8 winter holiday puppies ready to adopt, as enamel pins and some as plushies! From the elegance of new years, to the warm spice of Christmas, there's a puppy waiting for you to enjoy :-)
The first litter of Blossom Buddies are ready to meet you! Born out of joy for the winter holiday season, these puppies are looking for homes and to bring you comfort year round ~ Whether you love winter, celebrations, or just cute little guys, it's time to get to know and love 8 different Winter Holiday puppies- from Christmas to Valentine's!
The main goal of this project is to fund an enamel pin of each puppy! There are a few plushie versions that can be unlocked as well- how many there are will depend on how the campaign does :-) there are also stickers and more!~
Pledge in the FIRST 48 HOURS of the campaign and I will include this little hot chocolate variant of my OC/mascot Cherry Blossom in your rewards! :D Any leftovers will go up for sale on my main shop after rewards are fulfilled but otherwise this is mostly an early bird exclusive!
First up is Candy the Peppermint puppy! Candy is inspired by the Christmas season- specifically red peppermint. She loves winter celebrations and can always uplift spirits with her minty-fresh energy and outlook on life. She can be found twirling in the snow, handing out candy canes to passerby's! As soon as the temperature drops, she’s the first to suggest a cozy movie night, wrapped in blankets with all her friends around.
Next we have Candy's girlfriend- Clove the Gingerbread Puppy! Also inspired by the Christmas season, specifically gingerbread houses :-) Clove is the best gingerbread architect in all of Wooltopia, designing the perfect homes to cozy up in all year long. With her smart and innovative mind, she’s always crafting new ideas, whether it’s a new detailed cookie roof or a never before seen marshmallow chimney! Clove’s calm confidence makes her a go-to friend for advice and warmth.
Then Caramel, the extra sweet Sugar Cookie Puppy! She's based on general Winter time flavors- like sugar cookies! Caramel is a playful, curious pup who adores winter's simplest wonders She's always out exploring, leaving little paw prints in the snow and catching snowflakes on her nose, leading her friends on snow-filled adventures. Caramel’s gentle yet adventurous nature makes her the heart of every snowy escapade!
Introducing Cinnamon the Gingersnap Puppy! She's the second puppy inspired by general Winter flavors- gingersnap cookies! She's warm and caring, and LOVES to bake, filling every room with the smell of sweet winter spices. She's pretty shy but super thoughtful, always surprising her friends with baked treats! With a love for home baked goods and nights by the fire, she's (one of) the perfect Winter companions.
Next is the lovely Coco the Chocolate Strawberry Puppy! They're inspired by the common Valentine's day treat of chocolate dipped strawberries! They're a quirky decorator who adores adding sparkle to their friend's surroundings. Though a little awkward at times, Coco’s sense of humor keeps things light, and they’re known for bringing out giggles with perfectly timed jokes. Coco may be clumsy, but their creative touches make every gathering feel a little more magical!
Cherry the Chocolate Cordial Puppy! Cherry is inspired by Valentine's Day- specifically Cherry Chocolate Cordials! He’s a born performer, planning elaborate holiday parties all year long while donning his signature heart bowtie. When he’s not party planning, he’s singing his heart out to the theater classics, or helping friends with his never-ending enthusiasm!
Can't forget Coffee the Tiramisu Puppy! He's based on an elegant New Year's treat- the iconic tiramisu. He's by far the most energetic of the group, and constantly has the espresso filled zoomies. With his mix of charm and athletic ability, he loves snowball fights, playful races, and anything that keeps his friends active. Coffee’s high energy and fun-loving spirit make him the ultimate partner for ringing in the new year with excitement!
And lastly is Champagne, the Crème Brulee Puppy! They're inspired by New Year's (and my wedding anniversary that happens to be in January as well). They're by far the quiet, observant one of the group. With perfectly fluffy bangs to hide behind, they’re a bit shy and reserved, but always a caring listener and an insightful friend. Champagne’s favorite thing is celebrating small wins with those they love, making them the perfect comforting companion!
The first goals we have to unlock and the big focus of this campaign are enamel pins of each puppy! :D These will all be soft dyed enamel with screen-printing and some recessed lines. Colors may vary from these to the final pins as the pantone colors are selected, but I'll get them as close as I can :-)
If we fund all of the pins, up next are some PLUSHIES of the puppies!! I have two samples in progress and those are the two we will start with as stretch goals! You will NOT be able to pledge for a plush or add-on a plush until we are somewhat close to unlocking them!
If these goals are met, I'll add additional stretch goals for the other puppy designs! :D But lets start with these for now <3
There are also some add-ons that you can, of course, add onto your base tier pledge! You can add single enamel pins of any unlocked designs, and there are also some unique items in here!
First up is a sticker sheet that will be made using the finished pin art, including all 8 puppies! :D This will be 4x4 and soft matte.
Up next is a sticker sheet made by the lovely Hannimatior featuring 7 of the puppies! This will also be 4x4 and soft matte. Then we have some solo vinyl stickers I drew of each of the 8 puppies! These will each be around 2.5 inches, and soft matte. And lastly are some solo stickers by a few guest artists! Sugarycarousel made a cute Caramel design, Hannimatior did 2 Champagne designs, and I thought that the collab pin Lizbiecafe made would make a PERFECT sticker (you can get the pin version by backing both of our campaigns as part of Pintopia! :3)
If you back BOTH Lizbie and I's Pintopia campaigns for physical items, you'll get TWO freebie pins, one designed by each of us! :D So pledge for a pin from each of us? BAM you've just doubled the amount of pins you're getting, for the price of just two! :3
NOTE: At this time I CANNOT ship to the EU due to the recent GSPR laws. I will not be able to offer pledges to UK folks at this time- UK customers will be able to get the leftovers from my Etsy!
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFO
~ Shipping costs are NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR INITIAL PLEDGE. SHIPPING COSTS ARE A SEPARATE CHARGE AND WILL BE COLLECTED AFTER THE CAMPAIGN ENDS, RIGHT BEFORE FULFILLMENT, THROUGH BACKERKIT. YOUR REWARDS WILL NOT BE SHIPPED TO YOU UNTIL YOUR SHIPPING COST HAS BEEN PAID FOR IN FULL.
~ ADDRESSES: Please triple check that the address you're entering, as I will not be paying to reship pledges that are returned to me because of an incorrect or incomplete address! We can re-ship if you're willing to pay for shipping a second time. You will be sent a reminder to confirm your address before they lock, closer to shipment fulfillment time!
~ LOST MAIL: All of the USPS labels will include insurance, so if something is lost in transit, stolen, etc. please reach out as SOON as you suspect this is the case! The deadline to do so is no later than 60 days from the date of mailing.
~ TRACKING: All pledges will come with tracking which you will get via email once shipped!
~ FEES: You are responsible to pay any duties, taxes, etc. if you live outside of the United States. Neither I nor Backerkit will collect these fees.
~ NOTE: At this time I CANNOT ship to the EU due to the recent GSPR laws. I will not be able to offer pledges to UK folks at this time- UK customers will be able to get the leftovers from my Etsy!
For the time-line above I've given as much breathing room to each step of the process as possible, because I'd much rather production end earlier than expected vs later! BUT please keep in mind it is still entirely tentative, as delays could always happen.
Any pledges that do NOT include plush (ie. are pins/stickers/etc.) will most likely be complete and fully shipped off by August at the latest, but assuming no delays, more likely June through July!
Plush fulfillment time will vary depending on the number of designs and the number of pledges for them. Every plush or otherwise remaining pledge SHOULD be fulfilled by December at the latest, and that's if the numbers skew higher as far as plush pledges, so possibly earlier! :-)
If you've used platforms like Kickstarter before, this should be pretty similar- but no worries if not! Here's a breakdown:
1. Having an account is optional, but recommended so you can follow creators, and participate in interactive elements like polls!
2. If you want to pledge, select the tier that best fits what you'd like!
3. Optionally there will be some add-ons that you can select if the tiers don't quite have everything you want! From stickers, to single pins, etc.
4. Once you check-out you'll essentially be reserving your spot for these items! You are only charged if and when the campaign is successfully funded, for the items but NOT yet shipping. You can change your tiers, or cancel until then. Shipping will be charged right before fulfillment, so that I have the most accurate cost with items in hand!
5. You'll receive a survey to your email about 2-4 weeks after the campaign ends. This will allow you to make your specific design selections (like specify which pins you want, etc.), give you a chance for any last add-ons, etc!
Further Important Info
~ PAY OVER TIME: If the balance between your tiers/add-ons are $150 or more, you can choose to pay your balance in four monthly installments. No additional fees or interest will be applied to your order! See the section below this for more info~
~ COLORS: Enamel pin colors will not be the exact that you see! Pantone colors will be slightly different especially after mixing- but I will try to get them as close as possible.
~ PLUSH SAMPLES: You may be pledging for and then being charged for plush samples that are not finished or have not begun! If this is the case, please keep in mind that while I will try to get as close to the prototype art as possible, things will be different once translated into the 3D world.
~ DEFECTS: Defects will happen with any item- I will be doing my best to quality check all items during fulfillment, but it is possible that some may slip through the cracks! It's impossible for any item to be 100% perfect, so there may be very minor and often unnoticeable ones on your items, (a loose thread on a plush, a small bump in enamel on the back of a pin)- this is expected and should be understood before pledging! If there are any issues that are big and noticeable, please send me an email within a week of your pledge being delivered and I will work with you for a solution! Any problems brought to me after a week of delivery I will not be able to help with.
~ DELAYS: While I've tried my best to give plenty of time in the timeline for any small bumps, please keep in mind that there are also many factors out of my control, and it will just be me fulfilling orders, which may cause a delay depending on the amount of pledges. If there are any delays I will let you know right away!
~ ADDRESSES: I'll re-iterate here that you should triple check that the address you're entering, as I will not be paying to reship pledges that are returned to me because of an incorrect or incomplete address! We can re-ship if you're willing to pay for shipping a second time.
~ REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Refunds and cancellations will not be accepted after your payment has processed. If you do not fill out your survey after 3 months of the communicated deadline, your pledge will be assumed as a donation.
If your pledge is over 150$ and go to checkout, you should be offered this option! It will allow you to split your pledge up into 4 equal, interest free monthly payments, over a total of 4 months :-)
REMINDER: SHIPPING WILL BE CHARGED AFTER THE PRODUCTION IS COMPLETED!
If you select Pay Over Time, keep in mind that:
- You won't have access to the pledge manager survey until payment is fully completed - Any incomplete payments will not be refunded - Your rewards will not ship until you have fully paid
💖 WELCOME TO PINTOPIA 3 — a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a diverse group of over 175 creators collectively launching their pin and/or plushie project on BackerKit from January 23rd - February 13.
Freebie Cross-Collaboration Pins — All 170+ Pintopia creators have paired up with a fellow participant to create two unique pin designs together. If BOTH projects reach their initial funding goal, backers who support BOTH will get the TWO [2] cross-collab pins for FREE! One from each creator. The more pairs of Pintopia creators you support, the more free pins you will earn ✨ Momma & Babies Campaign:https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/lizbie-cafe/momma-baby-critter-pin-sets
Hi there!! My name is Laine and I'm the artist behind + owner of Woolblossom, a silly and sweet art business! I've been running Woolblossom since 2020 and have fulfilled over 20,000 online shop orders, tabled at over 30 events, as well as ran a handful of successful crowdfunding campaigns/pre-orders! I run my business from North Carolina, where I live with my husband and two cats :-)
