I wanted to post this as an update to the campaign instead of an email so you all could reference it should you have any questions later or just want to check in on things. I'm sure if you've pledged to multiple campaigns in Pintopia you have had a fair share of emails in the last couple of days, which is why I wanted to wait for things to calm down before sending this one. 

First, the last 48 hours have had mostly successful pledge collection for this project. If you had your pledge error out for any reason, Backerkit automatically will reach out to you directly within this coming week to correct it. If the problem is on your financial institution's side you likely just need to confirm the charge is legitimate with them. Should the pledge remain unsuccessfully posted after Backerkit's attempts, don't worry! I am keeping all the Backerkit pricing the same for the preorder store. If you missed out somehow you can still get Backerkit pricing that way. However, there was about $500 in errored pledges which puts us significantly further from our final stretch goal. 

I'll be keeping an eye on the errored pledge amount and if it can be significantly recovered, that will help with funding the Speaking Dogs pin. I still want to make sure this last Backer's Choice design has the possibility for funding and creation, so I will be adding it to the preorder store and pledge manager. You can add this design on to your pledge there. If you are in a complete/inclusive tier, this design will be included automatically, just like the other stretch goals in the campaign. Right now I've estimated there would need to be about 10 sticker preorders and 20 pin preorders to fund this design, so that is what I've set the preorder goal to within the preorder store and pledge manager. As errored pledges are corrected, these numbers will be adjusted down to reflect funding needed.  

This week I will be finishing up the artwork for the last stretch goal designs to add to the graphics for the preorder store and pledge manager. Between the end of the campaign and Valentine's Day (a busy time for me as someone who sells Valentines) I slowed down this week, but I'm glad to say I'm sketching our favorite cow Veronika right now! This possibility was built into my project timeline and surveys are still set to go out in the next two weeks. 

TL;DR here's the whens
February 17-21 Backerkit emails about errored pledges, second charge attempt
February 18-25 Artwork Update posted to Backerkit with final stretch goal designs
February 25-28 Smoke Test Surveys go out, upon success all surveys go out (date depends on success)
March 1-31 My website Bi-Annual Sale & Coloring Contest! Everything on my website will be 30% off for the month of March, Vaulted Limited Edition variants will be available, last year's Coloring Contest winning pins will be available, and this year's coloring contest will be OPEN FOR ENTRY! The coloring contest is free to enter, and the winning design, chosen by popular vote, will be produced. This year I'm adding The Harmonic Future Wolf, Ancient Cave Cheetahs, Video Dogs, and Tigers Set as options to color and make your own variant! All the details will be on the Coloring Contest page on my website next week, February 18th. 

I'm so excited to start making these designs a reality! My next update will have art in it for you next week. 
 
Thank you all again for your support! 
Starr Vipi