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Where the Garden Glows: Pre-Order Shop

Created by Danie | CuriousNature.Art

Hidden deep within a secret garden lies a world of living magic, where flowers bloom into curious creatures and spirits roam under the moonlight!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

✨ Final Campaign Update for Where the Garden Glows! ✨
about 21 hours ago – Mon, Aug 17, 2026 at 01:51:47 PM

And that's a wrap for Where the Garden Glows!!

I am officially closing out this project so I can start moving on to the next adventure! I sent out emails one last time to everyone who is still in limbo with their surveys before I put the remaining pins up for sale to the public.
Right now I'm working on getting the product photos finished and my site ready for the public launch on August 19th! I'll also be running a sale on a lot of my older items to make room for new things, so definitely check that out if there's something you've been eyeing :) [Shop Link]

Even though this project is now closed, you are always welcome to reach out to me about your order at [email protected]. I'm happy to help with any lingering questions or concerns, but it's time for me to start moving on!

Speaking of... What's next?

During the last update, I had you all vote on the theme for my next campaign, and it looks like the winner is... ✨ ENCHANTED FOREST! ✨
Cabinet of Curiosities was a pretty close second, but this vote gave me a great idea of where everyone's interests are, and I'm SO excited about the direction this is taking me!

The Enchanted Forest theme feels like the perfect opportunity for me to really dive into the story I've had living in my brain for ages. A whimsical, haunted woods full of strange creatures and mischievous spirits. I'm especially excited to start developing the lore behind these creatures and building out this little world!

If you'd like to follow along, you can currently find me on Instagram (I'm also looking into adding some other social media platforms, but for now, that's where I'm most active)

And as always, I LOVE hearing your ideas, so please leave a comment on this post if there's anything you'd wanna see in the next campaign! Creature ideas, pin ideas, plushies, weird forest lore... I'm all ears. 👀

Thank you all so much for another amazing campaign. I learned SO much and I can't wait to get started on the next adventure, hope to see you there!

-Danie

Orders have been sent out! Project Closing Soon!
9 days ago – Sun, Aug 09, 2026 at 12:57:50 PM

Howdy friends!

We’re getting very close to the finish line! I’d say about 95% of orders have now been sent out, so hopefully most of you have received your goodies by now! 🎉

I’ve also been seeing so many lovely 5 star reviews coming into my shop, and I am absolutely thrilled by the response to these pins!! It genuinely makes me so happy to see how much you all are enjoying them. A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to leave a review, it really made my day(s)!  🖤 

A Few Final Order Notes...

I’ll be officially closing this project on August 14th. I’ll be sending out one more email nudge to anyone who are still in limbo! Failure to get back to me before the 14th could result in you being disqualified from receiving your rewards!

I’ve also had a few packages get rerouted back to me, so I’ll be reaching out directly to anyone whose order has made its way back to me so far! To those who are still waiting on your item(s), please check those tracking numbers to make sure it's still on it's way to you! If not, please contact me right away so we can get this fixed!

As always, you’re more than welcome to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your order! You can email me anytime at [email protected]

I’m currently planning to do the public release around August 19th, but I want to make absolutely sure I tried to get all of the preorders to their homes before I officially release everything to the public!

And now that this project is coming to a close… it’s time to start thinking about what’s next! 
I have a few ideas floating around, but I’d love to hear what you all would like to see next. I’d like to do one more campaign before the end of the year (just not sure when yet!) so please vote below and let me know what sounds exciting to you!

Thank you all so, so much for the incredible support throughout this project. I’ve noticed many returning backers throughout this campaign, and as a small business owner, that is something I really, really notice and appreciate  🖤 

So thank you, from the bottom of my spooky little heart, to everyone who has been here from the beginning, everyone who came back for another campaign, and everyone who is just discovering my work for the first time, I hope to see you all in the next one!! 

🌠 Horray! Pins are on the way! 🌠
about 1 month ago – Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 09:00:29 PM

Howdy all!

It's been a busy week getting all the pins prepped and orders packed, but I'm happy to say the pins are officially on their way! I've made great progress working through the shipping list and plan to spend the next few days getting the rest of the orders out. If you haven't received a tracking number yet, you should be seeing one very soon in your email!

I seriously can't wait for you all to start receiving your pins, I'm so proud of how this collection turned out! It still feels a little surreal, and I can't believe how lucky I am to share my creations with all of you!
I originally created these characters to bring myself comfort during some difficult times, so seeing how much they've resonated with others over the years means more than I can put into words. It's what inspires me to keep creating and moving forward. All I've ever wanted was a career that felt fulfilling, a chance to bring a little bit of light into other people's lives. Thanks to your support and encouragement, I get to do exactly that! I truly can't thank you enough for supporting my work, especially during a time when supporting artists makes such a big difference. It really means the world to me 💙 

I also want to thank you all for your patience while I've been learning the ins and outs of BackerKit for the first time! I've used Kickstarter in the past, but BackerKit has a few more steps on my end, which is why charging cards and locking addresses happened a little later than I expected. Hopefully by my next BackerKit campaign I'll be a total pro 😄

If you have any questions or run into any issues with your order, please don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]

Thanks again, everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Pins start shipping next week!
about 2 months ago – Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 11:42:22 AM

Hello everyone!! It's been a month since our last update and I finally get to say the pins will be arriving to me this week! I already received 1 box out of the 3 and I can say the pins I have in hand looks GREAT. This is my favorite part of my job is being able to hold my creation for the first time, I cannot wait to start shipping these out to all of you! 


The rest of my shipment will be arriving in the next couple of days and once I get them the fun will officially begin! Orders will start shipping out this next week so keep an eye out on those emails for your tracking numbers. I'll be spending the rest of the week checking over the quality and prepping pins for shipment so please make sure all your information is correct before the next week. If you need to make changes but your survey is locked, you can message me at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

Below is a picture I never got to share of more of the pins glowing!



We had to redo the Luna Moth at the bottom since the glow powders were mixed up which we ended up getting fixed so here is the fixed version of that guy for you all to see!



I am so excited to get started on shipping these out to you all! I'll send another update next week once I start sending out the orders that but until then wishing you all a fantastic rest of the week!

✨ First Look at Final Pins & Important Order Update🌙
3 months ago – Thu, May 21, 2026 at 08:44:31 AM

Hello everyone!!

I’m excited to share that we’re making great progress on the pins! While I’ve been away, production has continued moving along smoothly and I just received news that they’re almost complete. They’re currently finishing a few final details on some of the pins but I couldn’t be happier with how everything is turning out. The progress photos look incredible and I’m so excited to finally share them with you all!

Please note that these photos are directly from the manufacturer, so I don’t have the pins in hand just yet. The current ETA is the end of this month for them to ship out to me where I’m hoping they’ll arrive sometime in June. I should have a much clearer timeline once I receive the shipping information.

First up, previews from the main lineup!


For the “Moon Blossom” pin, the manufacturer mentioned it was difficult to capture the pearlescent finish on the flower in photos, but they assured me it’s much more visible in person. It’s a bit easier to see on the “Night Bloom” pin, though they’re still finishing the screen-printed details on that one, so it’s a little less polished than the others at the moment. Even so, I really wanted to share it with you all anyway!



Next up, the mini pins! These have completely stolen my heart. It’s my first time making pins this small but I already know it won’t be the last. They’re just too cute! 


In my previous update, I mentioned that I got to experiment with some fun glow colors and they turned out even better than I hoped! I haven’t seen many glow in the dark effects that can achieve reds and oranges so well, so I was thrilled when that became an option. Most of my work tends to lean toward blues, purples, and greens, so with this collection I wanted to step a little outside my comfort zone and I’m really glad I did! 


 For the backs of the pins, I decided to go with laser engraving instead of a mold because we felt it would give the cleanest and best overall result. 


On another note, I’m a little behind on locking orders and reaching out to UK backers. I needed a couple of extra days to recover from jet lag, I honestly didn’t expect it to hit me quite so hard! Thankfully, I’m feeling much better now but I also wanted to give everyone a little extra time in case you needed to make any final changes.
Orders will now officially lock and final payments (including shipping) will be collected on SUNDAY, MAY 24TH!

For UK backers specifically: I’ll be reviewing your surveys this weekend and reaching out around the same time, so please keep an eye out for an email from me. There’s absolutely no rush, I just feel bad keeping you waiting this long, and I really appreciate everyone’s patience while I work through everything!

I should be receiving more photos soon, and once I do, I’ll have another update to share with you all! Until then, take care everyone!