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What the CRAB?! Salty Crabapple-themed enamel pins

Created by inki-Drop

Crabapple is here to add some grump to your day. Pick your favorite 1.5"/7.5cm enamel pin from over a dozen designs.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

NEWS: US packages have shipped. Plus new projects!
6 months ago – Mon, Sep 08, 2025 at 04:39:07 AM

Hello crabby people!

I've been notified by White Squirrel that 99% of packages have shipped and the remaining handful will go out today! Yay!

If you're on the US west coast you may have received your crabby goodies already. Double yay!!

I would love to see photos of your haul if you'd like to share them! Please tag me on Instagram (@inki_drop) or on Bluesky (@inki-drop.com)

Thank you so much for your ongoing support! Enjoy the pins!!

Next up for inki-Drop: Petit Paw enamel pins & Mint Chocoturtle plush

My newest project is LIVE right now, for a new set of enamel pins featuring anthro/"furry" characters. I call it "Petit Paw," and it features a fox tea sommelier, a chihuahua postpup and an angora cat dango maker!

This project is fully funded & we're working on stretch goals. Why not take a look?

Mint Chocoturtle & Friends Plush

Launches January 2026


If you're looking for more of my usual sea-creature goodies, they're on the horizon!

This January, a cute, bite-sized plush version of my original Mint Chocoturtle will be joined by three new flavors: Taro Bunturtle, Birthday Caketurtle and Melonpanturtle.

Pins, stickers and other goodies will also be available, as this is a classic inki-Drop plush project with big goals and big rewards for all! 💚

Interested? Sign up here.

WHEW! Thanks for reading all of that!

And thanks again for your support. What the CRAB?! was a huge boon. I seriously missed creating fun, unique merch, and I couldn't have done any of it without you!

Shelly

US shipping starts soon!
6 months ago – Mon, Sep 01, 2025 at 04:35:46 AM

Hello all, happy September!

Stickers arrived at the White Squirrel warehouse in WA last week. They'll be working diligently to verify stock counts on pins, pack orders and send things out to you! I estimate the shipping process could take up to two weeks, but I will update again if it takes more or less time.

Thank you so much for your support!

My next enamel project launches today, Sept 1st and features a trio of cute, furry characters participating in commerce--I call it Petit Paw. I invite you to check out the project if this art style interests you.


Thanks again for your support!
Shelly

July Update
8 months ago – Fri, Jul 18, 2025 at 02:48:37 AM

Just a quick update to inform y'all that nothing has changed, and we are still on target for September shipping for US backers.

Next steps

Addresses have not been locked for US backers, so locking them is our next step! I will send a notice out before I leave for Otakon (August 7th) during which you will have 48 hours to change or confirm your address before the system locks in preparation for your shipments! 

As always, thank you for your patience & support.

Shelly

Pins have shipped to EU/CAN! Please fix cards + NEW projects!
9 months ago – Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 02:57:41 AM

Hello all!

Like the title says, I've shipped out all EU and most CAN orders! Yay! Keep an eye on your mailboxes.

I have held back any packages that include plush I don't have in stock at home; unfortunately these packages will have to wait until August to be shipped. The cost of shipping from the US to the EU + VAT and customs fees is too high, so I will ship them after I return from Otakon in mid-August. 

New projects on the horizon!

Now for something different but still very fun!


Cozy Town Critters + Petit Paw enamel pins

I'm hosting an enamel pin collab here on BK! It's called Cozy Town Critters. Here are some more details:

Ever wanted to walk through a Richard Scarry book or wished that your cute Animal Crossing villagers had neighborhood of shops of their own? So did we!

Introducing Cozy Town Critters, a pin collective inspired by cute animal mascots, children's book illustrations and cozy video games.

We are four creators total, and by backing all of us you'll receive a free fabric banner with a cute map of the township so you can customize your very own cozy town! 

My own project is called Petit Paw enamel pin collection (see work-in-progress art above), and features a lovely feline dango merchant, a dashing tea sommelier fox and a cute-as-a-button, always-busy chihuahua postman. Here is the first pass banner, featuring some of my favorite sketches so far.

This project (and the other three projects) will launch Sept. 1st, 2025.

Click here to sign up for notifications about the project--your early support via email helps small projects like mine a TON. 

Mint Chocoturtle & Friends Plush

This project will be part of Pintopia 2026, and will include the adorable Mint Chocoturtle plush in original mint chocolate plus THREE new flavors: Melon Panturtle, Taro Bunturtle and Birthday Caketurtle--prototype photos coming soon!

Please sign up here if you're interested!

Pins have arrived!
9 months ago – Thu, May 29, 2025 at 07:29:23 AM


Thar she blows!

Our pins arrived in one BIG box. A box bigger than my dog Mochi (though I suppose that isn't very impressive, he is quite small)!


Show me the goods

I just came back from an international trip and I don't have any brain juice left to do inventory, but I did rip that baby open to look at all the designs. They are nice and chonky, and the manufacturer was kind enough to put print backing cards and assemble them for me.

The itty bitty roundy boi Crabapple pin makes me so! happy!! I double dare you to zoom on in on that liddle guy for a burst of serotonin happiness.



I'm very happy with the quality and care used to create these pins. I'll check for B-grades and take those out of the fulfillment pool so you get the best pins. 

Beginning next week I will order the sticker rewards, and begin to organize quantities for fulfillment.

Thank you for your support. 

Shelly