Hello everyone,

I want to thank you all again for your patience. Things have still been rough, but thankfully, I'm doing better mentally. It definitely has slowed my progress down more than I would have liked, but I'm definitely trying my best to keep chugging forward and fulfilling the project!

What's next:

Updated Timeline: (modified from the project timeline)

Unlocked Collection:

Modifications: I changed the pose for Desi to the winged angel cat because it was a pretty popular pose.
Large pin special features:

Modifications: I added the astrology sign to the corresponding constellation, and the constellation has been modified to the proper house order.
Large pin special features:

Potential Unlocks through pre-orders & surveys:

To unlock each item, there will be a minimum requirement of at least 30 orders of each item. If it is unable to reach the minimum order quantity, the pledges will be modified so no one is charge for locked items.

Large pin special features:

Large pin special feature:

Pre-Order Store:
My focus right now will be preparing the surveys, submitting them to Backerkit for review, and sending them out in two phases for everyone to complete. Phase 1 is the smoke test to a couple of individuals to ensure there are no questions, and Phase 2 is sending the surveys out to everyone. Please do not delay on completing the survey because I will need the numbers to ensure I order the proper quantity of each item (especially the bags).

Once I submit the survey to the Backerkit team to review, I'll start preparing the pre-order store for launch. Another update will be provided when the pre-order store is open.

tldr: The pre-order store will be open starting early to middle of next week.


Thank you all for your patience with me, and I do hope this update reassures everyone that I'm still working on fulfilling the project.

Please stay happy, healthy, and safe <3

Mindy
MindytheTurtle

Hello everyone!!

Thankfully I'm feeling a lot better and was able to get some sketches done for everyone to vote on!!
Because of how much we're ahead of the project, I'll be automatically unlocking 2 collections as well as putting up a third as a stretch goal!
Please use the google form link to vote for your top 3 favourite designs. There is the potential for more to be unlocked, but I won't be able to have any sketches done until after the backerkit project.

Freebie pin that is automatically unlocked + available to EVERYONE with a physical item being mailed

EU and UK shipping... So, I've had a few people reach out that they would like EU and UK shipping. I am very flattered that people from across the ocean are interested in my creations, however, I won't be offering direct shipping to the EU or UK. I've spoken to some of the other creators, and the only potential option (with some risk) is using a forwarding company. I have not used any of these companies personally, but some of the following companies popped up

If you are not interested in using a forwarding company (completely understandable), I will be posting these on Etsy for the retail price after the campaign is over and fulfilled. I will be honest, I have a pretty bad record of not posting on Etsy because of lack of time. For my UK and EU friends, whenever I do post it on Etsy, please send me a message, so I can provide you a discount code to receive the Backerkit special price with the freebie pin as well. Thank you again for your patience.

With love and care,
Mindy
MindytheTurtle

Hello everyone,

I do apologise for the silence. Things have been VERY hectic on my side to the point where it is affecting my mental health. Currently, I am trying to work pass through that (whilst taking breaks), but it has caused a delay in finalising everything. I apologise for this, and I will be trying my best to finalise the designs as soon as possible.

What's next?

So... What are the results from the prior unlocks?

Sadly, due to failed payments, we sadly missed the $23,000 mark to unlocked two collections... I would have been more open unlocking two collections, but I underestimated the increase in tariffs... However, I'm allowing it for Cerberus to be potentially unlocked through the backerkit surveys and pre-orders! It will be separated like the axolotl and mushroom crystal cave collection meaning there will be an option for mini pins, large pin, bag, and the entire collection.

It was definitely a close call between the two! And if anyone is wondering why am I limiting the number of collections is because I'm only one person, and I can only handle so much whilst working.... BUT!! There is the potential for more collections in the future!!

Thank you! I'll try to stream my progress on the collection :)
Take care and stay safe <3

MindytheTurtle

Hello everyone!! It has been a little hectic for me today because I've been converting my ideas from paper to digital whilst before the campaign is over! We're so close to unlocking another potential collection at 23,000!!!

Please vote for your top 2 designs here!
I did not include suggestions because my brain needs a break... I'm sorry ;;

These are the new/updated designs!!

As a reminder for everyone, these were the prior designs that are still up for voting!

Thank you everyone for all of your support!! I'm going to lay down to take a break now haha

Hello everyone!

Currently, I am away from my computer, so I’ll try to update what I can.

Voting results:
#1 unlocked: crows!
#2 unlocked: magic cats!!

I know I said that I’ll have another as a stretch goal, but because the rest of them are relatively close in votes, (crows and witch cats really took it) I’ll be sketching some more collections whilst on vacation.

Additional collections to be sketched
- Cerberus
- fenced fields / farm animals
- red panda
- axolotl
- modifications to arctic foxes, space, and mushroom to include other ideas

Welp that’s gonna be a lot, but I’ll definitely have some downtime each day which I can quickly sketch some ideas down. I understand this isn’t everyone’s idea, but sadly, there isn’t enough time ;; I’ll definitely consider them for future projects tho!! I really do appreciate everyone’s input.

Please look forward to more ideas!!!

Regardless of the collection that gets unlocked, the stretch goals will be as follows

$20,000 - new collection unlocked
$23,000 - new collection unlocked
$26,000 - new collection unlocked

If anyone is wondering why $3,000 gaps in between instead of $2,000, it is honestly because I’m preparing for any increased import fees that I will have to pay upfront when receiving the bags and pins.