(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
The pins have been in production since my last update, but with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in China just ended, production only began last week. The factory mentioned they might be able to ship the pins to me as early as next week, which I'm really hoping for! If everything goes as planned, I might receive the pins around the last week of October or the first week of November.
We're still on schedule! Based on this estimate, we'll be charging cards for survey add-ons and shipping soon. The estimated charge card date is October 30, but I'll give everyone a heads-up!
Estimated Timeline:
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - By September 25 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
94% of you have completed the survey! Thank you so much for taking the time to fill it out! I now have enough responses to order the quantities needed to fulfill the rewards.
I’ll be locking orders this Friday, 9/25, so if you need to make any last-minute changes, please do so before then!
Sample Preview
Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, and your screen settings. This photo was taken by the factory as a sample reference.
I couldn't wait to show you the Otter sample when I saw it! It's so darn cute!!! 🦦❤️
Progress Update
The factory has been a little backed up with the holiday production rush, so I wasn't able to get the samples earlier. They're finally being made now, and I'm waiting to see the sample photos so I can make sure everything looks good before giving the go-ahead for full production. The good news is, we're still on track with the projected timeline!
Estimated Timeline:
The survey order will lock on Friday, 9/25, so no changes can be made except your mailing address. Please finalize your add-on before then :)
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - By September 25 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
Surveys Are Going Out, Starting with the Smoke Test!
Hi Everyone,
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
Our survey has been approved and we're going to send out a smoke test first!
What that means is 5% of you will randomly receive the survey first. If you get the survey in your e-mail, please fill it out as soon as you can, and please report back if you run into any issues.
Once we make sure everything is working properly, we'll send the survey out to everyone!
Please complete your survey by September 20 to secure your backer reward!
Failed Payment
Failed payment backers will still receive a survey with Amount Pledged as $0, and a balance owed for their pledge, along with any add-ons and shipping.
Pay Over Time
Pay Over Time backers will automatically receive their surveys once the 4th installment is paid or paid in full early, whichever comes first.
Survey Preview
We are counting on you to complete it as soon as possible so we can place the order with the manufacturer once we get an accurate count. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to fill out your survey.
Step 1 - You will first see the pledge level you purchased. On the same page, you will be asked to select your shipping location if BackerKit does not already have it saved.
Step 2 - There are survey questions where you can leave a comment/feedback/suggestions (completely optional), and you will be asked to choose your pledge rewards on the next page.
Step 3 - Add-on! Here is where you can pick up some last-minute survey add-ons, some items are at 20% off MSRP!
Step 4 - Enter your shipping address and confirm. The shipping fee will depend on your location.
All prices are in USD
Will I be charged for the survey add-ons and shipping right away?
No, you will not. The survey is just to confirm the item selection so I can get a count of how much inventory to order. You can revisit your survey anytime to make changes before the lock order date. An email will be sent before your order is locked, so you will have time to make last-minute changes.
Payment information for shipping and any last-minute survey add-ons will be collected during the survey, but you will not be charged until a later date, closer to fulfillment. The estimated charge date is toward the end of October 2026. We'll update you before the charge via campaign updates.
Estimated Timeline:
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - October 16 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are either a backer or a follower of the project)
The survey is in review with BackerKit, and I am hoping to get it approved and sent out this weekend. Please keep an eye out for the email!
As always, it's important that you fill out the survey asap so I can get a total count of the designs we need to order! Your part really helps us a lot 🙏
I have completed the vector artwork for all of the designs and submitted everything to the manufacturer so they can start working on the molds soon. So hopefully that should speed things up while I'm waiting for the surveys to come in over the next couple of weeks.
Pin sizes
The sizing is proportionate to the series so that no design looks too big or too small compared to the others. They are all 1" or a little less.
I didn't pledge. Can I still be added to the survey?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Upcoming Project
If you had fun being part of this campaign, I have more projects coming soon! Don't forget to follow my BackerKit Profile. I'm currently working on my very first wallet! If you'd like to get notified when I share updates, be sure to follow the project as well!
We've done it! Everyone has pulled through and helped unlock our last stretch goal! 🥳
We not only successfully funded the campaign by a mile, but this campaign has also set records for our highest-funded campaign and most backers in our history! 💖
Yes, because of you, we've made history! Thank you so, so much to everyone who backed, shared, and supported the Cozy Pond Minis! I seriously cannot thank you enough! ✨
Next Step: Pledge Processing
You'll start getting email notifications as your pledge is processed. If it doesn't go through, you'll have time to fix it before the surveys are sent. No worries, it happens. Make sure to contact your bank to let the charge go through.
The survey will be sent in 2 weeks - This is where you'll be able to select your pin designs, add any add-ons, and enter your shipping information. I have updated the campaign pagewith the latest stretch goal. Please take a moment to decide which design you'd like to claim before the survey arrives!
I want to buy the products, but I didn't pledge. Is there still a way to grab them?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Thank you so much for voting for your favorite Black Variant design! Originally, I was planning to bring the top 3 voted designs as our next stretch goal, but then I realized Goldfish is the only design without a variant, and I don't want it to feel left out haha!
So, if we reach our next stretch goal of $9,000 within the next 6 days, we'll unlock all 4 Black Variant designs! 🖤
As a Bonus
Any backers who pledge $65 or more will get to pick ONE of the new Black Variant pins for FREE!
FAQ: Can I choose a Black Variant pin even if the goal is not met?
It depends on how close we get to the goal once the campaign ends. The number of designs I can unlock will depend on how much we raise, and the designs will be chosen based on the popularity of the poll results.
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
The pins have been in production since my last update, but with the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays in China just ended, production only began last week. The factory mentioned they might be able to ship the pins to me as early as next week, which I'm really hoping for! If everything goes as planned, I might receive the pins around the last week of October or the first week of November.
We're still on schedule! Based on this estimate, we'll be charging cards for survey add-ons and shipping soon. The estimated charge card date is October 30, but I'll give everyone a heads-up!
Estimated Timeline:
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - By September 25 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
94% of you have completed the survey! Thank you so much for taking the time to fill it out! I now have enough responses to order the quantities needed to fulfill the rewards.
I’ll be locking orders this Friday, 9/25, so if you need to make any last-minute changes, please do so before then!
Sample Preview
Colors may appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, and your screen settings. This photo was taken by the factory as a sample reference.
I couldn't wait to show you the Otter sample when I saw it! It's so darn cute!!! 🦦❤️
Progress Update
The factory has been a little backed up with the holiday production rush, so I wasn't able to get the samples earlier. They're finally being made now, and I'm waiting to see the sample photos so I can make sure everything looks good before giving the go-ahead for full production. The good news is, we're still on track with the projected timeline!
Estimated Timeline:
The survey order will lock on Friday, 9/25, so no changes can be made except your mailing address. Please finalize your add-on before then :)
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - By September 25 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are a backer of the project)
Our survey has been approved and we're going to send out a smoke test first!
What that means is 5% of you will randomly receive the survey first. If you get the survey in your e-mail, please fill it out as soon as you can, and please report back if you run into any issues.
Once we make sure everything is working properly, we'll send the survey out to everyone!
Please complete your survey by September 20 to secure your backer reward!
Failed Payment
Failed payment backers will still receive a survey with Amount Pledged as $0, and a balance owed for their pledge, along with any add-ons and shipping.
Pay Over Time
Pay Over Time backers will automatically receive their surveys once the 4th installment is paid or paid in full early, whichever comes first.
Survey Preview
We are counting on you to complete it as soon as possible so we can place the order with the manufacturer once we get an accurate count. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to fill out your survey.
Step 1 - You will first see the pledge level you purchased. On the same page, you will be asked to select your shipping location if BackerKit does not already have it saved.
Step 2 - There are survey questions where you can leave a comment/feedback/suggestions (completely optional), and you will be asked to choose your pledge rewards on the next page.
Step 3 - Add-on! Here is where you can pick up some last-minute survey add-ons, some items are at 20% off MSRP!
Step 4 - Enter your shipping address and confirm. The shipping fee will depend on your location.
All prices are in USD
Will I be charged for the survey add-ons and shipping right away?
No, you will not. The survey is just to confirm the item selection so I can get a count of how much inventory to order. You can revisit your survey anytime to make changes before the lock order date. An email will be sent before your order is locked, so you will have time to make last-minute changes.
Payment information for shipping and any last-minute survey add-ons will be collected during the survey, but you will not be charged until a later date, closer to fulfillment. The estimated charge date is toward the end of October 2026. We'll update you before the charge via campaign updates.
Estimated Timeline:
Please note that these dates are estimates and are subject to change. Complete Survey - By September 19 Lock Order - October 16 Charge Card - October 30 Lock Address - 1-2 weeks before fulfillment
(You are getting this update because you are either a backer or a follower of the project)
The survey is in review with BackerKit, and I am hoping to get it approved and sent out this weekend. Please keep an eye out for the email!
As always, it's important that you fill out the survey asap so I can get a total count of the designs we need to order! Your part really helps us a lot 🙏
I have completed the vector artwork for all of the designs and submitted everything to the manufacturer so they can start working on the molds soon. So hopefully that should speed things up while I'm waiting for the surveys to come in over the next couple of weeks.
Pin sizes
The sizing is proportionate to the series so that no design looks too big or too small compared to the others. They are all 1" or a little less.
I didn't pledge. Can I still be added to the survey?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
Upcoming Project
If you had fun being part of this campaign, I have more projects coming soon! Don't forget to follow my BackerKit Profile. I'm currently working on my very first wallet! If you'd like to get notified when I share updates, be sure to follow the project as well!
We've done it! Everyone has pulled through and helped unlock our last stretch goal! 🥳
We not only successfully funded the campaign by a mile, but this campaign has also set records for our highest-funded campaign and most backers in our history! 💖
Yes, because of you, we've made history! Thank you so, so much to everyone who backed, shared, and supported the Cozy Pond Minis! I seriously cannot thank you enough! ✨
Next Step: Pledge Processing
You'll start getting email notifications as your pledge is processed. If it doesn't go through, you'll have time to fix it before the surveys are sent. No worries, it happens. Make sure to contact your bank to let the charge go through.
The survey will be sent in 2 weeks - This is where you'll be able to select your pin designs, add any add-ons, and enter your shipping information. I have updated the campaign pagewith the latest stretch goal. Please take a moment to decide which design you'd like to claim before the survey arrives!
I want to buy the products, but I didn't pledge. Is there still a way to grab them?
Yes! I can add you to the survey manually. Please tell me which pledge level you'd like and any add-ons you want to include. When you receive the survey, you’ll pay in full for your pledge, add-ons, and shipping.
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with the subject line: Add me to the Survey.
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