While the title isn't as exciting as my previous campaigns, I am no less excited about the Pastel Witchy pin collection than I am my other 3 pin sets!
This time, I will be opening the campaign with a limited run, deluxe, layered pin of an adorable witch practicing magic in a graveyard.
To follow her are several adorable animal familiars, some witch staples (a patchwork pastel hat, and a crystal ball pin with a concave domed crystal ball and a sparkly chrome dusting), and if you back all five Early Summerween projects, a freebie exclusive! Return backers will also receive a different colorway of the pastel witch hat!
This pin will actually be TWO pins, layered one on top of the other - as you can see below, the two pins will look like so:
The gravestones will be a pearlescent swirled gray enamel. The book's pages will glow, and the design on the cover will be glow screen printing. The magical swirl behind the witch will be transluscent. If there are enough backers and the limited spots of this pin are taken, I will also introduce some alternate colorway options!
While each new colorway has the same mold, they both have unique facial features to differentiate them from one another~
After votes, this cutie's name has been chosen: Reginald!
Stretch Goal #5 - Cat with Witch Hat - $2590 - UNLOCKED
Stretch Goal #6 - Crystal Ball - $3340 - UNLOCKED
An attempt to show the depth and shine in the crystal ball of this sample :)
Stretch Goal #7 - Witch Hat - $3635 - UNLOCKED
Alternate colorways of some original stretch goals are now available!
This kitty will have holographic glitter!
This kitty will have iridescent glitter!
All of the green areas of the hat will be glow! I sort of wanted to give this little guy green glowing beans, too, but wasn't sure I liked that when I had the green done.
Diamond dust is difficult to convey, but in the bow is where I intend to put it! The gray and black will feature pearlescent enamel.
The crystal ball design will ALSO have 2 new colorways - rainbow metal and silver nickel metal base.
Back five projects for physical rewards and receive a spooky pin set! Each pin is designed by one of our participating artists. See the rewards below
Back TWO pins from each project, and receive a second fun pin set! Using the logo designed by our very own Waxwing Cedrorum - each colorway is designed by one of the participating artists. ‘
Back each project for 1 pin and receive the above pins FREE!
back each project for 2 or more pins and receive the above batty pin set!
This campaign will feature a few fun add-ons centered around my pastel witch theme!
Puddings - in 4 different potion-themed colorways
All the puddings are super squishy!
Sticker sheet - A fun A5 sized sticker sheet with a myriad of potion designs! Individual Stickers - of all pins, as well as potion bottles Liquid shaker - Witch's Brew soda can!
Depending on funding, additional add-ons will be revealed at a later date (either post campaign, available in the survey portion, or toward the end of the campaign itself for pledging before it ends!)
More sticker sheets - pride potion and general witchy theme Notepads - potion & general witch theme, with a grid pattern and magnetic back Sticky Notes - potion & general witch theme, with a grid pattern Lanyards - potion & general witch theme, full size and holo wristlet Sticker book - Potion, pride potion & general witch theme
Designs will be revealed as they are completed, with voting on which type of item you all want available first!
If you have previously backed any of my 3 other campaigns (Popsicle Panic, Spooky Space, or Peets 'n' Beans) you will automatically receive a freebie pin - this will be an alternate colorway of the pastel witch hat, pictured below:
Early Bird Incentive
All those who back this project within the first 48 hours will receive a freebie mini figure - a cauldron full of bubbling brew! This little figure will measure roughly 2" by 2", and the brew inside will be a shiny black/green color. 3D models are just to showcase what it’ll look like, but a test print is soon to follow!
A couple views of the 3d model
Top down view to showcase the bubbling brew!
The 3d print in the flesh!
If the campaign funds to $4000, all backers of 5+ pins will receive the below freebie!
My first ever enamel pin series! These mini pins measured 1" tall and are available only as gacha pulls - this campaign was fully funded in less than 3 days and resulted in 20 unique pin designs.
Peets n Beans series 2
Peets n Beans series 1
Metal-only cat butt pins
Spooky Space
My second venture into enamel pins focused on 1.5" pins with a space horror theme! This campaign was funded in an hour, and all stretch goals fully funded within 24 hours! These pins are still in production, but I received samples of most and have photos from the manu of all designs :)
The translucent enamel looks actually radioactive in daylight, it's amazing
Examples of color variations in the rainbow metal pin
Examples of color variations in the rainbow metal pin
Examples of color variations in the rainbow metal pin
Popsicle Panic!
My largest collection of pins to date, this 37-pin collection features yet another grouping of pins utilizing the same mold, and a lot of fun, collectible popsicle designs!
Skelly glows in the dark as well!
Witches Brew has GLOW!
This campaign will run from May 21st to June 4th. An at-a-glance illustration of the timeline is below:
Keep in mind that the above timeline is subject to change if any problems occur, either in manufacturing, shipping, or personally/health wise on my end. I will be sure to communicate these slowdowns with you as they arise.
May 21st, 10:00 AM PST - Campaign Starts June 4th, 10:00 AM PST - Campaign Ends June 18th* - Funds Collected, Surveys Sent Late June - Surveys closed, manufacturing begins. Late July - Cards charged for new add-ons and shipping, begin packing orders without new pins (add-on only and tip orders). August/September* - Pins received, inventory & quality check begins September/October* - Pins & add ons shipped
*These time frames are estimated, and may be earlier or later depending upon Backerkit and manufacturers. I will update all backers any time a major update altering these timelines occurs.
SHIPPING
See the chart below for estimated minimum shipping costs - keep in mind that these are only potential estimates, and not a guarantee, and are likely to increase rather than decrease. Shipping costs are charged after surveys are sent out and I have gathered your address, in the post-campaign survey.
You will have the opportunity to add on extra items in your post campaign survey. Add on items may come with additional shipping costs depending on the final weight of your order.
I will be shipping all orders through USPS Ground Advantage, or, if you have an exceptionally large order, potentially UPS, FedEx or DHL.
Only UK orders greater than 135£ will be fulfilled. All others under this amount must be refunded due to VAT law. This allows me to ship your order without needing to calculate and pre-pay VAT prior to your package shipping. This does leave you responsible for paying customs/VAT upon receipt of your package.
Due to recent changes in packaging/product origins laws in the EU, I will be unable to fulfill any EU addressed orders, and will be refunding those as well. Please consider other ways to support my campaign, instead of pledging, as I do not get a refund for any fees collected by stripe or backerkit if I must refund your order.
Pay over time worked very well for my last campaign, so it is available yet again for this one!
If your pledge is over $150, after you select a pledge and go to Checkout, you'll be given the option to pay 4 equal interest-free monthly installments of your pledge total over the course of 4 months.
If you select Pay Over Time, you acknowledge that:
Your rewards will not qualify for shipment until you have paid in full. Pay over time typically takes 16 weeks, depending on the service (1 monthly payment); due to the nature of pin production, however, it is likely that shipping will not have begun until that point.
You understand that any partial payments made are not eligible for a refund.
You understand that you will not be able to access the pledge manager survey until after you have paid in full.
You are welcome to pay in full at any time.
Provided your first payment goes through, if you pledge to a limited design (any of the 3.75" deluxe pin designs) I will reach out early to ensure I reserve one for you.
My pins come in 2 grades - A/Standard grade, and seconds/B grade
A/Standard Grade pins have a few extremely minor flaws that can be seen up close, but flaws cannot be distinguished from 2+ feet away. Those flaws may include low enamel, specks or scratches in enamel, specks or scratches in the metal plating, slightly miscolored enamel, slightly flawed printing, and the like. These pins are ideal for display where they may be open to the elements (on an uncovered ita bag, a backpack, a lanyard, a lapel or other clothing item, etc.)
Seconds grade pins are ones with noticeable flaws even at a distance. These may include flaws like holes/craters in the enamel (caused by bubbles that were polished down), large or dark specks in the enamel or metal, very significantly low or missing enamel, smeared or very uneven printing, overflowed enamel, really deep scratches in the enamel, visible metal behind glitter. When I sell seconds grade pins at conventions, people usually do not care about the flaws and happily purchase them anyway. These pins are a good option for someone on a budget who still wants to add to their pin collection and may not care about imperfections and larger flaws.
All of the deluxe pins from this campaign will have numbered backstamps, indicating which number out of the total they are.
If you are familiar with Kickstarter, Backerkit functions in a very similar way!
While this campaign is live, you can pledge to any open ledge level - at the time of pledging, your payment method will not be charged. Backerkit is an all or nothing platform, which means that you will only be charged if the base goal is funded. If the base goal is not funded, the pins will not be made, and you will not be charged.
Once the campaign ends you will be charged for the cost of your pledge level only (shipping costs are paid later within your survey). Roughly 2 weeks after the campaign ends, you will receive a BackerKit survey to choose your designs, pay shipping fees, and add your shipping address. In your survey, there will be an add-ons section where you can add extra items, such as stickers, pins, lanyards, stretch goal pins, and more.
Even if you are familiar with pledging to a crowdfunded campaign please read the "Disclaimer" section.
All early bird backers are those who back within the first 48 hours of the campaign. They will receive an exclusive 3D printed witch cauldron with bubbling brew inside!
If you cancel your pledge and later re-pledge, you will not lose your early bird status.
Returning backers will be receiving a fun, different colorway of the witch hat pin!
DESIGN
My design photos are only mockups - due to the differences in how screens display color, there may be slight differences in what you see on the screen vs. how the pins will look in person. Rest assured I will do my best to ensure the finished result is accurate.
There may also be minor design changes as required by the manufacturer. Any major changes will be explained to backers before they are made.
Glitters, translucent enamel, and metal plating colors may vary on the physical product.
PRODUCTION
You may not know, but pin-making is still largely done by people, and not machines. Due to this, human error is a possibility. All backers of this campaign will receive standard grade pins - for more information on pin grading, please see the section on pin grading.
While I did my best to account for buffers in between steps on the timeline, there is always a chance for production delays, delays in shipping, or unforeseen life events which might push back my own timeline for grading and fulfilling pledges. I will do my best to communicate any setbacks or delays.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Refunds and cancellations are not accepted after your payment has been processed. If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact me and I will do my best to accommodate you. Chronic cancellations will result in being barred from future pledges on my campaigns.
If you do not fill out your survey within 60 days of receiving it, your pledge will be assumed as a donation.
If a chargeback is filed and the name matches the individual filing the chargeback, you will not be accepted as a backer for any future projects, and may be barred from purchasing items in my storefront.
If you pledge to a custom tier which requires input from you at any point post-campaign, similar to not filling out a survey, if within 60 days post-campaign you do not respond to requests for information, photos, etc. for the custom item, that portion of your pledge will be considered a donation.
By collecting your pledge at the end of this campaign, it is assumed that you have read and fully understood everything outlined above, including any risks associated with the process, policies, conditions and estimated timelines.
My cost breakdown here will be similar to my most recent project. I am still including a 10% buffer, to account for any additional changes in tariff costs. Backerkit will be implementing a tariff line item in the survey phase, however, so I will be utilizing that to ensure the eventual cost is spread out across the board.
75% covers manufacturing cost of pins and extras (freebies, stickers, other merch), 10% to account for the cost of shipping pins from my manu to me, and 5% to cover supplies to get pins and merchandise to backers (mailers, bubble wrap, backing cards, shipping labels etc.).
