We are halfway through the campaign and have unlocked some really exciting things. I also have some great news for EU-Backers regarding my collab project "Zodiac Goddesses" - you can finally pledge to it!!
All pins unlocked
All 20 pin designs have now been unlocked. The last ones to join us were Aquila, Aquarius, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Take a look!
You have to help me though, because I have a hard time deciding how to colour Sagittarius. I want it to be distinct from Monoceros, so no blues. Please vote for your favourite design in the poll at the end of the post!
Collab Update for EU Pledges!
My collab partner "Zodiac Goddesses" by Arcane Moon has figured out a way to offer limited shipping to the EU and UK, that means EU-customers can now finally back both projects! This news comes with a caveat though. While you will definitely receive my collab pin, you will only receive the collab sticker from the Zodiac Goddesses project. We are trying to find a way to work with our manufacturers to figure something out, but we can’t guarantee anything.
The Celestial Companions Stamp washi tape is one of my all time favourite products. Thanks to you I can now not only restock it, but give it a visual update at the same time! The new tape will feature 10 illustrations of the celestial companions, updated to match the new look.
Have you ever made a Zine? I think it such a cool idea! Basically you divide a sheet of paper into 16 boxes you can illustrate and then with just three strategic cuts and some smart paperfolding BOOM - a tiny little magazine (hence the name). It looks so fun, and I am really enjoying planning out the zine and deciding which fun facts will go into it. I’ll be posting the progress here, but you can already add the zine to your pledge.
And even better: If you add the zine to your pledge,you also receive a digital download of the zine as a colouring page! This is exclusive to backers of the project. Colour in the celestial companions in your favourite colours and learn how to fold a zine. Maybe it’ll inspired you to create your own zine!
New Stretchgoals?
Only one last planned stretch goal remains: the colouring book! I made one for my last campaign as well and you can check it out here: LINK. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a second one in the series? I certainly would LOVE to illustrate all the colouring pages!
I don’t want to be too optimistic, but if we do unlock the colouring book, we could even think about other stretchgoals. Is there anything you’d like to see? Tell me!
Here are some things I am considering:
Pin alternates: the fish design for pisces or a raven/owl design for Aquila maybe?
More Pins: we are still missing a few not-animal-based zodiacs, like gemini and virgo.
Prints and Postcards: Maybe you’d like to decorate the wall around your pin banner, would you want postcards, prints or posters? If so what size?
Keychains: In the original collection I turned leo, vulepcula and ursa minor into acrylic keychains. Would you like to see that again as an add-on?
I’d really love to hear from you so sound off in the comments if any of this sounds interesting!
Last but not least, I want to thank you again for making this project so successful! I can’t wait for you to receive all your pledges, I think everything is going to turn out absolutely incredible!
Hi, everyone! I hope everyone is safe and sound with the recent ice storm in the US and everything else that has been going on in the world.
I apologize for the delay in providing an update. I’ve been dealing with some health issues since the beginning of December that include some vision issues like extreme blurriness and double vision.
I am behind with the designs for the remaining facial expressions, so I’m going to work on those through this week during the times I can see properly.
We’re currently $39 USD away from the initial goal for the first 3 pins.
I‘m probably going to rework the stretch goals a little so it’s easier to follow and add in the amounts for the bags now that I have a rough estimate for how much those will be. I hope to finish that within two days.
I also have the finalized prototype for the black cat plush:
The pre-prototype bag images are here as well, but there will be some changes:
- The purple trimming will be removed from the design. - I plan to have the stomach pocket inside the bag so the front is flat.
- Adding a handle to the top of the back of the cat’s body.
- The hardware on this bag will be silver.
- I also would like to add a middle insert to the bag that can be removed using velcro. Right now, the manufacturer has this piece attached to the back wall of the purse, where I would like to have a big pocket that can fit a Switch 2 in.
Tomorrow, I do plan to post another poll for the remaining expression types, too.
Again, I wish that everyone is doing well, and thank you for backing my campaign!
To help us unlock everything and make it to the production line, everything can now be funded if we reach $2,200! This will include: AU Wave #4 Sticker Sheets and Shaker Frame, and both goals of AU Wave #5, all in one!
Goal: $2,200 reached! — We did it! This project reached this goal!
Vote for which fairy trainer you'd like to see a mini print of! This print will be free for pledge amounts of $30 or more. It will also be available as an add-on for $5. (Also-also, I'm thinking of making stickers for the highest voted ones as well! :3c)
Just wanted to let you all know that all packages have now been shipped for people who have completed surveys and who's payments have cleared. I've also refunded those of you that accidentally got charged too much postage, so now it's all up to the postal system!
Thanks so much to every one of you for shopping with me whether it was in one campaign or all of them, discovering Backerkit really has made my year and it's such a joy seeing what you all picked!
I'll be back next year with more projects and hopefully a couple of exciting group collabs! But before I plan anything for definite I'd love to ask you what sort of things you'd like to see from me in 2026? I've created a poll but feel free to comment with your ideas...
In the next 2 weeks, the surveys will be sent out to your emails! The surveys will collect your shipping address, let you add new items to your order, change your pledge level, and select your items of choice. Shipping for your order will also be calculated, however it will not be charged until we are 1 month from fulfilling orders! Stay tuned to updates + refer to the shipping timeline chart in the campaign story to know when that will be.
What if the item I want does not have a sample yet?
No worries! The surveys will stay opened until all samples have been completed and shared in new updates. That way, you can make an informed decision on what items you’d like to get in your order! All items unlocked during the campaign are currently getting samples produced and will continue for the next month or so (depending on how many revisions are needed.)
When does the bulk production start?
Bulk production will start once surveys lock so we can know how many of each item to order! Please follow along with updates and don’t forget to take the survey, as a late submission may result in us having to refund your order if we did not produce enough of an item.
What if I move before shipping/fulfillment begins?
No worries! You can always email us [email protected] after surveys lock and we will make sure that is corrected for you. Please take the surveys as soon as you can, you can put your current address if you need but this is how we will know how much stock to order so it’s best to take it early!
When does shipping begin/when will I get my order?
We are estimating shipping to begin in March 2026 and continue through April 2026! Please keep in mind this is subject to change, as we are currently a team of only 2 people and this is the most backers we’ve ever had. If there are delays in an item’s production, we will also make an update to let you know the status + new estimates of shipping times.
I know a lot of you are completely new to Backerkit, so hopefully this can cover some of the frequently asked questions to new backers. Thank you so much to everyone who supported, this has been our biggest collection yet and some of the coolest stuff we’ve had the chance to produce so far!! 🪲🎉
Centipede sling bag has won the poll, and will now be available to get as a pledge tier or add-on!!
This plush will be quite large, comparable to our giant millipede plushie. The straps are planned to be removable just like the beetle bags. The sample will now be put into production, I hope we are able to share some pictures with you soon!! (Est. 2-3 weeks or more)
EARLY BIRDs ending soon
I’d also like to remind everyone who’s been following but hasn’t pledged yet that the early bird tiers will be ending on the 6th! You can always switch your tier or cancel your pledge later, but this is the last chance to get the discounted prices on the beetle bag or bundle tier 🪲
I’m currently thinking about what other stretch goal designs I could do and what to price them at, but you can expect some new stuff in the next update! Thanks again to everyone who’s supported this campaign so far, we are super excited about this entire collection and can’t wait to bring it to life!!
