From beneath the ground to high in the sky, peaceful pilgrimages to daring adventures, stories are all around us. Bards carry those stories with them, bringing them to life again and again.
This hard enamel pin series celebrates those intrepid storytellers, combining myth with the mythical as each pin features a different mythical creature and their storytelling method of choice.
The initial set of three pins includes three mythical creatures telling stories with the help of fitting musical instruments:
A tree guardian, playing a deep, earthy shroom-aphone
A loch monster with her underwater driftwood and kelp harp
A phoenix, playing crystal wind chimes
Gather the storytellers together to hear what songs they'll sing together!
Stretch goal designs (below) are not yet final, but progress continues! I'm working to finalize these as soon as possible and will continue to provide updates as they're done.
First look at sketches for stretch goal #1, the dragon bard! The Stretch goal pin designs are currently a work in progress (WIP). Designs will continue to be updated here as they are finalized.
Time to get questing! Welcome to Pin Quest 2025: Myths and Monsters
From June 10th to June 26th join us on our journey for cool pins. This years event is all themed around myths and monsters, so as you explore all the wonderful paths before you be careful the only things following you back are your companions.
Want a reward for your hard work? Well we have the thing for you! When you finish 3 or more quests (Buy from 3 campaigns or more) you will get a Reward from each one! This can range from spell bottles, to books, to companions, to anything we think will help you as you travel.
Please note that the free mini pin design is not 100% final, there may still be minor changes.
Please note that all of these will be added automatically, no need to add them separately! If you want more than the one included, you can add that in the "add-ons" section.
Pin Quest Backers (3+ campaigns): Free mini music box pin! (Note: This will be added automatically, no need to add it separately.)
First 48 Hours: Free mini storytelling pin for physical reward backers in the first 48 hours. (Note: This will be added automatically, no need to add it separately.)
JUNE 2025: Designs Fully Drafted; JUNE-JULY 2025: Funds Received; JULY-SEPTEMBER 2025: Pin Production; OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2025: Fulfillment; DECEMBER 2025: Project Complete
Please note that these times are estimates and are subject to change! I have estimated the time required based on previous pins that I've ordered, but these can be impacted by any number of outside factors outside of my control. The timeline above includes some buffer time to allow for the unexpected, and I'm hopeful the timeline might actually be a bit shorter, but ultimately only time will tell.
I am committed to regularly connecting with all of you as we progress through this campaign and production so that you are in the loop every step of the way!
Please note that shipping will be charged during the survey AFTER the campaign ends and SEPARATELY through your BackerKit survey. Shipping is based on dimensions and weight, but some general estimates for shipping cost is below:
USA Based Shipping Estimated Cost: $5-$15
International: $10-$30
UK: Through Etsy after the campaign only, please use the UK reservation tier
If you are in the UK and are interested in the pins, please use the UK reservation pledge tier. No physical rewards will be sent through the BackerKit survey. A custom Etsy listing will be made after the campaign for you based on your choices.
I plan for shipping to be through USPS and will not be shipping to any country USPS does not ship to. Additionally, due to current regulations, I will be unable to ship to countries in the EU at this time.
Please Remember When Pledging:
Please make sure you provide an accurate shipping address on the survey! I will not be responsible if your package is lost or misdelivered due to address issues.
For allbackersoutside the USA, please note that you'll be responsible for any customs/import taxes/fees - BackerKit will not collect these fees.
Project timelines and shipping costs are estimates and will be charged after the campaign ends through the BackerKit survey.
My name is Amber and I'm a multidisciplinary storyteller (artist, writer, designer) based out of Minnesota. I've been a pin collector since 2008, a convention volunteer since 2015, and a convention artist since 2016. The first pins I designed and produced were actually for a local Minnesota convention in 2023, I designed and produced my own first pins based on my original artwork in 2024, and successfully ran my first crowdfunded pin campaign (Con Adventurers) for Backerkit's 2025 Pintopia.
I'm so excited to bring this new original set of pins to you that celebrate mythical storytellers!
