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Circus Sweeties

Created by Charmsey

Circus Sweeties are 18'' plushies all inspired by frosted circus cookies. There will be a lineup of many different animals, starting with a cat and a rabbit, and followed by a lion, elephant, and giraffe-- and perhaps, much much more!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Catsie Cupcake is here!!!
23 days ago – Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 04:48:20 PM

UM... Hi!!?

I cannot believe I didn't post this update Thursday. I had posted a video about it on Twitter and Instagram, and I guess... my brain just died. I'm ditzier than Zoey Zebracake. 😭



The girls are reunited!! Bella is complete now, with her ever-so-confident girlfriend by her side! If you want to see a video, please visit this link:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA9yr_KKXEx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I wish I could post videos here, but alas! That is not an option yet.

She really is so cute, though! I see a few things that need to be changed during the bulk order, but nothing too major! She is so soft and floppy and the perfect friend for all kitty lovers out there!

I cannot wait to have Lupin and Batty in my hands for some fun videos! The manufacturer and I are struggling a bit more with them than we did Catsie and Bella, but that is understandable. Their designs a little more complex, which means their pattern has more pieces!

We will get there, though. :3c

For now, enjoy one more picture of the girls being absolutely perfect for eachother!

Madame Macaron + Contests + Stella + More!
24 days ago – Fri, Oct 11, 2024 at 06:57:06 PM

Hello!!!

I hope everyone had a great week! I've been super busy myself, bouncing between commissions, family, and working on stuff for Circus Sweeties! I am about to go read the entries we have received so far for the writing contest, and I couldn't be more excited to do that! 



Contest Reminders

If you didn't know, we are having a writing contest! Check it out, if that sounds like your thing.

Writing Contest: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/charmsey/circus-sweeties/updates/11659#top

We also have a few days left of our coloring contest, too! It ends Tuesday Oct 15th, 11PST!

Coloring Contest:
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/charmsey/circus-sweeties/updates/11347



Madame Macaron Update


In other news, we are so so close to unlocking Madame Macaron! I'm so excited about it too! If you have any friends or family who like moths, consider sharing the news. We only need a little over 2k!



3D Nessie Keychain Unlocked 


We also unlocked our 3D Nessie keychain. I'm so excited to see that be produced! Just look at how smol and cute she is! 




Stella Update + Poll

Let's see... what else. OH! I'm attaching another poll about Stella. I finally had time to doodle the other anthro version that some of you were talking about, and I just want to see what people think before we move forward with it!


I've attached the poll to this update, so... take a looksie at the image above and then make your decisions!

Conclusion

I think that is everything for now... if I'm missing anything I'll be back with another update haha. I really appreciate everyone's patience, support, and participation! This has been the most exciting month I've had in awhile, in terms of artwork. 

Have a good weekend, everyone! Stay safe!! 

Let's have a writing contest!
25 days ago – Thu, Oct 10, 2024 at 06:32:06 PM

Hello to all my fellow writers, both professional and hobbyist.

This writing contest will be simple, I hope, and give all the non-artists a chance to win something!

Prompt: Halloween

Since it is October, I think it would be appropriate to have a prompt that revolves around Halloween. I don't want to create a prompt that is too specific, so I'm leaving it to you guys what you want to write about. I can give you some ideas, though!

Example: Bella and Catsie are hard at work planning and coordinating a Halloween party, but Batty and Lupin have other plans! They are creating all kinds of chaos behind the scenes and their antics have led some to believe that there is a spooky specter sabotaging them, but they unravel the mystery, and realize it is only a mischievous bat and werewolf.

This is only an example, of course! You are welcome to use it, but also feel free to go in another direction if you feel so inclined!

Rules

  • Must have a beginning, middle and an end.
  • You may get as creative as you like!
  • It may be as long or short as you like. Length does not play a factor in whether you will win or not.
  • Please check out the character descriptions to get an idea of how a character may behave.
  • You may not use AI in any way.
  • Do not plagiarize anything. Parodies/inspiration of existing stories are fine. (EX: Little Red Riding Hood)

Character Descriptions

  • Catsie Cupcake is energetic, brave and confident. She is a natural leader, but kind and gentle with her guidance.
  • Bella Biscuit is shy, timid, and nervous. She doesn't know how to be assertive, and she often second guesses herself. She will usually open up to Catsie, though, who is quick to give her a confidence boost!
  • Lupin is scared of much more than he lets on. He is a bit superstitious and certainly jumpy. He does not like the dark. Still, he likes doing whatever Batty is doing, and will often follow her lead.
  • Batty is a big ol' troublemaker who loves to play pranks on all the other cookies. She is harmless, but definitely keeps everyone on their toes! She really isn't scared of much, besides being alone, but luckily she always has Lupin around.
  • London Lollipop is friendly and all about fashion, but he likes to help in anyway he can, as long as it isn't too messy. He is doesn't like to get dirty, or too disheveled. 
  • Millie Muffin is a joyful boy who loves to bake and see peoples faces light up when they try his latest pastry. He's also strong, so the other cookies aren't shy to ask him for help when they need something that calls for a little more strength than they can muster themselves!
  • Gertie Gumball is a goofy girl who finds it difficult to focus or take anything serious. She always has just one thing on her mind, and that is getting a good chuckle out of all her friends. 
  • Madame Macaron is mysterious, but friendly. It's often difficult to tell what she is thinking, and she doesn't overshare. She likes her solitude, but will help out when needed. Lupin finds her a little scary.
  • Dotty Dragonsbeard is a sensitive creature, prone to crying. Sometimes for no reason at all. She spends most of her time hugging her tail. She doesn't take much initiative, but will do what is asked of her. 
  • Una Ube is confident and stubborn. She often tries to use her magic, even if it backfires. She loves to chat, compete, and live life to the fullest!
  • Elliot Eclair is very nurturing. The local medic of sorts. She takes care of everyone, and is always prepared with a first aid kit. She sees Dotty and Zoey a lot, because of this. She is very humble, modest, and soft spoken. She is also fiercely loyal to all her friends, and will use her strength to protect them and keep them safe.
  • Marla Meringue is very athletic. She loves to climb, jump, and run-- anything that involves moving. She isn't afraid to get dirty, and often does to London's dismay. She also finds herself in friendly competition with Una!
  • Zoey Zebracake is a bit ditzy, and definitely clumsy. If there is a way to break your leg three times in a year, she'll find it. You often see her with a new assortment of bandaids and some silly story behind it. That doesn't stop her from getting out there, though! 
  • Nessie Nougat is a bubbly daydreamer, always imagining something new. She is great at telling stories because of this. Her friends love to ride around on her back or stomach and daydream with her before taking a cozy nap on the waves.

Prizes
  • There will be 2 winners who will get to select 1 plushie of their choice
  • 5 runner-ups will receive a $20 credit to use towards items or their plushie purchase!

Email Entries to: [email protected] with the title "Circus Sweeties: Writing Contest"
Included: Backerkit Username + Email

Deadline: Thursday 10/28/24 at 11PST!

If you have any other questions, please comment below and I will get back to you! Otherwise, happy writing! I look forward to reading everyone's stories! 

Character Information Master Post (Will update as we go!)
26 days ago – Wed, Oct 09, 2024 at 10:13:28 PM







Una Ube Wins + Stella Sea Lion Poll + Batty Sample + more!!
28 days ago – Tue, Oct 08, 2024 at 02:18:41 PM

Hi hi hi!

Sorry I wasn't here with an update yesterday. My time had to be spent elsewhere, but I'm am free now! I hope everyone is having a great week so far! If not, I hope this cute update helps.

First, I want to show you the samples I have, side by side! I just think it's so interesting to see the difference in manufacturers. This is 3 different companies! They're all cute, but I feel like the official Bella really looks like my art and I love it.


Catsie is on her way, too! She should be here Thursday, so I'll get some good photos of her with Bella. I cannot wait fhfhf.

Una Ube Update: In other news, Una Ube won the last poll with 128 votes! I wish I had the resources to make sure every character could be made this campaign, because I love them all equally, but they will all be real eventually. I will not give up until they are haha. Here is a cute Una for everyone who voted for her! We are so, so close to unlocking her. 


Character Info Sheets Update: I will be back later today with character info sheets, too! I have been working on them steadily. I thought it would be a quicker process, but I have been drawing new art for them, so that slowed me down a bit! It seemed necessary though, what with how much the project has evolved-- AND some of them didn't even have proper art. Thank you for your patience on this!!

Stella Strudel Update: Some of you have noticed that we have a new poll! I'm attaching it to this update, too. Please vote on our color scheme, if you'd like to participate!

I am also considering the suggestions for a Selkie cookie, so we can have our little anthro creature with a cute fin tail hehe. I love an anthro character with a cute fin tail. It is one of my weaknesses.

But I also love our little chonky sea lion, too. She looks like she would make a good pillow, huh?

Batty Bonbon Update: We got an update from the manufacturer! They seem to be struggling a little more with her, but I think after this update, we should be good to go!



Last, but not least, I found a cute bow and it fit perfectly on Bella. Please look. 



Okay, that's all I have right now!!! I will be back soon. Thank you so much for reading these updates and supporting us!!