I have a final update for this campaign - the last batch of packages is out the door! It may take up to 48 hours for USPS to intake the outstanding parcels and update tracking information. If you have any issues with your items you can email [email protected] for assistance.
Please be aware that I will be out of town for Anime Weekend Atlanta and visiting family for the holidays from 12/16-12/19 and will be unable to ship replacement items during that time.
I'd like to invite you all back next month for my Pintopia 2026 campaign: Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library. I used backer feedback from this campaign's surveys to create ten new genres with more details, references, and critter variety. This sequel campaign will include multiple collaborations, custom pin tiers, and $70+ of freebies available to eligible backers. All of the 2025 Bookshelves for Bibliophiles pins will also be available and on sale for their original crowdfunding prices.
Check out the teaser video for an overview of the new genres and visit the Launch Party to receive updates about the project!
A final big THANK YOU for your support and patience throughout this project.
Fulfillment Updates: Domestic orders have shipped - international is in progress!
Hey y'all, I'm checking in with some shipping updates.
Domestic orders: Most domestic rewards should be on the way and I know some of you have already received their rewards! There are still a few outstanding shipments for folks that pre-ordered after the campaign ended or were late updating their surveys, but those should be finished up soon.
I learned the hard way that Pirate Ship, which I use to purchase my labels for domestic orders, automatically requests a USPS refund for unused labels are 28 days. This means that I had to re-purchase labels for some of the domestic packages, which resulted in new tracking numbers. I'll be working on updating those in Backerkit as soon as I have time. If you're worried about a tracking number that still says "label created" please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'll check on it for you ASAP.
International orders: I'm working on y'all right now! I'm purchasing almost all my international labels through Backerkit's postage service, which costs a little more, to help make customs information a little easier. I believe Backerkit notifies folks when their labels have been created so that you have the tracking numbers.
Fulfillment is in progress for this campaign! Some of you may have already received your rewards. I purchased as many labels as possible on or before October 4th to avoid the USPS holiday rate increases. It's come to my attention that some of you received automated emails saying that things shipped when that happened. If you received one of these emails and don't see any tracking updates that means the shipping label has been printed but fulfillment of your rewards is still in progress.
Here's where we're at...
Domestic orders without add-on items - Completed!
Domestic orders with add on items - Currently underway, hoping to complete fulfillment by the end of October. These are taking longer than anticipated to pack.
International orders without add-on items - Currently underway, hoping to complete fulfillment by the end of October
International orders with add-on items - Starting by the end of October, these will take the longest because of the itemized forms for customs.
With twice as many backers and almost quadruple the number of items as my previous projects, this campaign has been an ongoing learning experience for me. I'm making notes on ways to improve my fulfillment processes for future projects. I know you're all looking forward to your pins, so thanks for bearing with me!
With love and creativity, Max
P.S. Backers - don't forget to check the previous update's backer-only content for more information on the 2026 Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library campaign.
Fulfillment update: Shipping starting soon... and an announcement!
Hi everyone,
I realized it's been a while since my last update, so I wanted to check in and share some news!
Shipping Update
Shipping is running about a month behind the original schedule and I'm so sorry about that. I'm currently setting up my assembly line to begin packing orders and fulfillment will begin next week and I intend to have to have it completed by mid-late October. This campaign has a lot to manage, and I've had some complications in my personal life this year, so thank you for bearing with me.
Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library
I received lots of great feedback and ideas form backers in 2025 that I wasn't able to incorporate by the end of the first campaign, so I'm planning a sequel project with more genres! Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library will be launching on January 20th as a part of Pintopia 2026. I've been gradually working on the designs for this campaign since February and I'll be posting each design in the campaign's Launch Party in the coming months. Click here to follow the project!
Psssst, backers...
I also have a special update for backers of the Bookshelves for Bibliophiles campaign! Make sure to log in on Backerkit to view the "Backer only content" from this update.
Long time, no update - sorry about that! Last month was a blur with a full event schedule, moving houses, and then getting sick directly after. I'm currently finalizing the last add-on items (and a few surprise freebies). I think I'll be ready to start shipping some rewards next month, so we're currently on-track for the September fulfillment timeline. Addresses will be locking by the end of the month!
Pins are here! Photos, updates on timelines, tariffs, and more.
Hi everyone,
This is going to be a bit of a lengthy update. If you just want to see the pins scroll to the bottom!
Timelines
The pins are in and I'm in the process of ordering the remaining add-on items for this campaign. The timeline for this campaign is right on track! I hope to have the majority of pledge rewards shipped by the end of summer.
Tariffs
I'm sure we're all aware of the developing trade wars between the United States and other countries, especially China. I wanted to provide a few quick updates regarding this campaign.
Backers of this campaign will not see a price increase for their pledged goods from me due to tariffs. My pin manufacturer was able to get my order to me before the worst of the Tariffs went into effect, which was critical for me to be able to fulfill this campaign. I am facing increased costs for some of the add-on items, but this campaign was successful enough that I should be able to cover the tariffs on those.
International Backers - Some countries have enacted tariffs on goods imported from the United States in retaliation to the trade wars initiated by its current administration. All of the rewards from this campaign will be shipped from the US, so please refer to your country's current information to know if you'll need to pay tariffs on your rewards. Tariff situations are constantly changing right now and we don't know what they'll look like in a few months. When it comes time to ship rewards, I will be willing to delay shipping international packages up to 6 months by request.
I will be reevaluating a few things moving forward to continue making enamel pins as feasibly as I can. This will include a price increase for post-campaign items (I'll try to minimalize it) and an increase in funding goals for future campaigns. Please be patient with artist during this time - most of us will have to increase our prices, since even most domestically made goods rely on a global supply chain for materials.
Updates on Other Projects
POSTPONED - Pin the Date: Enamel Pin Advent Calendars Many of you were following along for this enamel pin/sticker advent calendar project! I put a lot of time into thinking out logistics, creating designs, and working on the campaign. This was going to be a large and ambitious project for me. Unfortunately, the impending situation with US tariffs (potentially up to 145%) has made me rethink the timeline for this campaign.
I don't plan to put the idea away forever, but will be saving it for a time when political and economic environment are more stable. I'm hoping that things will seem more viable by the end of the year or next spring, so that I can run the campaign with fulfillment by the 2026 holiday season.
COMING SOON - Scenes from the Valley Enamel Pin Collection
Since I'm postponing the Pin the Date campaign, I'm going to squeeze in a smaller summer campaign instead. Scenes from the Valley is a mix-and-match collection of scenes and frame pins. The set is inspired by the adventures of a small town farmer in the magic world of a beloved cozy video game. This campaign will be part of a collaboration mythology and magic themed event with other artists. Click here to follow along!
Bookshelves for Bibliophiles Pin Photos
The moment we've all been waiting for... pictures of ALL the pins!
I have a final update for this campaign - the last batch of packages is out the door! It may take up to 48 hours for USPS to intake the outstanding parcels and update tracking information. If you have any issues with your items you can email [email protected] for assistance.
Please be aware that I will be out of town for Anime Weekend Atlanta and visiting family for the holidays from 12/16-12/19 and will be unable to ship replacement items during that time.
I'd like to invite you all back next month for my Pintopia 2026 campaign: Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library. I used backer feedback from this campaign's surveys to create ten new genres with more details, references, and critter variety. This sequel campaign will include multiple collaborations, custom pin tiers, and $70+ of freebies available to eligible backers. All of the 2025 Bookshelves for Bibliophiles pins will also be available and on sale for their original crowdfunding prices.
Check out the teaser video for an overview of the new genres and visit the Launch Party to receive updates about the project!
A final big THANK YOU for your support and patience throughout this project.
Hey y'all, I'm checking in with some shipping updates.
Domestic orders: Most domestic rewards should be on the way and I know some of you have already received their rewards! There are still a few outstanding shipments for folks that pre-ordered after the campaign ended or were late updating their surveys, but those should be finished up soon.
I learned the hard way that Pirate Ship, which I use to purchase my labels for domestic orders, automatically requests a USPS refund for unused labels are 28 days. This means that I had to re-purchase labels for some of the domestic packages, which resulted in new tracking numbers. I'll be working on updating those in Backerkit as soon as I have time. If you're worried about a tracking number that still says "label created" please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I'll check on it for you ASAP.
International orders: I'm working on y'all right now! I'm purchasing almost all my international labels through Backerkit's postage service, which costs a little more, to help make customs information a little easier. I believe Backerkit notifies folks when their labels have been created so that you have the tracking numbers.
Fulfillment is in progress for this campaign! Some of you may have already received your rewards. I purchased as many labels as possible on or before October 4th to avoid the USPS holiday rate increases. It's come to my attention that some of you received automated emails saying that things shipped when that happened. If you received one of these emails and don't see any tracking updates that means the shipping label has been printed but fulfillment of your rewards is still in progress.
Here's where we're at...
Domestic orders without add-on items - Completed!
Domestic orders with add on items - Currently underway, hoping to complete fulfillment by the end of October. These are taking longer than anticipated to pack.
International orders without add-on items - Currently underway, hoping to complete fulfillment by the end of October
International orders with add-on items - Starting by the end of October, these will take the longest because of the itemized forms for customs.
With twice as many backers and almost quadruple the number of items as my previous projects, this campaign has been an ongoing learning experience for me. I'm making notes on ways to improve my fulfillment processes for future projects. I know you're all looking forward to your pins, so thanks for bearing with me!
With love and creativity, Max
P.S. Backers - don't forget to check the previous update's backer-only content for more information on the 2026 Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library campaign.
I realized it's been a while since my last update, so I wanted to check in and share some news!
Shipping Update
Shipping is running about a month behind the original schedule and I'm so sorry about that. I'm currently setting up my assembly line to begin packing orders and fulfillment will begin next week and I intend to have to have it completed by mid-late October. This campaign has a lot to manage, and I've had some complications in my personal life this year, so thank you for bearing with me.
Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library
I received lots of great feedback and ideas form backers in 2025 that I wasn't able to incorporate by the end of the first campaign, so I'm planning a sequel project with more genres! Bookshelves for Bibliophiles: Return to the Library will be launching on January 20th as a part of Pintopia 2026. I've been gradually working on the designs for this campaign since February and I'll be posting each design in the campaign's Launch Party in the coming months. Click here to follow the project!
Psssst, backers...
I also have a special update for backers of the Bookshelves for Bibliophiles campaign! Make sure to log in on Backerkit to view the "Backer only content" from this update.
