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Munespice
CREATOR
1 day ago

Project Update: Update #11: Preorder Store Is Now Open (Until November 25th!)

Hello, everyone!!



For folks who didn't get a chance to back the campaign: I got the preorder store up and running over here! The preorder store is for folks who did not back the campaign and would still like to preorder the items. The freebie postcard is not included in preorders, but the prices are still the campaign prices. The estimated shipping for preorders is April 2025. Preorder store will close Monday, November 25th @ 9PM PT.

For folks who did back the campaign: Surveys are coming soon! I have the surveys all created, but Backerkit is currently reviewing my work to double check everything is all good. Once they are approved,  I will send a smoke test of the surveys, meaning to just a small, random group of backers. After that, all the surveys can go out! I still estimate the surveys to go out by the end of this weekend, but will once again update y'all when they're out.

Woohoo! Thank you so much!! Have a great rest of your week.
Nicole/Munespice
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Swamphy
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11 days ago

Project Update: THE END! Thank You So Much! 💕


Hi again, everyone! ♡ヾ(•ω•`)

The project has officially come to an end!

Thank you so, so much from the bottom of our hearts for your constant support for our silly little cows!! 🐄

We've unlocked all stretch goals save for one, which was roughly €70 away from being unlocked! This is a relatively small amount to cover, so we'd like to announce that Sailor Moo's sticker set has also been unlocked, meaning ALL stretch goals are officially available!! 🥳🎉


So, what's next?

Everyone will get charged for their pledges within the next 24 hours now that the campaign has ended.

If your payment gets declined for whatever reason, BackerKit will keep retrying your pledge payment over the next couple of weeks, so please keep an eye out so that you don't miss out on your rewards and any goodies that comes with it!

It takes roughly 2 weeks for everything to be fully processed on our end, so we estimate to send out the surveys starting around November 18th! We'll make an update accordingly once we've sent out the smoke tests first, and then follow it up with the remaining surveys! Right now, it's basically just a waiting game until everything has been processed properly by BackerKit! 🥰

There will also be a pre-order period for people who missed out on the project but still wanted to get something, which will be done directly via BackerKit! 


Mini FAQ

We wrote a mini Q&A update not long ago, but we'd like to add them to this updatet as well so that everyone can revisit this page! If there are any other questions, feel free to leave a comment and we'll get back to you ASAP!

🐄 How do I specify which characters I want?
The survey will give you all the options! For example, if you pledged for one plushie, you'll be shown all 4 available options and select whichever one you'd like. It's very easy and will include visuals for ease! Otherwise, you're free to contact us if you need any help. 😊

🐄 Can I add more items to my pledge when I'm filling out the survey?
Yes, you can!

You're free to add however many items you'd like to your initial pledge. Everything is unlocked, so all items are available for you to choose!

🐄 When will we get charged for shipping costs?
You can pay for the final shipping costs once you've been sent the survey!

🐄 Will these products become available in your shop?
Yes, they will eventually become available in our shop once we've fulfilled and shipped out all pledges!

🐄 When will the first plushie prototypes be shown for Moocha Latte & Sailor Moo?
Depending on how fast things get fully processed by the payment processing platforms and we get the funds, we estimate the first plushie prototypes for these two characters to be around mid to late December.

This can fluctuate depending on our manufacturer, but based on our previous experiences with them for Cherry and Cotton, we consider this a good estimation!


That's all!

Like we've said many times, we appreciate every single one of you who supported us in any shape or form: pledging, spreading the word, words of encouragement, it all means a lot and we're happy to be able to bring to life these cute items and see them be adopted by so many lovely folks. Thank you so, so much to everyone!!

We hope October has been treating you well, and that November will be even better. We'll see you again in the next update! ☕🍂 In the meantime, if you'd like to see more cuddly critters, feel free to follow us on social media or visit our online shop!

We also have a newsletter you can subscribe to where we occassionally send updates re: restocks, new launches, (eventual) future convention schedules, plus we always add a little cheeky, subscriber exclusive discount for you to enjoy with every update! ♡

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With lots of love,
Swamphy
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Munespice
CREATOR
24 days ago

Project Update: Update #8: Campaign Ends Tonight! & What's Next?


Hello, everyone!

This will be final update during the campaign since it ends tonight!! It will end at 9pm Pacific Time - about 11 hours from now.

What's next? In the 24 hours after the campaign ends, Backerkit will charge payment methods for pledge totals. If payment does not go through for whatever reason, Backerkit will automatically retry over the next couple weeks. It takes about 2 weeks for everything to go through on my end - and all this needs to happen before surveys can be sent - so I estimate surveys (to select pin/lanyards designs, add things, pay for shipping) will go out the week of November 11th. I also hope I will have the Latt-ray sample before then!

Thank you all so so much!! I'm beyond happy about how this campaign turned out!
Nicole
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StrawbunnyCake
CREATOR
25 days ago

Project Update: 'Day n Night' Plush Project FAQ & Open Q&A Thread!

BACKERKIT Q&A + FAQ THREAD 🧸

As we near the end of the 'Day n Night' plushie project, I wanted to answer some questions I've been asked about many times! Please read thru it 🩷 If your question was not addressed below already, feel free to reply/comment on this post with any questions you have! 💭

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Q: When will Swirly's sample be done?
A: I'll share the detailed construction soon and get feedback here for the process! However because of a mishap with my Apple Pencil during the campaign, the blue-print construction process for Swirly was slightly delayed. I'm working hard on her now, but I am deeply sorry for the delay with her sample due to my old Apple Pencil breaking. I have since gotten my replacement stylus though so she's finally back in the works!


Q: Will the plushies from the project be available via your shop for preorder?
A: Only SOME of the UNLOCKED plushies will be available for preorder on my shop after the campaign is over (specifically Yue will most likely not be available afterwards and if he is, it'll be extremely limited like, 10 or less extras kind of limited). I'm not entirely sure of the quantities yet of the others, but they will be very limited too! If you have your heart set on a certain plush I'd recommend getting them through the campaign to guaranteed, secure yours.


Q: How much will the plushies be on your shop?
A: They will rise in price via my shop to $45 + shipping instead of $42 + shipping.


Q: Will we be able to add extra plushies to our pledge after the campaign ends via Backerkit surveys/add-ons?
A: Yes! Backers of the project will have the ability to add extra plush friends to their pledges/orders afterwards as add-ons! In this case the plushies for existing backers' add-ons will remain $42.


Q: If we don't unlock Valentine the large, pink floppy cat through this current 'Day n Night' plush campaign, would you consider bringing them back in the future for a separate Backerkit project/campaign?
A: While I don't plan to bring all locked plushies back for possible future projects, I do plan to bring Valentine the cat specifically (the big pink floppy cat plush) back in the future for their own dedicated separate campaign, with maybe some extra floppy similarly-styled stretch goal friends, if we don't unlock them in time for this current project. Stuffing and the mini plushies will not be making a comeback if we don't unlock them during this project.



Q: When do we pay for shipping costs?
A: You will get an address survey and subsequently pay for shipping costs around when the plushies are almost ready to ship out, after the campaign ends.


Q: When are we going to be charged for our pledges?
A: Right after the campaign ENDS (ends October 29th) you will be promptly charged for your pledge.

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Thank you all sooo much, endlessly with all of my heart, for helping me acheive my most successful campaign ever by far! i'm humbled, flattered, and beyond grateful to everyone who made it possible and to Sugary Carousel/Moon for the collab and support! 🩷 I feel very blessed to have your support everyone ;; THANK YOU! 🩷 Let's end this campaign in the last week of it on a strong note!
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PROJECT UPDATE
Plushies & Toys
Circus Sweeties
Charmsey
CREATOR
about 1 month ago

Project Update: Character Information Master Post (Will update as we go!)

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Munespice
CREATOR
about 1 month ago

Project Update: Update #5: One Week Left & All Stretch Goals Unlocked!

Hello, everyone!

We have just over a week left of the campaign, and thanks to all of you, all of our stretch goals have been unlocked, hooray! In review, all of the original bags/pouches, pins, the 2 lanyards, sticker sheet, and magnet have been unlocked. We also unlocked the free Breb wrist lanyard for all Brebs and the Latt-ray bag! These bags can be added as add-ons to pledges, and the sample will be coming soon (though, as I have mentioned before, I don't think the sample will be completed before the campaign ends).


I didn't have too much else planned for the campaign because if there are additional funds, I am hoping to invest those to make cute touches to the packaging! So what's next? Over the next week, I will be sharing more posts on social media showing the creatures. Reminder that the campaign ends on October 22nd and that funds from the pledges will be collected by Backerkit at that time.

Thank you so so much for all of your support! I am excited to keep updating y'all about these guys <3
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I am so excited about her and I want her to have the perfect name, but I also want everyone to be happy with it too, and the poll is so divided and I've been thinking of even more names hahah fhfhfhf

I was thinking Seasi (Like Cici) Starpop the Sea Serpent  which is really weird, probably. Or just Sea Starpop the  Sea Serpent.

I really backed us into a corner with the alliterations.

I may do another poll with the two top winning names and just... see how some of you would vote again with only two options.

I don't knowwww.

Did any of you have plans to rename your nessie?? What are they!?

I will be back shortly with an official update soon, too!! We have unlocked so much, and I have to share it with you guys.

Thank you again for being here, helping me make this dreamy idea flourish. Even if we're a little stuck on Nessie right now. hehfhfahfjg
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Munespice
CREATOR
about 1 month ago

Project Update: Update #4: New Stretch Goal is The Latt-Ray Plush Crossbody Bag (Almost there!!)

Hello, everyone!!

Thank you all so much for voting in the poll for the type of bag we will have for Latt-Ray! The plush crossbody bag won with 53% of the votes! So today, I am sharing the design for the bag that I am working on getting the sample for - she will be the same soft plush material as the other plush in the campaign. We are currently less than $400 away from unlocking this new back (yay!!) so I have gone ahead and made her available as an add-on for any current or future backers of other pledge tiers. Once we unlock her, I will add the bag as a tier on its own. (Note that this bag can be added onto the souvenir tier, but does not come with that tier automatically.)



Thank you all so so so much for supporting this campaign!! I am so happy that the little creatures can connect with folks and come to the real world. <3

<3Nicole

P.S. It is unlikely the sample will be complete during the campaign period but the final bag should be pretty close to this mockup - I will convey all updates as we go! 

P.S.S. If anyone is affected by the hurricane today, hope you and yours are safe!
We will unlock a new bag!
Goal: $11,000 reached! — We did it! This project reached this goal!
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Munespice
CREATOR
about 1 month ago

Project Update: Update #3: Vote for Our New Stretch Goal: Cownose Latt-Ray!

Hello!!

I'm coming to you today with a new stretch goal for a new bag, but I need your help deciding which form our Latt-Ray should take!! We passed our first stretch goal of the freebie Breb wrist lanyard with all Breb pledges/add-ons (YAY), so we get to decide on the final new item of the campaign.

Over the next couple days, we just need to decide which *kind* of bag our friend will become. Please note that due to my manufacturer being on holiday right now and them being quite busy when they return, it is unlikeable we will have a sample ready during the campaign. But after we decide which types of bags and if we reach our funding goal, I will share with you the designs and add them to the campaign to add onto your pledges :D

If you are a backer, you can vote in our poll attached to this update. Our three options are:
1) Plush crossbody bag (estimated to cost $40+)
2) Plush zipper pencil pouch (estimate to cost $20+)
3) Plush fanny pack (estimated to cost $30+)

Thank you so so much for supporting the campaign!
I will continue to keep you updated.
<3Nicole
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We will unlock a new bag!
Goal: $11,000 reached! — We did it! This project reached this goal!
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StrawbunnyCake
CREATOR
about 2 months ago

Project Update: FINAL BIG SURPRISE STRETCH GOAL REVEAL!...meet Valentine!

Hi everyone! Since we're super close to Swirly and I am too excited to wait any longer, I wanted to share most likely the last stretch goal for the campaign!

pls meet...Valentine!! 🩷☁️ the floppy plush pink maine coon!! 🎀🐾
A preliminary plushie design of a pink maine coon inspired plushie


Valentine will very probably be the last stretch goal of the project! this kitty cat will unlock after Stuffing the bear if we can reach $28k in total funding!

She'll be a bit more pricey because she will be very large! Her main body will measure approximately 20" inches long, not including her fluffy tail. She will also be a bit floppy for easy snuggling and hugging~

Thank you SOOO much as always for the incredible and generous support everyone! 🩷

I will begin working on editing the graphics to include her as the last stretch goal, so please stay tuned for that!
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LivingBiohazard
CREATOR
about 2 months ago

Project Update: WE ARE FUNDED!! Jekyll, Cyanide, and Lemony bat UNLOCKED


WE DID IT!!
Funded within the first hour oh my goodness thank you so much everyone! We unlocked these amazing three friends, and have already sold some prints for the wildlife donation! :)

I couldn't done it without each and every one of you amazing people! Thank you so so much! 
Please keep sharing and spreading the campaign so we can unlock all of our other friends!! 





Once we reach this goal the first few designs will be funded yay! (White bat, Sweet Cyanide, Jekyll)
Goal: $2,000 reached! — We did it! This project reached this goal!
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🧸 Planet Plushie

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Charmsey
CREATOR
about 9 hours ago

Project Update: Nessie Update and More!

Hello Cookie Crew!

I showed a video of our newest Nessie prototype on Discord, but it's difficult to upload gifs and videos here.  That said, here is some pictures!



As you can see, they determined they could do the pleated neck fin after all. It's a little too long, but I think otherwise it is going to look great!

I had also asked for a shiny embroidery fabric for the spots, but I didn't realize the embroidery would be so blue! It is pretty, but I'm not sure about it and I know no matter what I decide, there will be those of you who prefer the spots blue, and others who prefer them to be white. So, I'm a little nervous to even open that can of worms haha. I told them to make it white again, since it matches all of the art I've done already.

She still isn't nearly as floppy as I was hoping so I spoke to a SUPER talented plushie artist -- Makeshiftwings-- who... if you aren't following you totally should be! They have a Patreon and everything geared around learning to sew dolls and make their own patterns!

https://x.com/_makeshiftwings

She was SUPER kind and gave me some advice, and with it, I think we will be getting a much floppier version of Nessie soon!



Here are some of the conclusions I came to with her help! I'm hopeful, anyway! I honestly was feeling lost and defeated, so I'm super grateful to have such professional input.

Still no news on Gertie, but I know it's gotta be soon! They finished up with Lupin and Batty, so I'll be getting them soon! Expect a bunch of mischievous and fun photos when I do!

They look so silly and up to no good! I just know they're going to be even cuter in person. I cannot wait to make some silly videos with them 'em. 


FUNDS HAVE HIT TOO!! So, I will be paying for all the prototypes very soon! I've been really busy with some family stuff and appointments this week, but it's all winding down now so I'll have time to work on those final references and get quotes and get them paid by Monday. 

That also means surveys are going out soon! I'm aiming for this weekend! We're waiting for Backerkit to approve 'em so... yeah. We're getting there!! I think they'll get back to us tomorrow. 

I really appreciate everyone patience in this process moving forward. It's going to be a lot of waiting, but I will be here to share every update I get along the way! My inbox is always open for questions, which is probably the best way to ask me a question if you aren't in the Discord!

My email is: [email protected]

I try to respond within 24 hours, so if you haven't heard from me in a day, you might want to bump your email up in my inbox by just sending another message!

I think that is everything, unless... I'm forgetting something. Which is very likely... ummmmmmmmmmmm...

I hope not. Okay. I'm going to have confidence in myself and say that is all for now! I will be back soon! I'll be checking for questions in the comments here, as well! Thank you everyone! We are so much closer to getting our cookie friends! 
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Critter Valley
CREATOR
about 12 hours ago

Project Update: More Plushie Sample Updates! + Survey & Pledge Payment Info

So sorry for missing yesterday’s update! I wasn’t feeling too well and needed the day to rest. But I have lots of goodies to share with you today!

All samples have been paid for and are in progress with my manufacturer! The designers are really getting the hang of my vision for Critterfolk, so I’m hopeful that all samples will be completed by December 15th. 

🌱 Now onto some Prototype WIPs!

* the above photo samples are provided by our manufacturer


First up is Juniper!
Their face looks SO much better in this sample, and I’m really happy with their look now! We only have one last edit, which is adding back their ear fluff! It will be stylized and appliquéd like Willow’s ear fluff. Once that’s done, I think Juniper will be complete!

* the above photo samples are provided by our manufacturer

Next is Willow!
Her fur colors are PERFECT now! I’m so glad I was able to keep her browns a warmer tone and not have to resort to gray. The only tweak left is to make the blue of her eyes a little lighter. After that, she’ll be finished! 

* the above photo samples are provided by our manufacturer


And finally, we have Briar, who is now complete! 🎉
Briar is looking perfect! Please note, their dark fur is tricky to photograph accurately, so I’ll share better, true-to-life photos once I have them. Briar has been the plush to receive the most mixed feedback, so please be kind in your replies! They are just as I envision them, so I'm happy with how they look :')

We're very close to finishing all the plushie samples! We’re just waiting on Cinder’s first prototype, and the other plushies are either done or getting final touches. Clothing prototypes start this week, so I’ll have more updates on those soon!

🌱 Survey Update

Thank you all for waiting so patiently for the surveys! Backerkit recommends creators hold off for at least 14 days after a campaign ends before sending out surveys, so I’ve been following that recommendation.

Otherwise everything is all set up and ready — I’m just waiting for the final all-clear from Backerkit to launch surveys! Since I prefer not to send surveys over the weekend, they’ll go out next week instead! I’ll post an update when the “smoke test” has been sent (this test goes to 5% of backers to gather feedback and make any needed changes to the survey) and again when the survey opens up for everyone.

If you have any questions about the survey, please comment them below! When I announce the survey launch I’ll include an FAQ to help answer common questions — your questions here will be a big help in putting that together! ❤️

🌱 Failed Pledge Payments
A few pledges still need payment! If you haven’t yet completed your pledge payment, please know that your access to the survey won’t be granted until your pledge is paid in full. If you’re having trouble with payment or haven’t been charged yet, you can reach out to [email protected] for assistance. As the creator, I’m not able to access payment methods or manually push charges.

For any other related pledge questions, you can also reach out directly to me at [email protected]!
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Charmsey
CREATOR
4 days ago

Project Update: General Update + Zoey Art

Hello Cookie Crew!!

I just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I still don't have any real updates from the manufacturer yet. It's just been little things that they've been asking. I think they're working on the second attempt at Nessie, based on their questions, so hopefully we'll have that update this week!

I've been a little more active on our new Discord, than I thought I would be. It's a great place to be, if you want to engage with the community, and just have fun! Consider joining us, if you haven't already! ^^



I am working on the finalized art for all of our merchandise, too! Here is a completed Zoey, for everyone's enjoyment!


I will be back soon, with more exciting updates! I really appreciate everyone's patience.

Charmsey


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Amanda Coronado
CREATOR
about 13 hours ago

Project Update: Surveys have been sent!

Hello! 

It's time for an update!  Surveys have been sent, plus there have been some shenanigans happening with Foxfire pins.  Please read below for more details. 


Technical Business


Surveys 🟢🟢🟢 

Surveys were sent on 11/13.  If you did not receive one, please leave us a message below and we will get one to you.  Check your spam folders for hidden surveys!

Foxfire Pins on Surveys

Some of you qualified for TWO pins on the surveys. (Combined pledges of around $150 between both campaign were to receive both pins.) But there was only one question!?  This was a mistake and we have gone through and manually added your extra pin OR made a note if you have not touched your survey.  You can choose a pin (yay! selecting options!) and then we will manually add the second one. 

If you already purchased an extra Foxfire even though you qualified for 2, I manually edited your survey so you  get the 2nd one free.  Please don't panic if you see a change notification from Backerkit! 

Note, some people had failed pledges between campaigns.  Please check your pledge to make sure if went through so you can qualify! 

When do I pay for shipping?  T_T

You can hold off on paying for shipping if you need to.   You can fill out the survey, save your answers and wait to put in your card info.  Please do not wait forever though; this campaign's surveys will remain open until  November 1, 2025.  If you have not paid for shipping by that point, your pledge will be considered as a donation to the campaign. We can't hold things forever unfortunately.  Thank you for understanding.
 
Preorder Shop
🟢🟢🟢

Preorder Shop is up and ready for sales.  You may have noticed in surveys had access to B grade pins!  We will be opening these up on the main shop next week now that Backers have had first dibs.



Production Status


Gingko Goldfish 🟢🟢🟢
 
River Dragon
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Underworld Jackal 🟠 (ETA mid December)

Underworld Jackal is officially shipped!  He is now crossing the ocean via sea shipping.  We estimate he will arrive sometime in early December.


Maned Wolf 🔴🔴🔴 (ETA March)

Maned Wolf is in production!  Thank you for waiting for Maned Wolf!


4 Bonus Mini Pins 🟠

Mini Pins production is nearly complete.  Should be shipping next week.


Diamond Scales Pin  🟢🟢🟢

Butterfly Dragon Pin 🟢🟢🟢

Peacock Jackal Pin 🟠

Peacock Jackal is in production (this pin had to be remade).


Ouroboros Earth and Sky Pin  🟢🟢🟢

Evening Sky Jackal   🟢🟢🟢

Foxfire Bonus Pin  🟢🟢🟢


Bronze Horizon Pin
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Bronze Horizon samples are in!  Production has now started.




Locking Orders and Charging Shipping


If your order contains a dragon plush, fish plush and some pins and nothing else, we will lock and charge shipping starting November 15.

If your order contains jackal plush or bronze horizon pin (and no maned wolves), your order will be locked and charged Dec. 1st.  Your order will then ship as soon as Jackal arrives.

If your order contains a maned wolf, then you have a wait ahead of you.  We won't lock or charge shipping until January 2025 at the earliest.  We will make an announcement before doing so.  We are very sorry she will skip the holidays!

On a tight budget and need us to wait to charge shipping?  Just leave a comment here or email us at [email protected] and we can wait to charge you until it's convenient.  The same applies if you are currently in the midst of moving.  

Looking forward to moving some big dragons out of our hair very soon!  

Many Thanks!
Amanda + Cari
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LivingBiohazard
CREATOR
about 20 hours ago

Project Update: Gothic Bat proto-type (Anthrax)



Anthrax (This is what I'm naming mine you can name yours anything) the Gothic bat is finished!! They are super cute, soft and super monochrome


Which means, surveys will be going out soon!! All prototypes are completed so this time
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Critter Valley
CREATOR
8 days ago

Project Update: Thank You! + New Prototype WIP Photos

Hi there!


This is my first check-in since the campaign ended! I took the weekend to celebrate and am back now with a good update!

First, I just want to thank you all so much for the support you showed during the campaign. Critterfolk received way more love than I ever imagined, and I’m so grateful for every bit of it. Since you’ve shared so much with me, I want to return the gesture and share a little about myself and this project with you.

If mental health topics are sensitive for you, please feel free to skip ahead to the mushroom emoji 🍄 below!

My name’s Marlow, the creator behind Critterfolk. Long before Critterfolk , I was a full-time commission artist known as Critter Valley. I spent my days drawing other people’s characters and making works of art for them! It was honestly a dream job, and I absolutely loved doing it for many years, but eventually things started to shift.

Somewhere along the way, drawing got harder to enjoy, to feel inspired, to feel purposeful. I’ve always loved creating, but over time I’d gone from creating for myself to creating solely for others. I pushed myself hard to grow and I did what I’d learned to do to survive. I hosted raffles to boost engagement, tried to say the “right” things in posts, created ads, followed trends, and worked long hours. If something didn’t perform well, I took it really personally. I was extremely self-critical and self-depreciative. Repeatedly, I ended up burned out and battling recurring depressive episodes. Being so involved with how my art was perceived online took everything out of me.

After months of contemplation, I decided I had to step away. And while I’d been through plenty of woes, this really was one of the darkest points in my life. I hit the bottom and let me tell you, that well went so deep. My art and career had become so tied to my identity that, without it, I felt completely lost. I realized I didn’t have other hobbies or interests, barely any friends, and no idea what to do next. I felt heartbroken and truly grieved for myself. Leaving was soul-crushing, but I wanted better for myself. And in truth, I got worse before I got better. I spent over six months in a deep depression.  I was jobless, lacking any motivation, and full of self-loathing during that time. Looking back, I needed time to be sad, hurt, and broken.

I did my best to focus on rebuilding my sense of self. Slowly, I learned how to not push through everything so hard and learned to slow down. Eventually I started a new job, one where I learned so much. I started at a small (but big!) online shop as a fulfillment and shipping assistant. I learned how to pick and pack orders, process preorders (over 10,000 orders and 2,500 preorders!), and later moved into a purchasing role. It was scary at first, but it taught me confidence, and I stopped being so afraid. I stopped being afraid of failing, of losing, and so many things other things that held me back.  Would you believe me if I told you I was too afraid to make simple, animal inspired products because I thought "that's been done too many times already"?
 
Little by little, I started creating again, and somewhere along the way, the Critterfolk were created. At first, I kept them close, sharing them only with my inner circle. I didn’t want anyone’s feedback or expectations to shape them for me. Once I finally felt grounded in their concept, I shared Critterfolk with you all for the first time this summer — and here we are, at the end of this wildly successful campaign! 🎉 

I’m sharing this story because I know some of you might be in a place like I was.
 
It’s amazing to look back now and see how that hard decision led to the extreme happiness, gratitude, and sense of fulfillment that I feel today. Had I not stopped, I would have never gotten here. Letting go let me show up for myself, tackle big fears that one froze me, and find myself again.

If there’s one thing I hope you take from this, it’s this: healing takes time. It might get harder before it gets easier. It can feel like setting a broken bone — painful at first, but necessary to heal. 
Also, you may never feel “ready,” but you’ll know when it’s time.

🍄 Lastly, I want to thank everyone who has been there for me. Thank you to my partner Arin for supporting me these last two years. By handling finances when I was down, to always trying to encourage me and lift me up, you have been just as much a part of my growth as I. Thank you to my friends, who’ve shown me unconditional love and given me the best support, feedback, and advice. Thank you to my online community, who saw Critterfolk’s potential even before I did and pushed me to launch this plush line. And of course, thank you to every one of you here now. You’ve been an huge integral part of this journey, and I’m so grateful for each of you. Thank you. ❤️

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🌱 Now onto some Prototype WIPs!

First, here's a peek at Rowan and Honey's prototypes!

As a reminder, the first samples are rarely perfect, so they might look a little silly right now. No worries, though! We’ll make improvements and get them looking just right before they’re finalized! I have not edited these images yet.



Rowan is looking so cute already!
His cheeks and tail look so perfectly fluffy and squishable. We still need to tweak his colors and face, but overall he is looking really great!



Honey is almost perfect! While the pink fur makes her look like a cute cotton candy bunny, it just doesn’t quite fit the natural aesthetic. (Sorry to everyone rooting for her to stay pink! 💔) She’ll be a soft cream color instead.

But honestly, I’m so happy with her shape and pattern — it’s looking great! My manufacturer is really getting the feel for Critterfolk’s style, so I’m hopeful we’ll see even faster progress on samples from here!

My last show and tell is a sample of Frasier's Signature Outfit!

Frasier's Outfit contains the Autumn Striped Sweater and Hickory Pants


The lighting in these photos isn’t the best, but I couldn’t wait to share!
Despite that, the colors are looking amazing, and the fit seems pretty good too. I might ask to try out a different fabric but overall I’m really happy with this first look at the clothes!

That's all the prototype updates I have for now! Which clothes or plushie are you most excited to see next?

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 🌱 Surveys are scheduled to go out by November 15th

I have almost completed setting up the survey! I only have a few steps left, so keep a look out for updates regarding it's launch.

 🌱 The Backerkit preorder store will open after the survey launches

I know many creators typically open their preorder before the survey goes out, but I will be waiting until after. This is to avoid any unnecessary complications between backers and preorder store customers!

 🌱  Weekly Update Schedule : Check in's every Wednesday

Just to keep everyone in the loop, I’ve decided to check in every Wednesday until all rewards are fulfilled! Even if there’s nothing big to report, I think it’s important to keep communication open and updates flowing. I'd much rather send too many emails than not enough!

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Please let me know if you have any more questions!
As always, you can reply to this update or email me at [email protected] for private inquiries! 
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Munespice
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3 days ago

Project Update: Update #10: Surveys & Preorder Store Coming This Week!

Hello, everyone!!

After a very busy past few weeks for me, I am back!! By end of day Saturday, I plan for the preorder store (for folks who didn't back the campaign) to be open and surveys (for backers) to go out! For the surveys, backers will be able to select designs (such as for pins), add items, and pay for shipping. Folks who didn't get a chance to back the campaign will be able to preorder items through the preorder store. I will post again when all surveys have gone out and the store is open.

Thank YOU so much!!
Nicole/munespice
PS I am hoping to have the Latt-ray sample soon!!


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StrawbunnyCake
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3 days ago

Project Update: Charge Schedule + Survey Reminder

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to put out a reminder that if you haven't filled out your survey yet please do so soon! It helps a lot with inventory counts on my end!

Also, I wanted to update that cards will NOT be charged until Swirly's sample is done! In that case, cards will not be charged for add-ons and all for another approximately 3 weeks. I don't think charging until she's finished would be fair. I'll update here when she's finished of course!

Thank you everyone as always for your patience and support! (:
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Charmsey
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7 days ago

Project Update: Circus Sweeties Discord Information

Hello Cookie Crew!!!

I'm sorry this took me so long, but... I finally got the Discord together! It's probably not perfect. I set up the bones myself, and Evan helped me with some of the more confusing bits, but... I think it'll work!

Here is an invite link that... shouldn't expire. I hope.:

https://discord.gg/w8Fwx4vu3D

Remember that the Discord is a casual place to hang out and have fun. Please be nice to each other! This will not be a place to argue/discuss heavy topics. I'm sure there are plenty of Discords geared towards that. We should just be chatting about cookies and light stuff, okay?

Thank you!! 

Let's have fun and bond over plushies!! 
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Sugary Carousel
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6 days ago

Project Update: Production update~! All pals set to be finished by the end of November

Be sure to join our discord server to be the first to hear news, behind the scenes n more!

Hi friends! It's been a minute so wanted to update you on production.
Baby Berry, Cherry, and Mochi will be finished by Nov 16th. (estimate). I will have them shipped to me immediately, which means those 3 should be in my hands hopefully by the very beginning of January!

Cinnabunny, Cherry, Lilac, Jellybean, Dango, Licorice, Pascal, and the extra aprons & bandanas are scheduled to be finished on Nov 29th. I will have those shipped to me seperate (Just so I can get the ball rolling on the first few!) And I will hopefully have those by mid January.
As soon as I have some bulk photos from my manufacturer I will share them with you guys!

That sets fulfillment to begin in January, and go until the end of February! Please know that delays can happen, especially when shipping is occuring over the holidays. But I'm hopeful we'll be right on track, if not a little earlier!!


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