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Pocket Bugs: Tiny Enamel Pins

Created by Karen Alleluia

The Pocket series returns! But this time smaller, greener, and way buggier. Our favorite Pocket bugs have come crawling in from the backyard as enamel pins and you’re invited to the cookout! 🐛

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Bug delays 🐛🐛🐛
16 days ago – Wed, Aug 26, 2026 at 03:18:29 PM



Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your patience and I apologize for the late update.

I’ve been trying to get a clear status on my packages for the past six weeks, but there’s been a lot of back-and-forth and delays between me and my manufacturers. 

Here’s what I know so far:

First, new certifications are required for certain products entering the US as of July 2026, which has added extra time and costs ($$) to our orders.

Second, parcel entry into the US has reportedly become stricter about package contents, resulting in border holds and widespread delays.

Our packaging and stickers are ready to go, but we’re still waiting on the pins. I was really hoping everything would arrive on time, which is why I kept holding off on this update. But now that it’s the end of August, I have to assume fulfillment will be delayed.

According to my manu, the pins have already shipped but appear to be stuck in holding. They were shipped after my pin restocks, which I unexpectedly received about a week ago. I’m still discussing possible solutions for worst-case scenarios with my manu, but for now, I’ve been told the only thing I can do is wait.

I’ll send another update once I have something concrete to share, including when your shipping addresses can be updated. Pls trust that I’ll make sure each package is worth the wait and that your packages will get to you. 🙏🏼 

As a side note, I tore a ligament in my left hand four months ago, so I’ve also had to limit my time on the computer. My team has been working harder in person and offline to compensate for my injury so it’s been harder to keep up with online needs. But thank you for bearing with the lapse in communication!

I appreciate you all + trust me, I’m just as anxious as you for these little guys to arrive 🐛💕 Thank you again for being here and we'll talk soon!!

Karen

Locking orders April 10th! 🐛💕
5 months ago – Sun, Apr 05, 2026 at 12:05:18 PM

Happy April, everyone! 🌱



I will begin locking orders and charging cards this Friday, April 10th at 11AM PDT. You'll get a final reminder from BackerKit on Wednesday. Please review everything before then:

‼️ Double-check your selections (designs + names)
There was an image error where Sewaddles was shown as Prickly Pair. It was quickly fixed on the first day of surveys, but pls double-check that your selections are correct.

‼️ Make sure your payment method is active
BackerKit will notify you of issues, but failed charges may delay your order.

‼️ Complete your survey
About 30 surveys are still incomplete. 

You cannot edit your orders after this Friday! However, I will be locking shipping addresses in a few months in case any of you move, etc.

I pushed the charge date slightly due to file prep, but everything is still on track so far! Next update will be when I receive manufacturer photos + I'll be sure to update the timeline then too.

Thank you so, so much for the extra survey orders!! 💛 

LAST DAY! 🐛⚡️
7 months ago – Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 12:30:07 PM



We're almost at the finish line, so let's take a moment to look at the newest little bugs we created and unlocked together just within the last week!!! Thank you all for your votes, suggestions, and pledges to make it happen ✨✨✨



Everything on my page has officially been unlocked and I'm so happy you all showed up to support my work! To celebrate such an incredible milestone, anyone who is backing this project will receive an illustrated thank you card in the mail 🎉

We've got 20 hours left before this bug campaign officially ends so if you're still on the fence, consider this: 

  • The glittery, Rare Pocket Bugs can only be purchased here, during this campaign~

  • Every extra pin is only $12 right now! (Most of them cost extra to make, but we’re keeping pricing simple and affordable for this campaign~)

  • After this campaign ends, all extra pins will be $15 - 20 each and sold only in mystery bags, so this is your only chance to pick the exact designs you want!

  • And lastly, every pledge helps me order higher quantities at better rates, which supports my business and team for the year ahead!! Inventory funding is rough, so your support here really makes a hugeee difference 🥰


Before I go, these two products have been the most popular talk on social media so I'm sharing them here so we can appreciate them a little more!! I'm so happy they're unlocked + now available as Add-ons~





Let the countdown begin! Thank you again for being here 🐛💕

The votes are in + the people want 2 more!! 🐛
8 months ago – Mon, Jan 26, 2026 at 07:32:37 AM

Congrats to our sparkling winners, the Centipede Army and Snow Butts!! These two surprisingly won the popular vote on both BackerKit and Instagram by a landslide, so thank you all for making your suggestions! 🥳



A ton of people were really sad/upset that Joltik and Sewaddle didn't get picked, which checks out bc those bugs were consistently at the top of the charts across all platforms too. So I decided I will work hard to get two more pins added to our board with two final stretch goals.

✨ New + final stretch goals unlocked ✨



Be sure to vote in the final poll to choose your favorite Sewaddle design~

This is the absolute maximum I can offer for this campaign and all unpicked designs will turn into stickers since they were still highly requested bugs!



In the meantime, pls pls pls make sure your cards on file are active and ready to be charged on Feb. 12 to avoid any issues with funding this project~ I appreciate you all for being part of this process with me, it makes a huge difference!

Good luck to our next bugs!! 🐛

CARABINER UNLOCKED 🎉 Final stretch goal + new poll!
8 months ago – Sat, Jan 24, 2026 at 03:03:27 PM

Omg I really woke up to a fully unlocked campaign, what!! Thank you so much!!! I updated the page to have all the new add-ons, including the Everyday Bug sets, sticker sheets, and the Caterpillar Carabiner so you can add them to your pledges now or at the end of the campaign. Ahhh I'm so excited to have all these cool products in hand 🎉🎉🎉



I have been working on all your favorites, and here are my best sketches for your most asked-for bugs! The poll closes today at 11:59PM PST, which is right when the Early Bug pledges close, so pls vote and let me know in the comments what your second choices are! 🐛🐛🐛



If you are one of the 10 people that voted already, you may have to vote again lol sorry, I ended up changing #5's design bc it felt like it was missing something!!

Sadly, not all of your suggestions made the cut. I will keep sketching throughout this campaign  just so I can keep trying out different ideas for characters but no promises on anything extra though bc all these additions are already so much work 😅 Thank you everyone for sharing all your favorites with me!!



Lastly, this party hat request wasn't even in the top 5, however it was one of my favorite sketches and I just couldn't imagine it without glitter!! So I've added this little guy to the Rare designs. 💕

New stretch goal added:


I wish I could make Spewpa into a pin, but I wouldn't be able to visually tell the same story through cast metal, so I decided to turn the party into a thick vinyl sticker~  

Thank you so much for being here, see you in the polls!! 🐛💕