Project Update: Timeline Update & Survey Reminder!
First off, about 90 people still need to complete the survey - if you are one of these people, please complete it! There are a few which have been mostly filled out but are missing an address or payment method.
PRODUCTION:
TIMELINE:
I will LOCK the surveys on Friday, May 24th- meaning you can no longer go in and make updates to your items in two weeks. I will send out a 48hr-reminder before this happens!
I will then CHARGE CARDS on Friday, June 7th. This is the charge for shipping costs and any add-ons. This provides me the funds for purchasing packaging material and any additional items to fulfill orders. There will also be a 48 hr reminder before this occurs in case you need to switch your card or make an update!
Addresses will not be locked until ~1 week prior to shipping. This will be some time during August/September. when pins ship to me I will do another update and let you know. You will receive an email prior to shipping which gives a warning that the address will lock soon and allows you to edit your mailing address if needed.
Any questions? feel free to ask here!
Thanks,
Rachel
PS. BABY ROBIN on our porch fan :)
Project Update: Owls added to add-ons and preorder shop!
You will be able to edit your survey/add-ons for about two weeks before I lock down orders so go ahead and add these if you're interested!
If there are any other items from my typical shop as add-ons just let me know!
I probably can't add everything but if some items are particularly popular I will add them in so that you can get combined shipping. (I won't be doing combined shipping with Etsy orders because it's far to complicated.)
Great job filling out the surveys so far! only a day in and just about 2/3 complete!
Thanks!!!
Corvi
Project Update: Surveys Sent!!
Any issues and you can contact me here or at [email protected] and I will respond later today.
Remember, you will not be charged for shipping/add-ons for several weeks. I will update several more times before I lock orders or charge cards.
go get your birds!!!!
Thanks!
Project Update: All pin designs complete, Surveys coming this week!
Earlybird
NEW BIRDS
Backerkit Surveys
Stickers - I am working on putting together sticker sheets for ALL the birds now. It should be a total of 4-5 different sheets that will be available.
"All In" Pledge Level - I will be adding a pledge level that you can switch to (and pay the difference) to get one of EVERYTHING if you're interested in the full set!
Other Stuff
Preorder Store - will also open when surveys are sent! So those who did not back will be able to get items as well, though early backers always get the best deal!
Timeline - we are well on schedule, I should have pins ordered about a week after the surveys are sent. The faster you fill out the surveys the faster I can order the pins! So keep an eye out for more updates.
Thanks!!!
PS. here are all the birds! high quality images will be available during the survey so you can take a close look.
Project Update: Smoke Test Surveys Going Out & Preorder Store Open!
Surveys
It's completely random who gets these early surveys. The purpose of these is to troubleshoot before I blast it out to all 700+ of you.
PLEASE report any problems to me immediately: if items are missing a design variant, shipping prices look incorrect, or you are unable to purchase an addon you want, come to me as soon as you can.
To report problems you can comment here, or contact me directly at [email protected].
The first backer to report each major issue will receive a free random mini feather pin with their pledge rewards.
Once any problems have been rooted out and corrected, I will send all surveys! The faster you complete them, the faster I can get final counts and get you your birds.
ADD-ONS and PREORDER SHOP
Add-ons and Preorder Shop items include my CROW ITA BAG, and PARROTLET PLUSHIES at a discount along with lots of other good stuff, so take some time to browse!
Happy Birding!
Corvi
Project Update: Now What? + Update to Earlybird Pin Design + MORE birds
First off, thank you ALL for your tremendous support! I've wanted to make a huge series of local birds for a LONG time and you are actively helping me make that a reality!
So, what's next?
After 1 month without a successfully charged card I will need to drop your pledge.
In about two to three weeks, early May, you will get an email from BackerKit with a link to the post campaign pledge manager/survey. With it you will tell me which pins you want, your shipping address, and you will pay for shipping. Shipping estimates, as well as general timeline, are on the main page.
During the survey you will also have the opportunity to purchase additional add-on items!
I am working to put together sticker sheets including each design before I launch the surveys.
Earlybirds
I was not happy with my initial "earlybird" design and have made a new version which I am MUCH happier with.
are we all cool with the new version instead of the old? Please let me know in the comments.
My To-Do list
- Design 6 additional pins
- Send mockups to manufacturer
- Design Backing Card
- Design Thank You Card
- Compile Sticker Sheets
- Set up Pledge Manager and Preorder Shop
- Decide if I should add a "one of everything" pledge (over 30 pins) that folks can switch to
I appreciate your patience in the upcoming months, and I will update you as much as I can without being horribly irritating about it ^v^
Feel free to leave any unanswered questions here and I will try to get to everything ASAP!
CHIRP CHIRP
- Corvi
PS. I added an extra Sparrow - we now have song sparrow and white throated sparrow, both with lovely little bleeding hearts!
PSS. If you were not able to be a backer and are a follower of the project, I will have the Preorder Shop set up next month when the surveys go out :)
Project Update: TWO Days left, 27 Birds available! Raptors & Waterbirds Unlocked!
We are nearing the end of this campaign but I have even MORE birds that you can still unlock.
If you haven't backed this project yet, now is the time!
Raptors have just been unlocked including Osprey, Red Tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle.
Up next to unlock are
- Song Sparrow
- Golden Crowned Kinglet
- Eastern Screech Owl
- Purple Martin
- Indigo Bunting
- Kestrel
Also make sure you are backing Bird Crimes to get those Pintopia freebie crows!
Thanks for all the support so far, and lets hit that 30k!!!
- Corvi
Project Update: Song Sparrow, Golden Crowned Kinglet, & Eastern Screech Owl Unlocked!
Earlier today we unlocked the Osprey, Bald Eagle, and Red Tailed Hawk and we JUST hit funding for the Sparrow, Kinglet, and Screech owl!
Designs coming in soon - any suggestions for plants to pair them with?
The final three to unlock now are:
- Purple Martin
- Indigo Bunting
- Kestrel
If we hit that 30k goal, maybe I'll even let backers choose a couple more birds...
Lets keep this going!
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I'm hoping to go for a "one of everything" kind of pledge. I see there are multiple pledge levels, but I don't think any of them fit the bill of that description - some are under the total number of pins and at least one pledge is for more than the total number of pins. Will there be a pledge that gets you one of each bird? Also, if you pledge over the number of total pins (30) what do you do with the extras? Thanks!!
Project Update: Backyard Birds has 1 Week Left- Heron, Kingfisher, Wood Duck Unlocked! + Giveaway!
New Designs Unlocked
Next up to unlock are: Osprey, Red Tailed Hawk, and Bald Eagle. Let me know what plants plant you want to see with these and the Wood Duck in the comments section below! I'd love some help on this.
Giveaways
Corviforms (Twitter)
Corviforms (Bluesky)
Ken's Pin Hustle (Twitter)
AND
Lets unlock those birds!!!
Have a great day,
Corvi
Project Update: 21 Birds Unlocked, New Pledge Tiers Added! 🐦
I've been seriously enjoying designing bird pins, and was able to get done everything we have unlocked so far - 21 total birds! Check out the page for new artwork!
Because now we have MORE BIRDS I've decided to create additional pledge tiers so that you can get everything we have unlocked at a huge discount. Tiers now go up to 30 BIRDS! This would be an awesome choice if you want to get in on the project with a friend or stock up on cute little gifts at nearly half price.
If you're already a backer, you can easily swap your pledge for a higher tier by going to "manage your pledge"
Make sure you also go and back Bird Crimes and get 2 free criminal crows, don't want you to miss out on FREE STUFF!
I've gone ahead and lowered some of the stretch goals as well, I really think we can hit the 30k mark! Then I can have you all tell me what ADDITIONAL birds to make haha
Happy birding!
Corviforms
PS. You can help us unlock more birds by sharing on social media as well!
Bluesky
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Project Update: Funded & Stretch Goals SMASHED! THANK YOU!
WOW. The response here has been absolutely amazing!!
I'll be taking feedback on additional birds and adding them as quickly as I can, but I want to make sure I take the time for high quality designs.
I tend to release pins in sets of 3, so according to feedback here are some sets I am hoping to sketch up for you:
- mockingbird, catbird, robin
- purple martin, indigo bunting, blue jay
- towhee, red winged blackbird, oriole
- hummingbird, kinglet, northern flicker
- sparrows???
and THEN get into some larger, less backyard-y local birds:
- barred owl, screech owl, saw whet owl
- red tailed hawk, osprey, eagle
- great blue heron, kingfisher, wood duck
I also love to include plants with each, so if you have any suggestions on native foliage to include I'd love to hear it!
And here are some quick sketches so far!
Again, thank you all SO much and let's keep the momentum going so that I can make you as many birds as possible!
<3 Corviforms
I will be using the poll feature going forward once we've narrowed it down.
I want to focus on birds in my particular region for now since there are plenty- maybe future discussions we can talk about expanding the area :)
NOW START CHIRPING.
<3 Corviforms