🚚 The Standard Editions have finally arrived!! They are done! 🔥 🍀 📦

3 Pallets of Standard Editions! Now waiting for 6 Pallets of Master Editions! :D

🥳 I feel that my emotions about this can only be summarized through this 11 second video, taken when they first arrived:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aimeewoodworks/the-unofficial-legend-of-zelda-cookbook-break-kickstarter/posts/2783177

YESSSSSSSS! 😂

I have dates from the Master Editions print company! ♥️

Though their printing is being/has been delayed by Coronavirus, things are moving forward! Unfortunately, the printing company, after being shut down for a while, has been at only 50% productivity, so things are taking much longer, I'm so sorry. I am glad they are taking many precautions to take care of their workers, and that's all that we can ask for. Honestly, I'm surprised they are able to produce anything in the middle of all of this.

1) ⏰ They say I will be receiving the Master Edition proof copies by April 7th! I will of course be updating you as soon as I have them!

2) 🚚 The 6 pallets of Master Editions are estimated to arrive around May 22nd! I will send a minor update here as soon as they ship to confirm this date!

3) I think I will be able to turn around and send everything to you all within 2 weeks of me receiving the books. 📦 Add on a week for actual shipping, and...

I believe all of you in the US will have your cookbooks by June 12th, with International to follow by June 19th!

This is the first time they've given me concrete dates, as you know, so I think these will be much more firm than their previous estimates (of course, who knows, but I'll update you if anything changes!). Thank you so much for your patience and support through all of this- you have all been a pleasure to work for, truly. Even once this is all done, I know I've made friends here that I will treasure for my whole life- and I'm serious when I say- do let me know if you ever come to Colorado! I'm so sorry I can't get them to you all sooner.

The print company sent some pictures! 📸 😱

The print plates have been finished, the interior has been printing, and the 'book blocks' (what is the interior of each book) should be done soon! I just received these photos from the print company!

That giant white stack.... THAT'S THEM!!!! I believe this is the folding machine!

Look at these opaque luxury pages!!

These will be folded and then cut! Each sheet is 16 pages (front and back)!

The Master Covers are also being made, stamped, gilded, perfected- but don't worry, as requested from everyone via my last post, 🔒 I will be keeping the final full designs on the Master Editions secret, 🤫  so you can all be fully surprised once they arrive on your doorstep! Exciting!!!

🤷‍♀️ You have the Standard Editions- Why aren't you sending those first???

Some clarification! Yes, I have the Standard Editions, however, I am fulfilling my promise in the Kickstarter and will be shipping them after the Master Editions are shipped. One of the perks of the Master Editions was getting your book before the Standards, and I am sticking by that, even if it's not very convenient. I'm packaging them all to ship now though, to save time later! Please, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Again, I'm always in the Discord!

🌀 How do I update my shipping address??? 🎁

Have you moved? Relocated? Will you by the time June rolls around? DON'T WORRY!!!! Kickstarter has a system to let you change your address. 💡

A) I cannot change your address for you. 😞 The system will not let me. Just messaging me your new address will not work.

B) Here is the guide from Kickstarter on how to change your address:

"Can I update my shipping address after I submit the survey?

If the creator used Kickstarter to send their survey, and they have enabled address changes, you can update your shipping address by following the steps below:

1) Navigate to your account by clicking on your profile image in the top right corner of the homepage. If using the Kickstarter app, head to your profile section.

2) Select the project in the 'Successful pledges' section of your Backed Projects page.

3) Click the 'Survey' option in the window that appears.

4) If the creator of this project has enabled address changes, you’ll notice an option that will allow you to change your shipping information when you revisit your survey responses."

C) I will send out a 48 hour notice before I lock in your shipping addresses in the end of May. So if you aren't sure what your address will be, don't panic, you have time.

☘️ 🥔 🥩 🍻 And some minor updates! 🎉 🌸 🔖

1) 🌸 My 'Official Kickstarter Edition' embosser for the Signature Page has come in! It's a nice little round stamp, and it makes such satisfying crisp impressions! :D 🔖 it makes me so happy

2) ☘️ I've posted a few of my mother's favorite St Patrick's Day themed recipes to the Discord! These will not be in the cookbook, just three family recipes I thought you might enjoy! 😊

3) 🎮 🍃 🦉 This is super minor, but I am SO EXCITED FOR ANIMAL CROSSING. 🌴 We have a channel in the Discord for sharing friend codes now, and one just for Animal Crossing! A few people are planning smash ultimate fun(there's one going on live right now if you are reading this just as I sent it), we're all planning our islands, and other fun multi-player shenanigans! Feel free to join us!!

My switch friend code is SW-8528-3985-4676! 🎺 🍎 🍐 🍒 🍑 🍊 !

4) And finally- what is an update or email without a mention of coronavirus these days??? Feel free to skip! Just want to reassure you, I'm fine! We're in Denver, Colorado, so the city is pretty locked down, no gatherings, all restaurants are closed, but I don't know anyone personally who is sick. My roommates and I are buckling down, three of us are working from home, and one still has actual work. I do have health insurance right now, so that's great! I hope you are all doing well and staying safe- and hey! Having to stay home gives you plenty of time to craft delicious home cooked meals! :D

☀️ Well wishes and happy thoughts from Colorado! 🏔

💜  I'll send a mini update as soon as the proof copies ship! Do let me know if I can do anything for any of you or you want to chat! 💭

Aimee ♥♥♥♥♥