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Amber Rae Malott
about 7 hours ago
Shipping done + speed-paint video for the postcard art!
Hi everyone,
Once again, thank you all for believing in my project!
I have officially shipped out all Rewards!
The scarfs are so beautiful in person and I can't wait till you receive them- I have updated with tracking numbers!
Once you receive your package, let me know if I have forgotten anything- I will promptly send out to you.
A quick reminder as well that the pre-order store is still open for a limited time, if anyone needed to add an item or missed out when the project was live: https://lifecycles-bandanas.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Once again, thank you all for believing in my project!
I have officially shipped out all Rewards!
The scarfs are so beautiful in person and I can't wait till you receive them- I have updated with tracking numbers!
Once you receive your package, let me know if I have forgotten anything- I will promptly send out to you.
A quick reminder as well that the pre-order store is still open for a limited time, if anyone needed to add an item or missed out when the project was live: https://lifecycles-bandanas.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
The postcard art: inspiration process and video!
To make this update even more fun, I have included a inspiration process overview and speed-paint video below for the freebie postcard art that my lovely backers voted upon!
Florida panther won by 25% of the votes- but votes for leopard frog, wandering glider, swamp goddess and faerie all tied at 17% so this made me start dreaming on how to incorporate these other themes....
I landed on just using the 'goddess' idea, that this panther is the physical embodiment of a swamp goddess. My first sketches where based on the Madonna and child imagery with a protective growl, now she appears to be laughing. I got pretty far with this first concept but last minute decided I did not like it (at least for this purpose) Because I also wanted to be able to include the other 17% votes of frog, glider & faerie- but also I felt it was missing the "wisdom" theme of this project.
The end painting evolved into an Aesop's fable vibe where the insects are coming from all corners of the swamp to whisper wisdom for the new mother and her baby. Butterflies provide a lot of color to the art and have always symbolized fairies for me, I had a great time putting them everywhere- you will also see bees, dragonflies and a frog!
The original sketches & artwork:
The title is "Wisdom to share" also relates to this panther teaching her cub everything it needs to know to survive the untamed wildness of the Everglades, in turn keeping the balance of the land which is a sacred duty. These big cats are endangered and much needed for the ecosystem.
Speedpaint Video: 1 minute long timelapse of the artwork being painted
https://youtube.com/shorts/aVZPj4o05B4?si=KXG_EOVXmN__JC01
Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts on the postcard art as well as the bandanas!
💛 Amber Rae
(NOTE: If you look at the poll the numbers have changed since unfortunately a backers pledge got canceled- the 1 person who broke the tie for panther- so now panther, frog, glider, faerie and goddess are 18%. But I did this painting and got the postcards printed before then...)
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Amber Rae Malott
2 months ago
Orders will be locked soon + print voting!
Hi all of my wonderful backers!
I have started the process with the factory and am going ahead to locking orders in 48 hours- if you have anything you want to add or edit, please do so now. You will still be able to change your address until everything is ready to ship out.
Also, please put in your vote and let me know which of the options you most want to see, for the postcard sized art print!
💛 Amber Rae
I have started the process with the factory and am going ahead to locking orders in 48 hours- if you have anything you want to add or edit, please do so now. You will still be able to change your address until everything is ready to ship out.
Also, please put in your vote and let me know which of the options you most want to see, for the postcard sized art print!
💛 Amber Rae
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Amber Rae Malott
3 months ago
Poll results!
Hello everyone!
The poll results where so close with Strength being in the lead, Metamorphosis was only 4 votes behind. I want to make my backers happy and would love to see both, so I have decided to fund the second bandana myself! Surveys will be sent out this Friday, June 5th- so keep an eye out for that!!
💛 Amber Rae
P.S. I hope that those of you who got the Digital Zine for backing more than 2 Beasts & Botanicals projects today enjoyed it and learned something new about the Yellow Bladderwort Flower with my pages!
The poll results where so close with Strength being in the lead, Metamorphosis was only 4 votes behind. I want to make my backers happy and would love to see both, so I have decided to fund the second bandana myself! Surveys will be sent out this Friday, June 5th- so keep an eye out for that!!
💛 Amber Rae
P.S. I hope that those of you who got the Digital Zine for backing more than 2 Beasts & Botanicals projects today enjoyed it and learned something new about the Yellow Bladderwort Flower with my pages!
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Amber Rae Malott
4 months ago
Please vote on which scarf gets made!
I appreciate everyone of my backers for their incredible support of my project! I am beyond excited to be able to see my artwork screen-printed and also be able to offer an eco-friendly USA made product!
With that being said, there is a new poll to vote on! Please select the scarf you most want to see made!
Thank you!
💛 Amber Rae
With that being said, there is a new poll to vote on! Please select the scarf you most want to see made!
Thank you!
💛 Amber Rae
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Amber Rae Malott
4 months ago
1 hour left!!
Hi everyone!!
A heads up that the campaign will be ending in about an hour!! If you need to make changes to your pledge or add-on stickers, oracle decks or special paintings please do so now!
Also the results are in for the poll! We will be doing a vote to choose which scarf gets made and a vote on the special free postcard art, so keep a look out for those!!
Thank you all for so much for your support!
💛Amber Rae
A heads up that the campaign will be ending in about an hour!! If you need to make changes to your pledge or add-on stickers, oracle decks or special paintings please do so now!
Also the results are in for the poll! We will be doing a vote to choose which scarf gets made and a vote on the special free postcard art, so keep a look out for those!!
Thank you all for so much for your support!
💛Amber Rae
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Amber Rae Malott
4 months ago
A few days left!!
Hello everyone,
With 3 days left till the end of this campaign! In an effort to keep the momentum going and possibly unlock another scarf design, I have added some new add-ons!
⭐Special swamp animal painting using genuine gemstone pigments! These are real ground gemstones mixed with watercolor medium. Custom: choose a special word and swamp creature that means something to you, only 10 slots available. See add-on for more details!
⭐If you had missed it, there is stickers also available now in the add-ons!
With 3 days left till the end of this campaign! In an effort to keep the momentum going and possibly unlock another scarf design, I have added some new add-ons!
⭐Special swamp animal painting using genuine gemstone pigments! These are real ground gemstones mixed with watercolor medium. Custom: choose a special word and swamp creature that means something to you, only 10 slots available. See add-on for more details!
⭐If you had missed it, there is stickers also available now in the add-ons!
In addition, there is a new poll based on a suggestion to a wonderful backer to vote on the design that will be made because it will most likely only be 1 (or hopefully 2) or to keep the order as is- Please leave your vote as feedback!
Once again thank you for your support!
💛 Amber Rae
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PROJECT UPDATE
Amber Rae Malott
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Beasts & Botanicals
about 7 hours ago
Project Update: Shipping done + speed-paint video for the postcard art!
Hi everyone,
Once again, thank you all for believing in my project!
I have officially shipped out all Rewards!
The scarfs are so beautiful in person and I can't wait till you receive them- I have updated with tracking numbers!
Once you receive your package, let me know if I have forgotten anything- I will promptly send out to you.
A quick reminder as well that the pre-order store is still open for a limited time, if anyone needed to add an item or missed out when the project was live: https://lifecycles-bandanas.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
Once again, thank you all for believing in my project!
I have officially shipped out all Rewards!
The scarfs are so beautiful in person and I can't wait till you receive them- I have updated with tracking numbers!
Once you receive your package, let me know if I have forgotten anything- I will promptly send out to you.
A quick reminder as well that the pre-order store is still open for a limited time, if anyone needed to add an item or missed out when the project was live: https://lifecycles-bandanas.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
The postcard art: inspiration process and video!
To make this update even more fun, I have included a inspiration process overview and speed-paint video below for the freebie postcard art that my lovely backers voted upon!
Florida panther won by 25% of the votes- but votes for leopard frog, wandering glider, swamp goddess and faerie all tied at 17% so this made me start dreaming on how to incorporate these other themes....
I landed on just using the 'goddess' idea, that this panther is the physical embodiment of a swamp goddess. My first sketches where based on the Madonna and child imagery with a protective growl, now she appears to be laughing. I got pretty far with this first concept but last minute decided I did not like it (at least for this purpose) Because I also wanted to be able to include the other 17% votes of frog, glider & faerie- but also I felt it was missing the "wisdom" theme of this project.
The end painting evolved into an Aesop's fable vibe where the insects are coming from all corners of the swamp to whisper wisdom for the new mother and her baby. Butterflies provide a lot of color to the art and have always symbolized fairies for me, I had a great time putting them everywhere- you will also see bees, dragonflies and a frog!
The original sketches & artwork:
The title is "Wisdom to share" also relates to this panther teaching her cub everything it needs to know to survive the untamed wildness of the Everglades, in turn keeping the balance of the land which is a sacred duty. These big cats are endangered and much needed for the ecosystem.
Speedpaint Video: 1 minute long timelapse of the artwork being painted
https://youtube.com/shorts/aVZPj4o05B4?si=KXG_EOVXmN__JC01
Looking forward to hearing everyone's thoughts on the postcard art as well as the bandanas!
💛 Amber Rae
(NOTE: If you look at the poll the numbers have changed since unfortunately a backers pledge got canceled- the 1 person who broke the tie for panther- so now panther, frog, glider, faerie and goddess are 18%. But I did this painting and got the postcards printed before then...)
PROJECT UPDATE
Amber Rae Malott
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Beasts & Botanicals
2 months ago
Project Update: Orders will be locked soon + print voting!
Hi all of my wonderful backers!
I have started the process with the factory and am going ahead to locking orders in 48 hours- if you have anything you want to add or edit, please do so now. You will still be able to change your address until everything is ready to ship out.
Also, please put in your vote and let me know which of the options you most want to see, for the postcard sized art print!
💛 Amber Rae
I have started the process with the factory and am going ahead to locking orders in 48 hours- if you have anything you want to add or edit, please do so now. You will still be able to change your address until everything is ready to ship out.
Also, please put in your vote and let me know which of the options you most want to see, for the postcard sized art print!
💛 Amber Rae
Amber Rae Malott
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Beasts & Botanicals
2 months ago
Help choose what I should paint, for this thank you gift every backer will receive.
11 votes
• Final results
PROJECT UPDATE
Amber Rae Malott
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Beasts & Botanicals
3 months ago
Project Update: Poll results!
Hello everyone!
The poll results where so close with Strength being in the lead, Metamorphosis was only 4 votes behind. I want to make my backers happy and would love to see both, so I have decided to fund the second bandana myself! Surveys will be sent out this Friday, June 5th- so keep an eye out for that!!
💛 Amber Rae
P.S. I hope that those of you who got the Digital Zine for backing more than 2 Beasts & Botanicals projects today enjoyed it and learned something new about the Yellow Bladderwort Flower with my pages!
The poll results where so close with Strength being in the lead, Metamorphosis was only 4 votes behind. I want to make my backers happy and would love to see both, so I have decided to fund the second bandana myself! Surveys will be sent out this Friday, June 5th- so keep an eye out for that!!
💛 Amber Rae
P.S. I hope that those of you who got the Digital Zine for backing more than 2 Beasts & Botanicals projects today enjoyed it and learned something new about the Yellow Bladderwort Flower with my pages!
Amber Rae Malott
CREATOR
Backed 2 projects in Beasts & Botanicals
4 months ago
Only one scarf got funded, please help decide which one gets made!
31 votes
• Final results
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