whimsicalburrow-blog

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

Getting cold here in Seattle. Is it fall yet? I can’t wait to wear fall colors 😆 #thaiartists #illustration #illustrator #whimsicalburrow #drawing #digitalart #procreate #fallcolor #maroon #fedora #doodle #artistsoninstagram #thaiartist #pnwartist #doodleart https://www.instagram.com/p/B1DjWRQji0V/?igshid=17ufij81hic7j

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

I saw too many pastel colored stuff lately. Now go back to work, me! 

Usagi Tsukino - Sailor Moon © Naoko Takeuchi

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

The Brighton tailor whose identity became his business            

Zack MacLeod Pinsent dresses as a Regency gentleman every day, saying that the clothing is a “huge confidence builder”.

He ceremoniously burned his last pair of jeans when he was 14-years-old and hasn’t looked back since.

His passion for historical outfits has led him to take up a career in tailoring, making clothes in period styles at his workshop in Brighton, East Sussex.

He now has clients overseas and has recently returned from a business trip to New York.

Video journalists: Adam Paylor and Ben Moore

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

Vograce Acrylic Charm review

By @bunchabears. Originally posted on AANI and mirrored here with permission.

Customer Service

Using Alibaba, I contacted Vograce, whose manufacturing company is WanYiwu Weichuang E-Commerce. Their customer service and response time is very good and quick!! I sent a quote inquiry and recieved a response within the day. The only issue I can see is the time difference and possible miscommunication (located in China), but as far as I’ve experienced, there hasn’t been any issue with language barriers.

They were very friendly and made sure to answer all my questions to the best of their abilities.

Pricing

I requested a quote for a quantity of 150 3-inch, double-sided acrylic charms.

The design itself was two charms, 1 in. and 2 in., connected in the middle, so I technically paid for two charms per unit.

1" charm (with a keyring provided) was 1.40 USD 2" charm (with connected rings provided) was 1.60 USD

In total, the unit price was 3.00 USD. With shipping, about 50 USD, the total came to 508 USD.

All I needed was to provide a PSD of back and front designs, with outlines and hole markings. Standard charm design procedure, I believe?

Turnaround Time

They sent me a proof for me to confirm, and once I did, they immediately began production. Production time was estimated at 3-5 business days. Shipping time was about 4-8 standard business days. So I sent payment on April 13th, and my charms arrived today, April 25th. So all things considered, 12 days for that amount of work is pretty impressive!!

Payment

Since Alibaba is used more as a communication service for a lot of these companies, they requested that I send payment through Paypal to their account. Seeing as how I was going to put down a pretty hefty sum to a foreign company, I was a little hesitant!!

They also requested proof of purchase (at least two screenshots of the transaction page and confirmation page on PayPal). I actually almost forgot to take a screenshot of the transaction, so don’t forget to do that loll

All in all, I feel like the transaction went pretty well!!

Product Quality

I realize this is the biggest issue some people might have with using a cheaper service. As far as I’m concerned, I’d give the finished product a 4/5!!

The charms definitely aren’t *Perfect*, but that’s probably me being fussy. The charms are 1/8 inch thick clear acrylic, with solid cut edges.

The quality of the design print is pretty darn good!! I made sure to send the design at 350dpi because I’m a stickler for detail otl

The connecting rings are basic metal links. I did have to go through several with a pair of pliers to properly close the links, but I guess that’s to be expected.

You’re given a pretty huge selection of keyring designs to choose from (and I believe they’re all about the same pricing), like rope straps, keyrings, clamps, and heart/star shaped rings.

Each charm comes with a protective film on every side to make sure they don’t get scratched on their way to you. I prematurely panicked because I thought the scratches and bubbles on the protective film were permanent, but realized I could peel them off.

So all in all, the print job and cut are pretty darn good.

Overall Review

As stated above, I would give the service and product a 4/5!

There are definitely some risks with services that aren’t well-established/big brand companies, but I think it was well worth it.

Pros

Quick and friendly customer service

fast production time/shipping

Very good pricing for what you get

Decent quality

Cons

the risk you run with your work possibly being stolen, the usual

Some VERY slight marks/scratches, but not hugely noticeable unless you’re staring at it intensely

You definitely get what you pay for, but considering I’m only paying 3 dollars for what is essentially two double-sided charms of pretty good quality, I’d say it’s well worth it if you plan on quick production and sales!! I will definitely be using their services again in the near future. :> 

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

infj things

- idea of a good time is staying at home doing nothing - listening to the rain, thunder or the ocean is an added bonus - second guessing everything when stressed - just thinking - observing other people from afar - hating people who are two-faced and selfish - phobia of crowds - knowing that things will work out eventually but needing a little understanding to feel supported - perfectionistic - too hard on themselves - wanting to know themselves as deeply as possible - opens up about feelings then apologises for doing so - can’t talk coherently but writing is the opposite - will say something extremely intelligent then accidentally run into a wall

feel free to add more

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

Adventures in MBTI #101

Random person: So, what made you want to study psychology?

INFJ: I’ve been doing therapy for free since I was eight. Reasoned I should at least get paid for it.

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

types of people — mbti types

tag yourself;

istj: tiny silver earrings, ice cold gazes, neat desk space, fancy quill pens, practical thinking, graceful movements, glass shards, cold showers, round glasses, working alone

estp: street smarts, sneaking out, “just one more”, partying with strangers, endless energy, mischievous smiles, fluorescent lights, colored smoke, dramatic at times

istp: cloudy skies and lonely days, cracking your knuckles, throwing off a hat, scattered papers, knows what they want, jigsaw puzzles by a fireplace, rough sketches

entp: independent thinker, leather jackets with patches, devils advocate, lighting a match, wide smiles, likely to start a rebellion, raised eyebrows, fiery sunsets, slamming a door

isfj: disney movies, big hugs and dimpled smiles, knows when you’re upset, fresh baked cookies, pillow fights, never forgets a birthday, roller skates, just wants to be a kid again

entj: protest signs, bold makeup, feeling invincible, dark chocolate, lowkey a workaholic, running to an appointment, staring contests, loud voices, breaking glass, spilled wine glasses

isfp: a soft breeze on a summer day, acrylic paints, not easily swayed, “save the bees!”, drawing by yourself, doesn’t like making decisions, flower crowns, finding inspiration in little things

estj: dawn, knows when to take charge, always on time, bullet journals, sharp gazes, swinging your feet over an edge, candid photos, overcoats, skyscrapers, gripping a chain link fence

infj: abstract art, spiral staircases, craves deep connections, stargazing and wondering about the universe, exploring abandoned houses, freckles, libraries with high ceilings, bottled messages

esfp: the thrill of being onstage, loud laughter, the air before a thunderstorm, after-parties, dramatic entrances, polaroids on a wall, bubblegum, big friend groups, always has something fun planned

infp: misty spring mornings, reading by a window, concerned for the future of our planet, random acts of kindness, green tea, daydreaming in a meadow, wishes they were alive in another time

enfp: bright eyes, confetti and sparklers, not afraid to stand up for what they believe in, cheering for a friend, spontaneous adventures, unique fashion sense, stray pieces of glitter

intj: graphite smudges, collared shirts, the sound of rain, rulers and protractors, always there to listen, white bedsheets, outwitting someone in a game, coffee breaks

esfj: the smell of baking bread, Mom Friend, will stick with you until the end, striped sweaters, vintage cameras, climbing a tree, golden hour, always there to talk to

intp: marble, goofing off with a few close friends, empty sketchbooks, deep thinking, secretive, old unfinished projects, waking up in the middle of the night with an idea

enfj: cities at nighttime, tight hugs, determination, just wants to help people, staying up all night with your friends, candy stashes, heartfelt conversations, tv and radio static

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

Introvert Dream House

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

by arielle vey

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

“Being born in Barbados, Rihanna has worked her way up from ‘nobody’ to ‘somebody’ with her musical talents. She is now a role model for girls all over the world, and she is even the king of pop.” – Rihanna for Harper’s Bazaar China, August 2019.

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

“Don’t you turn your back on me, Harry Potter! I want you to look at me when I kill you! I want to see the light leave your eyes!”

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

🐾 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzFSFK_D-Vd/?igshid=4dk66f374dwg

[whimsicalburrow-blog]

Another fun challenge ! Thank you @mrserable #mrserable70k #drawthisinyourstyle #dtiys https://www.instagram.com/p/BwGVhlSBcju/?igshid=4j4bt10r3bgo