Backerkit will not charge you unless the campaign reaches its funding goal.
You can change your pledge amount at any time before the campaign ends.
Surveys will be sent out once the campaign has completed so you can pick which designs you would like.
You will receive updates on production and fulfillment as they progress, through your Backerkit email or the Community tab on the campaign page.
Once backers have received their pledges, any extras will be available after the campaign; but at a higher price, and in their respective artists' shops.
Missed the campaign or can't pledge? See the Survey section for more details on how else to get the pins.
Pledge Level Discounts
Please note that the pledge levels for four pins and above are discounted, and have access to discounted pin addons as well. The discount will not be applied retroactively if you purchase pin addons, you must switch pledge levels; but you will be able to switch pledge levels in the survey if you change your mind later.
Each pledge will include an Egg Angel sticker, and a Big Bad Wolf postcard print featuring artist credits on the back.
Returning backers will get a Penance sticker; early bird backers, who pledge in the first 48 hours of the campaign, will receive a Biblically Accurate Brine Shrimp sticker.
I'm happy to share that Blood and Holy Water is partnered with Sanguine Eminence by MaybelsArtto offer freebie pins as part of our campaigns. If you pledge to Sanguine Eminence as well as Blood and Holy Water, you will receive a freebie pin from each campaign.
These pins will only be available to backers who pledge for both campaigns, so be sure to pledge if you want them!
If you qualify for the free Teeth Halo pin, it will be added to your survey post-campaign (likewise for the Eye Halo pin in the Sanguine Eminence campaign).
We cordially invite you to Mementos Mori — a collaboration of pin campaigns featuring dark and spooky designs. Projects will run from Halloween, October 31st to November 14th.
Freebie Cross-Collaboration Pins — each Mementos Mori creator has paired up with a fellow participant to create two unique pin designs together. If both projects reach their initial funding goal, backers who support both will get a pair of freebie cross-collab pins, one from each creator.
If you pledge to all six campaigns, you'll receive an additional freebie mini pin from each campaign to complete the Mementos Mori pin set.
Pins will be hard enamel except where noted otherwise.
Pins come with backing cards and rubber clutches.
Pins will have at least two pin posts; the angelic pins will have gold plating, while the vampiric pins will have black nickel plating.
Here are the pin designs and details.
At $1500 we will unlock the Halo and Coffin pins. Both pins will be about 2 inches long.
At $3000 we will unlock the Song and Bats pins.
Song will be 1.7 inches wide.
Bats will be 1.8 inches wide.
At $4500 we will fund the Crucified and Staked pins.
Crucified will be 1.8 inches long.
Staked will be 1.7 inches long.
At $6000 we will unlock the Cathedral and Castle pins. Each pin will be about 1.4 inches long.
At $7500 we will fund the Holy Water and Bloodwine pins.
Holy Water will be 2 inches wide.
Bloodwine will be 1.9 inches long.
At $9000 we will unlock the Smite and Fangs pins.
Smite will be 2.3 inches long.
Fangs will be 2.3 inches wide.
At $10500 we will fund the Wings and Wolves pins.
Wings will be 2.1 inches wide.
Wolves will be 1.5 inches wide.
At $12000 we will unlock the Holy Fire and Burn in Sunlight pins.
Holy Fire will be 2.1 inches long with screenprint.
Burn in Sunlight will be 1.6 inches long with screenprint as well.
At $14000 we will unlock the Vampire Lord pin, as well as the Ophan freebie pin.
Vampire Lord will be 2.4 inches wide.
Ophan will be 1.2 inches long, and will be free to backers who pledge for six or more pins.
At $15000 we will fund palette-swapped recolors of each set!
If we fund all the above goals, more pins will be added as additional stretch goals. Backers will be able to vote on their favorites to decide the funding order.
Want to add more pins to your pledge? To add pins to your pledge, select them from the Addons menu. You may also add an additional sticker to your pledge.
Can I include items from your shops with my order? For ease of fulfillment I am not offering shop item bundling for this campaign.
My situation changed and I need a refund. If the campaign funding period is still in progress, you can cancel your pledge. If the campaign has ended, you have 14 days from the campaign end date to request a full refund. After this time no refunds will be given - this includes if you make duplicate orders, accidentally order addons, or make other mistakes with your survey! Please check your survey carefully. The only exception is if I am unable to ship to you, and this refund will be minus any Backerkit fees and taxes.
Can I change my survey selections? Yes, surveys will be unlocked right before the pins ship to backers, so you can make any last-minute changes. If you change your selections at this time, and there are an insufficient number of pins to cover your selections, you may receive a B-grade pin, be asked to select a different pin, or have your pledge delayed by several months while more pins are made.
When will you charge cards for pledges and addons? You can expect charges when the campaign ends, and right before pins ship to backers for those that purchase addons.
Will backers get a coupon for extras? Yes, backers will get a coupon for campaign extras in my shop. However I cannot guarantee leftovers will be available of all items, to guarantee getting an item it's best to pledge during the campaign.
What is your pin grading policy? For my complete pin grading policy, please see my About Page.
What is Angeltober? It is my annual October art challenge themed after angels. You can find the prompts here: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
How do I qualify for cross collab incentive with Sanguine Eminence? If you back my campaign and the Sanguine Eminence campaign before both campaigns end, then you will qualify for our special cross-collab incentives.
How do I qualify for free incentive for Mementos Mori? Pledge to all six Mementos Mori campaigns to get a mini pin from each campaign. Check out all other campaigns participating inMementos Mori.
I have a problem! How can I contact you? If you have any issues with your survey or other urgent concerns: please contact Backerkit support. Backerkit support will forward your message to my email. Do not message me on my shops, social media, or comment on the campaign page - if you do that I may miss your message or lose track of it (feel free to comment for any non-urgent issues of course).
Shipping will be charged after the campaign ends, as part of the Backerkit survey. Please note that the pledge amount during the campaign does not include shipping cost.
Noticefor international backers: Backers are responsible for any customs fees or taxes that may be placed on international orders. No refunds or replacements will be given if your package is lost or returned to sender as a result of not paying these fees. International mail service has been suspended for some countries. Backers are responsible for confirming if service is suspended. If I am unable to ship to you I will refund your pledge, minus any fees and taxes.
Shipping will be flat rate. Shipping prices, which will be added after the campaign in the post-campaign survey, are available below:
Once the campaign ends, surveys will be sent out for backers to choose their pins and other goodies. These surveys will be sent to your Backerkit email, so please make sure you are able to access that email. We will be using Backerkit to coordinate rewards.
Using Backerkit, you can add to your pledge if there are additional campaign items you'd like; or preorder pins if you missed the campaign. However, it's best to pledge for them during the campaign to help unlock goals.
Once pins are in-hand and ready to ship, backers will receive photos of the pins and will be allowed to make changes to their survey if desired. If there are an insufficient number of pins or other items to accommodate these changes, you may receive a B-grade pin, be asked to select a different item, or have your pledge delayed several months while more are manufactured. At this time, campaign backers and preorder backers will be charged for any addons via Backerkit. Please see the Timeline section for an estimate of when pins will ship.
How the Survey Works
The first part consists of survey questions: where you answer survey questions depending on your pledge level. In this example I have pledged for one pin and I select it from the available options in the dropdown menu. Only the designs shown on the campaign page will be available from this menu. If I pledged for two pins, I’d answer two questions with a selection, and so on.
Example survey question from Angelology IV.
The second part is the survey addons: where you can select your addons and purchase additional merch. It is in this section that the other designs will be up for preorder, depending on order quantity.
Example survey addons from Angelology IV
Missed the campaign?
Once the campaign has ended, a Backerkit preorder store will be opened for a limited time. To track the campaign progress, preorder backers are recommended to keep an eye on the campaign page to see what updates are being posted; or subscribe to my social media to see previews of the items when I have received them.
Once pins are in-hand and ready to ship, preorder backers will be charged for any addons via Backerkit. Please see the Timeline section for an estimate of when pins will ship.
Once the preorder store closes, you will need to wait until post-campaign leftovers are available.
After backers have received their rewards, any leftovers of my design will be made available in my shops, but at a higher price. International shipping to most destinations is available through my Etsy shop.
Manufacturing times are approximate and delays are possible. Backers will be notified if there are any unexpected delays, updates, or other issues.
Design changes may be made depending on pin design. This may include adjustments to colors and linework. I will do my best to produce pins that match these designs as closely as possible. Differences between the final items and the mockups are to be expected.
I will be using USPS to ship backer rewards. International mail service has been suspended for some countries. Backers are responsible for confirming if service is suspended. Backers are responsible for any customs fees. Refunds/replacements will not be provided if a package is rejected by customs and lost, as a result of failure to pay these fees. Please see the Shipping section for more information. If I am unable to ship to you I will refund your pledge, minus any Backerkit fees and taxes.
Exchanges or replacements may be offered on a case-by-case basis. Backers are responsible for return shipping. For my complete pin grading policy, please see my About Page.
