Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on November 24, 2012.
Hello Everyone,
Sorry I've been tardy on this update. The lanterns are finished & most went in the mail on Friday, a few were completed & mailed on Saturday. Everything except a few specialty items should be on the way & in folks hands some time next week. Thanks again for supporting my project. Have a brilliant holiday!
Martin
Hello All,
I've finished laser cutting the lanterns & hope to have the final finishing done & get them out via priority mail tomorrow. I'll keep everyone in the loop when they're out the door.
Martin
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to let folks know that all of the paper cards are done and on their way. Some of the lanterns are complete & I expect finish the remaining pieces & send them out in the next few days. Hope everyone's Monday is treating them well!
Martin
Good morning everyone!
I'm on track with the laser cut paper cards & expect to be sending them out tomorrow.
I ran into a small snag with the lanterns. I was resawing lumber last night & the drive shaft on my band saw snapped. I have enough wood already milled to finish several of the lanterns, but I'll have to wait a few days for parts on the band saw before I will be able to finish them all.
I've decided I'm going to send the lanterns out based on distance. I'll produce lanterns for backers on the East coast out of the stock I've already cut, & create lanterns for backers in San Francisco & the West coast early next week after I have the parts to repair the band saw. This approach means people with a longer mail delivery time will have their lanterns on the way, & folks who are closer will still get their rewards in early December.
Please drop me a note if you have questions or concerns. Thanks again for supporting my holiday project. Be well!
Martin
Hey Everyone,
Looks like I'm not able to generate surveys until after the project wraps up. I'll send them out to everyone first thing Saturday. Happy holidays!
Funding period
Nov 15, 2012 -
Nov 24, 2012
6 backers Limited (494 of 500 left)
ONE laser cut greeting card and envelope in any of my designs. The you can choose between ecologically friendly bamboo or hemp paper cards. The bamboo cards are smoother with a creamy texture while the hemp cards show off their fiber and have wonderful texture. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
2 backers Limited (248 of 250 left)
ONE laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper greeting card and envelope in any of my designs. Plus, customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
4 backers Limited (146 of 150 left)
THREE laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper greeting cards and envelopes in any of my designs. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
2 backers Limited (98 of 100 left)
THREE laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper greeting cards and envelopes in any of my designs. Plus, customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)
ONE laser cut, hand laminated, bamboo veneer-ply greeting card and envelope in any of my designs. The card includes a slot fit stand. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
0 backers Limited (25 of 25 left)
ONE laser cut, hand laminated, bamboo veneer-ply greeting card and envelope in any of my designs. Plus, customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. The card includes a slot fit stand. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
10 backers Limited (20 of 30 left)
TEN laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper greeting cards and envelopes in any of my designs. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
1 backer Limited (14 of 15 left)
TEN laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper greeting cards and envelopes in any of my designs. Plus, customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. Amount includes shipping via first class mail.
4 backers Limited (11 of 15 left)
ONE laser cut lantern in solid walnut, white oak, or ash. Lantern panels can be cut with any of my designs. The wood will be resawn from FSC certified lumber, & finished with bee's wax after the laser cutting if complete. Amount includes priority flat rate shipping via USPS.
2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)
ONE laser cut lantern in solid walnut, white oak, or ash. Lantern panels can be cut with any of my designs. Plus customized laser etching up to 350 characters on any of the panels. The wood will be resawn from FSC certified lumber, & finished with bee's wax after the laser cutting if complete. Amount includes priority flat rate shipping via USPS.
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
TWENTY FIVE laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper, greeting cards and envelopes in any combination of my designs, and customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. Plus, a new, original design created for you inspired by any photo or pattern that delights you. I will not copy a photo or design, but I can create a new original design inspired by anything that moves you. Amount includes priority flat rate shipping via USPS.
1 backer Limited (3 of 4 left)
A special offer for graphic designers. TWENTY FIVE laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper, greeting cards and envelopes in any combination of my designs, and customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. Plus, up to FIVE laser cut designs provided by you. Send me your totally customized designs in Illustrator or Corel, & I will turn them into holiday greetings for your family. Amount includes priority flat rate shipping via USPS.
1 backer Limited (7 of 8 left)
TWENTY FIVE laser cut, bamboo or hemp paper, greeting cards and envelopes in any combination of my designs, and customized laser etching of up to 350 characters. Plus, a new, original design created for you inspired by any photo or pattern that delights you. Plus a one of a kind, artisan lamp created from solid walnut, white oak, or ash, with laser cut veneer inlay in any design you choose. Amount includes priority flat rate shipping via USPS.
