Celestial Kittens - Pins, Charms, Plushies, Toys & Storybook
A project in Grand Rapids, MI by Cassandra Tiensivu000days
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Adorable kitties with celestial symbols ready to be adopted by YOU!
Backers: 17
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $765 of $500
Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 18th (36 days)
Project By: Cassandra Tiensivu
Backers: 17
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $765 of $500
Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 18th (36 days)
Project By: Cassandra Tiensivu
$765
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 18 @ 20:09 -0500 GMT
153%
of goal
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Latest News
Meteorite Winner & Thank You 
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I wish everyone could be a winner, but unfortunately there is only one meteorite for the giveaway. Just remember, EVERYONE will be getting extra goodies in their reward packages! 🙂 How was the winner decided? I wrote everyone's backer number... (Read More)
The Final Day Is Finally Here!
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well folks, we've reached the final day of the campaign! Whether you've stuck with me from the beginning, or you hopped on this train along the way, I want to thank you all for the wild ride. ❤️ I have prepped all of the mailing envelopes and... (Read More)
Acrylic Aurora Charm Add-Ons
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, guys! I've gone ahead and made Aurora the kitty for the Acrylic Charms. It's available as an add-on item for a flat $7 (because apparently Kickstarter doesn't do change 😅). If for some reason we do end up reaching that stretch goal for the... (Read More)
Would Anyone Be Interested In Acrylic Charms If We Don't Hit That Second Goal?
February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Even if we don't tip over that $1,000 goal for the second pin, we may actually afford to go ahead and do one double-sided acrylic charm / keychain. Would folks be interested in that? It would look something like this: Now, it does not have to be... (Read More)
Meteorite Giveaway A Go!
February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we've crossed the $700 threshold, I've decided to go ahead and do away with backer numbers. We're going to go ahead and run the Iron Meteorite Giveaway! 🥳 I'm excited to see which of you backers will take home the prize. Also, Happy... (Read More)
A Follow-up News Story
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The local news station, WZZM 13, decided to do a follow up news story about me and my projects. Celestial Kittens is discussed a little bit more this time around. 😎 You can view it here: ... (Read More)
Heading down the Home Stretch!
February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Well folks, we've got just under a week left to go and I am PUMPED! I have begun to assemble the reward packages with the merch that I have in-hand. They're looking so good! ❤️ Beyond that, I am continuing to work on the storybook. Other News... (Read More)
Updates for the Second Plushie Prototype & Storybook
February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Second Plushie Prototype Update My designer for the second plushie prototype has finally gotten in the material she ordered. I am not sure why it took so long, but I'm glad it's finally in her hands. Hopefully we get to see the results very soon! ... (Read More)
Our Meteorite Giveaway - One Step Closer
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I decided to drop the number of backers to just 20 for our meteorite giveaway. So if we manage to rustle up at least 7 more backers in the next 12 days, one of you will be taking home this really cool iron meteorite slice. You're sure to be the envy... (Read More)
Meet the Creator
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Creator Introduction My name is Cassandra Tiensivu. I've been a stay at home mom for the past 18+ years. A few years back I stressed the importance of a college degree to my girls, but I had none myself. So, to prove my words actually meant... (Read More)
Making The Story As Realistic As Possible
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The outline to the storybook has been written for a little while now. Today I started actually writing the book, and it dawned on me that I needed to go see an observatory in person to ensure I get the wording right when it comes to the... (Read More)
We've Met Our Initial Goal!
February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Let me give a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all our backers! We have reached that initial goal to unlock the Star Kitty pins, and are now climbing our way towards unlocking Aurora. 🥳 Reaching our first goal was so important, because now the campaign page... (Read More)
One Day Sale & A Few New Rewards
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The Sale First, I'm running a 1 Day Only Sale on the Limited Edition 1.5" Muted Star Kitty Pins (not as an add-on though). Through tomorrow, they will be $8 plus shipping. New Rewards The $1 reward A digitally downloadable coloring page,... (Read More)
The Pin Unlockings Have Been Reordered!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Since we didn't have any tie-breaker comments, I just decided to go in alphabetical order per the votes. The rest just according to how I did my original graphic orientations. So next up will be Aurora, then Moon, then Sun, then Astro, followed by... (Read More)
Curious About the Kitty Genders?
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Some of them might be obvious, but others not quite so. Here's the breakdown. Girls: Aurora Galaxy Star Nova Sun Boys: Vac Jupiter Astro Moon Why More Girls Than Boys? Well, we have an uneven number of kittens. So it was bound to flow one way... (Read More)
Looking for Backing Wherever I Can Find It
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So I have been looking for backing for Celestial Kittens wherever I can find it. That includes small business grants. FedEx just so happens to be running a 2023 FedEx Small Business Grant Contest, which Celestial Kittens is now signed up for. There... (Read More)
We Need a Tie-Breaker For the Next Pin To Be Unlocked!
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I don't think it would be fair if I were the one to choose. So let's hope some of our other backers kick in their two cents worth on this. (Besides, I would have voted for Vac anyway, so that's really not helping the situation at all. 😋) So far,... (Read More)
Plushie Prototype #2 Update & Pics of #1
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
My second designer/manufacturer is waiting on the fabrics for the second plushie prototype. It was originally supposed to be due in by now, but unfortunately we have to wait. At least I'm not waiting alone. I find myself in good company. 🙂 The... (Read More)
Second Kitty Pin to be Unlocked
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
When I was picking out the unlocking order for the kitty pins, they just sort of lined up according to when I created them. That being said, Moon does not have to be the next pin to be unlocked at the $1,000 threshold. However, Star will still be the... (Read More)
Calling all Early Birds!
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
To my original 7 Early Bird backers, thank you! Just a head’s up that I’m going to be repeating the sale. However, those original 7 backers will get a little something extra in their reward packages as a way of saying thank you for being there... (Read More)
Whoops - A need to introduce the last two early! Say hello to Vac and Aurora!
January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I have a new low-tier reward I want to add (which I will be working on as soon as this email goes out), and I can't really upload it without revealing the last two kittens. So without further delay, please welcome Vac and Aurora! The new reward is a... (Read More)
Discord, Anyone?
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
If you ever feel like being extra chatty with me, I decided to create a Discord server just for Celestial Kittens. You can post as many comments, suggestions, or questions there as you’d like! I may occasionally decide to host a live stream with... (Read More)
Our Colored Storybook Cover Is In!
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm super happy with how it turned out! Hopefully you like the style as well. (Read More)
Introducing Nova!
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
And also, I did take some better promo pictures of the toy prototype yesterday. But /after/ I went and physically repainted the problem areas. She actually does have toe beans. ❤️ (What kitty is complete without them??) (Read More)
3" Prototype For The Toys Has Arrived!
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everybody! The 3" prototype for the toys finally arrived. I had to do some corrections for the paint job on the eyes and tongue in photoshop to show the manufacturer how I want them done (which is what you will see here). And, we need to have... (Read More)
Storybook Cover + ProjectWeLove!
January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Storybook Cover Hello everyone! The Indonesian illustrator I've hired to work on the storybook, YAI ARI, has sent me the sketch of the storybook cover (I added the text). The color version should be available soon! Officially a Kickstarter... (Read More)
A Candid Discussion
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
What is Your Favorite Campaign Goal or Reward? I'd like to hear some feedback from folks out there! What's your favorite campaign goal or reward, and is there a reason for your choice? What I'm Building When it comes right down to it, Celestial... (Read More)
Introducing Galaxy!
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
There wasn't enough interest to drop them all early, so we're going with the regular schedule of every three days. That being said... just three more to go, folks! I promise it'll be worth the wait. :) (Read More)
Meteorite Giveaway Goal Slashed!
January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Instead of requiring 100+ backers, we will only need 50+ backers to proceed with the meteorite giveaway. This is a physical slice from an authentic iron meteorite that originated from space! Photos below are of the actual slice. All it takes to be... (Read More)
PIN GRADING
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, I grade my pins. I even do it under the scrutiny of a lighted jeweler's loupe. I ONLY use Flawless and Grade A for my Rewards! Grades include: Flawless A Grade: May or may not include the following ......One to two air bubbles in the enamel... (Read More)
POLL - Do you want the rest of the kittens revealed ASAP?
January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm getting overly excited to share the rest of the kittens. So I'd like to know how many of you would like to just have them put out there in one final drop? If your answer is YES, please just click the little heart icon to like this message. (Read More)
NASA Update
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Well, I was pretty shocked to receive a call back from Washington D.C. on the same day I left a voice message, but they are super courteous folks over there at NASA! Long story short, they don’t endorse stuff. And that’s totally OK! That... (Read More)
Introducing Jupiter!
January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Jed the Water Cat Jupiter is based on an orange kitty I worked with back when I volunteered at a local cat rescue. His name was Jed. One day, I was filling the utility tub with water to do the mopping and I turned my back to attend to filling the... (Read More)
Reaching out to NASA & Local News Coverage
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
NASA?! I figured if we're going to have our storybook(s) based in facts, I want to go to the best. So today, I reached out via a phone call to the Director of NASA's Partnerships Office about a potential partnership between us. I have no idea how he... (Read More)
Introducing Astro!
January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
He's just your typical purr-snickety feline! The next Celestial Kitten will be revealed in 3 days, on January 21st! (Read More)
Kitten Reveals & Pin Colors
January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Kitten Reveals! A New Kitten will be revealed every 3 days (1-18, 1-21, 1-24, 1-27, 1-30, and 2-2) until they are ALL visible! However, if they get unlocked sooner than that, they will be revealed as soon as I can get to my computer. Pin Colors I... (Read More)
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