Insular Cortex: A Mental Health Inspired Pin Series

Hey there, amazing backers of Insular Cortex! 🧠🎉

Firstly, I want to apologize for the slight delay in getting out the surveys. Life threw a few curveballs and I hit a temporary wall of exhaustion. Chronic illness am I right? However, I've been working diligently behind the scenes, and I'm thrilled to announce that surveys will be ready this week! 🖤🤘

The surveys are crucial as they will allow you to choose your pin designs and wrap up shipping costs. As well as snag any extra goods from my preorder shop including past designs which I have discounted 20% off for Mental Health Awareness Month :) I've got some other cool surprises in store, I'm just so incredible grateful for your love and support for this project!

I'm pleased to share that the production and shipping timeline remains on track, and there are no changes in that regard. Your pins will be in your hands around July as promised, and I can't wait to see your excitement when they arrive! 🚀 I will make sure to update you every step of the way!

Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and unwavering support throughout this journey. Your enthusiasm is what keeps me going, and I am truly grateful for each and every one of you! Together, let's continue to support mental health awareness and make a positive impact.

Thank you all once again for being a part of this incredible journey. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. You're all rockstars! 🖤🤘

With love and gratitude,
Christy


Let me know down in the comments which Insular Cortex Pin you can't wait to have!
Oh and speaking of which, here are how the respect existence or expect resistance design came out! 

Treat Me Delicately Colorway, Transgender Pride Colorway and Nonbinary Pride Colorway

Juuuust wow! We did it!!! 🎉🖤🤘
THANK YOU! After a tough few months, because of you, I'm excited to be excited again. Your support has helped me create and express myself anew. As you wear these designs, I hope they inspire the same for you and remind you that you're never alone.

What comes next? 🤔
Within the next 1-2 days, you may see a charge from EVOL-EYE or BackerKit on your statement.

Failed Payments 💳
If your payment fails, BackerKit will make a few more attempts in the following days. If your payment continues to fail, you will still have the opportunity to pay for your pledge in the survey to receive your rewards. Even if your pledge payment fails, you will still receive your survey, allowing you to update your payment details and ensure you receive the pledge level and any freebie items you selected.

Surveys 📝
In approximately two weeks, you will receive a BackerKit survey, around May. Before the surveys are sent out, I will provide an update. The purpose of the survey is to choose the designs for your pins, provide your shipping address, and pay for shipping. The survey will also include an add-ons section where you can find additional items like apparel, stickers, totes, jewelry, and extra pins. Please note that add-ons are entirely optional.

Early Bird Tier Upgrade 🦅
If you are an Early Bird Backer and wish to upgrade your tier to include more pins, please email me at [email protected] with your name, email associated with your pledge, and the desired tier upgrade.

Pre-order Store 🚨
In approximately one week, we will launch a pre-order store. This store is exclusively for those who missed the campaign and are not backers. If you are a backer, please do not confuse the pre-order store link with your survey. Feel free to share the pre-order store link with friends who missed the campaign. Remember, the pre-order store is not your survey.

Freebie Items 💥
Once you complete the pledge level questions in your survey and reach the final page, you will automatically see the freebie items included with your pledge in your items list. If any free items are missing from the list, please email [email protected].

Lastly, please follow me on Instagram, as I plan to hold a giveaway to show my appreciation for all the love and support I have received from all of you! I will automatically include everyone from the campaign as an entry, but you will have more chances to win if you follow along and help spread the word! There will be multiple winners! 👁️ 👄 👁️

That's all for now. Thank you again from the depths of my cold black heart! This campaign has meant so much more to me than you could ever know!!  All my love, blood, sweat, & tears!! - Christy 🖤🤘

Ps I’m still working on the finishing touches and this is only 70% done and because I’m dyslexic there’s a spelling mistake but I’m trying to throw perfectionism out the window and because I promised you all a peek!🫣

Hey everyone! So, I've been putting in the hours behind the scenes since my stint in the hospital. Apologies for not keeping you updated regularly; I tend to get a bit shy and didn't want to bother you all. But hey, better late than never, right? And if you're here, chances are you're a night owl like me. #teaminsomina

1. Big love to all of you! Seriously, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here. We've smashed all our goals, and because of you, all the designs are unlocked! If you had your eye on a specific design that was locked, now's your chance to upgrade your pledge or snag some extra pins in the add-on section.

2. While you're there, check out the new add-ons, including the STUNNING fidget necklace I've been dying to create. As a thank-you, I've discounted it more than 25% off what I will be selling it for when it hits my shop! Also, I'm open to suggestions for more future designs (think ying/yang-inspired or maybe a complete design that spins flip book-style?). Drop your ideas in the comments below! (please note that this is just a mockup but I will make sure it's as close to this design as possible) 

3. "Just One More Chapter" tote bag! Teaming up with my pal from Snarky co. was a blast, and we've got this awesome book-themed tote for you! "Just One More Chapter" speaks to all the bookworms out there who just can't put a good book down. (Check out her Ink and Enamel campaign!) For me, it's also a reminder, to what a semicolon signifies in mental health journeys – your story isn't over, and to keep going.

4. Saving the best news for last – I'm wrapping up a surprise design for all of you. A new pin is in the works, and every backer will receive a free sticker! The design should be ready for its big reveal tomorrow morning. Any guesses on what it might say?

5. Lastly, with only 18 hours left, please help spread the word! Share with all the like-minded tender-hearted humans in your life. On a personal note: after a tough few months, because of you, I'm excited to be excited again, and I can't express my gratitude enough. This helped me create and express myself again, and as you wear these designs, I hope they inspire the same for you and show you that you're never alone!

6. I'll be providing more information and instructions tomorrow about what to expect after the timer runs out. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or feel free to send me a DM on Instagram! 

7. Don't forget to snag these exclusive freebies by also backing my pin partner Weird Works HERE!


8. I love hearing from you so fill up the comment section! Tell me what you're most looking forward to, your ideas, feedback, spill a secret, share a win, or just say hi! 

Alrighty I think that covers it..thank you all so much again. Time for bed. :) x Christy

Hi Tender Hearts! 

I unfortunately landed myself with a kidney infection and had to spend some time in the hospital. It seems like my body was reminding me to slow down and take care of myself. 😑

However, despite this setback, I am excited to share that we are just 5 days away from wrapping up this campaign!

Thanks to you, all goals have been smashed, and Burn Baby Burn Pin and the embroidered patches are now available in the add-on section at a discounted rate! 🎉

But wait, there's more! I might have a few additional surprises up my sleeve, including an extra freebie for all our backers! I want you to know your support means the absolute universe to me.

Please share this project with a friend you think will resonate and feel free to reach out to me via [email protected] if you need anything at all. My DMs on IG are also open for you!

Thank you so much for your unwavering support! 🖤Christy


UNLOCKED!



UNLOCKED! 

GUYS!! Thank you so much for your vote! I think this will be a new favorite of mine. It's ok to leave behind what no longer serves you.. but no one says you have to be nice about it. ;)

I will be updating stretch goals tomorrow along with more sneak peeks, surprises and polls! I'm so incredibly grateful for your support! Christy

What does this design mean to you? Leave me a comment!