It’s not great news for my big metal love as it’s time to accept his current engine is fucked!

As you guys may already know, Buddy the Sunshine Van is a life-long dream realised for me and is a HUGE part of personal and business plans so him being out of action is a big in the works! It also means I need to raise more money than I ever imagined (but often feared due to his age!)

With that in mind, as well as pushing sales for my Sunshine wares (jewellery) and services (portrait commissions + events) I’m trying to think of other ways to generate spondoolies and share more sunshine - but I’d like your thoughts on that too pretty please

So… if you read this far (thank you) and you have a minute, please take a peek at the ideas below and drop a comment letting me know your thoughts…

Buy Me a Coffee
A simple, fun way to accept support (handouts ), “In just a couple of taps, fans can make a payment (buy me a coffee) and leave a message”. I’d prefer tea but this is a pretty easy option!

Colouring pages
Over the years I’ve drawn a lot of campers, and I have a nice little collection I could potentially sell as a digital download. So you could print your own colouring fun for a small price!

Pre-order Pin Badges
When I was dreaming about owning a van, I designed and sold little campervan pins. I’d love to design a new Mini Buddy who’d be made of laser cut + printed wood. I could even offer an option to draw and make bespoke pins too.

Custom Wheels Portraits
A5 watercolour portraits of your vehicle - all wheels welcome! Own your very own original piece of artwork to celebrate the metal love in your life.

Only Vans
I’m not gonna lie, it’d be niche content and maybe a last resort but I’m not gonna rule it out

Anywho, I may be in daft panic mode and I’m not sure if any of this brain fart will come to light but it feels like a fun way to face a massive ballbag of a problem, so I hope you’ll humour me and join in with your brain farts too Pleaseprettyplease!

Buddy and I will be eternally grateful for any input at all!