The Turtle Hat. Helping people come out of their shells!

A project in Bloomington, IN by Lynn Johnson
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I want to share the fun of a hat which has given my family laughter and joy for 20 years. It is a self help course in chilling out.
Backers: 952
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $30,803 of $5,000
Dates: Aug 26th -> Sep 25th (30 days)
Project By: Lynn Johnson
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Latest News

Crossed the finish line like the proverbial Hare!

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
If you were not watching, the Kickstarter for The Turtle Hat just finished at a whopping 606% of the goal! Thank you all for your support. I am excited and eager to move to the next phase. So here is what you may be glad to know: 1. I presently plan... (Read More)

Ready for a Sea Turtle? Bring it on.

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Just look at this picture of the amazing design for the next hat which my graphic artist sent this week. Sea Turtle design for our next hat! We are down to the wire but I am hoping for a big lift in the last 48 hours of the campaign. If we could... (Read More)

What to do in The Turtle Hat

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This one is purely for you wonderful supporters. But you are welcome to share. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00    (Read More)

Some Staff Favorites

September 13th - via: backerkit.com
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September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends,  I am wiped out after a busy week and day. I have spent the day working on video clips for your next update. But I had to take my computer in to the shop because it was "out of memory" and I could not edit the video! It is a perfectly good... (Read More)

Are you wondering about Stretch Goals for The Turtle Hat?

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This is all wonderful. I am filled with joy. Who could have imagined this for a silly hat? I have already ordered 1200 hats to be made! I will be arranging payment this week so they can go ahead and begin production. Things have slowed down but I had... (Read More)

Can you believe this? 107% in under 7 days. You rock!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
What a wonderful outpouring of support! Thanks to all who have shelled out to aid and abet in passing this hurdle. We reached the initial goal in under 7 days of a 30 day campaign. You may well imagine I am excited. I am also very grateful. There are... (Read More)

I am having a totally fun day!

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I don't want to inundate you with updates but you DID express interest. After my update yesterday, we went slightly ballistic and shot up to 50% funded before midnight. I was out to a terrific dinner with Sally and we could not leave the phone alone!... (Read More)

This Turtle Hat Kickstarter Is the Corniest, Most Delightful Thing on the Internet

September 1st - via: vice.com
This guy wants to change the world by getting as many people as possible to put a turtle on their heads. (Read More)

Wow, serious momentum and joy!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all you early backers! I am sincerely grateful. You are the fist 31 and have set me up to 18 per cent. Just when I was discouraged and wondering if this could work Kickstarter made me a "Projects we love" and I got a huge bump and... (Read More)

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