In Motion

When I first decided to launch a stationery company Jane hancock papers in 2006 I new right from the start that I wanted it to be more than just a hobby. I had dreams of building it up into my own little stationery empire. I remember and interview I did with HOW magazine where I proclaimed that I would take my line to the 2012 National Stationery Show in NYC. While I wont be a vendor this year I do have plans to be show my goods next year and have been working diligently to make that goal happen. The road has been bumpy there have been downfalls along the way, but I wont let that get me down.

So in an effort to raise funding for the new collection and NSS I tried my luck at a kickstarter project and while I was overjoyed at how many friends and family supported me the goal was not reached. I am not one to give up and the bad thing about KS is that you only get the funding if you reach your goal. The amount that folks had pledged would have been enough to at least get the line off the ground.

I decided to give it one more try this time I'm using a site called Boostive.com which uses PayPal for payment processing and has much lower fees. My new funding goal will allow me to create the new letterpress line & the home/gift line as well as send out awesome rewards to all those that make a donation. I know there are probably a ton of people that are asking you for your help everyday and it can be hard to say yes to one and not another. I get that times are tough but if you can make just a small donation of just $6-15 it can really add up and allow me to make my dreams come true. I hope that you will show your support. Let your friends know you made a donation and tell them they should as well.

xoxo - Rajshel

New Plan, New Site

If your reading this it means that our Kickstarter project did not reach 100%, however I have received so many encouraging words from friends and family asking me if there is a different route I can take to achieve my goals. So back to the drawing board I went and came up with another plan. The National Stationery show is a year away so if I can get this new line produced and take it around to different artist markets, craft show and online stores like Etsy so I can raise money to attend the show by 2013

So I reach out to all the backers and ask you one more time for your support. I have set up an account on Boostive my hope is that everyone will transfer their pledges to this new site. You will be able to select from the same rewards that are offered now and anyone who has won a prize and transfers there pledge will still recive it as well. And the posters will still be produced for all of you guys that uped your bid the additional $10 or $15.

Many of you will like Boostive since you can use PayPal at check out. Also please note that the money will come out of your account immediately as Boostive does not have the same all or nothing funding policy. Pledges will come through immediately! Many designs are ready so production will start in the next few months (I can't wait!). Again thank you all in advance for your support & putting up with me through all of this. I know this endeavor is meant to be successful it just may not happen the exact way I had planned.

xoxo - Rajshel

Well Folks the clock is ticking down as I write this we are 32% funded and have only 35 HOURS LEFT! I have to say I'm still excited to see how many people believed in me and have shown there support. I have asked every backer to spread the word put it on Facebook, Twitter announce it at Karaoke tonight lets get this baby funded!!

Now for all of you awesome folks who have not yet made a pledge I saved the best Give-Away for last. Anyone who makes a pledge between now and the end of our kickstarter (11AM Sunday) will be entered to win a set of 100 1-color letterpress printed business cards or 100 1-color product cards. There will be 2 winners and they can select whichever option they would like. So please make a pledge encourage your friends to make a pledge and help me make my dream come true of producing a completly new line of products and taking it all to NYC to the National Stationery Show

With just 70 Hours left on my Kickstarter project I want to make sure everyone who is planning on making a pledge gets it in now or a soon as possible. The pot is almost 30% funded, but we need to get it to 100% remember Kickstarter is all or nothing so If the goal is not met no money exchanges hands For those of you that have already backed the project please post info to your Blog, favorite Facebook group, twitter and anywhere else you think folks might check it out. It important to get this info to as many different outlets as we can.


Its contest time again: If you make a pledge today or up an existing pledge anytime before midnight on 3/22/2012 you will be entered to win an awesome stationery prize pack, Including 1 large notebook, 1 medium memo book, an assortment of 8 thank you and happy birthday cards plus 2 bookmarks all in one of our new tote bags. This is open to everyone so spread the word.

xoxox - Rajshel

Happy Friday!!

Happy Friday All! we are getting close to the end of the Kickstarter project and while it has made great progress in the last week we still have a ways to go. I want to thank everyone for posting to there Facebook pages and sending out tweets! Word of mouth is really how this spreads and grows. For those of you who have been meaning to become a backer and have not yet today is your lucky day. Today I have a special contest going on. Anyone who makes a pledge (or increases a pledge) will be entered in to WIN a set of 25 personalized letterpress note cards!! There will be two winners announced and contest ends at Midnight 3/16/12. So head over to my Kickstarter Pageand become a backer...No amount is to small and your entered to win regardless if you pledge $1 or $100.

With just 8 days left lets really spread the word and get this project funded. Support handmade, sweet letterpress goodness and ME!!!


A couple examples of our personalized cards. You can select from wood type, critter designs and more!

It's My BIRTHDAY!!!

Good Morning everyone today is a good day why you ask, cause it’s my BIRTHDAY!! Today I turn a young 35 and I feel great. I have a wonderful and supportive husband, 2 great kids and an awesome group of friends. I am truly blessed. For those of you that have been reading my blog from the beginning you know my story and how my life could have went a completely different and more destructive direction, I’m thankful that I chose the path I did! Can I get a woot! woot! LOL

this photo is courtesy of we heart it

All right people we are on week 3 of the Kickstarter project and of course as much as I love birthday presents the best gift that I could receive today is for all your awesome readers to become backers of this project. I'm sure I have said it before, but I will say it again. This truly is my make it or break it moment. Having your support and reaching 100% funded is only the beginning I will work as hard as I can to create a collection that people will feel proud that they backed. You're not just helping a work at home mom, or an indie business owner your helping me and that is so appreciated.

Things are moving along at a steady pace we at least one pledge each day so far we have raised 836.00 so far and we still have 20 more days to go. It may sound crazy, but if just 250 people will make a pledge of 25.00 I will make my goal. So please take a moment to look over the page, make a pledge if you can and if not please pass it on to friends and family as word of mouth is how this thing really works. Have a Great Day.

Week 2: KIckstarter Update

I promised myself that I would only post about our Kickstarter campaign one time a week and I’m going to trying and stick to that. Things are going slow and steady. We have raised $347 in the first 7 days and we still have 25 more days to go. Again this is an all or nothing deal so even if we get close we only receive the funds if we meet the goal. The entire reason for this project is that I believe in this company, the direction I’m headed in and what can be achieve if funding is successful.

image of a couple new designs on the t-shirt and onesie

As I mentioned before lots of new products are being added to the line and while I feel that the designs appeal to the kid in all of us I will be focusing more on creating items specially for children like “Party Packs” which are awesome kits that will include invitations, decorations and take home items making it super easy to plan and decorate a little one’s birthday party. We are also caring this part of the brand a step further with t-shirts, onesies, bibs and plush toys featuring our lion, penguin, fox, crab and several other sweet critters.

I welcome all questions and feedback please click here to view our Kickstarter page, make a pledge and spread the word. And don't forget when you make a pledge today the money is not taken out of your account unless the project reaches 100% funded!!

xoxo
-Rajshel

I launched a Kickstarter campaign

Well folks I have been hinting at it for a few months now, but the day for the big announcement has finally arrived. Jane hancock papers has launched a kickstarter.com campaign. For those of you not familiar with Kickstarter here is a little info taken from their website:

Kickstarter is a new way to fund creative projects. We believe that:
•A good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide.
•A large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement.
Kickstarter is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands
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With your support I hope to raise at least $7000.00 in just over a month! This funding will allow me to produce new stationery items, launch an exciting home and gift line and debut the entire collection at the 2013 National Stationery Show in NYC.

Don’t forget there is something in it for you as well. When you make a pledge you are able to select a reward based on the amount you want to give, If you want help out just a little you can pledge a $1 and I’ll give you a shout out on Twitter or you can select $40 and get two flour sack napkins screen printed with our new critter designs, a set of 8 letterpress coasters plus an invitation to our Atlanta Launch Party for yourself and a guest!




If you are not able to contribute any of your hard earned cash I would love for you to spread the word on facebook, twitter and any other Social Media site. Since Kickstarter is an all or nothing program I can’t achieve my goal with out your support. You can click here to read all the project information and watch my video

xoxo
-Rajshel