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I didn't steal your money and run.

I've "blacked out" my DA account until I can post every single plush commission I have.
If you don't want it or just want a refund, I will refer you to my email address one last time: plushieprincess@gmail.com.
Please state your plushie, your price, and your current address and I'll wire the money back.

Otherwise, I will continue to work between jobs.
It doesn't matter how far along in your plushie I am.  I'll return your money in full.

I flew the coop afraid that my lack of progress onset by some trying times was upsetting people who were tired of excuses.  I vowed not to return to DA until these things were handled.  Y'all have a right to complain, so I won't take down your comments.  It's just sucky for me, but I'm done trying to be the entrepreneur I'm not.  I'm just a college-girl who had a few years of time on her hands.

Don't expect to get commissions anymore.  That's okay.  I just want those who I've bothered to see some higher note here and get closure.
I don't expect your forgiveness. Or your trust.  Just your peace of mind?
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A Frank Apology

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For those of you who have been waiting:

For those of you who have not had messages returned:

For those of you who paid good money for something and not seen any results:


I am sorry.  With all my heart I am sorry.  I have been dealing with many demons these past few months.  Several important family emergencies and personal crisis's have left me exhausted and without any drive to work.  For those of you who have plushie or hat orders with me - I'm working.  I had to take a break from all that, but I am working.

Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am.  After I finish making the orders I have, I will be taking a break from commission-work altogether.  I'll still take requests though.

-Veste Notus

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Current News:
:new: 10/1/2007 Contest Winners Announced!!
After reviewing with a panel of judges (the women with whom I live), we've finally reached a consensus on the winners of my contest!!

3rd place, and winner of a drawing of him/her as an anthro character as well as an insertion of that character into my comic is actually a TIE between :iconkansheera: with her entry: :thumb63565369: and :iconnekophoenix: with her entry:

2nd place, and winner of a plushie of the character he/she depicted in his/her entry is :iconkittehmeow: with her entry: Not for Sale by kittehmeow

1st place, and winner of a custom made plushie of their choice (12" or smaller) is :iconichigo-pan43: with her entry: sayonara high - mika notus by ichigo-pan43

Honorable mentions to :iconproducer1:, :iconnut-case:, :icondivaqueen23:, :iconoperative274:, and :iconmonstercreations:

Thank you for participating, everyone!  I really appreciate everyone's efforts and entries!  If you have not already contacted me about your shipping address/eleRUNT plushie, please do so.  I will be sending out emails to the contest winners to discuss their prizes.
eleRUNT plushies will be finished off and sent out shortly.  I am running a touch behind, so please bear with me.  :-)

All THE ENTRIES can be seen at the bottom of the contest section of my webpage.

:new: 10/1/2007 Long Delay in Updates
It's no secret that I've not been updated on DA, SA, Fanart Central, or Plushieprincess.com
Simply put, I haven't been making things as quickly as I used to.  I am now a full-time teacher of a 4th grade class as well as a full-time senior at Boston College.  I'll be dragging my feet for the next semester (until early December) with orders, but I do promise to get working on them.  The hardest thing to do is to just get back into old habits, and I do miss sewing so very much.
:-)  Thank you for people who have ordered from me who are being so patient with me during this time.  :heart:


PlushiePrincess.com

:star:Current Plushie Commission Slots:star:*

:pointr: :iconrbstorm: rbstorm..................................70% complete

:pointr: :iconmewfanatic: Mewfanatic..................................30% complete (each)

:pointr: :iconroguetomboy: RogueTomboy..................................50% complete

:pointr: chiyoko..................................0% complete

:pointr: :iconmini-marianne: Mini-Marianne..................................85% complete


:damphyr::heart::damphyr:  All those who ordered a plushie from me from ages ago will receive your plushies ASAP
*this list does not reflect all of the orders I currently have

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:star:This week's artistic shout-out: :iconteenagerobotfan777: teenagerobotfan777 - teenagerobotfan777 is both a fun cartoonist and a great plushie maker.  teenagerobotfan777's not limited to the craft of creating fanart.  Much of this deviant's recent cartooning art is merely inspired by popular cartoons.  Please check out teenagerobotfan777 for excellent My Life as a Teenage Robot cartoon art and adorable pokemon plushies!!
Polarzu the Glaceon by teenagerobotfan777 XJ6 and Geero by teenagerobotfan777 Ninetales plush by teenagerobotfan777 White tiger plush by teenagerobotfan777
If you would like to suggest a deviant (or even yourself) to be featured in the week's artistic shout-out, send me a note or reply in my most recent journal.

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:star::star::star:NO LONGER ACCEPTING CUSTOM PLUSHIE COMMISSIONS:star::star::star:
Those of you who've emailed me as of 10/1/2007 at 6:42 PM (EST) will have your orders honored.  I cannot at this time accept any more orders for fear of not being able to finish them in a timely manner.

Custom plushies cost between $30-60 depending on size, fabric needs, and detail of the design.  I am currently only accepting plushies when space opens up on my list as seen above.  If there is an open slot, please send me a note or email me at plushieprincess@gmail.com with the information below and your name will go in said slot.  

(Custom plushies require a bit of a description...  I need a top-to-bottom picture, sketch, or series of screencaps to get a sense of the character.  The more images I have, the better your plushie will look... or the more accurate it will look at least!  Black-and-white sketches/images are fine, but I need a color code so I can get the correct colored fabrics!  :-P )


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:star::star::star:NO LONGER ACCEPTING CUSTOM HATS COMMISSIONS:star::star::star:
Those of you who've emailed me as of 10/1/2007 at 6:42 PM (EST) will have your orders honored.  I cannot at this time accept any more orders for fear of not being able to finish them in a timely manner.

Custom hats are about $10-15 depending on details.
Please send me a note if you'd like to order a custom hat etc.

(Custom hats too require a bit of a description...  Unless otherwise specified, I'll assume if you are ordering a hat I have made before, it will come in the default colors.  If you have a specific design in mind, please send a note with a description of the hat (or even drawing of the hat you'd like).


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:iconart-trade: art-trade : idle

Clubs I'm In
:iconteentitans: :iconraven-fans: :iconbbxrae: :iconthe-oc-society: :iconyaoiclub: :iconduo-maxwell-club: :icontitansgo: :icononeisalonelynumber: :iconfuturetitansguild: :iconthe-beastboy-club: :iconclubteenitans: :iconcustom-plush: :iconpatchworkers: :iconjackspicerfans: :iconchildrenofthecel:

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Current News:
:new: 8/19/2007 CONTEST TIME!!  See Below.

7/19/2007 NEW WEBSITE!
Many of you might have already seen, but I'm finally the owner of my own website devoted to plushies!  Please check it out if you've got the time:

PlushiePrincess.com



I am delighted to host my first enter-and-win-a-prize contest on DA!  Of COURSE it is a themed contest!  Draw, sew, sculpt, paint or art however you please my comic characters from Sayonara High incorporating the theme below and you could win a free plushie of your choice!!

RULES
The rules are simple.  Check out the cast of Sayonara High on my website and art at least one of them incorporating the theme: plushie</u>.
:bulletgreen: All entries must include at least one of the characters from Sayonara High, my comic project that I pretend makes me cooler than I am.
:bulletgreen: All entries should attempt to include the theme "plushie" somehow.
:bulletgreen: The entry may come in the form of whatever media you prefer/choose.  I will not however accept writing pieces.  I'm not sure how to judge writing pieces on the same plane as visual art.  It's not you, it's me.
:bulletgreen: All entries should be in .jpg format if it is a single image... I :heart: consistency is all.
:bulletgreen: All entries must be sent to me either by DA/SA note (subject line "contest") or by email (plushieprincess@gmail.com, subject line "contest") by September 20th, 2007.

FABULOUS PRIZES
:bulletgreen: FIRST PLACE winner will receive a FREE custom plushie of their choice.  (This plushie's largest dimension cannot exceed 12" .)
:bulletgreen: SECOND PLACE winner will receive a FREE plushie of whichever character they choose to art.  (This plush will be between 8-12" tall.)
:bulletgreen: THIRD PLACE winner will receive a FREE drawing of themselves as a character from Sayonara High and will get an insert in the coming pages of my comic.
:bulletgreen: ALL PARTICIPANTS will receive an eleRUNT of their choosing just for participating.


As you can see, I'm really hoping that loads of people participate!  I've always wanted to throw my own contest.  Only now do I feel remotely less insecure enough to hold one now...
^___^;;

CURRENT ENTRIES can be seen at the bottom of the contest section of my webpage.


:star:Current Plushie Commission Slots:star:

:pointr: :iconrbstorm: rbstorm

:pointr: :iconmewfanatic: Mewfanatic

:pointr: :iconroguetomboy: RogueTomboy

:pointr: chiyoko

:pointr: :iconmini-marianne: Mini-Marianne


:damphyr::heart::damphyr:  All those who ordered a plushie from me from ages ago will receive your plushies ASAP

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:star:This week's artistic shout-out: :iconcorgiwings: CorgiWings - CorgiWings, or Thai Corgi, is a very sweet girl with an amazing eye for color and detail.  She is extremely good at drawing her namesake: corgis with wings.  Her anthro and anime style are also top notch.  She is one of few deviants I know and watch who pay meticulous attention to color scheme and preserving that soft coloring style.  She also takes commissions, so please hire her when you've got a spare dollar!


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:star::star::star:CUSTOM PLUSHIE COMMISSIONS:star::star::star:
Custom plushies cost between $30-60 depending on size, fabric needs, and detail of the design.  I am currently only accepting plushies when space opens up on my list as seen above.  If there is an open slot, please send me a note or email me at plushieprincess@gmail.com with the information below and your name will go in said slot.  

(Custom plushies require a bit of a description...  I need a top-to-bottom picture, sketch, or series of screencaps to get a sense of the character.  The more images I have, the better your plushie will look... or the more accurate it will look at least!  Black-and-white sketches/images are fine, but I need a color code so I can get the correct colored fabrics!  :-P )

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:star::star::star:CUSTOM HATS COMMISSIONS:star::star::star:
Custom hats are about $10-15 depending on details.
Please send me a note if you'd like to order a custom hat etc.

(Custom hats too require a bit of a description...  Unless otherwise specified, I'll assume if you are ordering a hat I have made before, it will come in the default colors.  If you have a specific design in mind, please send a note with a description of the hat (or even drawing of the hat you'd like).

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:iconart-trade: art-trade : idle

Clubs I'm In
:iconteentitans: :iconraven-fans: :iconbbxrae: :iconthe-oc-society: :iconyaoiclub: :iconduo-maxwell-club: :icontitansgo: :icononeisalonelynumber: :iconfuturetitansguild: :iconthe-beastboy-club: :iconclubteenitans: :iconcustom-plush: :iconpatchworkers: :iconjackspicerfans: :iconchildrenofthecel:

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FAQ

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After several months of these and similar questions, I have finally decided to add an FAQ to my journal to help answer several repeat questions I get... or don't get... I don't discriminate!

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:bulletred:  Are you or aren't you accepting plushie commissions anymore??
It's the summer, so I'm catching up and whippin' out orders like it's my job.  That having been said, I'll have "slots" this summer that, when open, will indicate if I feel comfortable enough with my workload to take on new orders.

:bulletred:  Do you take commissions??
Yes.  Fact is, right now, all the plushies I make ARE commissions.  I am currently on PAUSE for plushie commissions, however.  For 9''  plushies, I charge $25-35 plus shipping and handling.  12'' plushies cost between $30-60 plus s/h.  Hats are $10-15 each.  The shipping and handling fees are (obviously) different depending on if you live inside or outside the U.S.  To figure out the fees, please send me a note with where you call home and I can let you know what the s/h to there is.

:bulletred:  How do I order a plushie/hat from you??
Send me a note or even an email (plushieprincess@gmail.com) with the subject line plushie.  In this email I need:  1. the name of the character    2. the series the character is from    3. a full-bodied colored picture (or link to said picture/pictures) of that character in the outfit you want.

:bulletred:  I just sent you a note with all that information you asked... now what?
I will send you a reply as fast as possible with an estimate of cost.  I cannot stress enough how much I need you to send me a confirmation email once you get the price estimate.  That bumps your order from the Potential Orders List to the Confirmed Hires List.

:bulletred:  Do you accept paypal/cash/check/travelers checks/postal money orders?
I accept, in order of preference, paypal, personal checks, cash (U.S.D only unless you are willing to pay a $2 U.S.D. exchange charge), and money orders (which includes postal money orders, travelers checks, and -of course- walmart money orders).

:bulletred:  Do I have to pay shipping and handling?
YES!  The prices for postage just went up dramatically in the spring of 07, so here's the new breakdown:
Hats:
U.S. (includes Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico:$4
Outside the U.S. (not including Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico): $6
Plushies: (max of 2)
U.S.: $6
Canda: $8
Mexico: $8
Puerto Rico: $6
U.K.: $10
Philippines: $12
Australia: $10
For orders that contain more than 2 plushies, the shipping and handling price increases.  This is usually case-by-case and I will give the proper cost to you directly.  Same applies with larger plushies.


:bulletred:  Do you just do fanplushies?  Can you make my original character??
I don't just do fanplushies.  I would LOVE to make more original character plushies.  All I need is the name of your original character and a full-bodied colored picture/pictures.

:bulletred:  How many reference pictures did you say you needed??
Technically I only need one: a full-bodied color pic.  But if the pic you have isn't fully bodied or in color, I need enough pics so I can see the character from head to toe.  Another great idea is to draw out and color in your own pic of the character.  That way I know to emphasize the details YOU put in.  This worked very well when I was working with :iconstardroidjean:stardroidjean and her Gau plushie.

:bulletred:  How do you make the face??
Two words: Quick Fuse.  QuickFuse is my god!  QuickFuse is a fusible inkjet fabric sheet that you can print designs on an iron directly onto your fabric.  It's spot-washable and very durable.  I love the stuff.  Although, for stuffed animals with less detailed eyes, I've lately been using white vinyl, which I paint myself with copic markers.

:bulletred:  What materials do you use?  Where do you get them??
Well, I already covered QuickFuse.  For fabric I use various colored and types of fleeces (polar and arctic) and various colored and types of suades (preferably microsuades).  I get all my supplies at JoAnn's fabric stores.  If you can find another store with the same color and fabric selection variety, then go there too.
Many will notice I started making furry plushies.  I get my fur (faux fur always!) at online sites like plushfurs.com or from ebay!


:bulletred:  I ordered a plushie from you a LOOOOONG time ago... Where is it?!
I'm working on it... It takes a while to make plushies.  I can make 'em in a day if that's all I do.  Rarely do I have such a luxury.  This summer I have a nice expance of time to work however, so I'm churnin' 'em out a lot quicker.  Sorry for the delay!!

:bulletred:  Do you send plushies out first or wait for money before sending plushies out??
For both plushies and hats, I send them out ONLY IF I have the money to send them out.  In otherwords, I don't send plushies out until I have your payment first.  I know that seems risky to some, but that's how I operate.  Materials and shippin' ain't as cheap as you may think.  If you absolutely CANNOT for whatever reason send payment first, email me (plushieprincess@gmail.com) and we'll try to work something out.

:bulletred:  I only have $20.  Can I still order a plushie from you??
Sadly, price negotiations are really tough with me.  I'm usually pretty leniant, but I insist on a minimum of at LEAST $25 on plushies.  Before anything is finalized, I like to give price estimates that can be accepted or rejected by potential customers.  Like I said, negotiations are tough, but not unheard of with me.  Haggling is an art and I am a seasoned pro.

:bulletred:  How about costume pieces and cosplay items?  Can I order some of those??
I don't like to have a lot of cosplay items and costume projects on my list.  They can and WILL cost more than plushies, for instance, but it honestly depends on what your ordering and the price of material.

:bulletred:  I'm thinking of making my own plushies.  Got any advice??
YES!  First of all, start by making plushies for YOURSELF.  You're your own best critic.  Furthermore, I think everyone could deal without the pressure of trying to make something you've never made before for a perfect stranger.
My biggest piece of advice for plushie making is to be PATIENT!  If you rush, you'll cut corners... corners you should have sewn to that other part there...
The pattern process is really important.  Start by making a naked, faceless basepattern (like pixeldoll artists do!).  Use your basepattern to make basepattern clothing too!  I tend to alternate between making loose clothing and sewing the clothes directly onto my plushies.  It's whatever's your preference.
The cutting process is super important too!  If you slip up then, it won't look right when you sew it all together.  Make sure you're taking your time!
When I sew pieces together, I do a standard straight stitch, but then double back with a cross stitch.  This reinforces the first stitch and ensures that you'll have no holes (which become noticeable when you put in the stuffing).  I've also been tending to sew 90% of a plushie on the sewing machine.  I do not recommend doing this until you've gotten a handle of making plushies by hand and have the sewing machine finesse and know-how.
I'll be making tutorials for hats, plush humans, and plush animals, so keep an eye out!


:bulletred:  I need a pattern... HELP!
Where's the fun if I just give my patterns away?  I only release the patterns that go with the accompanying tutorial.  You can check out my <a href="www.deviantart.com/deviation/5…"Chao Plushie Tutorial</a> for some ideas.

:bulletred:  What tutorials do you have?  Where can I find them?
I have a bunch of tutorials I plan on releasing when my website comes up.

:bulletred:  Do you have a website?
<a href="www.plushieprincess.com>www.plushieprincess.com</a>
You'll notice it's not up yet.  I have my top Jigglypuff's working 'round the clock to see to it that my website doesn't suck.  I have full confidence in her!

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Alright, I hope that helped any... :heart:

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