It’s been a while since the smoke test! There were a few issues, but everything should be fixed now. I think it’s time to send out the survey to all backers.
Please note that Charge Shipping Later is enabled. Shipping fees won’t be charged after completing the survey, but at a later date. You’ll receive an email notification when the charge goes through.
For backers who would like to pick up locally, please select “Local Pickup” under Country. After completing the survey, I’ll send out a separate Google Form to collect details about your preferred pickup time and location when it’s time to fulfill your rewards. Options will include Artist Alley Shop (Toronto), Mr. Surprise (Midland & Finch), and various markets where I’ll be tabling (Toronto GTA Area). If you’re unable to visit any of these locations, please select Canada under Country, and I’ll ship your rewards to you.
Last but not least, I’m starting a Patreon! Join now for free to stay in the loop and be the first to get all the details when it officially launches this April. You can join anytime in April to be part of the April Snail Mail Club. To celebrate the launch, I’ll be including a freebie sticker for all supporters — an Exclusive Early Member Sticker that won’t be available for purchase. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/jChanDesigner
Good news — the surveys have been approved by BackerKit, and I’ve figured out how to enable Charge Shipping Later and add the Tariff Fee afterward as well. I’ll be sending out the smoke test shortly. About 5% of backers will receive it first to make sure everything works properly. If there are no issues, I’ll send the survey to the rest of the backers in about a week.
I just wanted to share a quick update to keep everyone in the loop.
I’ve already finished preparing the survey. However, the US has just announced a 10% tariff on all products, regardless of country of origin. Because backers are charged for shipping (and any applicable tariffs) as soon as they complete the survey, I’ll be holding off on sending it out for now. I want to avoid overcharging anyone on tariff fees.
I’ve already placed the order for the tote bags and am currently working on the washi tape and sticky notes. For the enamel pins, I’ll most likely order 200 pieces for each regular design and 100 pieces for the mini pins — and just pray that’s enough for everyone…!! 😭✨
I just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you for supporting my campaign! This is my best campaign so far, surpassing my previous one with $11,555 funded and 244 backers! It truly means so much to me, and I couldn’t have done this without you. 💕
So what’s next? I’m currently in the process of setting up the survey, and it’s 90% complete. It should be fully ready by the time I receive the funding. In the meantime, please wait patiently—I’ll update you once it’s been sent, so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox!
Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns!
Thank you again for being part of this journey! I can’t wait to bring these creations to life for you.
Thank you so much for all the support since day one. The turnout has been incredible and far beyond my expectations!
I want to remind everyone that if you’re still on the fence about pledging, you only have one day left to claim the EARLY BIRD FREEBIE STICKER, ending on January 24th at 10 AM PDT (1 PM EST). Make sure to grab it before it’s gone!
In the previous update, I asked y'all to vote on additional rewards, and the winning option was mini pins. Because I’m including multiple freebies (a collab pin and a banner freebie pin), I’m unable to offer a lower-priced pledge level for just one mini pin. To keep things fair and sustainable, the mini pin reward tier includes 2 mini pins.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns!
Thank you so much, and have a fantastic day! Jacqueline <3
