Surveys Are Going Out, Starting with the Smoke Test!
Hi Everyone,
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
Our survey has been approved and we're going to send out a smoke test first!
What that means is 5% of you will randomly receive the survey first. If you get the survey in your e-mail, please fill it out as soon as you can, and please report back if you run into any issues.
Once we make sure everything is working properly, we'll send the survey out to everyone!
Please complete your survey by September 20 to secure your backer reward!
Failed Payment
Failed payment backers will still receive a survey with Amount Pledged as $0, and a balance owed for their pledge, along with any add-ons and shipping.
Pay Over Time
Pay Over Time backers will automatically receive their surveys once the 4th installment is paid or paid in full early, whichever comes first.
Survey Preview
We are counting on you to complete it as soon as possible so we can place the order with the manufacturer once we get an accurate count. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to fill out your survey.
Step 1 - You will first see the pledge level you purchased. On the same page, you will be asked to select your shipping location if BackerKit does not already have it saved.
Step 2 - There are survey questions where you can leave a comment/feedback/suggestions (completely optional), and you will be asked to choose your pledge rewards on the next page.
Step 3 - Add-on! Here is where you can pick up some last-minute survey add-ons, some items are at 20% off MSRP!
Step 4 - Enter your shipping address and confirm. The shipping fee will depend on your location.
All prices are in USD
Will I be charged for the survey add-ons and shipping right away?
No, you will not. The survey is just to confirm the item selection so I can get a count of how much inventory to order. You can revisit your survey anytime to make changes before the lock order date. An email will be sent before your order is locked, so you will have time to make last-minute changes.
Payment information for shipping and any last-minute survey add-ons will be collected during the survey, but you will not be charged until a later date, closer to fulfillment. The estimated charge date is toward the end of October 2026. We'll update you before the charge via campaign updates.
Estimated Timeline:
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - October 16 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are either a backer or a follower of the project)
The survey is in review with BackerKit, and I am hoping to get it approved and sent out this weekend. Please keep an eye out for the email!
As always, it's important that you fill out the survey asap so I can get a total count of the designs we need to order! Your part really helps us a lot 🙏
I have completed the vector artwork for all of the designs and submitted everything to the manufacturer so they can start working on the molds soon. So hopefully that should speed things up while I'm waiting for the surveys to come in over the next couple of weeks.
Pin sizes
The sizing is proportionate to the series so that no design looks too big or too small compared to the others. They are all 1" or a little less.
I didn't pledge. Can I still be added to the survey?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Upcoming Project
If you had fun being part of this campaign, I have more projects coming soon! Don't forget to follow my BackerKit Profile. I'm currently working on my very first wallet! If you'd like to get notified when I share updates, be sure to follow the project as well!
We've done it! Everyone has pulled through and helped unlock our last stretch goal! 🥳
We not only successfully funded the campaign by a mile, but this campaign has also set records for our highest-funded campaign and most backers in our history! 💖
Yes, because of you, we've made history! Thank you so, so much to everyone who backed, shared, and supported the Cozy Pond Minis! I seriously cannot thank you enough! ✨
Next Step: Pledge Processing
You'll start getting email notifications as your pledge is processed. If it doesn't go through, you'll have time to fix it before the surveys are sent. No worries, it happens. Make sure to contact your bank to let the charge go through.
The survey will be sent in 2 weeks - This is where you'll be able to select your pin designs, add any add-ons, and enter your shipping information. I have updated the campaign pagewith the latest stretch goal. Please take a moment to decide which design you'd like to claim before the survey arrives!
I want to buy the products, but I didn't pledge. Is there still a way to grab them?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Thank you so much for voting for your favorite Black Variant design! Originally, I was planning to bring the top 3 voted designs as our next stretch goal, but then I realized Goldfish is the only design without a variant, and I don't want it to feel left out haha!
So, if we reach our next stretch goal of $9,000 within the next 6 days, we'll unlock all 4 Black Variant designs! 🖤
As a Bonus
Any backers who pledge $65 or more will get to pick ONE of the new Black Variant pins for FREE!
FAQ: Can I choose a Black Variant pin even if the goal is not met?
It depends on how close we get to the goal once the campaign ends. The number of designs I can unlock will depend on how much we raise, and the designs will be chosen based on the popularity of the poll results.
I am finally back from Fan Expo Boston and wanted to give you a quick update on our Cozy Pond Minis Campaign!
We have reached over $7,500!
I'm honestly speechless by the amount of support I’ve received for this original art series. It makes me so happy to see the campaign reach so many fellow pond animal lovers! 🐸💚
New Stretch Goals
While I was away at the show, you all completely blew past several of our stretch goals! Since I wasn't able to update them as they were reached, I'm doing a little catch-up now and unlocking those rewards retroactively.
✅ $3000 - We have unlocked 5 more sticker designs! ✅ $5000 - Unlocked Free White Duckling pin for pledges of $45+! ✅ $7000 - Free random duckling sticker for all backers! ❓ $9000 - Black Variant: You decide which one gets unlocked! (See Poll Below)
New Freebies
FREE White Duckling Pin - All backers pledging $45+ will receive a FREE White Duckling pin! You can also choose it as your design or add one as an add-on.
FREE Duckling Sticker - All backers will receive a FREE random 2" Duckling sticker!
NEW ADD-ONS
Want to collect all the duckling stickers? 🐥 You can now get the full Duckling Sticker Pack as an add-on!
Black Variant
If we reach $9,000, I'll be making Black Variants based on the results of this poll. The more popular a design is, the more likely it is to become a Black Variant, so vote for all your favorites!
Thank you so much for getting the project fully funded! That's not all, you guys have unlocked all of the designs in just a few hours! I'm overwhelmed by the amount of support! 🥹🩷
I'm currently at Fan Expo Boston setting up right now so totally not hectic 😂 If you are going to the con, please stop by and say Hi! When I get back next week, I am going to update the graphic so all of the designs will be unlocked!
If you haven't backed the project yet, you've heard it here, all of the designs are unlocked and can be chosen as part of the campaign. 🥳
If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment section and I'll get back to you early next week!
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
Our survey has been approved and we're going to send out a smoke test first!
What that means is 5% of you will randomly receive the survey first. If you get the survey in your e-mail, please fill it out as soon as you can, and please report back if you run into any issues.
Once we make sure everything is working properly, we'll send the survey out to everyone!
Please complete your survey by September 20 to secure your backer reward!
Failed Payment
Failed payment backers will still receive a survey with Amount Pledged as $0, and a balance owed for their pledge, along with any add-ons and shipping.
Pay Over Time
Pay Over Time backers will automatically receive their surveys once the 4th installment is paid or paid in full early, whichever comes first.
Survey Preview
We are counting on you to complete it as soon as possible so we can place the order with the manufacturer once we get an accurate count. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to fill out your survey.
Step 1 - You will first see the pledge level you purchased. On the same page, you will be asked to select your shipping location if BackerKit does not already have it saved.
Step 2 - There are survey questions where you can leave a comment/feedback/suggestions (completely optional), and you will be asked to choose your pledge rewards on the next page.
Step 3 - Add-on! Here is where you can pick up some last-minute survey add-ons, some items are at 20% off MSRP!
Step 4 - Enter your shipping address and confirm. The shipping fee will depend on your location.
All prices are in USD
Will I be charged for the survey add-ons and shipping right away?
No, you will not. The survey is just to confirm the item selection so I can get a count of how much inventory to order. You can revisit your survey anytime to make changes before the lock order date. An email will be sent before your order is locked, so you will have time to make last-minute changes.
Payment information for shipping and any last-minute survey add-ons will be collected during the survey, but you will not be charged until a later date, closer to fulfillment. The estimated charge date is toward the end of October 2026. We'll update you before the charge via campaign updates.
Estimated Timeline:
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - October 16 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are either a backer or a follower of the project)
The survey is in review with BackerKit, and I am hoping to get it approved and sent out this weekend. Please keep an eye out for the email!
As always, it's important that you fill out the survey asap so I can get a total count of the designs we need to order! Your part really helps us a lot 🙏
I have completed the vector artwork for all of the designs and submitted everything to the manufacturer so they can start working on the molds soon. So hopefully that should speed things up while I'm waiting for the surveys to come in over the next couple of weeks.
Pin sizes
The sizing is proportionate to the series so that no design looks too big or too small compared to the others. They are all 1" or a little less.
I didn't pledge. Can I still be added to the survey?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Upcoming Project
If you had fun being part of this campaign, I have more projects coming soon! Don't forget to follow my BackerKit Profile. I'm currently working on my very first wallet! If you'd like to get notified when I share updates, be sure to follow the project as well!
We've done it! Everyone has pulled through and helped unlock our last stretch goal! 🥳
We not only successfully funded the campaign by a mile, but this campaign has also set records for our highest-funded campaign and most backers in our history! 💖
Yes, because of you, we've made history! Thank you so, so much to everyone who backed, shared, and supported the Cozy Pond Minis! I seriously cannot thank you enough! ✨
Next Step: Pledge Processing
You'll start getting email notifications as your pledge is processed. If it doesn't go through, you'll have time to fix it before the surveys are sent. No worries, it happens. Make sure to contact your bank to let the charge go through.
The survey will be sent in 2 weeks - This is where you'll be able to select your pin designs, add any add-ons, and enter your shipping information. I have updated the campaign pagewith the latest stretch goal. Please take a moment to decide which design you'd like to claim before the survey arrives!
I want to buy the products, but I didn't pledge. Is there still a way to grab them?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Thank you so much for voting for your favorite Black Variant design! Originally, I was planning to bring the top 3 voted designs as our next stretch goal, but then I realized Goldfish is the only design without a variant, and I don't want it to feel left out haha!
So, if we reach our next stretch goal of $9,000 within the next 6 days, we'll unlock all 4 Black Variant designs! 🖤
As a Bonus
Any backers who pledge $65 or more will get to pick ONE of the new Black Variant pins for FREE!
FAQ: Can I choose a Black Variant pin even if the goal is not met?
It depends on how close we get to the goal once the campaign ends. The number of designs I can unlock will depend on how much we raise, and the designs will be chosen based on the popularity of the poll results.
I am finally back from Fan Expo Boston and wanted to give you a quick update on our Cozy Pond Minis Campaign!
We have reached over $7,500!
I'm honestly speechless by the amount of support I’ve received for this original art series. It makes me so happy to see the campaign reach so many fellow pond animal lovers! 🐸💚
New Stretch Goals
While I was away at the show, you all completely blew past several of our stretch goals! Since I wasn't able to update them as they were reached, I'm doing a little catch-up now and unlocking those rewards retroactively.
✅ $3000 - We have unlocked 5 more sticker designs! ✅ $5000 - Unlocked Free White Duckling pin for pledges of $45+! ✅ $7000 - Free random duckling sticker for all backers! ❓ $9000 - Black Variant: You decide which one gets unlocked! (See Poll Below)
New Freebies
FREE White Duckling Pin - All backers pledging $45+ will receive a FREE White Duckling pin! You can also choose it as your design or add one as an add-on.
FREE Duckling Sticker - All backers will receive a FREE random 2" Duckling sticker!
NEW ADD-ONS
Want to collect all the duckling stickers? 🐥 You can now get the full Duckling Sticker Pack as an add-on!
Black Variant
If we reach $9,000, I'll be making Black Variants based on the results of this poll. The more popular a design is, the more likely it is to become a Black Variant, so vote for all your favorites!
