Slybonsai Canvas Backpacks A unique backpack for your daily adventures
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Dec 9, 2019 11:10 AM ET
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Hey everyone! My name is Samantha, or also known as SLY. I run a little shop called Slybonsai I have been designing and creating projects for several years now, ranging from jewelry and paintings to most recently enamel pins! I love creating and I’m incredibly excited to present one of my newest ventures to you, backpacks!
I wanted to create something a little more unique and out of the ordinary, and thought that perhaps canvas bags would be a perfect creative outlet! Canvas is an incredibly durable semi-water resistant material that is perfect for a bag. With the canvas material, you can display patches, pins, and anything that you see fit to express yourself every day!
This initial goal we are shooting for is to fund the Friendly Forest Pattern. If we can unlock more stretch goals, I’ll be able to provide you with more patterns/colors/and designs of these canvas backpacks!
Bag Size: about 15″height x 11.5″ width x 5.8″ depth (There is some flexibility since the bag is soft)
Bag Material: Heavy Duty Canvas/ Polyester interior lining/ Faux leather details
Capacity: About 40lbs
Uses: Casual, Hiking, Everyday use
Misc: Canvas is water-resistant but not water-proof. If you’d like to make your bag extra durable I recommend spray-on fabric Scotchgard or something similar to make it 100% water-proof!
Misc: Since the bag is canvas, it is safe to apply patches to the exterior of the bag!
Capacity: Can hold up to about 40lbs. Pictured here in the main compartment inside the bag is: Thermoflask 40oz, Large school textbook,10″ tablet, DVD case, large 8.5″ zippered wallet.
Pockets: Bag features 4 zippered pockets and one large capacity compartment. There is one front zippered pocket on the front exterior of the bag, two (one on each side) zippered pockets on the sides of the bag, and one small zippered pocket in the interior of the main compartment.
Details: The main center clasp of the bag features a gold plated clasp, gold metal detailing, and zippers are made with antiqued gold hardware.
Logo: Logo on front of the bag is embossed and made with faux leather.
Straps: Features adjustable drawstring cord under top flap of the bag to control the closure. Adjustable straps on the back of the bag can be adjusted in length.
“Friendly Forest Pattern” is the initial goal we are trying to reach for the pictured bag above!
$4,000UNLOCKED: Plain and Simple- Canvas Backpack
A “plain and simple” look, perfect for you to decorate in any way you see fit and perfect to feature your favorite pins and patches!
$5,500 (LOCKED): Kawaii Pink-Canvas Backpack
Everything is prettier in pink, right? This “Kawaii Pink” pattern features cherry blossoms and subtle kawaii details!
$6,500: ???- Enamel Pin Set (will be revealed if the tier is unlocked)
and MORE is in store if we surpass these!!
Mock-ups as pictured above may slightly vary in color and detail due to translation from digital production to physical products!
Shipping costs: This covers the approximate shipping costs that our goal will cover which will help with customs fees, packaging supplies, and then shipping costs directly to you!
Production costs: This is approximately how much it will costs in total for the production of the bag and it’s shipping to me.
Kickstarter fees: When using the platform, Kickstarter takes a cut in fees
Misc costs: This is buffer room for any sort of hiccups we may encounter during production, during shipping, etc. This is to ensure the project runs smoothly.
U.S.A. (Domestic): Items will be thoroughly inspected and then packaged individually. If you pledge for just pins, your package will come in a small bubble mailer. If you pledge for a bag or more, depending on the size of your pledge, your order may come in a large mailer or flat rate box. Shipments will be sent through USPS, USA taking about 3-8 days. All orders will include tracking.
Canada & International: Items will be thoroughly inspected and then packaged individually. If you pledge for just pins, your package will come in a small bubble mailer. If you pledge for a bag or more, depending on the size of your pledge, your order may come in a large mailer or a standard box. Shipments will be sent through USPS, International taking about 10-30 days. It could take longer as this is subject to customs/international delays. All orders will include tracking.
All packages will also be insured! Tracking for international packages will update as long as your country updates them once it leaves the U.S. Not all countries will be available for tracking.
November 12th: Kickstarter begins (25 day campaign)
December 6th: Kickstarter campaign ends
December 6th-8th: Backer surveys sent out
(Funding will take approximately 2 weeks to process and then transfer to me)
December20th: Funds will arrive and production will begin
Late January: Bags and pins should begin to arrive
Mid February: Rewards will be shipped out!
This is the ideal timeline we are planning for. Please allow 1 – 2months between production and arrival time, if the quality does not meet my standard there may be a delay in remaking the products.
There will be a major holiday celebrated by my manufacturer in late January (Chinese New Year). We are hoping to avoid running into the holiday to avoid delays but IF there are any delays in production this would most likely be the potential cause.
Risks and challenges
While I generally work with pins, prints, patches, etc lately- Backpacks are new to me! I have a reliable manufacturer for the bags who is working with me on the project and we communicate daily about the process. One of the challenges we could face is a possible unforeseen delay, but if that were to occur I will let you all know through Kickstarter and I’ll be certain to post consistent updates! Another risk is that this is an all or nothing goal! If we don’t meet our goal for funding by the end of the campaign’s time, the project will unfortunately be cancelled.