Get the FINAL Pin Set! The Goddesses of Spring
about 4 years ago – Sun, Mar 22, 2020 at 11:57:22 AM

(If you've seen this Update on my previous Goddesses of Summer Kickstarter, than you can ignore this post, as it is a re-post of the Update shared there!)

Spring has arrived and so have my Goddesses of Spring Enamel Pins!  It's been a year-long journey to create this set.  Now, with your support, we can complete the 4th and final set in the Birthstone Goddesses enamel pin series!

I know times are uncertain for many right now, but I decided to move forward with this project anyways in the hopes that it might bring you all a little bit of beauty and light!  I appreciate anyone who can support an artist during a difficult time right now.  Even if you can't, a share is just as appreciated!

You can check out the 4th and FINAL Birthstone Goddesses Enamel Pins launch here:

Here's a preview of some of the rewards you can expect from the Spring campaign.

Any Original Art pieces that were not claimed in previous campaigns are now back at their Kickstarter price!  Plus new originals for the Goddesses of Spring will be coming soon over the course of the campaign.

How to Help!  Shareable Links

Here are a few links to pre-made posts you can share.  Remember to add your own take, if you have the time!  People love to hear what your fave pin is, how much you're looking forward to the next pins, etc.

• Retweet this post on Twitter
• Share and/or Like this post on Facebook
• Like this post on Instagram
• You can also make your own post! I've provided downloadable images in a Press Kit.

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Thanks to all of you who have been with me during this journey of creation.  Your encouragement and support has been amazing!  We've made these little dreams solid.  I can't wait to bring the complete set to you!

Be healthy and safe, friends.  Much love,

Angela S.

All Packages Shipped!
about 4 years ago – Wed, Mar 04, 2020 at 06:40:00 PM

Good news, everyone!  ALL of the packages for the Goddesses of Autumn Kickstarter have been dropped off to the Post Office!  You should have tracking numbers in your inboxes as we speak.

If you didn't get a tracking notification, you can check or recover your survey and shipping status at this link.  If you have any questions or problems, please Private Message me here within Kickstarter for the fastest response.

If you have time, I would love it if you could do a couple of things for me once you receive your pins!

Post to this Campaign's Page

Posting here on the campaign's page once you have received your pins helps to reassure other Backers that I am a reputable Creator here, which is important!  Also, I just love to hear that you are happy and enjoying your pins. ♥

Post Your Pin Selfies to Social Media

I  want to see your pin collections along with my lovely ladies!  How are you displaying your pins?  Are you sorting by color?  Do they get their own special section of your collection?  However you do it, I'd love to hear about it!  Tag your social media posts with my Autumn pins with the hashtag #AutumnGoddessPins  You can also tag me at the following places:

• On Instagram as @angelasasserart 
• On Facebook as @gemgoddesses 
• On Twitter as @gemgoddesses 

If you want to keep up with my creative journey as I work on the next and final set of Birthstone Goddesses pins, plus other art for this series, you can Follow me for free on Patreon!  You can additionally pitch in just a $1 for Secret Sketchbook access, wallpapers, and more goodies (like joining my private Patreon Discord Server where I chat with Patrons every day!).  It's the best place to get the latest on all the arty things I'm doing!

And with that, I will not be making any other progress announcements here.  This project is OFFICIALLY WRAPPED!  I may make an Update to let you know about other Birthstone Goddesses Kickstarters, but otherwise, this Update feed will not be active any longer.  

I want to thank you all so much for your patience with the delays and for helping me to create this beautiful Autumn set.  It's been an amazing journey to bring these pins to life and I am so stoked to see them in your hands!

Enjoy and perhaps see you around the web elsewhere!

- Angela S.

Pins Have Arrived! Shipping Begins Next Week
about 4 years ago – Fri, Feb 21, 2020 at 10:30:27 PM

Happy Friday, everyone!  I'm so happy to share that the Autumn pins have arrived on my doorstep!  I will begin shipping next week, so if you have not done so already, make sure your shipping address is up to date.

Surveys are currently locked, so if you need to update your address, send me a PM here on Kickstarter with your new address info and I will update it for you. 

Without further ado, here's a video showcasing the pins!

And close ups of each individual pin.  It's hard to capture that subtle pearl effect, but it's especially lovely on the October pin.

I hope they were worth the wait!  Thanks so much for helping me make these gorgeous gals a reality.  Once you receive your pins, I'd appreciate if any of you can take the time to post here in the Comments of my project.  I'd also love to see how you display your flair if you want to tag me on social media with the following info.  You can also use the hashtag #autumngoddesspins:

- Tag me on Instagram as @angelasasserart

- Tag me on Facebook as @gemgoddesses

- Tag me on Twitter as @gemgoddesses

This will be the last Update on this project for awhile until I can report that all pins have been shipped and to remind you all about the abandoned item cutoff date in May.

Have a great weekend, all!  Lovely things are headed your way soon!

- Ang

Manufacturing Delay Due to Coronavirus
about 4 years ago – Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 06:43:57 PM

A quick update for everyone!  I've been informed by the manufacturer that the pins have been delayed once more due to the coronavirus outbreak.  The Chinese government has ordered the factory workers to stay home for a week longer as an extra precaution, meaning that the pins won't ship out to me until sometime after February 9th. 

I also want to note that there should not be a worry about coronavirus being transported with shipping materials and other products from China (including my pins).  Here is a statement directly from the CDC on the matter:

"While we don’t know for sure that this virus will behave the same way as SARS and MERS, we can use the information from both of these earlier coronaviruses to guide us. In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures."

As soon as I have more news, you all will be the first to know!

- Ang 

Production Delays + Add Ons Preview
over 4 years ago – Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 08:19:19 PM

Quick update on the pins' progress!  I received the dreaded email from the company that the pins delivery date would be delayed until February 3rd.  It appears we didn't escape the Chinese New Years rush after all!

I'm saddened to hear this, but hopeful that they will eventually arrive in good order!  In the meanwhile, I'm prepping as much as I can in advance so I can send out everyone's packages as soon as possible.

A peek at all the prints I've been signing and bagging:

The Ink and Gold originals are all dressed up and ready to go! Plus enjoy a little peek at the Goddesses of Winter originals that are still available to claim via the Winter pins' Kickstarter happening right now (with only 72 hours left!).

Stacks and stacks (and more stacks!) of stickers:

I'll let everyone know as soon as the pins arrive!   Hopefully there will be no more manufacturing delays after this point.

Thanks as ever for your patience and support!

♥ Ang