Cracked & Kind is a small enamel pin collection I’ve created,  inspired by the quiet beauty of chipped mugs, cups, and glasses. Instead of hiding the cracks, each design leans into them, the small reminders that every mark, every repair, and every scar is a vital part of the story.

These pins are for anyone who has ever felt a little “chipped” themselves: people who’ve been through something, grown around it, and kept going anyway. Pin them to your jacket, your bag, or your pencil case as a soft protest against perfection, a daily note to self that you don’t have to be flawless to be worthy of care.

By backing this project, you’re helping turn these small, imperfect vessels into shining little badges of resilience and kindness.

I currently offer five different enamel pins, each unique in their design.

The Cracked Cup

The classic design. Just like grandma’s beloved tea set, this porcelain piece of history withstood the test of time and challenges of life. 

(It is 25mm/1 inch, gold electroplated zinc-alloy with a butterfly clasp)

Your favorite mug which you curl up on the couch with, the mug from which tea and coffee somehow seems to taste better. It’s seen your highs, it’s seen your lows.

(It is 25mm/1 inch, silver electroplated zinc-alloy with a butterfly clasp)

Stories of joy and woe have been told, drunk songs have been sung, and oaths have been sworn with this tankard in hand. 

(It is 25mm/1 inch, gold electroplated zinc-alloy with a butterfly clasp) 

The Joined-Again Jug
 

Some truths are only told late at night, hushed over the edge of a pint.

(It is 25mm/1 inch, silver electroplated zinc-alloy with a butterfly clasp)

The Fractured Flute

Celebration is important, especially the honoring of imperfection.

(It is 30 mm/1¼ inch, silver electroplated zinc-alloy with a butterfly clasp)

I also offer all my designs as a Sticker Set, each mug and cup framed by a thin white border. You can get this Set in the Add-On section of my campaign.

The pledge levels are simple, you can either back the campaign for one, three, or all five pins.  

-First Crack: 1 Pin (+Sticker)

-Chipped Set: 3 Pins (+Sticker)  

-Full Cabinet: 5 Pins (+Sticker) 

For every pledge, a random sticker is included for free! 

If you are early to pledge, you can take advantage of the Early Bird Pledge Bonus. This means that if you pledge within the first 48 hours of the Campaign, I’ll take care of the cost of your shipping**!

 

I’m striving towards 2 Stretch Goals in this campaign, the first being set at 1000€, the second at 1500€.

When we reach our first goal, I’ll unveil a special little Pin Collection, a tea cup set that will speak to a slightly different aspect of ‘mending’. Stay tuned for the Frankenstein Collection!

For the second goal, I’ll be playing around with coloring, and introducing the Cracked & Checkered Set. 

I would love to know what you guys think, and what you would like to see more of, so I will be posting some polls for feedback on design and coloring. 

Can’t wait to hear from you! Let’s get cracking!