CARLATIONS BOOK SHOP!

Printing In Progress!
about 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!
about 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

NEW STRETCHGOALS!
about 1 year ago – Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 11:54:37 AM

IT HAPPENED! We got passed the $35k stretchgoal already!

After speaking wtih Sam at Printlore, she suggested some fancy upgrades to the cover that will make this book feel extra luxurious and worthy of your coffee table. I am excited to announce these NEW new stretchgoals:

• $40k - Metallic foil stamping UPGRADE (text front/spine) LOCKED
• $45k - Silky-touch laminate cover UPGRADE LOCKED

And I have one more trick up my sleeve if we get the approval for it. This will be a really really REALLY cool embellishment worthy of the $50k stretchgoal, however I don't want to promise it if it cannot be done. Stay tuned for that announcement...!

And as always, thank you all and let's keep sharing the project! 

Carla

Another Stretchgoal UNLOCKED!
about 1 year ago – Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 09:18:57 AM

SO excited about this die-cut window cover design and we have now UNLOCKED IT- every book will now be getting this deluxe upgrade!! 

As we get closer to the $35k stretchgoal to unlock BONUS PAGES, I have been pondering a few more upgrades to the books if we keep surpassing these goals, SUGGESTIONS WELCOME IN THE COMMENTS! 

And for those who have asked, as of now there are 8-12 bonus pages ready to get added to the book if unlocked at the next stretchgoal! Fingers crossed!

So let's keep sharing this project and see how amazing we can make these books! Thanks so much for backing! 

Carla

WOW!
about 1 year ago – Thu, Feb 16, 2023 at 06:14:51 PM

Incredible first 48 hours!!  Thank you SO MUCH!

We have smashed through the first three stretchgoals, which is a WIN for all! Every book will now be getting free cover upgrades! So far we added- spot gloss, premium paper endsheets and metallic gilded edges!

But, we still have a couple more and the MOST EXCITING of them all is right around the corner at 30k- the DIE CUT WINDOW. I am super excited about this option and really hoping to see this dream idea come to life! This will truly make a *uinque* and *boutique* book! Plus, if we get to 35k we have tons of extra pages to add, because let's face it, I have A LOT of artwork to fit into this book!! 

I may even contemplate new stretchgoals to add after that if we get there! Very exciting and cannot wait to make this freaking book!!!

Carla