Hello and welcome to Cryptid Crushes! Together, we will gear up to hunt down your perfect cryptid match! On any normal day, they tend to be a bit camera-shy, but here we've gathered Mothman, Bigfoot, the Jersey Devil, the Chupacabra, the Flatwoods Monster, a Jackalope, a Fresno Nightcrawler, Nessie, and the Van Meter Visitor.
Which cryptid (or cryptids!) will you choose as your crush?
For Cryptid Crushes, I am stoked to share that I am cross-collaborating with UltraInfinite!
Ultra and I have each made some two exclusive pin designs, each themed after the other's campaign. If both campaigns reach their funding goal, these two pin designs will be included with your order FOR FREE if you pledge to both my campaign and UltraInfinite's campaign: Themed Monster Enamel Pins.
How it works:
Pledge for Cryptid Crushes enamel pin campaign at any physical ENAMEL PIN tier.
Pledge for UltraInfinite'sThemed Monster Enamel Pins campaign. Please see her campaign for how to qualify.
Receive 1 free pin from each of us (as long as both projects reach their funding goal)!
Cryptid Crushes is a set of 9 large enamel pins and 9 matching mini pins, each featuring a fan-favorite cryptid turned into a cute and spicy pinup boy worthy of crushing on, or an adorable little chibi companion cute enough to melt even the coldest of hearts.
All pins will use hard enamel with black nickel plating and have my logo stamped on the back, 2 pin posts and rubber backings. Locking backs are available as an add-on for $1 per pin.
If the campaign reaches $8,500, The same full-size pinup cryptid designs will be available as vinyl stickers. They are currently available as add-ons at $4 each for one or $27 for the full set of 9.
The stickers will be the same designs and the same size as the full-size pinups.
$9,000 - 4x6 Mini Prints
If the campaign reaches $9,000, each cryptid also get his own 4x6 mini print!
The art is not finished yet, but you can expect the same style as my Monster Match campaign mini prints, similar to these:
These are the postcard designs from my Monster Match campaign. You can expect a similar style for Cryptid Crushes.
Here are a few WIPs, at least!
The postcards are currently available as add-ons for $8 each or $45 for the full set of 9.
I will update this section with the art once it's done!
You have the option of adding additional pins, stickers, prints, and other items to your pledge for Cryptid Crushes. There are two ways to purchase addons:
Option 1) Purchase add-ons during the campaign when you make your initial pledge. Available add-ons are listed in the Add-ons section of the campaign page. The cost of these items will be added to your base pledge level cost.
Option 2) Choose a pledge level during the campaign, and wait until you receive the post-campaign survey, during which more add-ons will be available. You will be charged first for your base pledge level from the campaign, and then again a 2nd time after the campaign for add-ons purchased during the survey.
Please be aware that purchasing add-ons may incur additional shipping fees.
Vinyl stickers - $4 ea. or $27 for full set
The same full-size pinup cryptid designs are also available as vinyl stickers. They are $4 each for one or $27 for the full set of 9.
The stickers are the same designs and same size as the full-size pinup pins.
4x6 Mini Prints - $8 ea. or $45 for full set
They are $8 ea. for one or $45 for the full set of 9.
The art is not finished yet, but you can expect the same style as my Monster Match campaign mini prints.
I will update the campaign page with the artwork when I finish it!
Uncover the extraordinary with Oddities & Obscura — a collaboration of pin campaigns featuring mythical, paranormal, and supernatural creatures of all forms. Projects will run from March 18 to April 3.
Freebie Cross-Collaboration Pins — each Oddities & Obscura creator has paired up with a fellow participant to create two unique pin designs together. If both projects reach their initial funding goal, backers who support both will get a pair of freebie cross-collab pins, one from each creator.
Oddities & Obscura Collection Freebies — pledge to six or more campaigns to get an additional freebie from each campaign you pledge to, from the Oddities & Obscura set.
Here are the details for the Oddities & Obscura freebie from my campaign:
For Cryptid Crushes, I have enabled BackerKit's beta Pay Over Time feature! This means that for pledges that cost over $150, when you check out for your selected pledge and add-ons, you have the option to select Pay Over Time to pay for your pledge in 4 equal interest-free payments over the course of 4 months, instead of it all in one lump sum at the end.
Please note the following if you select Pay Over Time:
Your rewards will not ship unless you have paid for all 4 of your payments in full.
Partial payments are not eligible for a refund. For more information on refunds, please check the disclaimers section or the FAQ.
You will not be eligible fill out your survey until you've paid for your pledge in full. Once you pay in full, you'll receive a survey invite automatically. I will do my best to make sure I order enough product to account for potential gaps in item counts.
any other information you think could be relevant to your pledge
Using this information I will set up a reserved Etsy listing for you at the cost of that tier plus shipping when the project is ready to ship (estimated around September-November).
Please keep in mind that you will be charged VAT on top of the shipping cost.
**Buyers are 100% responsible for any additional tax or import fees incurred upon reception of their package.**
EU Backers
I deeply apologize for this, but at this time, due to the confusing GSPR laws recently passed, I am unable to accept pledges from anyone within the EU. I'm so sorry, and I know that this will come as a disappointment to repeat backers from the EU.
You may look into proxy services that will reroute your package through other available countries, but sadly I cannot ship directly to the EU at this time.
Thank you for understanding, and I'm sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.
March 18: campaign launches
April 3: campaign ends
~April 15-30: surveys sent out
~April 30: survey submission deadline
~May 15: contact manufacturers and begin pin production
~July-August: grading & other fulfillment processing
~October-November: begin fulfillment and shipping (Also, international backers through Etsy will be charged around this time)
Please note these are estimates and changes and/or delays may occur. I will always keep backers informed of any delays during the course of the campaign.
Hi there! My name is Rain, and I'm the creator of Cryptid Crushes!
I'm a midwest-based artist that loves nothing more than to draw pretty, hot, and sexy men! I started making pins in 2019 and I've been addicted ever since.
Cryptid Crushes is my 9th enamel pin campaign (wow!!! that's crazy!!). I have been wanting to make sexy cryptids for a few years now, and I'm so glad I finally pushed myself and got the chance! This set is a spiritual follow-up to my last pinup campaign Monster Match. I really love drawing pinup boys with different themes and I hope to do many more sets like this in the future! I am out to make an army of sexy pinup boys, muahaha.
I have successfully run, funded, and completed multiple crowdfunding campaigns for enamel pins in the past, on both Kickstarter and BackerKit. This will be my 9th enamel pin campaign.
Returning backers will know that even through hiccups during the campaign, whether it be manufacturer issues or personal life things getting in the way, I have always delivered gorgeous high-quality products in the end.
I promise you can trust me to follow through and deliver you beautiful pins!
(Yes, I know this is the same picture I've used for the last few campaigns...I haven't taken new pictures yet. I promise I will someday! XD)
Refunds must be requested within 30 days after the campaign's end date. I will not accept refunds after this cutoff.
Backers are given ample time to make decisions while the survey is active. Once your order is locked in, I will not accept any refunds or exchanges.
If your rewards arrive damaged during transit, please reach out to me with photos to see what can be done.
Surveys
Surveys will be sent out after the campaign's completion. Surveys are mandatory - this is where you will choose which rewards you want to receive and also where you will submit your shipping information. If I do not receive a survey response, I cannot send your rewards.
Forfeiture of rewards
Ample time is given for backers to submit their surveys to receive their rewards. If I do not receive a survey response from you by the time shipping is complete, you will forfeit your pledge and your rewards. I will not fulfill or refund forfeited rewards after the posted completion date.
Import fees
I am not responsible for any additional import fees or taxes that may be incurred during the shipping process for international (outside of the USA) orders.
Grading
All pins are graded for quality assurance. Please note that all pins are handmade items and often have minor cosmetic imperfections (even those of A/Standard grade).
A Grade/Standard grade imperfections include but are not limited to:
minor surface scuffing on the enamel or metal plating
very small specs of dust in unnoticeable areas
minor/unnoticeable enamel underfill
minor/unnoticeable air bubbles
small specs of dust in soft enamel pins
fluctiations of color patterns in rainbow anodized plating
small air bubbles in epoxy coating on pins that have it
slightly offset screenprinting on pins that have it
Color & Size
It is vital to understand that all the images in this campaign are NOT photographs, but artist mockup of the pin designs. Due to manufacturing constraints, differences in colors of monitors between computers/phones/tablets etc, there likely will be variations between the images in the campaign and the final product.
Risks & Challenges
I have past experience with making enamel pins so I don't expect there to be many issues, however there's always the possibility that unexpected delays can occur due to manufacturer mistakes, shipping delays, and/or quality control issues.
There is also the possibility that I may have to make small tweaks to the designs to maintain the integrity of the pins but there should be no major changes in overall design. I will always convey any issues that come up with backers through the updates section.
If I receive the pins and a design has a consistent flaw across majority of the pins, it will be considered standard grade for that batch.
If the flaw is something I consider major, however, I may have to reorder flawed pins which will cause shipping out rewards to be delayed. All this will be conveyed through post-campaign updates.
There is also the possibility that not all pin designs get funded. If this happens please understand that only the unlocked designs & items will be available as rewards. In the case the project does not get funded at all, you will not be charged and the pins will not be made.
Lastly, I am only one person running everything and sometimes unexpected personal emergencies can come up and cause delays, so please understand that! Again, I will communicate everything through the updates.
