The Pocket series returns! But this time smaller, greener, and way buggier. Our favorite Pocket bugs have come crawling in from the backyard as enamel pins and you’re invited to the cookout! 🐛
✨ Hi, I’m Karen Alleluia ✨ I'm a full-time illustrator who draws everything from foxes to raccoons, birds and bears and I put them up for sale through my art business, kluia~ Lately, I've been obsessed with bugs, but not everyone gets it. Sure, bugs have weirdly huge eyes for tiny bodies and waking up to one on your forehead is not a great way to start the day; but admired up close (and illustrated), these little guys are irresistible. If you’re here, maybe that means you feel the same way!
So many people loved my last campaign, Pocket Birds, and I am grateful I get the opportunity to keep the momentum going with BackerKit’s Pintopia 3 and introduce Pocket Bugs as enamel pins and more! This collection began with some classic pocket bugs but with only 100 bugs in the Poké world, I decided to invite a few everyday garden bugs in too because they belong here just as much~
Every day, we pass by countless tiny creatures without a second thought. Today, we slow down, watch where we step, and give a little love back by bringing these small critters to life! If you can help make this happen by backing this project, you'll get exclusive items, freebies, and BIG discounts! Scroll down for all the juicy details~ Thank you for supporting my creative journey!! 🥳
The Tiny Pocket Bugs pin collection is full of my favorite Pocket Bugs! Each pin will be made of hard enamel and plated gold, along with up to two backing posts, and colored rubber stoppers to match the designs. These pins are small, making them the perfect pieces to fill in the gaps of your pin collection or to give a more subtle look to your favorite outfits. Here are the designs we can unlock together:
These designs have now been revealed! Any unlocked designs will be available as Add-ons after the campaign is over. Pocket Bug Duos include pairs that feel inseparable and include Backers’ Choice designs, where you decide what bugs can be added to the collection 🐛✨
Here, we include Everyday Bugs!These are bugs that are quiet in the Pocket world but very real (and silly) in ours. The first Add-on will be available right away, and the rest will unlock based on how much we raise together!
Here's a rough timeline of what you can expect when you pledge to this campaign! These dates were made from my experience of working several crowdfunding campaigns, however please understand that there are many unexpected factors that can cause delays. This can include manufacturing issues or personal illness, but I will make sure you're in the loop about any hiccups along the way and ensure that you receive your goodies.
Your shipping address and order details will be collected and calculated after the campaign ends through BackerKit surveys! Local orders made in the United States will range anywhere from $6 - 15 for shipping. Orders outside of the US will range from $15 - 45. All packages are being shipped from San Diego, California.
I am not responsible for VAT or other import taxes and fees you may incur via your local customs office. For UK buyers: Anything worth more than £15 which is imported to the UK from a non-EU country is subject to VAT at 20% of the item value plus an additional £8 handling fee. You will likely be required to pay this upon receipt of your package, so please keep that in mind before backing!
Last year, we were hit by new tariffs, but our enamel pin manufacturer of 6 years showed real commitment to our partnership. We worked together to find the most sustainable way forward, even sharing the added costs. Throughout the process, they’ve followed through on every promise and I have full confidence in their reliability and ability to fulfill my orders should this campaign succeed.
In case of any unforeseen delays, we have set the completion date farther out than when we actually aim to have all items shipped. These goodies are expected to arrive to you by August 2026 but we will be pushing for an earlier delivery date. Again, we'll be sure to update you via BackerKit every step of the way!
Please note that the pin designs are not final production! They are mockup designs and may change slightly due to small tweaks and modifications in the production process. But we will do our very best to match the colors and designs as closely as possible with our manufacturer~
Lastly, this is my third BackerKit campaign and I've done several other campaigns before, but this platform is constantly updating its features to make it a better experience for everyone involved. I expect to come across some learning curves with this specific platform, but with the experience I have with running a shop for over five years and the small team that will be helping me throughout this campaign and fulfillment process, I am confident we'll be able to keep up!
Also, here are some of my favorite comments from my last Pocket campaign:
〰️ REFUND POLICY 〰️
Due to the nature of this platform and us being a small business, we are not able to refund you after the campaign has ended. However, if your item arrives damaged or incorrect, please email us at ✨[email protected]✨ and we'll do our best to rectify the issue! Shipping delays can happen, especially if we're shipping out of the country, so we ask that you back this campaign only if you're willing to wait~ But trust us, the wait will be worth it and we are so grateful for your support!
〰️ The goal was met. Why should I back this campaign now? 〰️
Here are some quick reasons why:
Many of the designs are exclusive to this campaign so they will not be available anywhere else
Every pledge matters as stretch goals and this full collection are not attainable without them!
I create designs that I love and think will do well, but sometimes they aren't as popular or are too costly (especially after seeing my BackerKit numbers), so I end up retiring them
These rewards are the most discounted they will ever be
Lastly, Pocket Bug extras will only be available in mystery bags post-campaign
(Oh, and bonus, you would ofc be supporting an independent artist)
In summary, if you want any of these Pocket Bugs, the best time to get them is now!
〰️ Why are all the small and large pins low and the same? 〰️
The whole purpose of this campaign isn’t to price every pin by size or specialty-- it’s to bring these little bugs to life at all. Crowdfunding lets us place a big enough order to actually make these pins, cover production costs, and stock our shop for the year ahead. Your support as a backer is one of the biggest ways to sustain my small art business so I like to keep pricing as accessible as I can. If this campaign succeeds, it basically allows me to keep creating for another year. 🐛💛
〰️ Why go through crowdfunding? 〰️
By pitching my ideas here, I'm able to get necessary funds from new + loyal fans all at once, making it possible to produce expensive products and order smart quantities in the most cost-effective way. If I'm lucky enough to meet my fiscal goals, I'll have steady inventory for events, my store, and other sales channels and therefore steady income~ Backing this campaign means a bit of waiting on your part, but it's currently the best way to run my art business and sustain my career! I am very grateful for any support I can get and I always make sure the backer experience is a good one. 🥳
〰️ How do I choose the pins or merch I want? 〰️
After the campaign is complete, we'll be sending out surveys so you can make final selections on your pins and add-ons! Please do so in a timely manner to ensure we can ship your product to you as soon as they are ready~
〰️ How do I get the Game Over freebies? 〰️
You can get at least (3) free vinyl from artists in the Game Over banner by backing my campaign and at least two other campaigns specifically in our Game Over group! (Scroll down to Game Over for all the details~) This will not show up in your survey after the campaign ends, but we will have that in our records and pop it into your separate packages if applicable.
〰️ Will Pocket Bugs be available after this campaign ends? 〰️
All the non-exclusive pins will be available in very limited quantities! This is a passion project so I currently have no plans to restock these pins. I will sell all remaining pins from this campaign only in random mystery bags at in-person events and in my online store, so if there are any pins you want, now is the time to get them! Basically, I can't guarantee that any of the pins or add-ons will be available in the future, so if you can't live without it, don't miss out~
THANK YOU so much for giving me your time!! I hope we can make these little guys come to life 🎉
This project is participating in the BackerKit event Pintopia 2026, a celebration of enamel pin, plushie and ITA bag project featuring an all-star lineup of creators crowdfunding together from January 22 – February 12, 2026.
🕹️ Game Over
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Back three campaigns from our banner, and you'll receive a special sticker (glitter, gold foil, holographic, etc.) from each creator you support!
