{Re}Introducing Magnetic Kids! We're back!
Magnetic Kids are magnetic "paper dolls" drawn and designed by me. This project has been on the back burner for several years due to other commitments and priorities. But I've just relaunched and I'm really excited about it. So here's a bit more about Magnetic Kids and a small goodie for my readers, as well!
Currently there are five different sets, each of which include a Kid + 3 Outfits + 1 Pet. If you absolutely must get a kid with a different outfit or pet, let me know and we'll talk.
It's important to me personally to do as much as I can to produce environmentally, ethically and economically responsible products. So I've kept the production close to home and I use recycled materials when possible. The magnets themselves were manufactured outside of Boston, Massachusetts. After you order one they are individually packaged by me, a hop and a skip over in Providence, RI. They come wrapped up in a cute biodegradable and compost-able box made out of sugar fiber from a company in Pennsylvania.
The hangtags are made by the wonderful MOO, Inc. also located in Rhode Island. Soon the cello packets I use for wrapping will be recycled as well. I find the packaging seems to be a work in progress to find the balance between being earth friendly, while pleasing to the eye, but easy for me to work with, and of course easy on the wallet. I'm doing my best.
Through Magnetic Kids, I donate a portion of the proceeds to charitable organizations that benefit children. Currently, I find projects to fund through the wonderful DonorsChoose.org, which works with public school teachers to “provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack.” I've been picking projects having to do with art for the younger elementary and preschool age set.
Right now Magnetic Kids is donating money to a New York City kindergarten class for new art supplies. They want to work on some self portraits and I'm really looking forward to helping them do just that. You can read more about it here.
And now for the goodie: To mark this happy occasion you can get free shipping until September 15th if you mention ...and Other Such Things blog in your checkout form. Spread the word! Whoo hoo!