (breakups, exes, bad relationships) If you’d like to leave a suggestion or idea, you can drop it in the comments below, but keep a couple things in mind:
A suggestion or idea could be a line of text, a design or image, a concept, a feeling or emotion, or some combination of those things.
Keep it appropriate (I know I make tongue in cheek, sarcastic pins, but I try to do so with some tact)
Keep it on theme for the Pretty Petty Campaign
Remember I can’t make every suggestion!
If I don’t use your idea, it doesn’t mean I think it’s a bad one, I could still be adding it to my list for future pin designs.
Please be respectful of others in this discussion.
I do have more designs to be added throughout the campaign, but if one of your ideas really resonates with me, you could see it as the next design on this campaign.
Cheers,
Liz
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Backer Vote and 10th Design Reveal!
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Today we are adding our tenth design to the campaign, the Game Over Pins. The 10th design is actually three different designs, but they revolve around the same theme, so they’re bundled together.
We are also having our first backer vote, where you’ll be able to vote on a color variant for one of the designs. While you'll only be voting on one color variant for one design, you can visit the campaign page to see all three designs.
If you'd like to read more about the inspiration for this design, scroll down!
I’ve always found the phrase “Playing Games” to be funny? Misconstrued maybe? Playing games in a relationship isn’t playing a literal game, it’s manipulation, usually due to unspoken feelings or expectations. It’s really hard to admit our true feelings, our deepest fears and insecurities, which are ultimately very similar to our partners. Instead of speaking up and bearing our deepest fears to our partners, we find it easier to play “games”, to dance around the truth and attempt to ease our anxieties.
I don’t believe that every person plays games in an ill natured way, most of us do it as a defense mechanism. However, I do believe that there are some people out there who operate this way maliciously. They too have deep seated fears and insecurities that they won’t admit out loud, but their “games” are pure manipulation. I’ve experienced this kind of person, their games are subtle, they fly under the radar, until one day you realize you’ve been playing a game you never wanted to. It can be really hard, for a variety of reasons, to walk away from these people and tell them it’s “Game Over”
On a lighter note…I wanted to design a pin around the concept of playing games and of ending games. I’m also a gamer, so in a nod to video games, I paired the phrase with some game controller/console designs, in a tattoo flash style. In a nod to my favorite game, I’ve given each color variant a name from my favorite game.
If you aren’t drawn to this design, no worries, we have several more designs in the works!
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Weekend Update and Coupon Code
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Hey everyone,
Just dropping in with a weekend update and a coupon code. This weekend I'll be finalizing the next pin design and it will drop Monday. Keep in mind there are at least five other new designs in the works for this campaign. I like to keep a variety of designs and color variants in a collection/campaign, so everyone can find something they like. Check back on Monday to peep the new design.
In the meantime, if you want to check out pins from past campaigns, or other designs, check out our Etsy Shop. We've set up a coupon code specific to backers of this campaign. You can use the code PRETTYPETTY to get 10% off your order of $20 or more. Any order that uses this code will also receive a free gold and white snarky logo pin.
I get alot of inspiration for my pins from music, leave your favorite break up songs in the comments!
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Early Bird Extension!!
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7 months ago
by The Snarky Company
Hey everyone,
I've decided to extend the Early Bird Pledges another 24 hours. Originally EB pledges were supposed to end right now, but I want to give another 26 hours of access. They will be gone at 2pm EST tomorrow August 19th.