
Announcement
Store Guidelines
I am a graphic designer & artist, as well as the sole owner of this store. All of my pieces are designed by me. I am not a manufacturer, I do not provide wholesale, I will not sell my pieces to your business for resale. I sell my pieces to individuals and organizations for events only.
Shipping Information
If you happen to make an order on Friday, I will not ship your purchase until Monday. Also, if you provide an address that is unverified with USPS, I will not be able to ship your purchase! Please ensure you provide a USPS verified address!
Best,
Brandon Rodriguez - Shop Owner & Designer
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Reviews
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leslie on Sep 28, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis pin is beautiful! The craftsmanship is amazing! I am totally obsessed! Thank you!!
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Patricia on Sep 11, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful work on the pin. Really amazing quality. Love it.
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Giovanni on Aug 22, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI loved how it looked the quality was great and I’m so excited cause it’s so beautiful
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Jessica on Jun 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThank you for wonderful communication and making things right .the pin is absolutely beautiful so worth it!the details show what a wonderful artist you are highly recommended!
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Momo and Appa on May 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI love Brandon’s artwork! It looks so good in my place - my family absolutely adores this piece and everyone has complimented it as they walk in. Definitely one of my favorite pieces to order and add to my walls. Looking forward to more of his artwork!
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Ellie on Mar 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful high quality pin! Cannot stop staring at it. Great purchase. Thank you!
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Sheila on Dec 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful pin! Thank you for the stickers. I will be back to buy more soon. ☺️
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Dan on Oct 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe pins are awesome! Great quality, exceed expectations, and make for awesome gifts. I use them to give out to clients, partners, and at conferences and events.
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Kayla on Sep 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful pin! Can’t wait to see what else he creates. My pin was taking a while to ship, but the seller messaged me and apologized for the delay, and even included a free sticker, which I thought was very nice :) would buy from him again
About VeneLatinArt
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La Bandera Encantada is my unique approach to the famed flag of Puerto Rico. I represent Latin culture with love.
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My roots start in Puerto Rico & Dominican Republic since I am of both cultures. But Puerto Rico is home!
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A customer took this photo of the Mi Isla pin in Camuy, Puerto Rico, and showed me! I am so glad he shared it with us!
Mi Isla Se Levanta - My Island Rises
When Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, I was appalled by the lack of support from the United States. Thousands of people were killed, lost their homes, their livelihoods, and remain affected in the aftermath of Maria to this day.
After observing this egregious oversight, I needed to know why. Why did we fail Puerto Rico? Why did we let OUR people suffer for so long? And the answer was simple-a sheer lack of representation in our media and popular culture. Based on a poll by Morning Consult, only 54 percent of Americans know that people born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens. And so I was lead to create my very first pin and launch this business.
I endeavor to represent Puerto Rican culture through my pin designs, eventually representing other Latin cultures in the world. Through this exposure, I will promote the appreciation and understanding of Latin cultures present in the United States.
Shop members
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Brandon Rodriguez
Owner, Designer
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Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
As of right now I do not provide custom or personalized orders, though I would like to in the future.
Sizing details
Pin sizes vary. For example, "Mi Isla Se Levanta" is 1.5in (3.81cm) in length whereas future pins may be 3in (7.62cm) at most.
Hard enamel pin care instructions
Hard enamel pins are tough and can take a beating. Though I would not recommend placing them on sites of excessive movement where exposure may lead to scraping of the fine details on the pin's surface. If you would like to ensure your pin doesn't get scraped to high heaven, please refrain from attaching it to your sleeves, pants, purse straps, phone cases, etc.
If you get some smudges/fingerprints on the pin just use a fine microfiber cloth, like the kind used for correcting smudges on glasses to clean it.
If you spill any kind of food product onto your pin, please refrain from using cleaning chemicals to wash it. Some products are abrasive and can eat away at the laminate that protects the pin. Just use water.
Hard enamel pin care instructions
In addition, please refrain from submerging your pin in water for prolonged periods of time. Some bodies of water may contain chemicals that will eat away at the metal and laminate, tarnish the metal, or damage the fine detailed work.
To be safe, always wipe it off as soon as it gets wet to avoid any issues.
Gift wrapping and packaging
I am looking into providing special wrapping and packaging for the incoming holiday season at an additional cost, so please look forward to that announcement sometime in November this year.
Wholesale availability
To ensure the quality of my work is never jeopardized, I do not provide any wholesale deals for my products.
However, if you have a physical storefront and are interested in selling my pieces in your location please contact me!
I am actively searching for stores in major cities to bring Vené products to people who are not online. I am currently looking for stores in Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Connecticut, Dallas, and Houston.
If your store is not in these cities, feel free to contact me anyway!
Will you design pins for Latin countries other than Puerto Rico?
Yes! I am starting with Puerto Rico as that is my very own culture, but I am designing pieces for the Dominican Republic (as I am half Dominican) next in my timeline.
After the Dominican Republic, I plan to cover Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba, Guatemala, and so on in no particular order. I will present a voting poll to ask you, my customers, which culture you would like for me to cover next when I reach that point in my business timeline. I look forward to hearing from you all :)
Do you ship to Puerto Rico?
¡Pero claro que si! I ship all over the United States and that includes Borinquen!
I don't list Puerto Rico as an option because Etsy for some reason will force me to include an international shipping option for Puerto Rico...but USPS ships to Puerto Rico so...
It is a weird bug, but that is why Puerto Rico is not listed as a place where I ship.
I DO SHIP TO PUERTO RICO!
What do I do if I want to order a pin that is no longer in stock?
Pins and other products no longer in stock will be available again depending on if it is a staple of the Vené store or a limited-time item.
Most pins will be restocked as they sell out. But there are limited items that I will make available and indicate their limited capacity on my social media accounts like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube (@venelatinart).
Currently, there are no limited items in the store. These products will mostly be hand-made items like clothing, bags, and other accessories. Please stay-tuned and follow me on social media!
What is your return policy?
I will accept any returns within my given parameters.
In the event that you want to make a return/exchange, please contact me within 5 days of delivery. That means within 5 days of you having received the item (according to tracking), not within 5 days of me shipping it.
Please ship the item back to me within 7 days of delivery so that I can ensure your money gets back to you promptly.
If an item is damaged through the shipping process (I really hope that never happens) I will gladly accept your return. Although I require that you provide photo proof of the damaged item before I accept your return.
*I would also encourage you to allow me to send you another item to replace the damaged one as an exchange rather than a return.