Why don't you accept returns on lampshades?

Almost all of my lampshades are made to order with your specifications. It may be impossible to resell a custom shade that will never work for anyone else's lamp. Lampshades are very fragile, time consuming to box up, and require expensive large sturdy boxes and lots of packing materials. Even with all this, they are frequently damaged and although every shade is insured, shipping companies routinely dispute valid claims and refuse to pay out. I have been mailing shades for 20 years, and in my experience, they only go in ONE DIRECTION! The few times I have accepted returns, the majority of shades were damaged upon return because they were not packed correctly. So I am out both the merchandise and the cost of the shade and shipping.

Why don't you accept returns on other items?

Returns are a significant loss for small businesses. Returned items are often damaged, packing materials are wasted, as well as the time and materials incurred repackaging and restocking items. Returned items may miss the season or holiday they were intend for. Herbs, dried flowers or pet chews can't be resold for health reasons. Wood sticks that were cut upon your order, took hours of walking in the woods to locate, trim and carry out, and can't go back on the tree obviously. All items in my shop are accurately measured, photographed from various angles, shown next to a ruler or coin, or hand for scale. Please read descriptions and examine all photos. In any case where I should accept a return, this would be at the buyers expense.

Why is postage so expensive on lampshades and long items?

USPS rate increases and new surcharges on large and long boxes have hit sellers hard. Lampshades require cube boxes several inches bigger than the largest dimension of the shade, and lots of packing materials. Pricing is based on the box dimensions, not weight. So a shade with a 14" bottom requires a strong cube box at least 16", and I am in NH so being on the east coast makes midwestern or west coast zones most expensive. A large 18" to 20" box to CA can cost $100 to mail. Smaller shades with a bottom diameter under 12" are more reasonable to mail. Or if you are on the east coast it is less. If you buy more than one shade, they will be boxed together for savings and excess postage refunded. Other shipping companies can also be considered.

Why don't you mail outside of the US?

Sellers in the US must comply with all consumer protections, mailing restrictions, import requirements, fees, taxes, tariffs, and agricultural laws of every country they mail to. I do not have the time or the need to research, familiarize myself and comply with all these extra requirements. If something goes wrong with an order or delivery, it is a real bugger to work out and usually a loss to the seller. I have my hands full with awesome buyers right here in the US.

Custom and personalized orders

Custom orders require prompt and reliable communication. Please be sure to enable your email notifications with Etsy and watch for messages. This is especially important for guest buyers. I will have questions that need to be answered promptly so that I can move forward with your order. I only communicate with buyers through the Etsy "convos" messaging system so all our records are in one place. I will need to know the dimensions of your lampshade and the type of hardware. If you are ordering a map shade we will need to discuss the map choice and location and stitching color. If you order a custom shade and I cannot reach you, I will have to cancel your order.

Where is my order? My tracking shows received but I didn't get my package!

All orders have USPS tracking. The mail carrier may have marked it delivered before actually delivering it. Wait a day or two for your package to arrive. If it still hasn't arrived, ask everyone in your home and neighbors if they picked up your package. If this doesn't locate your package, you need to speak with your mail carrier and local post office for the GPS signal of the exact location where your package was left. Perhaps it was delivered to the wrong address, or an odd location at your house. If the GPS mark shows it was delivered correctly, then it is possible it was stolen. If your package was stolen, you need to file a report with the police and the post office. Unfortunately, I can't control what happens to mail at your house.

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8 Birch Sticks, Wand Carving Wood, Natural Rustic Wood Dowels

Name: 8 Birch Sticks, Wand Carving Wood, Natural Rustic Wood Dowels
Brand: botanicallampshades
SKU: 254157520
Price: 29.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

By Jennifer

Owner of botanicallampshades

5.0 (7.4k)

What to know

Eight birch sapling sections, 15" to 20" long and 3/8" to 1/2" in diameter. These are dry and ready for carving or your woodcraft project. Eight fairly straight consistent sticks would be great for lashing together for stars, frames, creating mobiles, wall hangings, fairy house construction, bird cage perches, rustic displays, pentacles, and mixed media nature art projects. These birch branches could also be cut for wands, besom handles, beads, buttons, runes, slices, or magical tools or amulets.
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The sticks in the photo are not the exact ones you will receive but very similar. The color of the bark can vary from these photos; from light reddish brown, light gray to dark gray. If you have a special requirement or you would like to see the exact sticks you will receive please message me. This wood is completely natural and untreated in any way. They were cut where a power line is being cleared. Birch sticks and poles available in many other sizes, please convo me with your ideas. Larger quantities may also be available, please message me for more information.

Small birch twigs here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/498027287

Long thin birch twig bundles here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/397991595/36-long-birch-twig-bundle

See birchbark sheets here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/225171201/6-square-feet-birch-bark-pieces-craft

For its striking and graceful appearance, the birch tree has been called the Lady of the Woods. Because birch trees are often the first to grow in cleared areas, they have traditionally been associated with youth, new beginnings, and the start of new endeavors. Ancient cultures saw the birch tree as a symbol of rebirth, renewal and diligence. Some European communities use birch twigs or poles to drive out the negative energy of the old year, and to expel evil spirits.

Many other types of wood are available from the New Hampshire forest, please convo me if you have any special requests. Twigs, sticks, and branches also available in alder, apple, ash, balsam, birch, beech, cedar, elder, fir, hawthorn, hazelnut, hemlock, holly, juniper, maple, oak, pine, poplar, rowan, willow, and witch hazel. Please let me know what you need and I will try to find them.

Smoke free, cat free home.

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What buyers say

5.0 (8)

“Thank you! Super quick shipping and these are exactly what I wanted!”

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Sep 16, 2019

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Price:$29.00

Shipping & return policies

Order today to get by Aug 5-11
Returns & exchanges not accepted.
Ships from: South Tamworth, NH
Cost to ship: $5.50
Deliver to United States, 43215
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5.0

(8 reviews)

Etsy buyer Sep 16, 2019

Thank you! Super quick shipping and these are exactly what I wanted!

Etsy buyer Sep 16, 2019

Etsy buyer Jan 13, 2017

10 birch sticks arrived today, two days after placing the order, exactly as described! Just what I needed for my next project! I really appreciate the extra care taken in securely packaging the items. Thanks so much.

Etsy buyer Jan 13, 2017