From beneath the ground to high in the sky, peaceful pilgrimages to daring adventures, stories are all around us. Bards carry those stories with them, bringing them to life again and again.
This hard enamel pin series celebrates those intrepid storytellers, combining myth with the mythical as each pin features a different mythical creature and their storytelling method of choice.
For our swan song, we're adding some of the most requested mythical creatures to our merry band! The main three pins include some of the most popular pins that were voted on during the previous Mythical bards campaigns but that we hadn't quite made yet:
A kitsune playing a forest-y lute
A kraken playing seashell rattles
A griffin
Gather the storytellers together to hear what songs they'll sing together!
WIP, final designs forthcoming
Welcome to Pin Quest! — a celebration of creativity and collaboration from a diverse group of artists collectively running enamel pin crowdfunding projects.
Freebie Cross-Collaboration Pins —Back 3 or more Pin Quest campaigns and get a free storytelling mini-pin from each of the artists you have supported!
Please note that all of these will be added automatically, no need to add them separately! The mini storytelling pin and pumpkin bard sticker are also available in the "add-ons" section.
Pintober Backers (this project is one of 3+ Pin Quest 2026 projects you backed): 1.25" hard enamel bard scroll pin with glitter accents
Early Backers (for those who back in the first 48 hours): 1.25" hard enamel storytelling pin, with glitter accents
Our initial goal is $750! This funds the project and unlocks the first THREE hard enamel pins and bonus backer rewards. The goals for the initial three bards are mapped out below:
Unlock at $750: KITSUNE Bard
Unlock at $750: KRAKEN Bard
Unlock at $750: GRIFFIN Bard
FINAL THREE BARDS: TBD After these initial three, I'm planning on three more, to be voted on by you! A poll is launching on day one to determine who these three final bards are and they'll be announced soon!
Unlock at $150: TBD Bard - See poll!
Unlock at $150: TBD Bard - See poll!
Unlock at $150: TBD Bard - See poll!
Want more pin fun? Check out the available add-ons that can be added to your pledge:
Mythical Bards pins from series 1 and 2: These are each 2" tall, A-grade, hard enamel. There are four bards from series 1 and five bards from series 2 available.
Dragon Bard ornaments: This is the first time these have been available online! They're 3" tall, hard enamel, and hang from a ribbon
Cat-Sìth + organ
Dragon
Haunted Dragon + courting dulcimer
Gargoyle + lithophone
Loch Monster + harp
Phoenix + crystal chimes
Tree Guardian + Sousaphone
Will-O'-The-Wisp + theremin
Wolpertinger + drums
JUNE 2026: Designs Fully Drafted; JULY 2026: Funds Received/Surveys Sent; AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2026: Pin Production; SEPTEMBER 2026: Fulfillment; DECEMBER 1, 2026: Project Complete and Closed
Please note that these times are estimates and are subject to change! I have estimated the time required based on previous pins that I've ordered, but these can be impacted by any number of outside factors outside of my control. The timeline above includes some buffer time to allow for the unexpected, and I'm hopeful the timeline might actually be a bit shorter, but ultimately only time will tell.
I am committed to regularly connecting with all of you as we progress through this campaign and production so that you are in the loop every step of the way!
ON CLOSING DATE: It is my goal to get you your pledge rewards as quickly as possible, but I am unable to ship the rewards if surveys or payments are incomplete. At the closing date - roughly two months after survey rewards have been shipped - any incomplete pledges will be considered a donation to the campaign and rewards will no longer be able to be redeemed. Reminders will be communicated regularly as we go!
Please note that shipping will be charged during the survey AFTER the campaign ends and SEPARATELY through your BackerKit survey. Shipping is based on dimensions and weight, but some general estimates for shipping cost is below:
USA Based Shipping Estimated Cost: $5-$15
International: $10-$30
UK: Through Etsy after the campaign only, please use the UK reservation tier
If you are in the UK and are interested in the pins, please use the UK reservation pledge tier. No physical rewards will be sent through the BackerKit survey. A custom Etsy listing will be made after the campaign for you based on your choices.
I plan for shipping to be through USPS and will not be shipping to any country USPS does not ship to. Additionally, due to current regulations, I will be unable to ship to countries in the EU at this time.
Please Remember When Pledging:
Please make sure you provide an accurate shipping address on the survey! I will not be responsible if your package is lost or misdelivered due to address issues.
For allbackersoutside the USA, please note that you'll be responsible for any customs/import taxes/fees - BackerKit will not collect these fees.
Project timelines and shipping costs are estimates and will be charged after the campaign ends through the BackerKit survey.
My name is Amber and I'm a multidisciplinary storyteller (artist, writer, designer) based out of Minnesota. I've been a pin collector since 2008, a convention volunteer since 2015, and a convention artist since 2016. The first pins I designed and produced were actually for a local Minnesota convention in 2023, I designed and produced my own first pins based on my original artwork in 2024, successfully ran my first crowdfunded pin campaign (Con Adventurers) for Backerkit's 2025 Pintopia, and have now run four successful pin campaigns before this one.
I'm so excited to bring this new original set of pins to you that celebrate mythical storytellers!
Step into the pages of Pin Quest: Folklore and Fairytales, an enchanting journey through a storybook realm filled with magical tales, whimsical creatures, and collectible treasures. Whether you're here for the charming, the mystical, or the legendary, each chapter of this adventure brings you closer to wonder (and amazing pins).
Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Complete your story by backing three or more projects and earn an exclusive freebie pin - a tale to add to your library.
Are you ready to follow the fairy lights, gather your enchanted treasures, and discover the magic? 🪄 I'll see you in the enchanted forest, spellbook in hand.
