Hello every critter!
We were away for a bit longer than planned, but we are now back with big news!
🎉 All the plush prototypes are officially done! They’ve been shipped out...
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Critter Valley
30 days ago
Weekly Check In! 🌱 [12.19.24]
Hello every critter!
It's time for our weekly check-in!
Before we begin, I want to give a heads-up that there will be NO check-in next week!
Next Wednesday is Christmas, s...
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Critter Valley
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Short Check In! 🌱 Latest Plush Sample Updates [12.11.24]
Hi everyone!
It's time for our weekly Wednesday check in! We don't have too much to share, so today's update will be a short and sweet one. 🐾
🌱 Honey's plush sample i...
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Critter Valley
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Outfit Sample Update!
Howdy everyone!
We took a little break from updates last week for Thank...
We were away for a bit longer than planned, but we are now back with big news!
🎉 All the plush prototypes are officially done! They’ve been shipped out to me and should arrive around the 20th. Once they’re here, we’ll take tons of photos to share with you all ❤️
In the meantime, here are some sneak peek photos from our manufacturer to tide you over!
Briar, Juniper, Frasier, Honey, and Cinder!
Willow, Rowan, and Clover!
These photos also feature the latest clothing samples. As of now, only Frasier, Honey, Rowan, and Clovers' outfits are complete. Briar, Juniper, Cinder, and Willows' outfits are still a work in progress!
🌱 Now let's touch base about the survey timeline!
Prototype completion is running a little behind schedule and will take a few weeks longer than I initially estimated. Because of this, the survey lock date will be pushed back. I had originally planned to lock surveys on the 15th, but now it’ll be closer to the end of the month/beginning of next month.
Once all the samples are finished and arrive, I’ll take detailed photos of each plush, outfit, and individual clothing item! These updated photos will be added to your surveys and shared here in an update. From the date those photos are posted, you’ll have 7 days to add-on to your pledge, make changes, or request a refund.
Be sure to keep a close eye on updates going forward so you don’t miss any important info about when orders will be locked and charged!
🌻 I have some important personal updates to share too!
We’re in the process of moving out and searching for a new apartment. Thanks to the success of this campaign, we’re finally able to look for a bigger space! It's absolutely necessary for handling the volume of orders we’ll be processing and for helping Critterfolk grow even more after campaign-fulfillment. It'll be a lot of work, but so worth it for our future!
Over the next month or so, we’ll be busy packing and settling into the new place, so please bear with us if it takes a little longer to respond to your questions or feedback. Thank you all so much for your patience during this time! 🙏
🌱 That's all for now folks!
As always, if you have any questions about your pledge or the survey you can comment below or email me at [email protected]!
If you want to connect the Critterfolk community, you can join our discord server! There, you can ask questions, stay up-to-date with mini-updates on plushie development, and chat with many other Critter-lovers! Come hang out with us! 💕 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/UR3CYWFr97 🔗
Before we begin, I want to give a heads-up that there will be NO check-in next week! Next Wednesday is Christmas, so we will be busy celebrating with our friends & family that day. I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season! We will see you again on the 1st of the new year! 🎉🥳🎊
🌱 Cinder's first prototype is ready!
please note : the colors are a bit washed out in these photos!
Here's the first look at Cinder's plush! Cinder is looking so good for the first attempt! I think it's one of the best we have seen so far. The dual-toned grey fur was a secret feature I had in mind for Cinder, so I hope you love it as much as I do! ❤️
We only have a few small changes in mind, such as
make the ears smaller
make the eyes slightly larger
make the tail larger & adjust the markings/shape
please note : the colors are a bit washed out in these photos!
Overall, I don't think Cinder's look will change too much, so this prototype is a good idea of how they will look complete!
I know many of you in the Discord server are hoping for Cinder to have a poseable tail, but I want to avoid adding wire to any of my plush. In my opinion, wire takes away from the plush's snuggly feel, maximum cuddliness is a goal I have for Critterfolk!
🌱 Update on Honey's outfit!
The first sample for Honey's outfit is here! These photos also shows her true plush colors much better.
The colors used are looking so cute! I especially love how the shirt turned out. As some notes on changes, we will try different fabric (first samples are always done on minky for ease!) and I want to see if we can get some gathering / pleating added to her dress.
The shirt also shows the new velcro closure! It's baby velcro, meaning its extra soft, and its quite lowkey looking on the clothing. I think it looks great!
🌱 That's all for now folks! It was a short update today, but I'm sure we will have plenty more for you next time we check in! ❤️
As always, if you have any questions about your pledge or the survey you can comment below or email me at [email protected]!
If you want to connect the Critterfolk community, you can join our discord server! There, you can ask questions, stay up-to-date with mini-updates on plushie development, and chat with many other Critter-lovers! Come hang out with us! 💕 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/UR3CYWFr97 🔗
https://picrew.me/image_maker/2578983
All the artwork is from this backerkit page and all I did was cut out the images and position it to line up as best as possible ^-^
I made it cause I needed it to make up my mind and figured others might be able to use it too. If the CritterFolk people would like me to take it down, that's A-Okay with me and I'll do it right away :D
It's time for our weekly Wednesday check in! We don't have too much to share, so today's update will be a short and sweet one. 🐾
🌱 Honey's plush sample is now complete!
*photos provided by our manufacturer!*
Honey looks absolutely adorable! Her colors are a tad washed out in these photos, but I still wanted to share them. I'm so obsessed with how cute her face is — it makes me just want to pinch her little cheeks! I hope you all love her as much as I do 💕
Regarding her fur length : Honey's original design sheet showed her having longer fur over her whole body, but ultimately we decided against this for her final look. Finding matching colors across different lengths of fur proved to be difficult, and we would rather her have a cohesive look and colors we love rather than the long fur.
🌱 Juniper's ear fluff adjustments have been made!
The ear fluff is BACK! It definitely helps enhance Juniper's ears and make them look more like a coyote. I like the shape, but I'm wondering if the applique should be a bit larger. And as for the color, should it stay white or match the cream color on the body? Let me know what you guys think!
🌱 That's all for now folks! If you have any questions about your pledge or the survey you can comment below or email me at [email protected]!
If you want a quicker response or want to connect the Critterfolk community, you can join our discord server! There, you can ask questions, stay up-to-date with mini-updates on plushie development, and chat with many other Critter-lovers! Come hang out with us! 💕 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/UR3CYWFr97 🔗
We took a little break from updates last week for Thanksgiving here in the States, but it’s good to be back and chatting with you again! ❤️
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been busy working on clothing designs with our manufacturer, and I’m excited to share some progress with you! As a reminder : these outfits are still works in progress! The designs you see here are first drafts to test patterns, so the colors and fabrics aren’t final yet.
Here's a look at Rowan's Outfit!
oatmeal sweater & midnight overall pants
We’re experimenting with Rowan’s fur colors, so don’t mind his different palette for now! His clothes are coming along great though — the overalls are my favorite part! ❤️ I may adjust the sweater to a slightly lighter color, but I love the texture it adds. It makes the sweater feel extra special!
Next is Clover's Outfit!
sunflower ringer tee & sky blue overall shorts
I'm so pleased with how Clover's outfit is looking! The colors of her shirt and overalls are perfect, and all of her pockets are functional!
Now let's take a look at Briar's Outfit!
ochre pocket tee & dark moss corduroy shorts
This is the first sample for Briar's outfit, so we have a few things to work on! Going forward I’d like to try a different color for the tee and adjust the pocket’s size and placement. After some thought, I’ve decided the tee’s pocket won’t be functional — it’s just too small to sew reliably without risking production errors. On the other hand, I love the color of the corduroy shorts! They’re slightly lighter than the concept art, but I personally think that compliment's Briar's colors better.
And lastly, a peek at Juniper's Outfit!
pine forest sweater & russet camp shorts
Juniper’s outfit is also in its early stages, but the pattern is looking good so far! We’ll be sizing down the sweater embroidery slightly and switching to a dark green fabric. The shorts will also be getting a fabric swap to a more appropriate material.
I wanted to share a couple of important updates regarding the clothing. Originally, we planned to use snaps for closures (seen in the photos above), but during the sampling process we discovered that snaps are too fragile and extremely prone to breaking. For safety and durability sake, we’ll likely make the switch to Velcro! I know Velcro isn’t everyone’s favorite, especially for those with tactile sensitivities, so we’ll aim to minimize its use. Alternatives like hook-and-eye closures wouldn’t pass safety testing, so Velcro is ultimately the best choice moving forward.
On a brighter note, we’re working to make as many pockets functional as we can! For example, Clover’s chest and hip pockets are fully usable. It’s a small detail, but I hope it’s one you’ll love as much as we do! ❤️
As for the plush, Willow, Rowan and Honey still need some tweaks, but we hope to have their completed samples ready soon! As for Cinder, we’re still waiting on their first sample because we requested some special furs that had to be ordered by our manufacturer.
🌱 That's all for now folks! If you have any questions about your pledge or the survey you can comment below or email me at [email protected]!
If you want a quicker response or want to connect the Critterfolk community, you can join our discord server! There, you can ask questions, stay up-to-date with mini-updates on plushie development, and chat with many other Critter-lovers! Come hang out with us! 💕 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/UR3CYWFr97 🔗
