Less than 10 Days to Go!
over 7 years ago – Thu, Dec 08, 2016 at 11:16:57 PM

Around our house, we're fully in the Christmas mode. Decorations, baking, activities (way too many activities!), family, friends, and yes, some shopping. How can Wrap Buddies help me out?

• Gift wrapping
• Cookie plates wrapped with colored cellophane
• Parchment paper for cookie sheet prep
• Aluminum foil for baking sides & keeping them warm

Design Progress

I spoke with the design team a few days ago and we're on track to have a printable set of assemblies by next week, which means we might have a sample to show you soon if the 3D printer cooperates! In the meantime, here's a sneak peek.

Favorite Holiday Traditions

Growing up, one of my favorite things was the smell and flavor of my grandma's secret recipe wassail. Cinnamon-y and fruity, and served with candy cane stirrer, it was just the thing to put me in the Christmas mood.

How about you? What really gets you in the mood for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever you celebrate at this time of year?

Lots of Love,

Bret and the Wrap Buddies Team

I Forgot...
over 7 years ago – Thu, Dec 08, 2016 at 11:13:13 PM

To roll you that we're honoring the stretch goal and making the version with tape & ribbon dispensers anyway.

What was I thinking? Guess I got distracted by the Peanuts gif!

Bret

Peeking Behind the Wrapping
over 7 years ago – Thu, Dec 01, 2016 at 08:08:26 PM

Wanna Peek?

Were you the kind of kid who would carefully pull back the paper to see if you could sheak a peek at your gifts?

Yeah, me neither.

Bret

16 More Wrapping Days Til Christmas!
over 7 years ago – Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 10:41:32 PM

Okay, that's not quite right, but you get our point.

Home Stretch

We're closing in on the end of our campaign, and the team is putting the final touches on our production design (you're going to LOVE it). Once we have that, we'll share it with you and get it sent to the factory so they can start tooling up.

We've also been in touch with a couple firms about packaging designs and logistics for getting them shipped to you when the time comes. We've also decided to partner with BackerKit to handle the survey portion of fulfillment. What does that mean for you? Well, for starters, you'll be able to add more Wrap Buddies to your order if you end up talking with loved ones over the holidays and find out that they'd love a set too. We also expect to have some related add-ons for you when the surveys come out, probably in January or February.

We're still spreading the word, but as you know, word of mouth is the best advertising. Please keep sharing our campaign with anyone you know who uses things that come on rolls and remember -- we handle more than just gift wrap!

And thank you all for being on this journey with us!

(I just love the thought of a gift wrap monster!)

Bret and the Wrap Buddies Team

Thankfulness
over 7 years ago – Wed, Nov 23, 2016 at 09:06:02 PM

Tomorrow, we'll all likely sit down for big meals (well, those of us in the US will, anyway) and talk about all the things we're thankful for. All the things that matter most.

Foremost in my mind, beside my family, co-workers, supporters, partners and friends, are all of you. Each of you contributed to helping make Wrap Buddies a reality. There just aren't words enough.

So let me simply say, "Thanks." And wish you all a great weekend full of blessings, wherever you may be. 

Bret Wortman