Join us in the reeds, ripples, & shorelines from lakes around the world. Marsh Core's return in the "Lake Life" collection introduces 15 new pins, two brand new CuddleCore plushies, and more!
🦎 From the floating gardens of Lake Xochimilco, 🦆 To the bayou mazes of Caddo Lake, 🐟 To the misty shores of the Great Lakes,
Marsh Core: Lake Life is an ode to cozy days by the water, otters holding hands, turtles on logs, and loons carrying their babies on their backs.
We set out to capture the magic of our pale blue dot's freshwater wonders with two brand-new Cuddle Core plushies and a fresh collection of enamel pins featuring some of our favorite fluvial friends.
Thank you for joining us!
Arrived before Jan 25th? Feel like you've been here before? We've got some wonderful news for you, friend!
In the Marsh Core Lake Life collection, we are offering 15 unique pin designs (Plus some more extras!) All the full-sized pins in this collection will be die-struck, hard enamel pins polished to a smooth, shiny finish, with at least 2 posts and metal clutches. Each artwork was done by hand by a human artist; there are no artificial inhabitants of this lake... Toad-ally human-made!
We've teamed up with Parable Games as Cross-Collab partners! This means that if you back BOTH projects in the pair (for a physical reward), you will get a limited FREE pin from us, and a cool patch from our partners!
This project is also part of Bloom & Burrow, running from January 22nd – February 12th, 2026. If you Back 3+ Bloom & Burrow projects you will get a FREE mini pin from each backed campaign.
Two brand new plush from CuddleCore Toys! We're excited to introduce you to Xochi the Axolotl and Alexander the Salamander. These super soft new friends are about 14" long with embroidered details.
🦎 Xochi the Axolotl
Meet Xochi, inspired by the real-life axolotls of Lake Xochimilco in Mexico. Axolotls are famous for their permanent smiles, feathery gills, and their incredible ability to regenerate lost limbs. Xochi brings that gentle, magical energy to life as a super-soft CuddleCore plush designed for maximum friendship.
🦎 Alexander the Salamander
Say hello to Alexander, a tribute to salamanders, the quiet guardians of forests, wetlands, and freshwater streams. They are symbols of renewal and balance, and they play a vital role in healthy ecosystems by keeping insect populations in check.
Alexander is about 14" long, ultra-soft, and packed with personality. His standout feature is a removable powered by magnets, a playful nod to the salamander’s natural ability to regrow lost tails. It is a fun, tactile detail that makes Alexander extra interactive.
Support our campaign with greater flexibility! BackerKit's Pay Over Time option allows backers pledging $150 or more to split their payment into four monthly installments after our campaign ends.
Here's how it works: When you pledge $150+, you'll see the Pay Over Time option at checkout. Once our campaign successfully funds, you'll be charged 25% of your total pledge monthly over four months. Your pledge is confirmed immediately, and you'll receive all rewards alongside other backers once fulfillment begins.
This payment flexibility makes it easier to support at higher tiers while managing your budget effectively.
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Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out Marsh Core: Lake Life. Your support, interest, and love for our endeavors mean the world to us. Every follow, share, and pledge helps bring these plushies and pins to life, and we are genuinely grateful to have you along for the journey.
CuddleCore is a family-owned plush company that brings mythical, fantasy, folk, and tabletop critters to life in soft, furry friend forms for you to collect, adventure, snuggle, and play with. Find out more or check out our other pins and plushies at https://cuddlecoretoys.com/
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📌 Pintopia 2026
Pintopia 2026 / Pins • Plushies • Ita Bags
This project is participating in the BackerKit event Pintopia 2026, a celebration of enamel pin, plushie and ITA bag project featuring an all-star lineup of creators crowdfunding together from January 22 – February 12, 2026.
