Water Dragons & Other Rare Aqutic Creatures
A project in Tucson, AZ by Jessica Feinberg000days
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A book, playing cards, and more all themed with water dragons & other aquatic creatures including mermaids, kelpies, krakens & more!
Backers: 285
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $13,285 of $4,200
Dates: Jul 11th -> Aug 10th (30 days)
Project By: Jessica Feinberg
Backers: 285
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47
Funded: $13,285 of $4,200
Dates: Jul 11th -> Aug 10th (30 days)
Project By: Jessica Feinberg
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$13,285
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Last Updated: August 10 @ 18:30 -0400 GMT
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Funding finished! 
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
The funding just wrapped up! We ended at 316%! Thank you everyone!Some of you got in JUST under the wire by about 60 seconds too!Kickstarter will start processing the payments over the next few days.I'll be getting proof copies of products... (Read More)
Last 6 hours!
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Thank you once again for supporting this project! You are all so amazing! We are now over 300% funded and have about 6 hours left. We have 275 backers! There have been a lot of last minute adjustments and we'll probably pick up a... (Read More)
4x6 Print Sets Unlocked!
August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Last kickstarter day! We unlocked 4x6 print sets at 12k! Thanks everyone! Three different sets of four 4x6 postcard prints are available for $7 each set (no added shipping cost).My planned sets are: Mermaids (Clownfish, Beta, Gator and Reef)... (Read More)
Updated video and goals!
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!We are down to the last few funding days!As expected a few people have canceled pledges, and some of you have adjusted yours higher too. Thank you! I expect to see a few more last minute backers as we fall into the "ending soon" list on... (Read More)
More print previews!
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Just a short update to note that I added four more previews for the 11x17 prints. I'm still planning to add a bunch more options so there will be at least 15-20 to choose from.The 11x17 print previews can be see... (Read More)
275% Leokampoi!
August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone!We are 275% funded! Thank you so much I hope we can hit between 300% and 350% by the time we wrap up on Sunday. I got the first 50 or so pages to my editor and some proofreaders to look over. Responses have been very positive. I've been... (Read More)
Art Preview: Pardalokampoi
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you once again! Your funding the project is what is making it possible for me to publish the book, print the decks of cards, and so forth.This book is very much a labor of love for... (Read More)
Round Keychain Designs!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone for the feedback on the keychains! We're going with the round metal keychains and also will have the rectangle plastic ones of course. What I'll probably do is make the rectangle metal ones a goal on the next book in the series... (Read More)
Metal Keychains Unlocked! ROUND or RECTANGLE?
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Hi and thank you to all the new backers and all of the backers who added the 2nd deck to their pledges! You guys are amazing! Now I need your feedback! Earlier in the project we unlocked acrylic (plastic) keychains. At 11k we just... (Read More)
How Add-Ons Work
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I've had some questions about "add-on" items. I've decided to address these in a flexible way that I hope works pretty well for everyone. This update is some Q&A to cover how they work. You do NOT have to read all this - I'm mostly... (Read More)
2nd deck unlocked!
August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We passed 10k! Thanks to all of you who increased pledges and to all the new backers who helped us do this! This means the 2nd deck of cards is now unlocked! This deck features the artwork from the identification charts found at the back of the... (Read More)
More card previews!
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Thank you once again for your support of Water Dragons!We're now less than $500 from unlocking the 2nd deck of cards AND we still have ten days left! Wow! I've been hard at work doing book and card layout! The book is about 1/3rd laid... (Read More)
Art Preview: Hippocampus Variations
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening everyone! I spent today finishing artwork, answering backer questions, and getting more of the writing in order for the book. We're now only about $800 from the 10k stretch goal that unlocks the second card deck. Wow! Thanks so much... (Read More)
2nd Mousepad UNLOCKED!
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! First I just want to say... THANK YOU! Wow! I was hoping we might break 9k sometime tomorrow, but a lot of you increased pledges and we got a bunch of new backers too! There's now 206 backers! WOW! THANK YOU! Your comments on... (Read More)
Full ADD-ON list
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!To make to extra clear what you can "add on" to a pledge I've updated the project to have a compiled list at the end. Add-ons are optional items you can pledge extra for to add to your rewards package. This is because you can't pledge... (Read More)
203% Bumper Stickers & More
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Writing this listening to the wind picking up outside - we're in monsoon season here in Tucson! We are now 203% funded - better than I'd hoped for this weekend!We hit another stretch goal so now backers who pledged $25 or more get a... (Read More)
192% Funded! Plus Art Preview!
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!We are 192% funded! We're just under the halfway point for the kickstarter (time wise). It'd be awesome to make 200% by Monday, but projects usually hit a midpoint lull, so we'll see.Here's a look at the two page Swamp Dragon spread for... (Read More)
My Philosophy - Why I run the project this way.
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone,I have had a lot of questions as to why I do things a certain way on my kickstarters. To this end I felt it was important to post an update lightly explaining my business and kickstarter philosophy. When I started selling my work... (Read More)
Lots of news! New goals! Second Deck!
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!I know I have seemed a bit more "quiet" this week compared to my usual updates and PR. This is actually because I've been very very busy! So THIS update is full of lots of news, announcements and previews! There have been a number... (Read More)
Second deck?
July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I'd love your feedback on this!A number of you commented to me that you are sad that Water Dragons is only ONE deck of cards... when Dragon Scale earlier this year had three.While I don't want to make the book much bigger I do have some... (Read More)
Bookmarks UNLOCKED!
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!We hit ANOTHER stretch goal this morning so bookmarks are now unlocked! A pair of bookmarks is included FREE for all backers of $20 or more. Backers can add these if they pledged lower or want more: $1 for a set of two. We're ten days... (Read More)
Wallpaper and 11x17 Prints!
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Thanks SO much for your support of Water Dragons!We're closing in on another stretch goal that adds bookmarks! I have updated my website with a preview of SOME of the 11x17 prints that will be available from the book. You can check them... (Read More)
159% Card Quality Upgrade!
July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Thanks to all your awesome support we passed ANOTHER stretch goal yesterday!The quality of the playing cards was 300gsm, but this goal has increased it so now they are 310gsm casino playing card linen cardstock material with black core... (Read More)
Painting Update!
July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!Just an update on the artwork status and some previews! Basically the artwork for 52 pages is fully DONE. The artwork for another 25 pages has all been started and is in various states of completion. I think this is a pretty good... (Read More)
Mousepads UNLOCKED!
July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning backers! We did make it past the Mousepads stretch goal last night. Here's the design again for anyone who missed it: To add it just increase your pledge by $8 US and $10 International per mousepad.We are a little less than $500 away... (Read More)
Updated card back and cover designs!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay backers you have spoken!A lot of you expressed concerns that the back of the card deck wasn't "blue" enough for the water deck. I do want the cover and deck to match and I do want each element in the series to have its own color, but also have... (Read More)
Card Back Design
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! This is my plan for the design for the back of the playing card decks! It's a variation on the book cover with the water dragon doubled and flipped. What do you guys think? The idea is this one has blue/green stains on it. When I... (Read More)
Playmats UNLOCKED!
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning!We just made the 2nd stretch goal! This means a playmat is now available for backers to add for $18 US and $22 international. Playmats are like giant mousepads for playing cards on. They are 24 x14 inches and 1/16" thick. I know some... (Read More)
Keychains UNLOCKED
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Yes ANOTHER update today - sorry for so many!We reached the first stretch goal! This unlocks keychains!These are the three planned designs: Each keychain has two sides so one has the more "full' artwork and the other side features a... (Read More)
Backer Badges!
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Sorry for the 2nd updated today! A few of you asked for backer badges to use on kickstarter and/or facebook. You are welcome to use these :) Thanks for helping promote the project! Thank you!--Jessica Feinberg (Read More)
Stretch goal previews!
July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! We are now 111% funded and only $202 away from our first stretch goal! This goal is for acrylic/plastic keychains. Later, if the project does really well, we also have a stretch goal for metal versions of these. Here's a look at... (Read More)
Basic goal met!
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone! Thank you SO much for supporting Water Dragons!In less than 48 hours we've made the basic goal for the project!This means the book (paperback and hardcover) and deck of cards will be printed.Now we're working on the stretch goals for... (Read More)
70% and counting!
July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone!First of all I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of you for supporting Water Dragons. We are already 70% funded and there's a good chance we will hit 100% in the first 24 hours. That's amazing! Thank you to new and returning backer,... (Read More)
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