So Much News! All 16 designs unlocked + turkey vulture earrings, condor pendant, and final stretch goal announced!
over 3 years ago
– Sat, Sep 05, 2020 at 06:59:32 AM
This whole week I have been both stunned and so grateful for the outpouring of support for vultures, it means more to me than I can say. It also means so much to work I can do trying to help in their conservation through education, outreach, wildlife rehabilitation, and art! Everyone's kind words about the birds, shared stories of vultures they love, and enthusiasm for this campaign have been so touching, invigorating, and inspirational. I can't wait to share with you all that this successful project is going to make possible in the near future. THANK YOU!
Exciting News: All 16 designs are now unlocked and available as pin and sticker choices!
Here they are all together, I am so excited to share them with you! Lots of people have asked why I didn't just concentrate on the Old World Vulture species - it is because I'd love to do a follow up project with them in the spotlight, in the future. I had to sneak two in early, though, because I just couldn't resist adding a bearded vulture and griffon to the set right now! Others chosen are species near and dear to me in my work with wildlife rehabilitation, education, and falconry. Plus a flamingo because though I haven't had the chance to work with them, they are awesome and I really wanted that extra splash of fun color!
As highly requested, now available are Turkey Vulture earrings (with 14kt gold-filled hooks) for $45 a pair and the California Condor necklace (with gold-plated chain) for $35. More details and specifications for these can be found on the project page, just scroll down to the stretch goal category and you'll see them there!
Adding Additional Items to your Pledge:
If one of the new pins or unlocked jewelry items catches your eye, you can add them onto your existing pledge!
You can add additional items by simply choosing the item(s) you would like, tallying up the total, and following the instructions below. All add-ons require the base pledge to be at pin tier ($15) or up except the stickers, which can be added to any pledge.
- $5 - Individual Sticker of your choice
- $15 - Full Vulture Sticker Set (6 designs)
- $15 - 1x Enamel Pin of your choice (add as many additional pins as you like for $15 each)
- $15 - 1x Fine Art Print of your choice, 5" x 7" paper size
- $25 - 1x Fine Art Print of your choice, 8.5" x 11" paper size
- $35 - California Condor Pendant
- $35 (pledges on or before 8/28) - All Stickers Set (6 vultures plus Raven, Kestrel, and any unlocked stretch goal stickers - 16 stickers in total)
- $40 (pledges on or after 8/29) - All Stickers Set (6 vultures plus Raven, Kestrel, and any unlocked stretch goal stickers - 16 stickers in total)
- $45 - 1x Pair of Turkey Vulture Earrings
- $75 - Full 6 Pin Vulture Set
- $75 - 6x Fine Art Prints of your choice, 5" x 7" paper size
- $120 - 6x Fine Art Prints of your choice, 8.5" x 11" paper size
- $200 - 16x Fine Art Prints (full set, one of each design), 5" x 7" paper size
- $350 - 16x Fine Art Prints (full set, one of each design), 8.5" x 11" paper size
How to add items to your pledge:
1. Click the “manage your pledge” button on the project’s page.
2. Increase your pledge by the amount needed to claim the add-on(s).
3. Save your pledge. Do not change the tier that you originally pledged at (unless you want a different tier).
My apologies that the kickstarter system is really clunky about this, it's not very intuitive. This link isn't my page but shows a step-by-step with visuals on how to edit your pledge, if that is helpful! https://support.peakdesign.com/hc/en-us/articles/211834203-How-to-Add-on-Items-to-your-Reward-Kickstarter-Pledge
If you are still having trouble please feel free to message me and I can try to help.
Final stretch goal Announced!
If the campaign hits $100k in funding - and we are getting shockingly close - the Barn Owl earrings, Black Vulture earrings, and Bearded vulture necklace with unlock as optional add-ons to any tier. They will be at the same price points as the others ($45 for earrings and $35 for pendant). If you would love to see these happen, please share the campaign with anyone you think might be interested, lets hit that mark!
Original Paintings available: There are a few brand new tiers for the one-of-a-kind watercolor paintings that the pin designs are based on; at time of writing the Goldfinch, Red-Tailed Hawk, Kingfisher, Cape Griffon Vulture, Flamingo, and Silver/Grey Raven are newly listed and still available. Since only one of each painting is available, once those tiers sell they are gone, so if you are interested in owning one, grab it now! The original tiers also come with the 'Gotta-Have-It-All' package deal, meaning one of each of all 16 pins and stickers. I am working to get the new original images up on the page, check back in the next day or two if you'd like to see them!
Fine Art Prints: Lots of people have been asking about the print sets - these are reproduction prints of the original paintings on heavy, archival paper, hand-signed by the artist, suitable for framing or display, a cost-effective way to own the artwork. Each print will come packaged in a protective clear sleeve with a backing board, and they make great gifts! I will get photos of the example prints on the project page this weekend, check back soon if you'd like to see those. Pricing for prints is as follows :
- $15 - 1x Fine Art Print of your choice, 5" x 7" paper size
- $25 - 1x Fine Art Print of your choice, 8.5" x 11" paper size
- $75 - 6x Fine Art Prints of your choice, 5" x 7" paper size
- $120 - 6x Fine Art Prints of your choice, 8.5" x 11" paper size
- $200 - 16x Fine Art Prints (full set, one of each design), 5" x 7" paper size
- $350 - 16x Fine Art Prints (full set, one of each design), 8.5" x 11" paper size
Stickers: The sticker images are created from the original watercolor paintings, so they vary slightly from the pin designs. You can see examples of the stickers on the project page, but we are working to get the newly unlocked designs up as soon as possible, so check back in a day or two to see the final designs all together.
When the project closes on September 10th you will get the chance to choose your pins/sticker/print options and add on any additional items you still want to pick up. You'll be able to see all the options in one place when you check out, so that it is easier.
I am working hard to get everything prepared for production to make sure that these are made as promptly as possible and ready to ship out to you as soon as they reach my hands. I am looking into the most eco-friendly packaging options available; I already use recycled mailers and wrap material but am trying to add in compostable and biodegradable, sustainable products as much as possible to replace those.
Thank you again, so much, for your support and making this project such an incredible success!! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out and I will try to answer as promptly as I can :)
-Foxfeather
