Kickstarter
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that helps creators bring their ideas to life with the support of backers. By pledging to a campaign, backers help fund the production of creative projects. Campaigns only succeed if they meet their funding goals. Backing a campaign comes at no risk to the backer. If the campaign is not successful in reaching its funding goal, backers will not be charged.
My First Kickstarter Journey
I launched my first Kickstarter to bring The Cutest Cactus in Big Bend to life, and thanks to incredible support, I was able to print the book and share it with families who love Big Bend, nature, and succulents as much as I do. That campaign not only funded the printing but also helped me grow as an independent author.
This time: Mittens Plushies!
Now, I'm back on Kickstarter with an exciting new goal: to create an adorable Mittens plushie based on the succulent icon from my book. The funds will go towards designing, manufacturing, safety testing, and shipping these cuddly companions. I'm offering tiered rewards that include the plushie, the book, and fun extras like enamel pins and stickers.
While I'm hopeful this campaign will be successful, there's always a chance it may not reach its funding goal. If you're planning to gift the book for the holidays, I encourage you to purchase a copy from my website now. Every sale helps, and if the campaign is close to success, book sales will go toward making the plushies a reality. However, if the campaign seems to be falling short, the plushie project will be paused while I shift focus to my next children's book.