Hello! 👋

I'm Jess aka Loadofolbobbins, textile artist and illustrator endlessly inspired by the natural world. This time I'm venturing into the undergrowth and the colourful, bizarre and wonderfully weird world of insects.

I've previously funded and fulfilled 6 Kickstarter projects and 5 Backerkit projects. Here's some of my previous work:

If you'd like to check out my other work you can visit my shop here

I can also be found elsewhere on BlueSky and my Newsletter

After putting it to a vote the main target for this campaign is to fund some insect inspired wooden mini pins. Along with my own ideas the initial designs have also been inspired by the great suggestions I received from the Backerkit community during the lead up to campaign launch. If the campaign goes well we may be able to unlock lots of different insect designs but here are the first seven to get us started...

• Each pin is 25mm at it's biggest point.

• Made from sustainably sourced Maple veneered MDF.

• Silver Metal pin back with black rubber clutch.

• Comes on a specially designed backing card.

Pledges made within the first 48 hours will receive this free 3" Holo effect Earlybird sticker (excludes tip jar pledges)...

Returning Backers who've supported my other Backerkit campaigns get a special treat and will receive a 3"  sticker. (excludes tip jar pledges)

All backers of this campaign will receive a free mystery 3" nature sticker picked at random, as a thank you for helping get me to my funding goal! (excludes tip jar pledges)

I've got more insect designs to turn into wooden mini pins, which will unlock when we reach different targets...

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UNLOCKS AT £550

£7 - One wooden mini pin of your choice.
£14 - Two wooden mini pins of your choice.
£20 - Three wooden mini pins of your choice.
£26 - Four wooden mini pins of your choice.
£32 - Five wooden mini pins of your choice.
£45 - All-in: Seven wooden mini pins of your choice.

All reward tiers have a special campaign discount applied, which increases the more pins you buy. You will be able to pick which combination of designs you'd like your items to be at the end of the campaign.

I also have a tip jar option for those who want to show their support and boost my campaign without getting a physical reward.

There are a few add-ons available as part of this campaign, that you can add to your pledge rewards. As nature is where I draw alot of my inspiration from I've already got quite a few wooden pins, studs and sticker designs that have been produced. These can be added as add-ons during the campaign at a special reduced price!

SHIPPING IS CHARGED AT THE END OF THE CAMPAIGN DURING THE SURVEY PROCESS. This is different to Kickstarter, the shipping is not included in your pledge amount before the campaign ends.

UK backers - Rewards will be sent out via Royal Mail Tracked 48 hr post (approx 2-3 working days) 

International backers (NON UK) - Rewards will be sent out via Royal Mail International Standard by default, no tracking is available for this but it is a more affordable option. If you would like tracking added this will be available at an extra cost. Shipping times may vary depending on where you are in the world, official guidance says 6-7 days but it has been known to take weeks. Please note international backers are responsible for all import and custom duties that may be incurred in their country.

US Backers - You're items will be delivered DDP (Delivered Duties Paid) the 10% tariff charge will be applied at the same time as postage.

****I AM UNABLE TO SHIP TO BACKERS IN EUROPE OR NORTHERN IRELAND AT THIS TIME****

ESTIMATED PRICES:

UK: £2 -£5 (depending on items)
International: £4.50 - £20 (depending on items)

These estimates are based on current prices and may vary if you put on any add-ons to your pledge.

When you back this project you can edit your pledge throughout the campaign, funds will not be taken until the campaign ends.

Surveys will be sent to backers when the campaign ends, which is where you'll be able to pick which sticker designs you would like. Once funds are released, I will be using the money raised to fund the cost of production and shipping of backer rewards.

Early September - Campaign launches

Late September - Campaign ends

October - Surveys sent out, rewards get made and are sent out.

Surveys will go out roughly two weeks after the campaign closes. BackerKit has a short holding period before surveys can be locked and finalized.

Production of the pins takes roughly 2-3 weeks. To avoid any delays please do make sure to fill in your surveys ASAP so we can all start enjoying our rewards as quickly as possible.

Here's another fab bug themed project taking part in the Super League of Science '26 make sure to check out their great work too!