project-image

Goddesses of Winter Birthstone and Flower Hard Enamel Pins

Created by Angela R. Sasser

A set of Art Nouveau inspired hard enamel cloisonne pins with a theme of flowers and birthstones for December, January, and February.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

ALL Packages Shipped!
over 3 years ago – Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 11:55:25 PM

As of today, ALL packages, with the exceptions of two Backers who are in areas which have been closed due to COVID, have been mailed! HUZZAH!

Once again, I would appreciate if you could let me know your pins have arrived safely by commenting on the front page of this project and to let me know you received them.  I like to know you guys are happy with your pins and it also helps users here on Kickstarter know that my project is legit.  You'd be doing me a kindness!

And if you want to share your new Goddess bling online, you can tag me at the following social media places:

  • On IG as @angelasasserart 
  • On FG as @gemgoddesses 
  • On Twitter as @gemgoddesses 

Now, I'll be focusing on delivering the Goddesses of Spring pins, which should be arriving on my doorstep tomorrow morning.  Then the Birthstone Goddesses enamel pin series will be COMPLETE!

  • If you want to find the pins outside of Kickstarter, you can now find them all in my Shop
  • If you want to follow along with the development of my Birthstone Goddesses calendar and art book, consider Following my Patreon

This will be the FINAL Update about the Goddesses of Winter pins now that it has wrapped.  Please DO feel free to message me if you have any problems with your shipments and I'll be sure to take care of you.  I'll be personally answering messages Monday - Friday, 9-5pm EST.  There may be small Updates here should I have any other Birthstone Goddesses related Kickstarters to share, otherwise, this will be the final Update regarding the Goddesses of Winter pins, specifically, barring any other surprises!

Thanks so much for backing, everyone!  I've been so inspired to see this series grow and be nurtured by the community. Thanks for making dreams come true!

Stay safe and happy!

♥ Ang

SURPRISE Early Arrival! Confirm Your Shipping Addresses
almost 4 years ago – Tue, Jun 09, 2020 at 11:00:36 AM

Well...I was pretty bummed out last Update that my pins had been delayed from the 9th to the 12th...but look what arrived on my doorstep today!

Two layers deep of Goddesses of Winter Pins!

So that means I'm going to get things rolling as far as shipments go as soon as everyone confirms their most recent shipping addresses via Backerkit!  If you've lost the email to access your survey and/or did not receive the Final Notice email to update your shipping address, you can retrieve your survey at this link.

You'll have 2 days before your surveys will automatically lock and I'll be sending out the packages to the addresses I have on file!  

If you have any questions, please PM me here within Kickstarter for the fastest results.  I will be answering messages personally between 9-5pm EST, Monday through Friday.

Once your pins arrive, feel free to comment on the front page of this project and let me know you received them.  I like to know you guys are happy with your pins and it also helps users here on Kickstarter know that my project is legit.  You'd be doing me a kindness!

And if you want to share your new Goddess bling online, you can tag me at the following social media places:

  • On IG as @angelasasserart
  • On FG as @gemgoddesses
  • On Twitter as @gemgoddesses

I'll send out another Update once I have completed shipments so you all can know to keep your eyes peeled for your pins.  You'll also be getting an automated email from Backerkit with a tracking #.

Pre-Orders Now on Etsy

In other news, I've put Pre-Orders listings for the Spring and Winter sets up on Etsy!  If you know of anyone who missed the Kickstarters and previous pre-order period, they can now snag the pins via my Etsy shop.  However, I'll be shipping out Kickstarter pins FIRST before I begin to send out Etsy pre-orders.

Now available for Pre-Order on my Etsy Shop! http://angelicshades.etsy.com

It's been a wait, but we're almost there!  You all have been the most accommodating and patient Backers and I really do appreciate that.

Now let the great PACKAGE-IN-ING begin!

♥ Ang

Quick Update! The Dreaded Shipping Delays
almost 4 years ago – Thu, Jun 04, 2020 at 11:04:01 PM

It's been a little over a month so I wanted to update you guys with where this project is at.  To sum up:

  • ALL Add Ons are packaged and ready to go
  • We are only waiting on the main batch of pins
  • Once the pins arrive, I will be shipping out packages ASAP!

The pins were meant to arrive to me tomorrow, but after two previous delays, I've received word that my delivery date has been delayed again until June 12th instead.  It's frustrating, but not entirely unexpected.  Production still seems slowed down a bit in China and I suspect the lower amount of air mail flights happening right now means that mail is taking that much longer.

So we have a little more waiting to do!  I hope that next Friday I'll have some good news.  Fingers crossed!  As a reminder, when the pins arrive I will send out another Backerkit notice where you'll be able to update your shipping addresses to make sure your items go to the right place.

Stay safe and healthy, friends!

♥ Ang

Final Samples Approved!
almost 4 years ago – Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 01:34:58 PM

I'm happy to report that I've received the next pin samples for the Goddesses of Winter and have finally approved the look!  Check the video below for a closer look and explanation:

 The final samples will have the powdered gold look of Lady of December's pin in this video and the card for Lady of February's pin will be corrected.  

I expect the pins to take another 3-4 weeks to be produced and shipped, perhaps longer, if any shipping issues crop up due to the fact there are not as many air mail flights going out for international shipments right now.

But as soon as I have them on hand, you all will be the first to know!  So keep an eye on your feeds.

Shipping Addresses

Reminder that when I'm ready to ship, I'll send out a final notice via email via Backerkit so you all can update your shipping addresses!  I'll also post a notice here to let you all know I'm ready to ship out so everyone has time to make sure their addresses are correct before I ship out.

Questions or comments?  Drop me a PM for the fastest results!

Thanks so much for your patience with this Kickstarter during these difficult times.  I hope you all are staying healthy and happy!

Take care!

- Angela S.

Manufacturing Update + Prepping Add Ons
almost 4 years ago – Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 06:38:45 PM

Chiming in to let you all know this project has not been forgotten!  As predicted, COVID-19 has put a delay on just about every facet of production.  My 2nd samples of the Winter pins arrived...but the feedback I gave the company about the last pins was not relayed to the factory before they were sent out, so the pins had the same errors as the first set, with the exception of February's backing cards, which look great!  

The factory has started on a 3rd set of samples which will hopefully reflect my feedback.  They are due to arrive around April 17th.  I'll be keeping an eye on the mail and will let you know as soon as these new samples are approved and the final full batch is sent into production!

Prepping Ad Ons

While the gears of manufacturing turn, I've also received all the prints, coloring books, pouches, and stickers for your Add Ons and Stretch Goal items!  Here's a look at a portion of the things I've been signing, matting, backing, and bagging:

I must especially rave about the loveliness that is the metallic mirror finish stickers we unlocked!  I had to make a video to get across how shiny and amazing they are:

With all the extras ready to go, things should move swiftly once the final batch of pins arrive!

Shipping Updates

A few folks have contacted me about needing to update their shipping address.  Never fear!  Once I have all the final product in hand and am ready to ship, I will send out a final notice via Backerkit which will allow you to update your shipping addresses.  You should also be able to access your survey within Backerkit and update your mailing address there, as well.  I will also post an Update here when the final shipping update notice has been sent so you can make sure your addresses are correct!

--

I hope you all enjoyed this update!  We're getting closer, now.  I appreciate everyone's patience with all the delays!  You have been absolutely lovely during a high stress time.

Stay happy and healthy, friends!

- Angela S.