✨My goal is to make emotional support feel magical – because everyone deserves to have a dragon in their corner! Each plushie design has its own unique personality and is inspired by specific magical abilities.✨
Hi there! My name is Kat and I'm the artist and creator behind Witch Way Familiars — a heartfelt project born from my original artwork and a deep love for comforting, magical companions.
I’m an independent illustrator with a passion for creating cozy, whimsical characters that are designed with emotional support in mind. For years, I’ve been dreaming up familiars—soft, sweet creatures that offer a sense of peace and comfort. Now, I’m bringing them to life as plushies, and I need your help to make that dream a reality!
My goal with my plushies is to bring a little magic and emotional comfort to your everyday life. Whether you're cuddling up with them after a long day or giving one as a gift to someone who needs a little extra love, these plushies are made to feel like home.
The designs are soft, cozy, and filled with personality—crafted to embody kindness, calm, and connection. They’re the kind of plushies you’ll want to keep close, and I’ve poured my heart into making them special.
In order to produce these familiars in bulk and get them into your arms, I need help covering the upfront costs of manufacturing. That includes plush production, quality materials, safety testing, and shipping logistics. With your support, I’ll be able to bring this collection to life and offer these comforting companions to others who need them.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
💜 Back this campaign – Choose a pledge amount based on the products I have to offer.
📣 Share the campaign – Help spread the word to friends, family, and fellow plushie lovers.
📬 Follow along – Stay updated on production, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes content as the familiars come to life.
Thank you so much for supporting independent art, emotional wellness, and soft things that spark joy! I’m beyond excited to share Witch Way Familiars with you—and I truly couldn’t do this without you!
Dragon Plushie Specs ✨40 cm ✨2 pounds each ✨3 different types of fabric (faux fur, minky, and iridescent stretchy). ✨Customized embroidery ✨Bendable, fidget wings ✨Safety and quality tested
✨Plushies that have yet to have a sample made will be around the same dimensions as the above. Product photos will be shown throughout the creation process and campaign.✨
August 1st - September 1st - Length of time campaign runs for. By the End of September - I receive the funds needed to pay for production. October 1st - End of November - Bulk plushies will be produced. December - January - Plushies will arrive to me so that I can box them up and ship them out. January 1st - April 30th - Packaging up and shipping out plushies begins! It will take me some time but I’ll work as quickly as I can! ❤️
TRACKING NUMBERS: You will be emailed a tracking number once your order is ready to be shipped. It will be to the email that you provided for your pledge. ADDITIONALFEES: If you live outside of the U.S. then you are responsible for any additional fees that need to be paid, such as duties and/or taxes. I, nor Backerkit, collect these fees. DELIVERIES SENT TO WRONG ADDRESSES: I (Witch Way Familiars) am not responsible for any lost, stolen, or mis-delivered packages. So, please double check that your shipping info is correct when it is asked for in the survey’s that are sent out at the end of the campaign. SHIPPING TIMELINE: The shipping timeline is only an ESTIMATE. Shipping delays are possible and may occur during the production process. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Once your payment has been processed, refunds and cancellations will not be accepted. Crowdfunding campaigns are not the same as ordering products from a shop. All items are made in bulk and therefore funds generated are immediately sent to my chosen manufacturer for production to begin (once the funds are deposited). If you do not fill out your survey within three months after the campaign ends, then your pledge will be considered a donation. PLEDGE POLICY: Once your pledge is collected after the campaign has ended, it will be believed that you have accepted the above terms/risks of providing your pledge to this campaign and understand its implications wholly after reading it.
✨SAFETY AND QUALITY TESTING: My manufacturer utilizes ASTM+CPSIA, which means that all products will be tested to meet toy safety standards.
✨DEFECTS: Creating plushies during bulk production is conducted primarily by human hands. As a result, defects can and do occur. However, I will be quality checking all products before they are shipped out.
✨PLUSHIE COLORS: Colors and styles that are represented will be the same as the products sent out. The only slight variation may be if/when plushie illustrations that haven’t been made into plushies yet have been unlocked. However, if these designs do become unlocked and samples are therefore made, everyone will be updated in the community/updates sections.
✨POSSIBLE DELAYS: With any large-scale project, shipping delays are common. But I will make sure to communicate if/when they happen and the reasoning behind them. Patience and kindness are always appreciated ❤️
Hello World 😻 I’m Kat, and I’m the owner, designer, and artist of Witch Way Familiars. After years of being a lover of plushies, I finally decided to take the plunge into designing and creating my own magical creatures. Having a background as an art major really helped me to determine what styles, materials, and details I felt like should be included in my plushies.
So, what inspires me as a plushie designer? That’s an easy one! My daughter ❤️ Her imagination and mine seem to speak a language all our own. I ask her what types of creatures she’d like to have me create and then I get to work straight away! We both have an adoration for all things magical and fantasy-based, so as you can imagine, there is never a lack of creativity in my home.
A note on my background - I am a witchy momma from a rainbow household that lives on a small island in MA. 🌈 Nature is my second biggest passion and helps me to escape reality when I need a moment to breathe. I also am a chronic health warrior that overcomes my POTS, EDS, Endometriosis, anxiety, and Sacroilitis by creating art even when I’m stuck in bed.
My personal goal with my familiars is to be able to utilize them to remind others that no matter the obstacles presented in life that they can always be tackled with a little hope, perseverance, kindness and love. There’s nothing you cannot achieve if you set your mind to it ❤️ And having a little, magical creature by your side who can help you through it all makes even the dark days a little brighter ☀️
