Hello, Cookie Crew!!

I am feeling a little less tired so I wanted to pop in and say hi and share a Lupin update I got recently. It is still a WIP, but we are so much closer, and they managed to give him the same full cheeks that all of his friends have!


I'm really excited about those cheeks. I could just pinch 'em. We're still working out the issues with his cheek fluff, the hair on top of his head, and his eyes. They're much longer than they should be-- but otherwise... he's nearly done!

I know once they get him sorted, they'll be sending him along with Batty, and then they'll start work on Gertie and Nessie! It is so difficult to wait! But realistically, they've been a lot quicker than any other manufacturer I've worked with lately. I hope it stays that way.

I'm sure any of you who have been apart of these plushie projects know what to expect, but for those of you who have not-- you should know that we are at the mercy of the manufacturer sometimes. I hope we can keep this pace up, so once the campaign ends and we're waiting for prototypes for the rest of the dolls, we don't have to wait too long. ^^;

Look at them all together so far!!

I made a mistake on my other update, apparently! The 28th is on a MONDAY. I will go correct that (if I haven't by the time I finish typing up this update hehffef). I think we have 8 entries so far! If you haven't entered already, you still have 5 days!

You can write anything you want, as long as the topic is Halloween, some how! Poetry, Haikus, Short stories, Scripts-- anything you want!

I've uploaded everyone to the google drive folder here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mrTcAN8E1kfmNLEP0Ci4zC8HBN8-vt9i?usp=drive_link

If you don't see yourself, please email me again! My email is soo hectic at the moment and I guess I'm still getting the hang of managing so much! I appreciate your patience and understanding with that!

Yes, it looks like Paris Parfait the Poodle has won the last poll and is officially unlocked!

I know this will be very exciting for many, but just as disappointing for others who have been hoping for one of the other cookies to win. I totally get it, and I feel the disappointment with you, in a way! I love all of these characters equally, and I want to see them ALL become a reality. Which is why I will be working hard to make sure that happens!

So, please don't be too disappointed, if you can. Millie, Elliot, Marla, and Zoey have struggled quite a bit in the polls, but they will exist! I promise, promise, promise!

Anyway, for now.... I think that is all I got!

Charmsey

For anyone expressing (or not) their disappointment in Lupin's eyes not being black like they were in the first sample, this is the source of my inspiration.


There are many more examples, but I always loved it as a kiddo and I still do! So, this design aspect will be true for every cookie to come out now and in the future. ❤️❤️❤️ Just thought I would share for anyone who might be too young to remember, or maybe missed the trend! ^^

Hi everyone!!

I almost thought I wouldn't make my own deadline. Gallery night really took it out of us. I could barely do anything but sketch commissions yesterday. My brain... she shut down.

But... I found the strength today, but it still wasn't easy. This has been one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make. Seriously, everyone did so good. I'm in pain right now that I can't just pick everyone.

I won't stall any longer, though. Here are our winners!



I tried to be as fair as I could, picking between different coloring pages,  traditional and digital. If you don't see yourself here, just know I wept over every submission and I think they all look so amazing. This was seriously not easy for me. I thank everyone who participated, though. Y'all outdid yourselves!

Remember that we still have a writing contest going on!

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/charmsey/circus-sweeties/updates/11659

That said, thank you again for participating in my little contest and supporting my plushie campaign. I'm so happy and honored to know I'm surrounded by folks who love to be as creative as I do, too! That's what I learned from this.

I'm still a little brain dead from the weekend though and now I'm rambling haha. I will be back with another, better update soon! 

HI guys!!
 
I just want to start off by saying that I had made a big commitment to someone today and I've been helping with that for the last two days. I'm going to be helping Evan/Mcmadmissile with his Snughouls booth at Gallery Night in Pensacola! (Feel free to come say hi if you are in town by some chance!!) Anyway, I didn't factor this in when I said I would decide the winners of the coloring contest in a couple days. I hope you guys don't mind, but I'm going to sit down with Evan's help and decide on the winner Sunday 10/20.

I really am so sorry! I haven't been able to think about much besides my usual family thoughts and this event. Please forgive me.


BATTY BONBON has a video out on my Twitter and Instagram! Unfortunately, there is no way to attach video here on Backerkit, so if you keep an eye out, I'll usually post videos in both those places. I'll also start announcing it here! So, without further ado...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRoZuvq19a/
https://x.com/Charmseytchi/status/1847149328604725751

They are making one minor tweak to her, but nothing major, and then they'll finish up Lupin and send them both my way! I have hope that Lupin will look just right, now. Then we can count on seeing Gertie and Nessie soon!

Thank you all for your patience with me on everything. I truly am grateful! I will be back Sunday with the contest results, unless we get a Lupin update by some miracle. hehe

Charmsey

Hello Cookie Crew!!

Thank you so much for all of your amazing entries! I've been looking at them, and I think I have all of them added to the google drive. Please check. If you don't see yourself, please email me with your entry again.

I did my best not to lose anyone, but there were a lot of you! I'm so honored, too. I really didn't know what to expect when I announced the contest, but everyone really delivered!


Google Doc: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1I_W8K7G-qjaz8jj963Hsfh6bJY3tCWwE

Please check!! Make sure you're there! I don't want to miss anyone!

We have over 50 entries, so... I might need to add in an extra plushie winner. >.>

I have a lot of thinking to do, so that's it for this update. I hope you understand!! I hope everyone is having a great week so far!!

Charmsey

Hey cookie crew!!!

I've been so busy wrapping up some commissions. Please forgive me if I am a little slower to update. I really want to have most of them done soon, so I can really focus on Circus Sweeties even more than I already am!

I've been in contact with the manufacturer and we are working out some flaws with Batty and Lupin so that they can be perfect for you guys! Lupin really needs the full, round cheeks that Bella and Catsie have, so we had to make a few alterations to his proportions. I'm really excited to see the next sample!


Here is a photo they sent me of the current samples, though! I just love seeing them all together, even if they're not finished! They're just so cute.

The contest is almost over! I forgot to specify it was PM. Sorry about that! Please get your entries in today!

I will need a day or two to go through all of the entries and figure out our winners. It is not going to be easy! You all did such an amazing job, it makes me wish I could pick everyone! Seriously, it's going to be tough. Which is why I say maybe two days. I really have to sit on this one.

Thank you to everyone who has participated. I didn't expect so many entries, but I am happy to see that so many of you had fun with it!

Don't forget, there is still the writing contest if you are into that sort of thing! :3c

So, this is what I'm thinking after our poll! I'm sorry it took so long! I had to play with the colors quite a bit. I ended up just taking the pink from our classic cookies, and turning it blue, which I think worked out the best!
 
I'd love to do more ocean-themed critters in the future. What sea creatures would all of you like to see? It wouldn't happen this campaign, but I'll definitely try to make it happen for future ones!

I've added Stella to the poll that is attached to this update! We haven't unlocked the backers choice stretch goal yet, but I think we will! So it will help with advertising if we know who is going to be unlocked when we hit it!

I think that is it for this update! I might be missing something, but if I am... I'll be back! 

Thank you for all of the support so far! I really am still just floored by how far we've come. It's been 15 days and I'm still like... wow! I can't wait to do series 2 and get all the characters made that we weren't able to this time around.