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Update #13 · Feb 1, 2013 · 5 comments

Hello Sunshine, 

This morning Milo decided she wanted to go sledding with her her brand new Elizabeth cape... So off we went to our neighbor's hill beside my mom's house in Weaverville, NC that is the absolute best for flying. She would like to report that her cape helped pick up some excellent wind speed. 

#Crazy weather! Earlier this week it was nearly 70 degrees, and what a gorgeous day to have a truck load with 16 boxes of finished Amazing Capes! 

Once unloaded into the shipping/receiving center that is my mom's nice big kitchen, I got to use this snazzy new heat transfer press for the tags! Now I kind of want to make heat transfers for everything.

And check it out. The first wrapped bundles are below! I also have a golden-burrito style package design many of you will get... But careful not to take a bite out of the cape if you do. 

A handful of capes have been shipped, and I have a whole crew of helpers... Mom! Jimmy! Tom! Katherine! Anna! Chris! So I can get the whole lot of these capes flying out asap. ...Photo magnets, drawings, power stones and post cards as well! 

As it just turned to February (how'd that happen?!)... I truly thank all of you for your patience.

Wishing you an amazing weekend,

Roxanne

PS. A note on the power stones... Since I'm new to the process of cleansing and purifying stones, I think I went overboard with a 4X purification method... 4 nights in a bath of Ancient Himalayan salt water with Rose Quartz, and 4 nights bathing under Appalachian moonlight (including the full moon of course). Hope they are a little magical!

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News from the land of...

Update #12 · Jan 23, 2013 · 3 comments

Okay, I figured it was time to break it to you. Ladies and Gents, I put all the Kickstarter $$ on a down payment for this: I hope you understand that I really had no other choice.

However... 

Once I discovered that the sQuba can only go 3mph underwater I quickly sold it to a millionaire, finished my last mai-tai in Mexico and hopped a Greyhound back to my apt in Asheville, NC. And ever since...with the exception of instagramming my cat, the occasional Mad Men episode and overly sunny winter days, I have been working diligently to get this first production of Reversible Satin Amazing Capes ready to ship out to all of you!! I have also been drawing spirit animals, bathing power stones, gathering photos, going sticker-crazy, designing this that and those, checking out spaces (Amazing Capes International Headquarters is still very close to my bedroom), making labels and getting ULINE deliveries full of recycled cardboard and stacks of shiny-ness. 

I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your amazing patience. I want SO MUCH to get the capes shipped out before the end of January and will be trying my hardest to do so. The first run of production should be finished THIS WEEK. There were just a few more capes than expected :)  Thank you all again for backing this project, bearing with me and showing all your support! 

So much love!

Roxanne

PS. If anyone does have a change of address, please send me a message with the new one! 

PSS. I'd love for you to join us on facebook if you haven't already :) 

PSSS. New goal in life is creating a Submersible Water Powered Jet-Pack Amazing Cape.. 

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Family Threads

Update #11 · Dec 30, 2012 · 4 comments

Hello allo! I wanted to take a moment to share my favorite Christmas present with all of you - perhaps you saw my facebook post, but if not, here's the skivvy... I received my dad's old cape for Christmas (!!!)

My grandmother located this woolen treasure amidst the stacks of time in her home in Jackson, Michigan and shipped it south- "so here it is, your dad's treasured cape, dirty and torn" she wrote. And how absolutely perfect it is! Throwing it on, there's the weight of 45 years of magic between the threads.. 

As it goes, my dad (a man of theatre both on and off the stage, who now lives in Hawaii) decided he wanted his own cape in high school, so he picked out the fabric and modeled it to the tune of a Paul Revere Civil War cape... His girlfriend of the time stitched it together, (made one for herself as well) and wah-lah! He wore it in well and I look forward to doing the same.. This classic style is both masculine, feminine and might just be a future design for Amazing Capes... what do you think?! 

There is nothing like the holidays to discover a few family secrets... and it was so exciting to find that cape-making runs on both sides of mine :) As my dad always says, "nothing is coincidence". 

May the old join the new in 2013 in all the best ways.  

Hugs to you and yours for the New Year, 

Roxanne

PS. A big thanks to the Hamilton family for throwing such warm and joyful holiday parties at 'The Big House' in Fairview, NC each year...it's such a treat to attend.

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Ho! ho! ho!

Update #10 · Dec 24, 2012 · comment

Sending warm wishes to you and yours for a joyful and happy holiday season! 

May the new year bring good tidings, warmth and adventure.

I'm excited for what is to come; thank you for helping 2013 look so bright for Amazing Capes. 

Sending lots of love from Asheville, NC!

Roxanne

ps.The Satin Collection is merrily in the midst of production!

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Cape Selections by This Weekend

Update #9 · Dec 13, 2012 · 3 comments

Hello! 

This is a friendly notice to please make your cape and sizing selections by this Sunday evening for those whose reward includes a Reversible Satin Amazing Cape. For those of you who have already made your selections, thank you! If you happened to miss the previous survey in your inbox or it didn't show up, you can message me with your mailing address and cape selections. 

If you need to make any changes to your selections, you may also message me (sooner the better). Please try to make your cape sizing selection as close as possible based on the following measurements: 

The small is 22" neck to hem, 14.5" neck diameter medium is 30" neck to hem, 15.5" neck diameter large is 40" neck to hem, 16.5" neck diameter

Thank you and I can't wait to get these Reversible Satin Capes produced and out to all of you! 

Happy Holidays from Asheville, NC!

Roxanne

PS. There is a terrific variety of Superhero Spirit Animals out there... many that I have never even thought of to paint or draw before... so awesome! And I look forward to channeling all you 'mystery' ones :) 

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    An Amazing Capes post card signed with inspiration and lots of love from Rox.

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    A 4x6 original photograph-turned-magnet, that can forever glorify your fridge, taken by Rox and signed to you in heartfelt dedication!

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    Your personal power stone to ward off dark-forces and keep positive vibes around you. Offering protection, luck and good energy! Hand-wrapped and tied with scrap leather. Each one will be unique, and all of them will be purified in sea-salt and moon-light! Includes a shiny sticker and a Thank You note full of love and inspiration from Rox.

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    A 5" x 7" sketch on 100% cotton acid-free rag paper of your superhero spirit animal. Drawn by Rox, {so it will likely have abstract tendencies}. If you know your spirit animal, please tell her. If it is a mystery, then she will summon her natural psychic ability as a cancer crab and make her best guess. Signed with love. And a shiny Amazing Capes sticker!

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    A Classic Satin Reversible Cape! Features 10 vibrant color combinations to choose from -all in glossy charmeuse satin, with high quality craftsmanship, a sweet hood, velcro closure, a tag to write your name on, a pocket filled with magic, and sizes in small, medium and large! {Lengths: 22", 30", 40"} It's beautiful and machine washable! And it's bundled in some pretty cool packaging.

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    Rewards 3 & 4 combined! A Reversible Satin Cape of any size and color! Plus a 5" x 7" drawing of your superhero spirit animal! POWER COMBO!

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    The Teamster Reward! Get TWO Reversible Satin Capes of any size and color! They'll come bundled up in the most delightful packaging with an Amazing Capes Thank You note signed with love and inspiration from Rox. And a shiny sticker! A

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    The Spirit Animal Collective: 4 unique 5" x 7" sketches on 100% cotton acid-free rag paper of your superhero spirit animal. Drawn by Rox, {so it will likely have abstract tendencies}. If you know everyone's spirit animal, please tell her. If it is a mystery, then she will summon her natural psychic ability as a cancer crab and make her best guess. Signed with love. And shiny stickers for Amazing Capes!

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    Wah-lah! It's the SUPER VALUE PACK! Introducing a New Reward where you will receive THREE Reversible Satin Capes from the collection in any size you like. Perhaps The Magellan takes your fancy? Or the gold stars of The Hoodwink is calling the magician in you? If the forests call your name, slip a Carson Cape in your bag... You can pick all 3!! WOWZA! Start saving the world today with two of your friends or family members! {If/ When the project is successful, I'll send out a survey so you can select the ones you want} I'll aslo include a special art-friendly Amazing Capes Thank You card signed with love and inspiration from Rox. And shiny stickers! Hurray!

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    Reversible Satin Capes for the family! Receive FOUR beautifully wrapped capes of any size and color! As well as a special Amazing Capes Thank You note signed with love and inspiration from Rox. And shiny stickers!

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    Love. Karma. Super-powers. A Reversible Satin cape of any size or color... And a framed 8" x11" painting on 100% cotton acid-free rag paper of your superhero spirit animal. Drawn by Rox {will have abstract tendencies}. If you know your spirit animal, please tell her. If it is a mystery, then she will summon her natural psychic ability as a cancer crab and make her best guess for you. Signed with love!

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    Do you know a troupe that loves to play dress-up? A class that loves putting on plays? A library that has group read-alongs? Wah-la! Receive the entire Reversible Satin Collection! Features 10 capes in every color combination with your choice of sizing. {Or if you prefer 10 capes of the same color for your Tuesday night Trivia Team we can do that too!} They'll arrive in beautiful bundles with a Thank You note from yours truly.. and shiny stickers!

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    AN AMAZING CAPES PHOTO SHOOT! Get Camera Ready! ....Presenting a 2 hour photo session of you and yours {kids/ cousin/ best friend/ puppy/ grandmother} looking absolutely terrific in Amazing Capes! {And/or attire of your choosing} Includes 2 reversible capes of your size and color choice to keep, as well as a dvd or digital download of 75 High-Resolution edited images from the shoot. Photographed by yours truly and includes travel within 100 miles of Asheville, NC. (Though I'm happy to travel further if additional expenses are covered. )

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    Painting #1 - Goldiephant. One of a kind! Painted by yours truly, Rox. Scroll down the page to see pictures. Also includes two Reversible Satin capes of your choice!

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    Painting #2 - Anti-Wrinkle Cream. One of a kind! Painted by yours truly, Rox. Scroll down the page to see pictures. Also includes two Reversible Satin capes of your choice!

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    Painting #3 - Atom Collage. One of a kind! Painted by yours truly, Rox. Scroll down the page to see pictures. Also includes two Reversible Satin capes of your choice!

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    Painting #4 - 24K Incarnate. One of a kind! Painted by yours truly, Rox. Scroll down the page to see pictures. Also includes two Reversible Satin capes of your choice!

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    Yippee!! You'll get 5 capes in your choice of size & color choice. AND..! I will create a 16" x 20" framed painting based upon a photograph that you have taken (or have permission for me to use). One suggestion is taking a picture of your family or friend group all donning your new capes and then sending it to me for a truly one-of-a-kind piece of art {will have abstract tendencies}! Signed with love from Rox.

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    Wow! Thank you so much!! I want to shower you with goodies! Your name will be permanently listed as a cherished sponsor on our website. You will receive a brand new cape for every Christmas (or holiday of your choosing) AND every Birthday for the NEXT 5 YEARS!! You will also receive a framed 20" x 24" abstract spirit animal painting signed with love from yours truly.

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    Oh my. Maybe I'll marry you? Thank you so very much. This reward is intended to recognize someone special in your life. Do you have a personal super hero? For example, a mother or grandparent that has led a courageous life and made a difference in the lives of others? With this reward, you'll receive a day of photographic coverage {up to 7 hrs} in a portrait & documentary style of the person or persons of your choosing. Includes travel within 200 miles of Asheville, though I'm happy to travel further if additional expenses are covered. Photographs will be taken by myself, Roxanne. Scroll down the page to see sample images of my work. You will receive the edited high-resolution photographs on a disk and may also select your choice of the following: A selection of photographs can be compiled into a simple custom-designed coffee-table style photo book OR you can select your favorite image from the shoot to have professionally matted and framed in any size up to 20" x24". And Amazing Capes of course! You will receive 5 capes from the Reversible Satin Collection in your size and color choice. Your name will also be listed as a cherished contributor on our website. Thank you so much!

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