I just wanted to say thank you to everyone here who pledged for a plushie and who took the time to engage and share the project, your support truly means the absolute world to me! So, near the end of the Backerkit I adjusted the unlock goals a little so that we could try and unlock more plushies, this however was a dumb decision since we had some failed charges and I now don't have the funds needed to order all 4 plushies 🥺
Regardless of this, we didn't unlock Redd Panda or our Mystery plush in this campaign. So, I thought perhaps it would be a good idea to take my campaign over to Kickstarter to see if we can unlock the full collection!! I just want to know how you all think about that and if you'd like that to go ahead.
This would mean: It would delay production slightly. I am putting the first 3 designs into production now with the money we raised here, but it will then delay shipment a bit since the next 3 designs will be produced after, delaying the full shipment until they are all made.
But it would mean that!: All 6 designs would be unlocked, and everyone here would be able to receive any of the plushies now instead of only the first three. The people who pledged for the full set will get it! And it means that people who wanted to Pick their plushie will be able to do so <3
You would NOT have to pledge again over on Kickstarter to receive the other plushies that didn't get unlocked here. Once it unlocks, it will be available for EVERYBODY across both platforms to receive!
We're finally at the end, and what a journey its been. We have unlocked Flora Deer and we're SOO SOO CLOSE to unlocking Redd Panda!
In terms of funding, I am considering running a Kickstarter in a few months to help unlock trhe designs that havent unlocked this time round!! It would give people a second change to get discounted pricing, and help fund maybe some items and clothes to go with the plushies!! Or maybe, i could unlock the ITA bags designs too!
So far we have unlocked Bonnie Bilby, Flynn Fox, Chow Raccoon and Flora Deer <3
I've decided to add some extra Add On's to the campaign of some products I already have in stock. They are cheaper than if you wanted to buy them on my online store, so a great way to snag a few little extras!
Todays update comes with another Artist spotlight, and today I'm sharing Henrieke's campaign! Its a collection featuring Hyena's and other stretch goals of other canines. This artist was a HUGE inspiration to me as a younger artist, way back when I was 14-15 and still finding my style, I followed them closely and loved watching their speedpaints on youTube. Its honestly so amazing that we are now sharing a space together as creators 15 years later! So, if you want any cute pins, please go check out their campaign!!
Promo video!!
I'm an editing girlie now. Look!! I made a promo video myself on Canva! I have had Canva Pro for months now and I had no idea it had video capabilities until I saw an ad on youTube LOL So, I made this video to share on Instagram and here to show off all the plushie designs!! I will be running an ad on Meta for the last week of the campaign in hopes that w can boost pledges and unlock all 6 plushies!!
In each Update from now on, I'm going to showcase a maker who's campaign I really love and I hope some of my followers will like their work too! Today is Appleminte! I have been a huge fan of their work for years, and already own one of their bags and some enamel pins, so when I saw they were also running a plushie campaign for Pintopia i finally got the chance to reach out and chat to them! They are os lovely and their plushies are adorable, so if you have time please go and check them out here!
Now, Some of you may know that I wrote stories for all the villagers of Bilby Burrows, and I'd love to share them with all of you! Over the next few days, I will be sharing more if everyone likes reading them! and who knows, perhaps one day I can publish them all into a book <3
FLYNN GOES TO THE CARNIVAL
"I'm not a Wizard, Mom! I'm a Warlock" Flynn said with a matter of fact tone as he stood in front of the fire. His mother was sewing the last bit of his cape, but it was proving difficult as he was hopping around and barely able to sit still. "Flynn, settle down, you will have plenty of time to play with your friends" his mother scolded. "But you know what Redd is like! He will want to stop at EVERY food stall and try everything, and then we won't have time to go on the rides!" Flynn tried to argue, but his mother was having none of it. She bit the last piece of thread as it was sewn, then patted his butt so he could hop down from the stool. "There, all ready to go" she smiled down at him. Flynn smiled wide as he grabbed his large hat, which pushed his ears down and made them floppy.
"Thanks Mom!" he said as he rushed to the door.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" she asked.
Flynn sighed audibly, then turned and ran back to give his mother a kiss on the cheek, before he ran out the door again. He could barely contain his excitement as he ran down the lane, past the houses and the smaller trick or treaters that were dressed up. Flynn was a big kid now! His friends didn't go trick or treating anymore- that was for babies.
"Flynn, Dear!"
He heard a call of his name from one of the houses and stopped to look over. It was Bonnie Bilby. She was collecting apples from a nearby tree, but it looked like she was struggling.
"Happy Halloween, Miss" Flynn greeted.
"Flynn, could you be a dear and climb up there and grab me some apples? I'm making Apple pie and I cant find my ladder" She said with a sigh.
Flynn looked back over his shoulder as some kids passed by heading to the carnival, but he turned back and nodded. It wouldn't take him long after all. With his claws climbing up that tree would be easy! In seconds he was up, pulling off some of the juiciest looking apples and tossing them down to the basket below. "Thank you dear!" Bonnie waved as Flynn hopped down and ran off again, waving back to her and continuing his journey to the carnival. Oh, he could almost smell the candy apples!
"Oh, Flynn!" came another voice.
Flynn sighed and looked over. It was Ness and her kitten Bonnie.
"Could you possibly stay for a little while ? Abigail wants to bob for apples but her brother is off trick or treating with his friends." Ness asked.
Flynn lowered his ears and looked over his shoulder "Well... I was supposed to meet my friends but... I guess I could play one game" He said with a smile.
Bobbing for apples was fun! Bonnie has a blast and even Flynn had to admit it was like being a little toddler again. He would still have enough time to go to the carnival and play lots of games, and it meant a lot to wee Abigail.
"Okay I better go now, my friends will be waiting" He waved.
"Thank you Flynn! Say Thank you Abigail" Her mother smiled. Abigail thanked him in her childish blabbers, waving at Flynn as he ran off down the street. Okay it was only over this hill! He was almost there!
"Flynn!"
Oh! What now?! Flynn sighed and looked around. It was old Mr Walter Otter, and it looked like he was making toffee.
"I need a strong lad to smash up the toffee for me, think you can do that?" He asked with a smile.
So, Flynn helped Walter smash up his toffee and helped him stir it all into a batter. Whatever it was he was baking, it smelled good.
"You don't want to stay for a cookie?" Walter asked.
"No, I need to go! I'll miss the carnival" Flynn tried to say nicely as he rushed out of the door and up the hill. Flynn ended up stopping to help almost everyone! Miss Belle with her Halloween decorations, Miss Flora with her pumpkins and he even took Sasha Badger back home when she got lost trick or treating.
Flynn finally made his way up the hill and towards the carnival, running at full speed until he could see the Ferris Wheel. When he reached the top of the hill his ears flattened at the sight. All the lights were switching off and everyone was leaving the carnival. He had missed it. His tail drooped and he lowered his head, whimpering to himself.
The sad little fox made his way home, his tail dragging on the floor and his cape getting muddy too. When he got home he didn't look happy and his mother instantly noticed. "My my, Flynn! What's wrong?" she asked. But Flynn didn't answer her, he just slumped up the stairs to his bedroom and pulled the covers over his head.
His mother was going to go check on him until a knock at the door distracted her. "Flynn! Come downstairs sweetie" she called. "I don't want to!" Flynn yelled back with a sniffle. There was a pause until she called again "Flynn!". He pulled the covers off and frowned as he stomped over to the stairs. As he walked down the stairs he could hear other voices and when he got to the bottom his face lit up.
Everyone was there; and they all had treats! Bonnie brought her Apple Pie, Ness had brought Toffee Apples, Walter had brought some of his Toffee cookies! There was sweeties everywhere! Flynn's eyes were wide, gazing upon the plentiful bounty before him. "This is.. for me?" he asked with amazement.
Ness smiled "You took the time to play with Abigail"
"And you helped me make my Toffee" Walter added on.
Flynn had stopped and helped everybody he could and he had missed the carnival because of it, but now he got more treats than all his friends put together! "I'm proud of you" His mother smiled as she rubbed his fluffy head. Flynn licked his lips and together they all shared Halloween together!
