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Zandra Illustration
5 days ago
🌸 Cherry Blossom TCG Binder - UPDATED SAMPLE 🌸
Hi everyone!
I just got photos of the newest Cherry Blossom binder sample and it looks SO GOOD!!! You can check out the new stuff in the graphic below.
One of the biggest changes is the addition of an interior pocket!!
I personally go to card shows and trade with people fairly often, and wanted something that could store my loose penny sleeves and random top loader Pokémon cards I end up picking up!
🌸 UpdatedBinder Specifications
🌸 Exterior
✔️ 9-Pocket zipper-enclosed binder ✔️ Bright, textured PU leather covers with full-page cover design drawn by Zandra Illustration ✔️ Small logo on back ✔️ Cherry blossom icon on the spine ✔️ Strong & secure stitched-in matching zipper & zipper pull
🌸 Interior
✔️ White Internal Pages! ✔️ Internal Storage Pocket! ✔️ Side-loading pockets ✔️ Sewn-in pages ✔️ Acid-free archival pages ✔️ 24 double-sided pages (4 more than the average binder on the market of this size) ✔️ Can hold up to 432 cards!!
🌸 Timeline
The newest sample is on it's way to me, and once I have it in-hand, I can finalize the graphics and information for the campaign and take product photos.
I'm going to try to get the campaign done as soon as I can so I can start formally showing off the binders on my socials, but with any luck, I should still be able to launch before the end of June, but I'll keep everyone posted!
The sample for the cherry blossom binder arrived and I had the chance to take a photo. She looks SO GOOD in person you guys!!
There are a few minor tweaks I'm adjusting on the next sample, but for the most part it's virtually perfect!
🌸 UpdatedBinder Specifications
An updated list of specifications for the binders below:
🌸 Exterior
✔️ 9-Pocket zipper-enclosed binder ✔️ Bright, textured PU leather covers with full-page cover design drawn by Zandra Illustration ✔️ Small logo on back and cherry blossom icon on the spine ✔️ Strong & secure stitched-in matching zipper & zipper pull
🌸 Interior
✔️ WHITE INTERNAL PAGES!!! ✔️ Side-loading pockets ✔️ Sewn-in pages ✔️ Acid-free archival pages ✔️ 24 double-sided pages (4 more than the average binder on the market of this size) ✔️ Can hold up to 432 cards!!
One of the biggest updates to the list is the inclusion of white internal pages! I initially didn't think this would be possible with the MOQ, but my manufacturer informed me that all designs can have the white internal pages with no adjustment to the MOQ, which is fantastic news.
🌸 Timeline
I'm still working through sourcing and designing a few more fun surprises for the campaign, and I won't be launching until everything is set up, sampled, and running smoothly!
My hope is still to launch in June, but I will keep everyone updated in the meantime!
Let me know what you think of how the samples look so far.
I wanted to give a small update here to say that I have paid the molding and sampling costs and a sample of the Cherry Blossom Binder is being made as we speak!
I hope to have photos soon once the sample is in my hands to give folks a better idea of what to look forward to with this project.
🌸 Binder Specifications
Since I've got a sample in production, I can go over an updated list of specifications for the binders below:
🌸 Exterior
✔️ 9-Pocket zipper-enclosed binder ✔️ Bright, textured PU leather covers with full-page cover design drawn by Zandra Illustration ✔️ Small logo on back and cherry blossom icon on the spine ✔️ Strong & secure stitched-in matching zipper & zipper pull
🌸 Interior
✔️ Side-loading pockets ✔️ Sewn-in pages ✔️ Acid-free archival pages ✔️ 24 double-sided pages (4 more than the average binder on the market of this size) ✔️ Can hold up to 432 cards!!
I'm very excited to see these come to life!
🌸 Timeline
As of right now, my hope is to launch close to the end of May, if not early June. This will entirely depend on when the sample makes its way to me and as long as the quality meets my expectations, I can continue with finalizing the budget and project details!
🌸 Other Designs
I have 2 designs laid out for the project currently, but I may be adding up to 2 more as potential stretch goals. I am open to hearing everyone's thoughts on what you think of the current designs so far!
To keep the project in scope, I am only going to be doing a one-color/one-design/one-size model. As in, all designs will only be available in one color and in one size only (9-Pocket). I would love to offer more sizes or colorways in the future, but as it stands, the minimum order I have to place for each design is rather large, and the binders themselves take up A LOT of space.
Both of these are things I will be keeping in mind heavily to ensure the logistics of this project can run smoothly.
That's all for now! If you have any questions, feel free to comment or shoot me an email! I'm super excited to hear what you all have to say.
As an avid collector of pretty cardboard for nearly my whole life and childhood (though much more in the last year and a half), I quickly realized that the market for high quality binders in cute colors with cute embossed designson the front was something that was much more difficult to come by than I had originally thought.
This project was born out of my own personal desire to have something really well-designed, cute, and pretty to hold my collections in and I don't think I'm the only one who would appreciate something like that!
For any other fans, collectors, players, or hobbyists of trading cards that also appreciate things that are fun and cute: this project is for you.
In the coming month I'll be sharing updates and taking polls on what you all would like to see, so stay tuned!
🌸 About The Binders 🌸
My aim is to produce binders that are both cute AND protective of your collections!
🌸 Exterior
✔️ 9-Pocket zipper-enclosed binder ✔️ Bright, textured PU leather covers with full-page cover design drawn by Zandra Illustration ✔️ Small logo on back and cherry blossom icon on the spine ✔️ Strong & secure stitched-in matching zipper & zipper pull
🌸 Interior
✔️ Side-loading pockets ✔️ Sewn-in pages ✔️ Acid-free archival pages ✔️ 24 double-sided pages (4 more than the average binder on the market of this size) ✔️ Can hold up to 432 cards!!
🌸 About The Artist 🌸
My name is Zandra, and I'm a full-time freelance illustrator and graphic designer with 10+ years of experience.
I'm a big fan in general of stylized design and being able to merge my graphic design experience with my illustrations and products. Innovating on items that already exist with fun twists, unique ideas, and interesting executions with my own ideas is something I take a lot of pride in!
I'm super excited to continue all of the things I love through this new project!
