Lucky Septapus: A Handmade Plush for Good Fortune

A project in Seattle, WA by Matthew Gravelyn
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A Lucky Septapus is a small crocheted plush that will bring good fortune to his friends (that's you!).
Backers: 91
Average Pledge Per Backer: $17

Funded: $1,568 of $75
Dates: Jul 14th -> Aug 13th (30 days)
Project By: Matthew Gravelyn
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Latest News

Final Countdown!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
While not entirely necessary, I think it will help set the tone for this post if you were to visit this link for some background audio. Now that you have that going, let's get excited that we only have a day left for the project! It's been a pretty... (Read More)

Reward Fulfillment Update

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Look at all those backers! I counted up all the pledges and at the time of this update there are 119 Lucky Septapuses going out. That puts us roughly at 80% of the October limit. If you or your friends are still waiting to back, make sure to get it... (Read More)

Fourth Stretch Goal Met!

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm honestly at a loss for words here. Never did I imagine my project would get this kind of response but I'm thrilled that it did. If any of you out there are crafters, you know that having people genuinely appreciate your art is one of the best... (Read More)

Cross Promotional Goodness

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
My favorite part of Kickstarter is seeing all the other projects that people are working on. Some are similar to mine and some are wildly different. The great thing is that there is no end of inspiration for backers and creators alike. Here are some... (Read More)

Third Stretch Goal Met!

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I honestly can't believe we rocked through this goal in just a couple days! Thank you all for your support; it really means a lot to me! So, with this goal now unlocked, all backers of the COLORWISE and TENTACLES level will be receiving an... (Read More)

Second Stretch Goal Met!

July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
 Awesome sauce! We have reached our second stretch goal and every backer will be receiving an additional logo sticker. Now you can put a Septapus on twice as many things as before. You can still add more stickers to your order for $2 a piece, so... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Met!

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
First, and most importantly, thank you all for your support! We've reached our first stretch goal which unlocks ALL digital wallpapers to backers, not just one device. But wait, there's more! I'm going to include digital wallpapers in all tiers now.... (Read More)

Colors and Stretch Goals

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Colors Galore!Hey folks! I've had a few questions regarding the COLORWISE reward tier and what color options backers have to choose from. In short: a lot! I've picked out three yarn brands that I work with regularly and know will make great products... (Read More)

New Tentacley Reward Tier

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
First, a big "thank you" to all my current backers. You guys are great! Keep spreading the word to your friends, family, coworkers, and complete strangers. Let's make this the biggest crocheted cephalopod project out there! To that end, I've been... (Read More)

Who Is this Guy Anyway?

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
That, my friend, is a good question. For my first update I thought I would share a bit about who I am and why I'm running this crochet Kickstarter project. Hi, my name is Matthew and I've been crocheting for about 3 years now. I still have my first... (Read More)

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