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Cracked & Kind

Created by AlpenCrowd

Enamel pins inspired by chipped cups and the idea that repair is nothing to hide.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

ONLY 30 HOURS LEFT!
4 months ago – Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 06:22:02 AM

Only 30 Hours Left to Join Cracked & Kind!

We’re down to the last 30 hours of the campaign! If you’ve been watching from the sidelines or meaning to adjust your pledge, now’s the moment.

Right now, the collection includes: 

-Our classic designs (five different mugs and cups)
-the Frankenstein collection
-our Sticker Set (based on our classic designs)

All of these will be part of the final production run, shaped by your votes and feedback over the coming days in the survey.


A few quick notes for anyone new landing here in the final stretch:  

-Pledge manager launches in March
-Production would start in April
-We get the items in May and start shipping within 2 weeks.
 

If you’re new and not sure where to start, have a look at the Bundles and Pledge Levels to get a good taste of the collection.

There are only 30 hours left to be part of the first print run of these cracked, kind little pins. Thank you to everyone who’s already backed, shared, or quietly cheered this project on! It’s almost time to turn them from sketches into something you can actually hold.

Check out these new Pins!
4 months ago – Sat, Feb 07, 2026 at 07:04:48 AM

Big whoop!

The Frankenstein Cups are now available as an Add-on!

3 cracked cups, broken up and put back together after a few trades. As so often, the whole is more than the sum of it's parts.





They are available as either a a full set of three or just a single pin of your choice. But do you really want to be the one to split up these triplets?

The next stretch goals is the "Cracked & Checkered" Set, unlocking at 1500€!



Fresh Photos & A Sneak Peek
4 months ago – Fri, Feb 06, 2026 at 05:58:20 AM

Hey everyone, I took some new photos! 

The metal catches the light beautifully, letting the cracks shine through the design. Photos don´t fully do it justice: I keep turning the pins in my hands, playing with the reflections, and it’s mesmerizing.


Another one, a little less creative:


I’ve also included a first look at the next stretch goal, we’re very close now. I truly love these designs, and I’d be excited to unlock them together!



Before the weekendIs there a specific pin you’d like to see next?
Have a great Friday 💛

The Prototypes are here!
4 months ago – Thu, Feb 05, 2026 at 09:58:43 AM

They finally arrived, and I've been staring at them for way too long.
These are the first physical prototypes of our little cracked vessels, fresh from the manufacturer, and honestly, they turned out even better than I imagined. 
I took a couple of photos because I couldn't help myself. Here they are: 
 
Seeing them like this, all lined up and shiny, makes this whole project feel so much more real. Thank you for helping me get this far, these little cups are going to be real because of you.
Let me know which one is calling your name. I'd love to hear about your favorite!

WE DID IT! WE'RE FUNDED!
4 months ago – Wed, Feb 04, 2026 at 11:29:14 AM

We hit our funding goal, and it's all because of you!

When I started Cracked & Kind, I wasn't sure if anyone else would connect with a tiny collection about chipped cups and golden cracks. Turns out, you did, and that means a lot to me.

Thank you. Seriously. Every single pledge helps to make this real. It looks like these imperfect vessels are on their way to becoming real and I couldn't be happier.

But wait, there's more!

If we reach our stretch goal of 1000€, a brand new pin collection will be available to add to the cupboard.  

Help me get there? Share the campaign, tell a friend, adjust your pledge if you've been eyeing more pins. Let's see how far these little cups can go!

Thank you, thank you, thank you. <3