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Cryptids and Critters - Folklore 3D Enamel Pin Collection

Created by CritCreations

An Enamel pin collection of large 3d, standard, and mini pins of Cryptids, and Fearsome Critters-a group of legendary creatures in the folklore and traditions of lumberjacks during the 19th and early 20th centuries in North America.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Cryptid and Critters Featured Pins, and freebies announcement!
about 2 months ago – Mon, Jan 19, 2026 at 02:00:55 PM

Tokii here,
So excited! Cryptid and Critters launches Jan22nd!
Here's a quick glance at designs we're hoping to fund-

3"in 3D pins "Cryptid" designs- Antique gold with 3 prongs

1.5" Hard enamel "Critter" designs

1" Mini Pin "Hunter's toolbox" designs- most have an effect of some kind. 

Freebies



We'll be hosting a few more goodies like a killer pin banner, and this jackalope journal


I hope you guys are excited as I am, come follow the project to join us for launch this Thursday!

Stay Adventerous,
- Tokii and Jacob


📖‼️Storyline, Week Eight: MOUNTAINS BAD
about 2 months ago – Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 11:19:43 AM



While there may not be any pins to vote on this week, the last batch of mini pins will be voted on next week, so keep your finger on the pulse!

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Hello Backerkit,
Robert's mind has seen better days, now fully into a state of mental unraveling. He is without money or  means to acquire more tools to assist him along his journey, yet still there is more journey to be had. With the last update to this story on the horizon, how do you think the story will pan out as he moves into the Pacific Coast

Stay tuned for next week for our last story update, But for now, take a peek at the pins that we're including for this region of the US...


Journal Design winner and Washi Tape Design Reveal!
2 months ago – Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 11:49:47 AM

Hi hi backerkit, your artist Tokii here!

Tokii here! As the title mentions, we'll be revealing the journal design vote and the washi tape designs for this project..
Drum roll please.....


It was a very tight race between all holo, but Debossed cover details, with rainbow holographic foil paper edges won for final design. Thank you guys for all of your comments, questions, and discussions in the last post, you'd be surprised how well you helped sway the votes! I'm thinking of ordering a sample ahead of time. 

For our washi tape reveal.......



I decided to go more painterly and illustrative for the washi tape for this collection, focusing on two different atmospheres with a similar theme. The feeling of traversing through a strange forest, feeling the weight of eyes on you. 

Hoping you guys enjoy! I'm so excited for this project- it's been rather insightful getting all your feedback!

Stay Adventerous,
- Tokii and Jacob

What do you think of the Cactus Cat tweaks? (pin design poll)
2 months ago – Mon, Jan 12, 2026 at 11:44:14 AM

Hello Backerkit!

As briefly mentioned in a comment or two of last post, one piece of the Cactus Cat's lore is that it uses it's longest spikes to slash at cacti during the day so that it can later come back and drink the fertilized cactus juice during nighttime. Tokii and I discussed making drunkenness a more apparent detail of the pin's final design, and eventually fell on adding a small spiral to both of it's eyes as well as adding a little string of drool.

We were happy with the change but ultimately wanted to hear your guys' opinions first! <3

📖‼️Storyline, Week Seven: Are You Listening Now? - (Included Poll!)
2 months ago – Wed, Jan 07, 2026 at 10:38:17 AM



Each pin will be 1" in size, with additional details listed down below:
  • The Tinfoil Hat will not have additional details
  • The Ragged Tent will not have additional details
  • The Jar of Peepers we're hoping will have glowing enamel for the scleras and centers of the eyes giving it a creepy vibe.

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 Hello Backerkit,

Robert... doesn't seem to be doing well... It's been over a decade since his last message and it appears things have gone even further downhill since he's last spoken with you. Now that the silence has been broken he's once again asking you what he should get for his journeys, though none of them really seem like the best choice for him. Nevertheless your worrisome friend is headed towards the peaks of the Rocky Mountains to see what kinds of monsters lie in wait for him there.
 
Stay tuned for next week for more messages, But for now, take a peek at the pins that we're including for this region of the US...