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Help Support Forget-Me-Not Flowers! - GoFundMe

For those who don't already know, I have been in the process of opening my own florist and gift shop here in town. At the moment, the only money I have going for me is a small loan and the money I make off my commissions here and on etsy and I'm looking for a little help to cover costs. 

If you're interested in hearing more, feel free to read below, otherwise, thank you just for getting this far! Sharing always helps too ~

Forget-Me-Not Flowers
 may just be a name and an empty space at this point, but soon, we’re hoping to turn those two little things into a Flower Shop to write home about.

The owner-to-be? Alexis - Small town florist and crafter looking to start out on her own.

The area? Central Vermont - where dreams are built on the support of people and the community.

This page is to help raise money toward turning this name and empty space into a full service flower and gift shop in the heart of Central Vermont; one that is truly run with the customer in mind.

The money we are raising will go toward the start up costs needed to get everything in place and ready to go. From products like fresh flowers and plants to things like a proper cooler and counters. Every penny will be poured into making this the best flower shop around and will help bring to life a dream of offering something truly spectacular to the area!

We have never felt so sure and excited about something like this before and seeing it realized would mean the world to us so if you can help out either with a donation or just by spreading the word, we would be extremely grateful!

Again, thank you to anyone just for reading this far and for those who might just donate, know that you are really making a difference in what was just a little idea in the back of someone’s mind not too long ago ~



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After sitting down and thinking for a few days about what to do with all the random pony plushies I've sewn over the years, I've decided to turn them into sort of a Premium Adoptable for all your pony OC people out there.

What are Premium Pony Adoptable?

Every now and then, I get to sewing and end up making a completely original pony plush that usually ends up sitting on a shelf. Since I don't have much use for them, I figured it might be fun to offer them for sale, not just as a plushie, but as an adoptable for the character. 

What do I get with this adoptable?


Along with a one of a kind, hand sewn plushie of the character, you also get a few bonus items as well. 

Each adopt will have:
1. A digital ref sheet of the character to include the colors, name, and other little details about the character for you to have on hand.
2. A traditionally drawn and laminated conbadge of the character to display proudly wherever you go.
3. A hand sewn plushie of the character to snuggle and keep forever.
4. The character as your very own to have and do with as you please.

What are the rules for these adopts?

1. Overall design of the character may not be changed. Colors, gender, etc. should be kept as they are, but you are welcome to add accessories and personality details once they are yours. Please note that accessories wont be reflected in the conbadge, ref sheet, or plushie as they will be premade for each adoptable.

2. You may not resell the design in any fashion. All artwork (including the plushie) remain under my copyright and are not to be claimed as your own or sold for profit. You are welcome to share them and show them off, but claiming them as your own wont end well.

3. Prices for the adopts are set at a specific number, but shipping of the physical items will change based on where it will be going. International orders will be more expensive than US orders and I will let you know the total price before you pay.

4. Everything must be paid for in full before anything ships or is given to you as your own. Things like the conbadge and refsheet will be available to view with a watermark, but the clear version wont be given until payment is received. 

5. Payment can be made through Paypal or via Etsy if you would like to use a credit card. I will not accept trades of points for these items.


Where can I see what's available?

Once they are ready to go, each adopt will be linked below and posted in my gallery. If you ware interested in snagging one for yourself, just send me a note. 

All adopts are first come first serve so I will not reserve them unless there is a down payment made.
Act fast if you want one ~


I'll be posting the first adopt sometime this week so be on the lookout ~
If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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Sort of tagged by :iconsevenluck: but with more free will involved.

Rules:
1. Post 8 facts about your character
2. Tag 8 characters and their creators
3. Post the characters names and their creator's avatars.

The Character in Question: Hero Salvaster

1. Hero was originally made for an OCT that never went very far and shortly after started to turn into an actual character through some 1x1 interactions. Her character really changed a lot when she was placed in a more free-world environment and when she had a constant companion in the form of sir Farren Wulff.

2. As a whole, Hero is a very optimistic character who was always meant to symbolize some form of freedom. She loves the idea of having nothing to tie her down, but at the same time, needed something to keep her grounded so she wouldn't just toss herself into whatever happened to be in front of her at the time. It gave her more of a solid personality.

3. Hero's father, a main player in Team Aqua, left her and her mother when she was very young and it took a toll on her. She has some abandonment issues and sort of expects everyone to leave her eventually. It's also a constant thought on her mind when she travels; always looking out for her father just in case he might be waiting...

4. She has a crazy fear of heights and while her vices are minimal as a child and teenager, she has the potential to develop a drinking problem in her early 20s. Depression plays a very real part in why she chooses to set off on her own for a few years and it takes a few near death experiences to bring her back into reality and realize she has to start living her life a little differently.

5. Her style and clothing choice reflects her desire to be free; consisting mostly of short sleeves, shorts, and nothing constricting or full length. Things like turtle necks sweaters and jeans make her very uncomfortable so you will almost never see her wearing them. She'd prefer life in a swimsuit, honestly.

6. Hero loves the water and is a very impressive free-diver. She has absolutely no fear of anything that lurks below, but as a trade-off, is almost completely inept at life on land. Years at sea will do that to you.

7. Despite her attempt at a carefree way of life, Hero is almost constantly anxious in the back of her own mind which causes her to be a little quick on the draw with potentially rash decisions. When she's younger, this means the habit of snapping at people before she knows the whole situation and when she's older, it means leaping before she looks when things get a little too tense.

8. Hero was designed during a personal project of mine to make characters that semi-reflected the traits of Disney Princesses. Her main princess was Ariel, hence the water nonsense and father issues, but one can also find traces of Jasmine in the way her mind works.

And I tag anyone who wants to because what are rules.

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After being gone so long, I figured it was time to do some quick updates to this particular commission price reference. Nothing major has changed, but I have added a few things to read over and some minor price changes here and there.
My slots are pretty much open so if you're interested, let me know so you can reserve your spot!
Please read carefully before placing an order.

 

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Things to Note:

  • All pony plush orders have a down payment of $25 dollars out of the total price before any work is started. This down payment is non-refundable should you cancel your order and payment must be received IN FULL before anything is shipped. You are welcome to pay the full price all at once, to pay shipping once the order is completed, or pay in installments.
  • I will only show WIP pictures on special request.
  • Custom Plush can take between 4 and 8 weeks to complete, sometimes longer depending on how many orders I have at the time. If you require your plush for a certain date, please make your order AT LEAST two months in advanced. Rush orders may cost extra shipping if given short notice. Please be patient as these take time to complete.
  • I have the right to refuse any orders if I feel I cannot complete them for any reason.

 

Standard Plush

Standard Plush are made of high quality fleece with embroidered eyes and Cutie marks. Adult plush stand at between 11 and 12 inches tall; fillies and colts 7 to 8 inches tall. I can do both mares and stallions.

 

  • Standard Earth Pony – $75 USD
  • Standard Unicorn – $80 USD
  • Standard Pegasus – (Please specify if you would like the wings open or closed) $85 USD
  • Standard Alicorn – (Does NOT have an Alicorn body) $90 USD
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  • Standard Earth Pony Filly/Colt – $45 USD
  • Standard Unicorn Filly/Colt – $50 USD
  • Standard Pegasus Filly/Colt – $55 USD
  • Standard Alicorn Filly/Colt - $60 USD

 

Please Note: Extra fees may apply based on the complexity of the design. Example: Multicolored Wings or extra markings. Please provide very clear examples when ordering so your quote can be exact.

 

Shipping

Shipping prices vary depending on where they will be shipped to. Please specify where your plush will be shipped to when placing your order.

  • Within the US - $10 - $12 USD
  • Outside the US - $15 - $30 USD

 

Extras

  • Minky Fabric - $5 USD per color
  • Complex or Multi-Colored Manes (More than 2 colors) - $3 USD
  • Colored Hooves (Example: Big Mac) - $3 USD
  • Extra Embroidered Details - $10 USD
  • Accessories (Hats, socks, scarves) – Depends on the Accessory


Payment Options

  • Paypal
  • Etsy listing (can be paid with paypal or credit card at my shop)
  • Snail mail/Money Order (For US orders only)


Things I Will Not Do

  • No Alicorn Bodies
  • No NSFW or Fetish Related Themes
  • No Full Outfits
  • No Specialty Fabrics (vinyl, faux fur, leather)
  • No Extreme Multi-Colored/Tie-Dyed Bodies

 

Things to include when ordering

  • Clear references of the pony you would like
  • A separate image of the cutie mark
  • Specifics/references of any accessories

  • Choice of material (minky or fleece)

  • Desired size (adult or foal)
  • Location it will be shipped to

  • Commission Slots

    1. :iconmellofan1:
    2. Open
    3. Open
    4. Open
    5. Open



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And We're Back

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Long time, no see everyone ~

I wont lie, it's been just about forever since I was able to get onto this account and being back is a little overwhelming. Just the amount of notes and such I need to sort through is enough to give me a panic attack. But here I am, back and attempting to see if things will function without any major problems.

So I bet you're wondering where I've been all this time.

The simple answer is, my computer really didn't want me accessing this site. In a real life version of A.I. going rogue, my virus software had it in its head that dA might not be the safest site for me to be browsing. I'm not sure if it was because of the sudden rise in spam bots or otherwise, but needless to say, my antivirus was very against me logging in. Every time I tried, it would kick me back out claiming the site was running wild with viruses and the firewall wouldn't let me through.

Numerous attempts to change the settings proved pointless and since my computer has a few other issues lurking in the background, I wasn't able to just uninstall the virus software and start fresh with a less insane protection system. And so I waited for either the chance to get a new laptop or for my virus software to find its humanity and let me back in...

Neither of those things happened, but what did happen was they released an update for it earlier this month that appears to have fixed the problem! I'm not sure if it will last, but for now I am embracing the chance to come back and give a quick shout to all of those who have been looking for me.

I believe 90% of my commissioners got ahold of me through other accounts, but if you are someone who has a commission through me or any questions, I will be trying to get back to you soon. Otherwise, comment here and I will streamline the process a bit more. For now, I'm going to put my focus into going through notes and notifications, uploading the art I've done since the big lockout of 2015 and just overall trying to find my spot back here in the community.

Thank you all for your patience.
I sincerely hope that this never happens again.

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