CARLATIONS BOOK SHOP!

SHIPPING QUESTIONS!
over 1 year ago – Wed, May 17, 2023 at 10:33:27 AM

I've had a few questions and concerns about shipping prices and wanted to help anyone who is wondering! Yes, all books and items in the order will be shipped together! The shipping rates are based on the estimated weight of each item according to USPS and I bundled the best I could when adding more items to your order! However, it does get tricky!

You may notice an add-on shipping price under your Kickstarter shipping price. This is due to the package weight increasing when more books are added to the order. The pin-up books are estimated right around 4lbs, so with any additional books (even the comic) it’s going to jump it up from First Class to Priority Flat Rate. 

For US orders, I will use Media Mail for the lowest rate for both the Pin-up book and sketchbooks, however they do not allow comic books. The comic add-ons are priced with the upgraded Priority price (but that just means you can get your books faster! Yay!)

For International orders, the rates once we get over 4lbs are quite high, but USPS Priority Flat International seems to be the best deal for those grabbing many items. So yes, you will still get your order shipped all in one package and it will be faster with priority!

Hope this makes sense and always happy to look into it for anyone who still has questions or concerns!

PS. As for WHEN the shipping will take place, I will update as soon as I have an estimated delivery date! 

PRE-ORDER BOOK SHOP IS LIVE!
over 1 year ago – Mon, May 15, 2023 at 10:02:07 AM

PRE-ORDER BOOK SHOP IS LIVE!

Pre-order the newest book releases- Carlations Watercolor Pin-ups, Sketchbook vol. 3 and  Skull Maskerade Issue 4, plus all other Carlations books in stock!

If you are a Kickstarter backer from the Carlations Watercolor Pin-up book project you will automatically get an email survey to the add-ons, including the debut of Skull Maskerade Issue 4!!! Check for an email via BackerKit now!

For everyone else, here is the link to grab all the books you want now!

https://watercolor-pin-up-art-book-by-carlations.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Pre-order Book Shop!
over 1 year ago – Sat, May 13, 2023 at 08:30:14 AM

Good news- The Pre-order Book Shop is here!

COMING MONDAY- the limited-time Pre-order Book Shop for anyone who missed out or wants to grab more! 

For KS backers, all books added on will ship together with your order when KS fulfillment starts (estimated delivery date TBD)  I am sending out surveys via Backerkit MONDAY which will give you a chance to update your address and allow you to add-on any of these extra books to your Kickstarter order-

• Carlations Watercolor Pin-up Book
• Carlations Sketchbook vol.s 1-3

PLUS a chance to grab my super cool watercolor comic if you haven't yet-

• Skull Maskerade Issues 1-3

PLUS PLUS *SURPRISE!* the DEBUT FIRST EVER PRE-ORDER OF

• Skull Maskerade Issue 4 (New! New! New!!!)

Printing In Progress!
over 1 year ago – Sun, Apr 02, 2023 at 09:26:45 AM

Hooray!! Printing is in motion for both the Pin-up Book and Sketchbook vol. 3! It has been a huge undertaking putting this book together, but I was in good hands with my designer and friend Julia and I am confident to say this book matches my every dream of what I wanted it to be. The burlesque show unfolds as you flip the pages and it will absolutely dazzle you! 

As for the pre-order shop via Backerkit, I’m still setting that up and hoping to add something special in there that both KS backers and new orders can get their hands on! More on that coming closer to May! 

THE FINAL HOURS!
over 1 year ago – Wed, Mar 15, 2023 at 11:06:37 AM

HOLY MONKIES!!!

We unlocked all stretchgoals just in time for the FINAL COUNTDOWN! I'm absolutely blown away! This book is going to be SO PRETTY thanks to all of you!

But first- In these final hours of the campaign, you still have ONE LAST CHANCE to add or adjust any pledges or add-ons before any orders are processed. Check the campaign clock meter for how much time is left, orders begin being processed shortly after.

***PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PAYMENT METHODS***, any payments that get declined will be dropped and the KS order will automatically be cancelled.  You will be getting emails if there are any issues, so please check your spam folders and be on the look out! Kickstarter will be available to answer any questions or concerns from there. You can always email me as well, however I wont be able to process any payments myself. 

BACKERKIT SHOP:

There will be a pre-order shop via Backerkit once the campaign ends for anyone who missed out, however only the books will be available, NOT the KS exclusive prints, bookmarks, or stickers. Book prices will also be going up in this shop. As a huge THANK YOU to those who jumped in early to help fund printing, the KS price is always the best price to grab the book and the only way to get the extra goodies! 

SHIPPING QUESTIONS:

I will be collecting addresses for shipping out the rewards closer to fulfillment time, which I am hoping will be in May, if the printing stays on schedule however this is a more complicated book to print. Of course, I will be updating everyone on the process if we see any delays, so keep a look out! 

For those who asked about combined shipping, here's the deal. Kickstarter doesn't have an option to bundle shipping prices with multiple add-on items, so each add-on has an individual shipping price. To help balance the scale on the orders with multiple books, any orders with 3+ books in it will automatically be upgraded to Priority Shipping vs First Class or Media Mail (US only) for orders with one or two books.

Calculating shipping for a Kickstarter campaign is one of the HARDEST parts of the entire project because of this, but also because the product doesn't exist yet to calculate based on weight. Hopefully the window cut-out on the cover will save us a couple of ounces...!!! 

Carla