About

Hello, and thank you for visiting my page! BlankoCrafts is run by me. I handle every step of the process from the communication to the customer service to the production to the shipping. I work from my apartment in Philadelphia, working full time as a Flight Attendant, while managing this shop. I started making my own Kigurumis in 2011 and haven't looked back since. Apart from work, I am a pilot and fly planes for fun!

Besides crafting Kigurumis, I love making other art and dabble in a little bit of everything. In High School and College I majored in visual arts, so creating art has followed through with me. It's been a hugely rewarding process and I can't express enough how appreciative I am of every single one of my customers who believes in my art. Thank you all so much!

✩°｡-Blanko

Commitment to the Environment

I strive to make my shop as environmentally friendly as possible. Realistically, no one person or one small business can ever reverse or stop the damage that big corp and big oil is doing. However, here are some small things that can be done to reduce some impact:

No fabric scraps or thread scraps go into the trash: I upcycle every bit of fabric scrap and do different things with it. Usually, I add it into stuffing for pillows or dog beds, and donate them. I also create other products that are listed on my shop.

Paper used for patterning: Custom made Kigurumis patterns that are unable to be reused are shredded and used as crinkle paper type cushions for packaging of fragile products to be shipped.

Shopping Locally, when able: I make every attempt to shopping locally for supplies when able. This helps reduce shipping offsets as well as supporting the local community I live in.

Recycling / Upcycling Resources

Have some Fabric Scraps and don't know what to do? If you live in Philadelphia or nearby, here are a few resources on what to do with scraps.

FabScrap Philadelphia provides convenient pickup and recycling of textiles for businesses in New York City and Philadelphia. Take advantage of this!

The Resource Exchange is like a Thrift store for Arts & Crafts. Definitely check out their website to see what kinds of materials they accept, and be sure to check it out yourself as you may find some very interesting and amazing things second hand, there!

If you do not live in Philadelphia, here are some things I have done to upcycle and reuse my scraps so that no fabric every makes it into the waste bin.

Day Cares: Call your local day cares and see if they accept donations for arts and crafts. I've been able to donate a few bags of decent sized fleece scraps before, they use it for a variety of arts and crafts projects.

Dog Beds: Scraps make for excellent dog bed stuffing. I suggest choosing a smaller size dog bed to stuff, as it does get heavy as they get bigger. I've been able to donate these beds to shelters and adoption places, provided that the cover can be taken off and cleaned. Call them in advance and explain how you make them, to make sure it's something they can accept.

Throw Pillows: Scraps make for excellent throw pillow stuffing.

---

SHIPPING INFORMATION

DOMESTIC SHIPPING

All items will be shipped via USPS or UPS. If you need a specific shipping method, please contact me using the CONTACT page either right before or after you purchase an item and I will try to accommodate to the best of my ability. Choosing a separate shipment method may be subject to shipping fees.

Express shipping options are not available because I work a full time job that requires me to be away from my studio for days at a time, so I cannot consistently guarantee it. If you are looking for a Rush option for a Custom Kigurumi, please see below for your options.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

At this time BlankoCrafts is only shipping within the USA. If you're interested in an item and want to ship it internationally, please feel free to message me using the CONTACT page and I will chat with you what options are available.

RUSH CUSTOM ORDERS

If you need a ready made item Quickly, I can sometimes accommodate. Please send me a message using the CONTACT page before or after you make a purchase, and label your message as RUSH SHIPMENT. I will tell you the options and depending on any extra charges, will send you a Paypal invoice for the rush fee.

If you are interested in a Custom Made PartyKigu Rush order, please message me using the CONTACT page before making a purchase. Depending on available materials I may or may not be able to accommodate. Custom Made PartyKigu Rush orders take about 2-3 weeks from the time the order is placed, to receiving the shipment. Custom Rush orders are subject to a Rush Fee.

DAMAGED OR LOST ITEMS DURING SHIPPING

If your package arrives looking battered, take pictures of the box before and after opening. If you notice any damage on your product, take pictures of that as well. Please use the CONTACT page to send me all the information you can provide, and I will work with you to try to replace your order, or find a conclusion where possible.

If your package is lost or is taking excessive time to get to you, please let me know via the CONTACT page, I will file a claim on my end. Claims can be filed between 30-90 days so please bear with me as I will try to find a conclusion for your order!