FAQs
Thank you so much for visiting the shop!
I do my best to make sure all orders go out in a timely manner. If there are any questions, concerns, or you have a custom request, please feel free to reach out.
Some standard FAQ's for my items:
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
*First Class Mail: untracked, sent in either a secure envelope or secure padded envelope.
USPS Grounded: tracked and insured. Estimated Delivery is more accurate.
USPS Priority: tracked, insured, and expedited shipping.
*Please note, First Class is untracked, and cannot be replaced if lost in transit. USPS Grounded and USPS Priority will have insurance investigation prior to discussing replacement.
Sizing:
T-Shirts:
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 16.50 | 17.99 | 20.00 | 22.01 | 24.02 | 25.98 | 27.99 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.01 | 27.99 | 29.02 | 30.00 | 31.02 | 32.01 | 32.99 | 33.98 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.62 | 8.90 | 9.17 | 9.45 | 9.72 | 10.00 | 10.39 | 10.79 | 11.18 |
Sweatshirts & Hooded Sweatshirts:
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 20.00 | 22.01 | 24.00 | 25.98 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 | 34.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 32.99 | 34.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 20.00 | 21.02 | 22.01 | 22.99 | 24.02 | 25.00 | 26.02 | 27.01 |
Returns & Exchanges:
All sales are considered final and are not eligible for returns, exchanges OR refunds. IF item is damaged in transit, please contact me within 90 days of your purchase to discuss.
Is the drinkware dishwasher safe?
Abstract Design Mugs: No. Due to the process, the drinkware is best not to be put in the dishwasher for long lasting continuous use. All drinkware sales come with a tag to remind anyone that receives it of this caution.
Sublimated Design Drinkware: Yes. These mugs are dishwasher safe.
Is the drinkware microwave safe?
From where I have tested the creations I've kept, it has been safe in the microwave for reheating purposes (up to 2 minutes). I will continue to test products before putting them up, for your safety and mine.
PLEASE NOTE: ANY Stainless Steel Tumblers will NOT be microwave safe.
Is your bookish merchandise licensed?
YES! I firmly believe in supporting ALL of the authors. So if it is not Public Domain, then I have a licensing agreement in place with the authors and a portion of the items do indeed go to them.
Are your stickers waterproof?
I learned long ago, never use the word "proof" as someone can always prove you wrong. They are water resistant and very durable. I have and will continue to test them as I create, but in the meantime, they are perfect for laptops, kindles, phone cases, water bottles, and more.
Still have questions or concerns? Interested in bulk order or licensing?
Reach out to: mandarae@messterpieces.com
OR
m.raehold@gmail.com
to let us know what we can do to help.
About
HOW IT STARTED:
Manda is a mom of two, with a passion for art, reading, and sharing beautiful things! Born in California, Manda started the way any artist starts, with doodling and dreaming.
LEARNING, EARNING, and EXPLORING
Her family moved to Mississippi and she kept on doodling. Literally, she still has the "designed note passing paper" she created. Then met her high school art teacher, Mr. Watts, who turned her spark of creativity into an inferno. With his guidance, she learned about her passion for Art History, and even won a few awards. Both local art shows and State Art Shows. She was accepted into Mississippi School of the Arts, which she sadly could not attend as her family, once again, moved, this time to Texas.
MOVING ON
She continued her love of art with AP level courses in High School, again also earning local and a national awards for art pieces. In college, she also went beyond charcoal, paint, and crayon and discovered digital art, ceramics, and sculpture. Manda absorbed them all and wanted to keep learning! Then life happened for a little while. Her two kids demand her attention, while also helping with ideas for art pieces, picking colors, and even critiquing when needed. Trust me, they are brutally honest.
HOW IT'S GOING...
Now, Manda calls Tennessee home. Where her wonderful friends convinced her that collecting all of her art pieces was a waste of talent, and encouraged her to open a shop. Today, Manda still loves creating messes, has integrated her love of reading into her digital art, and shows up at the occasional local craft show. Experimenting and always overflowing with new ideas, Manda has far exceeded any hope her love of art has already taken her and she doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. Naturally, life is messy, so why not make it beautiful!