AWAY ALERT: no away alerts...studio is open. ********************************************************************** All items are handcrafted with quality sewing in a nonsmoking, petfree home. All items are made upon receipt of paid order, so may differ slightly from the listed photos. ******************************************* TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PLEASE READ BEFORE MAKING A PURCHASE. By making a purchase, Buyer acknowledges that he/she understands and agrees to all terms and conditions stated below... * PAYMENT * After you place an order, remember to complete your transaction by submitting payment. My accepted method of payment is PayPal only. A Paypal account is not needed in order to use their services. Paypal accepts direct payment, e-check and major credit cards. I DO NOT accept personal checks. Please submit PayPal payment within 3 days after placing an order. Your order will automatically be cancelled if payment is not received within 3 days...you can always reorder. If payment is by Paypal ECheck, your order will be posted out to you after your ECheck has cleared which may take 4-7 business days. * SHIPPING * IMPORTANT: Orders are shipped/posted to your Artfire account address. I do not check your PayPal address. Please indicate at time of placing an order if you wish it to be shipped to a different address. Note: As of Jan 2013, USPS postal rates for International shipping has gone up appreciably! I try to ship as soon as possible, typically no longer than 5-7 business days after payment is received and cleared (often sooner). Tooth Fairy pillows, pacifier holder clips and bibs will post out within 2-3 days (if not sooner)! SHIPPING is via USPS FIRST CLASS MAIL (which does not provide tracking #) within the US and International - Please contact me PRIOR TO placing an order if you would like a faster shipping service, Priority Mail shipping, insurance, delivery confirmation or other tracking...these are additional fees to the Buyer. A custom listing will be listed for you which includes the costs of any upgraded shipping/etc - SELLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE DURING POSTAL TRANSIT for both domestic and international orders. It is the BUYER'S FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS IF INSURANCE IS NOT PURCHASED - For domestic shipping within the US, Insurance is the Buyer's option and at Buyer's cost. If you would like tracking, please purchase delivery confirmation at buyers additional cost - Please contact me if you would like your parcel insured and/or delivery confirmation prior to purchasing, so the cost of insurance and/or delivery confirmation will be adjusted into your shipping fee * Careful consideration is taken in determination of my item pricing and shipping. Shipping/Handling fees may not reflect the actual postage. But, my total cost to you is based on item design, materials, labor, fees to Artfire and Paypal, packaging, transit costs to the Post office, actual postage, and a little profit for me. . ******************************************** NO EXCHANGES OR RETURNS ******************************************** Sorry...I do not offer wholesale pricing or discounts on bulk orders Check out: For Japanese origami/washi papers, rubber stamps and more cute stuff www.hankodesigns.com More kawaiiness: plushies, pillows, Japanese fabric pouches, lanyards, badge reels, things for the office and home, and lots more www.Nancym4.com Craft fairs: (If there is something you want, notify me ahead of time so I make sure to have it at the fairs. Limited selection and quantity at craft fairs)