Add ons and more
over 6 years ago – Sat, Dec 23, 2017 at 11:47:08 AM

Wanted to show some pictures of my past pins that can be done as add-ons or even just rewards in case you missed any before. 

I love dragons in 4 colors, Purple, Teal, Red or Green

 Happy Dragons "Mine!" pin

Unicorn pins in "Gothic" color and original 

 I love dragons Asian Style Dragon pin 

If you pick the All the pins reward you get one of each of the Fantasy pins shown above + 1 I love Kirins pin. So a total of 9 pins for the price of 8! 

I love danger noodles Ball python pin normal color

 I love danger noodles Ball python pin Albino color. Both available for $10 each

Samples of sketches on the back of random postcards

I grab postcards just about anytime I see them. Postcards could be from zoos and parks across the US, or feature artwork from other artist. Sketches are random and then inked and sealed so they won't smudge. 

They can be added on for $5 each or as a stand alone reward for $5 each

Sample of toned paper artwork available for $30 each, can be done as an add-on or stand alone reward. 

9" x 12" on toned paper, pen and ink with a little pop of color. 

Pick cute or realistic style, a creature (real or imaginary) and a keyword

Example this was  Dragon, realistic, keyword: fire 

Happy Holidays!
over 6 years ago – Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 01:32:01 PM

Hope everyone is having a great holiday season! I can't believe Christmas is almost here and 2018 is just around the corner. Sadly I'm sitting here with the flu :(

On a happier note I'll be including Free goodies for all backers! All backers will now get free die cut stickers! 

Oh and check out this cool site that shows what the Kickstarter is trending toward! 

http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/ninabolenart/i-love-kirins-enamel-pins-by-fantasy-artist-nina-b/

 

Kirin Folklore
over 6 years ago – Wed, Dec 20, 2017 at 02:41:17 PM

The qilin or kirin is a mythical hooved chimerical creature known in Chinese and other East Asian cultures, said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler. It is a good omen thought to occasion prosperity or serenity. It is often depicted with what looks like fire all over its body.

Qilin generally have Chinese dragon-like features. Most notably their heads, eyes with thick eyelashes, manes and beards. The body is fully or partially scaled and often shaped like an ox, deer, or horse. They are always shown with cloven hooves. In modern times, the depictions of qilin have often fused with the Western concept of unicorns.

Qilin is often translated into English as "unicorn" as it can sometimes be depicted as having a single horn. It is because of the whimsical, supernatural, mythical, mystical, and religious similarities in antiquity to the Western unicorns that the Chinese government minted coins in silver and gold several times depicting both the qilin and the Western Unicorn together. The Qilin or Kirin has been depicted in many Asian cultures including China, Japan, Korea and Thailand. 

18 days to go!
over 6 years ago – Mon, Dec 18, 2017 at 11:56:51 PM

I set this Kickstarter to end after the new year, but with the holidays coming up this might not have been time of year. But they could still make great late gifts ^_^ 

I think in 18 days we can still make it, sense we're almost half way there. 

Be sure to share with your friends and family. There are easy share buttons right under the Back this project button. 

Oh and check out these cute enamel pins & lanyards

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/opallines/space-buns-pins-with-lanyard-option?ref=48hr

 

How to do add-ons
over 6 years ago – Sun, Dec 17, 2017 at 04:28:52 PM

I've added a few limited fantasy pin sets. Basically you get one of each of the fantasy creature pins, from my past Kickstarters, plus this pin. So 9 pins total for the price of 8! 

And if more colors become unlocked I'll offer a few limited sets as well!

And because of request I've also added a few limited original artwork rewards too. Unlike my past Kickstarters you can pick that as you reward if you like or do original artwork as an add-on. Please keep in mind any Kickstarter with original artwork commissions will take a little longer to deliver. 

If you want to pick an choose your pins the best way to do that is with add-ons.

How to do add-ons:

First click the green "Manage your pledge" button, close to the top of the page.  

Next you'll see a screen something like this. Click the Change your pledge.

Next you'll get a box where you can change your pledge amount. So for example you backed for one pin and are in the US it will show your total as $14, it includes the shipping amount into your total pledge.

Say you want to add 2 more pins, your new total would be $34. So $10 first pin, $10 for the 2nd pin, and $10 for the 3rd pin and $4 for shipping. Shipping doesn't go up no matter how many pins or other add-ons you add, even for international shipping!

Then hit continue, and follow the basic steps from there.

To see all the past pins which can also be done as add-ons click here~https://asian-mythical-creatures-enamel-pins-by-nina-bolen.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders