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We've moved!

2011-10-19T18:23:00.002-04:00

This is just a quick post to say that I'll be moving the Crankbunny "blog" over to the main Crankbunny tumblr website that gets updated more frequently (and is also easier to use for everyone it seems).

NEW CRANKBUNNY BLOG NOW HERE

This blog will remain though to keep record of the last 3 years of shop stuff!

Summer Travel

2011-06-29T21:52:00.004-04:00

Both the Crankbunny shops will be closed from July 6 to August 30 for the summer.

No orders will be taken during that time because I will be out of town that entire time traveling, working on a film, listening to tons of heavy metal and fishing. It is absolutely impossible for me to sell, produce and ship anything while traveling.

All orders taken before the shop closed will be shipped by July 7th.

Come September there will be tons of new puppets, paper goodies, and pop up cards for sale!

March, April, May - Pushing Up Daisies donations!

2011-06-01T11:48:00.004-04:00

Each month the Crankbunny shop has been making monthly donations to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network) from the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card. Below at the monthly figures just to catch up!

May 2011
French Bulldog Rescue Network received $56.00
Boston Terrier Rescue Network received $77.00

April 2011
French Bulldog Rescue Network received $37.00
Boston Terrier Rescue Network received $47.00

March 2011
French Bulldog Rescue Network received $68.00
Boston Terrier Rescue Network received $55.00

100% of the cards profits go to the matching dog breed's rescue - none of that 50%, 25% partial stuff! That money goes to help doggies in need - mostly with their huge medical bills from neglect, abuse, and surrendering.

Purchase a Pushing Up Daisies pop up card! Click here!

Dame Miss Suzzette!

2011-05-28T11:16:00.009-04:00

That's right! Behold a new paper puppet! A Victorian tattooed lady paper puppet doll to be exact.

Dame Miss Suzzette is a special lady of Victorian times long ago. With a fondness for the sea and the sands of travel, Suzy knows the best way to show off her tattoos is in her favorite nautical sailor bathing suit!

This paper doll is part of a larger series that includes other Victorian tattoo ladies (and men too!) that I will be making. Suzy is the first of many and pretty much inspired by the photograph below.

The wonderful lady above was a woman called Maud Stevens Wagner. She was one of the first 'tattooed ladies' of her day - basically making a living by being tattooed. These women of their day would show their tattoos off in traveling circuses and curiosity museums (aka dime museums) that were considered entertainment at the time.

Remember, we are talking pre-radio, pre-movies, pre-ladies being able to show their ankles in public. This was also a time were women didn't make their own wage either (let alone vote!). So considering the circumstances of the day, Maud Steven Wagner was one of many few progressive ladies out there! It's a bet most people see photographs of these victorian/early 1900s ladies and the assumption is they were prob just prostitutes! Far from that.

If you'd like to know more about the history of women's tattoos - there is a lovely book called 'The Tattooed Lady' by Amelia Klem Osterud. This book really digs into these women's lives, the roles they countered, and is also filled with some lovely archival photographs / prints too.

Another wonderful book on vintage early 1900s tattoos (mostly for dudes) is "Vintage Tattoos : The Book of Old-School Skin Art" by Carol Clerk.

Anyway, this paper puppet doll has many moving joints and adjustable parts! It can be propped up against other obviously less memorable things, or easily framed. The puppet is approximately 9 x15 inches in size. She is available for sale in both the Etsy Crankbunny shop & the regular Crankbunny store.

Look out also for more ladies! I'm just finishing up all their tattoo work (who would have guessed its so time consuming to tattoo paper dolls!)

Shop is back open! May Sale!

2011-05-14T23:20:00.007-04:00

Good news is both the Crankbunny shops are now open! The shops are fully stocked with pop up cards AND paper puppets.

Its been awhile since paper puppets have been offered up for sale so its great they are available again.

DOUBLE good news is also that certain pop up cards are on sale in the Crankbunny shop. The cards that are on sale are labeled in the regular Crankbunny shop (the cards on sale are not available through the Etsy shop).

Especially cool is the Decoder card which is usually $11.70 USD is now priced $9.70 USD for the rest of the month of May!

Shops closed April 6 to April 30

2011-03-28T14:29:00.003-04:00

The Etsy Crankbunny Shop will be closed from April 6 to April 30. All orders placed before April 6 will have gone out in the mail by April 30th - they will NOT ship out AFTER the 30th (a few people always ask/get confused!. No exceptions - I will be out of time and not have any of my papers, tools, etc with me.

The regular Crankbunny store will still be taking orders from April 6 to April 30th - but all orders submitted between that April 6 - April 30th period will ship out May 1st. No exceptions - I will be out of time and not have any of my papers, tools, etc with me.

Work is again taking me prisoner (ok, not really) and taking me away from my home for a job during that time in April. You can read all about my 'work' here.

Apologies!

2011-03-28T14:12:00.007-04:00

Big apologies and clearing off of dust is in order for this dainty little Crankbunny blog.

Since last "blogged" - my shop closed abruptly (was called suddenly to work on a large animation project), Valentines Day passed, I moved, set up a brand new work space in a new location and eventually my shops did open softly for the month of March. Sadly my shop was unable to participate in Valentines Day - which made me sad. It's my favorite holiday for the shop (insert sad clown face...... now).

With the "March Soft Opening" - most of the Crankbunny pop up cards were available for sale in both the Crankbunny Etsy shop & the Crankbunny store. My paper puppets are still unavailable for sale because of time & my troubled relationships with the large printer that sits in a cabinet making friends with some large dust bunnies.

Also each month the Crankbunny shop has been making monthly donations to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Below at the monthly figures just to catch up!

Jan 2011
FBRN $75.00
BTRN $77.00

Feb 2011
FBRN $50.00
BTRN $50.00

March should be up soon as we are not yet done with the month at the time of this post!

Coming Soon - Get Lucky Slot Machine Valentine Card!

2011-01-12T11:35:00.006-05:00

Within a couple of days I'll be posting the new valentine card for 2011 in both the shops!

See, every year I get really excited about rolling out a valentine pop up card that tops last years valentine cards. This 2011 card has been in the works since summer of last year - and it kicks last years cards BUTT. YAH!

This working slot machine pop up card has a level that one pulls. If you hit jackpot with a winning combination, a personal custom message appears in the prize slot! Play to WIN baby!

Below are some pics of the card!

Sadly, this card will be made-to-order so it will not be able to rush.

December 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2011-01-12T11:32:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year everyone!

Time to tally up the proceeds made from the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card because its the end of another month.... well, actually this post is a little late! Here at Casa del Crankbunny, we are still catching up with the new year! (Mentally most of us are still in 2010 somehow..)

Remember that 100% of the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Both these rescue groups are wonderful rescue groups helping abandoned, rescued doggies and surrendered ones by owners who can't afford even to feed them anymore. Through this huge network of volunteers and donors doggies live better, healthier lives and get their forever homes.

Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 62 dollars.
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 62 dollars.

November 2010 Pushing Up Daisies!

2010-12-02T13:59:00.004-05:00

Time to post the donations made for the Pushing Up Daisies card for November ! Remember that all the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly to help doggies in need (none of that 15%, 35% nonsense... 100% baby!)... and this month they do so much more!

French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 35 dollars.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 59 dollars.

This month also had a special food donation to 3 foster french bulldog doggies in CA called Gunnar, Pippin, Bunnie who are a part of French Bulldog Village - another great French Bulldog rescue in the US and Canada. 48 patties of Lamb BARF raw food was shipped to them (proceeds from the cards will go towards the 2Day shipping in the coming months - but the food came from me as a personal donation to FBVillage). The food will especially benefit Gunnar who is missing a third of his intestine.

Gunnar!

Bunnie!

Pippen!

If you don't know what BARF is... its not puke, its an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Dog Food -- which is a fancy term for raw meat & veggies that one might feed their dog or cats. BARF is also the name of a company who puts together raw food together (so you don't have to) and there are a few different companies who do this. There are also different raw food models for pets (cats have their own dealio). I'm not gonna get into why one feed their pet raw meat (I do and am way too nerdy about it). It's a touchie subject between vets, owners, breeders, pet food companies who sponsor nutritional pet education, and general public misconceptions (someone once asked me if it was some sort of 'hippie' thing). You can read more about it by click the following links below.

What is a Raw diet?
Dog Eat Dog - What's Inside the Dog Foods We Feed
Raw Feeding - Wikipedia
Difference between RPM (Prey-Model) & BARF & Raw?
The BARF diet

In any case, many dogs sometimes benefit from raw - especially french bulldogs - who are very prone to allergies, farts, sensitive stomachs, skin issues, immune problems and other odd genetic stuff. So, Gunnar will definitely benefit from raw!

Again, remember that the sales of this card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network).

Important -- Holiday Shop Information!

2010-11-22T10:30:00.003-05:00

It's that time of year again - where presents get picked out, bought, shipped, wrapped, unwrapped, flaunted and for whatever reason tinsel lingers somehow in your laundry way into the new year!

Please note that both the Etsy Crankbunny shop and the regular Crankbunny Shop will be closed December 15th to Jan 9 2011! No orders will be able to be produced and fulfilled within that time because of hohoho travel - this includes any large / wholesale custom orders.

Below -- the NIFTY CRANKBUNNY Holiday Shipping Schedule
Orders need to be placed by the following dates for Christmas delivery by December 23rd.
* U.S. Orders via regular shop First Class - December 15th.
* U.S. Orders via Priority Mail - December 15th.
* U.S. Priority Mail is available for an additional charge of $3.00 USD through the regular shop - click here for more info!
* All International orders are no longer guaranteed for holiday delivery but the suggested date is December 5th.
* Contact the shop if you are placing an international order outside the U.S.A and would like a faster shipping option. Please note that quicker international shipping costs usually start at around $18.00 USD extra, but can be more/less depending on country.

Krampus dancing paper puppet

2010-11-15T13:49:00.007-05:00

Here is a sneak peak at the paper puppet I designed / made for the KRAMPUSNACHT 2010 TORONTO show at the Resistor Gallery space in Toronto, Canada.

My Sir Krampus is a gentleman, an delicate oaf of a fellow who prefers making noise and joining in on lively intellectual conversation. If you piss him off though - he'll still whack you around with his golden birch rod. He lost one of his horns while slipping on an inconsiderate child's wooden toy left behind on a steep flight of Victorian stairs. That child was sought out and slaughtered before Santa's arrival.

When you pull this paper puppet's string / toggle up and down - he dances and makes noise with his rusty chains and bells.

The show opens December 2nd with a nifty party - rsvp the gallery overlords to attend for free at kim@resistor.ca! Otherwise the Resistor Gallery is open Monday-Friday 10am - 5pm until January 10, 2011.

More details about the show below!

What is Krampus?
(from Wikipedia)
"Krampus is a mythical creature. In various regions of the world – especially Austria and Hungary – it is believed that Krampus accompanies St.Nicholas during the Christmas season, warning and punishing bad children, in contrast to St. Nicholas, who gives gifts to good children. Due to German and Austrian influence, the myth of Krampus is also prevalent in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and northern Italy.
The word Krampus originates from the Old High German word for claw (Krampen). In the Alpine regions, Krampus is represented by an incubus-like creature. Traditionally, young men dress up as the Krampus in the first two weeks of December, particularly on the evening of 5th, and roam the streets frightening children and women with rusty chains and bells. In some rural areas the tradition also includes birching – corporal punishment with a birch rod – by Krampus, especially of young girls. Images of Krampus usually show him with a basket on his back used to carry away bad children and dump them into the pits of Hell."

• KRAMPUSNACHT 2010 OPENING PARTY - THURSDAY DEC 2nd • • Show runs Monday-Friday 10am - 5pm until January 10, 2011, Resistor Gallery •
RSVP required to attend - email kim@resistor.ca
Resistor Gallery - http://www.resistorgallery.ca/
http://www.resistorgallery.ca/2010/10/coming-december-2010.html
Location - 284 College Street 2nd Floor, Toronto Canada (Map)

ARTISTS
• Andrew Heffron • Aaron Costain • Aaron Leighton • Attila Szanyi • Brandon Steen
• Clayton Hanmer • Crankbunny • Craig Marshall • Chris Stone • Carey Sookocheff
• Drazen Kozjan • Dan Turner • Diego Bergia • Diana McNally • Faez Alidousti
• Hyein Lee • Jessica Fortner • Jesse Jacobs • Jeremy Kai • Janice Kun • Jason Bone
• Julia Breckenreid • Karen Justl • Katy Dockrill • Luke Ramsey • Mike McDougall
• Marek Colek • Matthew Forsythe • Maylynn Quan • Michael Comeau
• Michael Wandelmaier • Pat Shewchuk • Prashant Miranda • Hayley Morris
• Ryan Feely • Randy Knott • Ro Rao • Steve Manale• Steve Wilson
• Sarah Lazarovic • Tomori Nagamoto •

Contact :
KRAMPUS 2010 Committee
krampusnacht.2010.toronto@gmail.com

2010 Holiday Crankbunny Coupon!

2010-11-01T15:39:00.006-04:00

Use the coupon code " BABU " at checkout through the Crankbunny Shop and receive a 10% discount on your order!

The coupon code BABU will only work from November 1st to Dec 1st**

The coupon code BABU will NOT WORK ON MY ETSY SHOP - please click here at http://shop.crankbunny.com to use it.

October 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2010-11-01T11:01:00.004-04:00

Time to tally up the proceeds made from the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card because its the end of another month.

Remember that 100% of the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Both these rescue groups are wonderful rescue groups helping abandoned, rescued doggies and surrendered ones by owners who can't afford even to feed them anymore. Through this huge network of voulenters and donors doggies live better, healthier lives and get their forever homes.

Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 72 dollars.
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 64 dollars.

Shops closed/delayed shipping Oct 25 - Nov 5th

2010-11-01T10:49:00.002-04:00

Quick little blog post to say that ....

My Etsy shop is closed Oct 25th to Nov 5th. All orders placed on/before Oct 25th were shipped by Oct 26th. **For each order an email was sent out to the etsy associated email account with information on shipping. Please check that email - and look in your spam folder if you have not received it.

My regular store at http://shop.crankbunny.com is open - but shipping on any orders placed between Oct 25 to Nov 5th will be shipped starting Nov 6th. It's completely stocked with pop up cards, paper puppets, and holiday ornaments!

September 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2010-10-05T10:10:00.005-04:00

Its the end of another month -- hello fall! -- and time to tally up the proceeds made from the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card.

Remember that the sales of this card (100% baby!) go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Both these rescue groups are wonderful but are very strained lately with vet bills and surrendered dogs by owners who can't afford even to feed them anymore.

Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 54 dollars.
French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 85 dollars.**

** This month's proceeds were donated to Ema - A very young frenchie rescue who has a bad heart and in need of some heart surgery to make her life better. Read more about her here -- http://bullmarketfrogs.com/blog/category/french-bulldog-rescue/ema/

I felt for this little pup because I went through a fair share of medical vet heart issues with my late Soda (who was a Boston Terrier - the Pushing Up Daisies card are dedicated / based on her).

If you'd like to purchase a Pushing Up Daisies pop up card, please visit the shop links below!
Crankbunny Shop - or - Etsy Crankbunny Shop

August 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2010-09-02T13:23:00.003-04:00

This month keeps on giving to smooshed faced doggies in need. All the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card went directly to the following rescue groups for French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers!

French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 68 dollars.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 89 dollars.

Remember that the sales of this card go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network).

Cards & Paper Puppets still available!

2010-08-14T14:16:00.006-04:00

My Etsy shop is now closed - but the shop below is stocking cards and paper puppets while I deal with my daytime animation jobs / nighttime animation. Click here to buy!

Etsy Crankbunny Shop Closed August 14 - Regular Shop stays open!

2010-08-11T22:59:00.005-04:00

The Etsy Crankbunny shop - at http://crankbunny.etsy.com - will be closed from August 13th to whenever (prob mid Sept or so)! The regular shop will stay open at http://shop.crankbunny.com - so get your cards and magical puppets there!. The regular shop has the new orchid pop up cards available, all the paper puppets and custom pop up cards.

Why? Because I'm gonna go back to working on my film that's been ping-ponging between back-burner and total creative frustration for the last two years. Time to get it done - or atleast half done or closer to finished. It's not easy and the process of animating real puppet shadows is not something you can do quickly. I'll also be working at my regular animation job too until mid October. Whoo(pie)!

Here are a few sneak peak stills from the movie "Soda" and the movie poster for it.

Orchid Pop Up Card preview & sign up

2010-08-03T13:08:00.005-04:00

Here are a few peeks that have been floating around my twitter stream about the Orchid pop up cards I've been working on this month. These orchid pop up cards will be available mid-August, late August to ship.

Although this isn't the official "post" for the Orchid popup card series - many people have asked when they will be available and they'd like a little reminder when they are up for sale (or pre-sale even). Please sign up below if you'd like a reminder / email notifying you when they are ready!
I grew up around orchids - my mother, who is a serious nerd about them and a scientist, has quite a few and a huge green thumb. My favorite as a kid was the orange / yellow ones - I remember at one point begging her to get one at this place called the "Orchid Jungle" in Florida. Although the original plant is gone - she still has seedlings // offsprings from that very original plant she got there.

Her favorites have always been the white ones. They give off a faint perfume in full bloom.

As an adult now I am more into the exotic patterned ones - similar to the pink patterned orchid card at the top of this post.

I got really inspired this year at a flower show of Cuban Orchids that was held at the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. I took lots of pictures. I'll go more into my visit with the official Orchid post later on this month.

July 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2010-08-01T21:28:00.003-04:00

Its the end of another month -- happy summer! -- and time to tally up the proceeds made from the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card.

Remember that the sales of this card (100% baby!) go directly accordingly to the FBRN (French Bulldog Rescue Network) and the BTRN (Boston Terrier Rescue Network). Both these rescue groups are wonderful but are very strained lately with vet bills (especially for the doggies that come in with very severe neglect & terrible abuse). July brought in....

French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 75 dollars.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 88 dollars.

If you'd like to purchase a Pushing Up Daisies pop up card, please visit the shop links below!
Crankbunny Shop - or - Etsy Crankbunny Shop

To celebrate a bit of summer fun - here are a bunch of fatties in a pool (with life vests!)

June 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2010-07-01T22:18:00.003-04:00

The Pushing Up Daisies Cards - featuring either a Boston Terrier or French Bulldog - did fairly better for the month of June (May was sad ::insert unhappy clown frowny face::). Thank you to everyone who bought a card!

Read more about the Pushing Up Daisies pop up cards!
http://crankbunnyshop.blogspot.com/2009/10/pushing-up-daisies-dog-pop-up-cards.html

French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 55 dollars.
Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 91 dollars.

Also - The shop decided to donate a few extra monies ($40) from the general shop profits to a pup in need. Read below or click here to learn more about Buddy Sue!

Buddy Sue is a four month old puppy who has a pinched nerve in his back, which doesn't allow him to feel when he goes potty. He has to wear a diaper at this time, and be helped, manually, to potty. The good news is, Buddy can have surgery, but the surgery is going to cost at least $1500.00, but may be closer to $2000.00. Please help Buddy Sue lead a normal life. You can also donate directly to Midwest Boston Terrier Rescue at www.midwestbtrescue.org. Please note in the comments that your donation should go towards Buddy Sue's surgery.

If you'd like to purchase a Pushing Up Daisies pop up card, please visit the shop links below!
Crankbunny Shop - or - Etsy Crankbunny Shop

May 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

2010-06-01T15:53:00.006-04:00

Sadly because both the Crankbunny Etsy shop and regular Crankbunny shop were closed most of May (May 2nd to May 18th) and the fact that the rescue cards have lost a bit of traction - the donations for May were quiet low.

Please do remember all the sales of the Pushing Up Daisies pop up card go directly to the following rescue groups for French Bulldogs (FBRN) and Boston Terriers (BTRN)! (100% - none of that 25%, 50% nonsense).

French Bulldog Pop Up Card raised 32 dollars.
(Last month was 85)

Boston Terrier Pop Up Card raised 53 dollars.
(Last month was 112)

If you'd like to purchase a Pushing Up Daisies pop up card, please visit the shop links below!
Crankbunny Shop - or - Etsy Crankbunny Shop

In fact, so low where the donations for the French Bulldog Rescue Network that I was so inclined to purchase a nifty Puppia soft harnesses harness for my own dog(that will be needed in the future).

Puppia Harnesses

Available for 22$ (postage paid) - That's actually a nice deal! Free shipping! They have all sorts of colors available too, apparently brown is a big deal. Pink is way better!

Both the FBRN & BTRN have their online shops that sell some great goodies - and it will help those doogies in need directly. Below are links to their shops to def check out.

From the FBRN Shop - click here!
From the BTRN Shop - click here!

Summer Loving

2010-05-30T15:26:00.008-04:00

It's officially summer folks! That means sun, fun, and Fathers Day! (Which is June 20th!)

Father's day gifts can be a bit tricky - especially when it comes to greeting cards. Luckily there are a bunch of Crankbunny pop up cards that will surely keep dad's whimsy captured and entertained. Make sure to note the important shipping dates for Fathers day below! (you gotta scroll baby.)

The Secret Decoder Card with custom secret message!

Crack the secret code with a decoder ring pop up greeting card! Personalized it with your own message from the various message options available or come up with your own. This card is 5 by 5 inches square & has a matching square semi-transparent vellum envelope.
Purchase Now! - click here

The Golden Ticket scratch off card with custom winning message

Someone may be a truly lucky winner with this card! The Golden Ticket is a lucky scratch off card that reveals a secret customizable message. Personalized it with your own message or with the message options available. The message is hidden underneath the golden magical scratch off layer inside the card.
Get the card! - click here

Key to Ones Heart Pop Up Card

When you open this pop up 3D card - a large sacred heart rises up alight with a passionate fire. The heart has a removable paper key that slots perfectly into the card's keyhole. This standard greeting size (A7 5x7) popup card is handmade and has a vellum semi translucent envelope.
Take a better look! - click here

Brian Ewing Tell-Tale Heart scratch off card with custom message

As part of the Crankbunny artist series - this pop up Valentine scratch off card reveals a secret customizable message. It is a collaboration with poster artist Brian Ewing. Brian Ewing is a well known artist and illustrator. Personalized it with your own message or with the message options available. The message is hidden underneath the golden magical scratch off layer inside the card.
Buy the card! - click here

And... the new & fabulous everyman loves bacon Piggy Bank Gift card.

This new paper piggy bank is a perfect way to dress up that plain store gift card, cash or greeting card message. Slot in as many giftcards as you can (especially the included bacon note card) and let that special person break open the piggy bank for a neat gifty surprise!
Get more info - click here

**Special Offer for June!
Because summer is here (fingers crossed for no Hurricanes this season!) - its time to celebrate will a cool deal. Buy any 3 cards from the Crankbunny shop & get one free Piggy Bank card. This will happen automatically with purchase - no replacements!

Important Summer Shop Dates!
Summer around here gets a little different - especially with the holiday travel, additional work slams, and trying to set aside a little creative 'me' time. The following dates should be kept in mind when ordering this summer.

Suggested CUT OFF DATES - Get your Father's Day orders in time!
June 1st to June 5th - All orders ship from NYC, USA
June 5th to June 14th - All orders ship from Miami, Florida USA
If you live in the United States - all orders paid for by June 14th will go out in the mail June 14th and arrive in time. All orders are shipped USPS 1st Class Domestic with delivery confirmation. All customers get automatically sent an email with details on their shipping to the email account they checked out with - please use that email to track your package. Please check your spam folder or trash folder if you have not received that email.

If you live outside the United States - all orders paid for by June 5th will go out in the mail June 6th and SHOULD arrive in time. Customs can hold packages up to 2 or 3 weeks sometimes depending on the country. Please keep this in mind when ordering a gift that is time sensitive. There is no way currently to track international packages without playing up 45dollars+ in shipping fees.. and even then it is not a guarantee.

Fathers Day?! Gift Cards? Now with more BACON

2010-05-18T17:10:00.004-04:00

Ok - it is a well known fact that most all dad's love bacon (or any sort of fatty pork by-product - mine loves chicharones // aka Pork Cracklings). This is based off a little well-known poll conducted by the Fathers Municipal Alliance of Greater North America and Boat Lovers USA. Which is why the new Piggy Bank Bacon Gift Card Holder would be a super father's day card addition to that store bought gift certificate you had planned to give.

More oink and bacon for your gift card buck!

This paper piggy bank is a perfect way to dress up that plain old store gift card, cash or check into a fun surprise.

Easily slip in the gifty booty (gift card / cash / check / treasury bond / coupon / etc) through the slot in the back.

The person receiving the card merely has to pull the front ribbon tab to break the piggy bank open!

** A blank bacon note card is included as a substitution if a gift card / or cash will not be used with the card.

Perfect for fathers day, bacon lovers, rainy days, graduations and foregoing those store-bought money holder cards that are BORRRINNNG.

Each Piggy Bank money holder card comes with an A7 standard greeting card sparkle gold envelope - perfect for mailing.

Available in the Crankbunny store - click here for more information!

Also now available in the Crankbunny Etsy shop - click here for more information!