We've moved!

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

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!

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!

Shop is back open! May Sale!

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

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!

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!

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

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.

October 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

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.

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

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.

July 2010 Pushing Up Daisies

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

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

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

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

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!

Shops closed from May 2 to May 18ish!

Both the Etsy Crankbunny Shop and the regular Crankbunny store will be closed from May 3rd to May 18-20sh. Read more below the '18-20sh' part! (All orders placed before May 3rd have gone out in the mail by Monday May 3rd 2010 - they should all get there in time for Mom's day!)

The Etsy Crankbunny shop will be closed from May 3 to May 20th.
The regular Crankbunny store will be closed from May 3 to May 18th!

Both shops when back open will not carry the full line of pop-up cards and paper puppets (--- some of the cards and puppets materials will not be in stock till late June--- ). If there is a particular card / puppet you need - please so contact the shop to make arrangements beforehand.

BUT

Just in time for Father's Day and the reopening of the shops May 18-20sh -- the shop will carry a new card that is perfect for 98%* of all dads! (** Based on a 2008 Fathers Municipal Alliance Poll of Greater North America -- "All Dads Love Bacon" -3%/+2%)

Below is a sneak peek at the new card - NOW WITH MORE BACON!


Look out in the next week for a lovely post featuring the new card and all its bacon loving -gift giving possibilities.

Custom Golden Ticket Valentine Scratch Off Card

It's that time of year again where I get into a big fuss about Valentines Day. It's pretty much the one holiday I feel can be really special and unique... for greeting cards and the lovely people they get sent to.


This years Valentine card makes me giggle because its a huge reference to one of my favorite, most creepiest films ever made - Willy Wonka (the first one, nice try Burton).

That's right - It's a Crankbunny Golden Ticket!

The Golden Ticket is a very lucky scratch off card that reveals a secret message that is customizable ( just like its cousin - the Secret Decoder card ).


You can personalized it with your own message or with one of the snazzy message options below. The message is hidden underneath the golden magical scratch off layer inside the card.

Message A - you've got a one way ticket into my heart! happy valentines day
Message B - love is a lottery & with you i am always a winner
Message C - my love is true, be mine
Message D - happy valentines day!
Message E - my heart belongs to you always - happy anniversary
Message "Custom" - Any personalized message up to around 35 characters! Please enter your message as a note through paypal or contact the shop directly.

This greeting card is 5" by 7"(A7) & has a matching square red sparkle envelope.

Perfect for lottery aficionados, valentines day junkies, anniversaries and anyone with an itchy finger for a surprise (which makes EVERYONE)!

The Golden Ticket is now up for PRESALE for 6.00 Dollars at the Crankbunny shop (for a very short time people!). The card will start shipping Jan 15th!

Click here to purchase the card.

Etsy Shop is back open!

My whole work schedule got messed up so both the shops are back up and running! Woo!

Just a small post to remind everyone my Etsy Crankbunny shop is closed for the month of October while I animate away on a personal project. I have left my other regular online Crankbunny shop open though and some pop up cards are available through it.

When the etsy shop reopens in November there will be new Crankbunny goodies, pop-up cards, holiday gifts and deals.

Le Return of the Gift Set!

Once in awhile I like to bring back the Crankbunny Pop Up Card Gift Set Pack and release it into the stream of shop things. Can you say SUMMER SAVINGS? Yes you can after unlodging that corn on the cob well jammed into your mouth (the BBQ stained cheeks look lovely BTW).



The gift sets are great for someone who loves stationary sets AND pop up cards. Also, it is a perfect way to keep cards handy for any unplanned, slightly forgotten (whoops!) or surprise personal occasions. Let's face it, something always comes up and you always look awesome when showing up with an amazing non-gas station card.



The packs are 18.50 and when you do the math that's $6.XX somethingish per card! Cards are usually 8 dollars when sold individually.



I always try to switch up the packs every time they are introduced back into the shop. There are now four different sets that cover anything from congratulations - get well soon - happy birthday - weddings - and woo baby! This is also the first time I'll be including the Butterfly Pop Up Card into the sets.



Here are the following combinations:

Special Delivery Stork Card,
Fishhead Pop Up Card,
Sacred Heart Pop Up Card

Red Flowery Pop Up Card,
Peacocky Card,
Sacred Heart Pop Up Card

Butterfly Pop Up Card,
Peacocky Card,
Fish Head Pop Up Card

White Flowery Pop Up Card,
Peacocky Card,
Butterfly Pop Up Card

The Pop Up Card Gift Sets are only available in the Etsy store - http://crankbunny.etsy.com

Paypal Woe is Me!

Okay - maybe less woe, but ah Yah YAIH! (::insert frustrated italian grandmother screaming::) Paypal being fussy lately. Why you gotta act like the grouchy bouncer at the club Paypal? Ladies do drink free after 8!

Anyway, to alleviate the frustration and pain some of my lovely Etsy customers are going through to actually pay for their wanted pop up goodies I've come up with a "B" plan.

Plan B is Google Checkout.

With Google Checkout a buyer gets emailed an invoice with the goodies they picked out. Most people would like to use their credit cards and not become another internet member of some other internet club. Highly understandable. Using Google Checkout is easy: Open the email invoice, click the link and then just fill in your dandy CC payment info. Tada!

So its official - Crankbunny now accepts Paypal and Google Checkout!