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Duluth Grill Parking Lot Orchard by Duluth Grill
A parking lot orchard/rain garden to protect Miller Creek from runoff, beautify west Duluth, and provide fresh, local produce.
- 106% funded
- $10,644 pledged
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This Duluth, Minnesota-based community garden will help protect a nearby creek while also promoting locally-sourced produce. Awesome!
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LIBRARY FOR ALL: a digital library for the developing world by Library For All
Unlocking knowledge to those living in poverty by providing access to ebooks and other digital content in low bandwidth communities.
- 67% funded
- $67,775 pledged
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Library For All will help make books accessible in developing countries around the world, using the power of technology and your support.
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The Nashville Community Darkroom by Nashville Community Darkroom
Bringing the red light district back to Nashville. Join us and get prints, postcards, photography sessions and more!
- 72% funded
- $14,466 pledged
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Help bring a community darkroom to Nashville, because "Film is dead. Long live film."
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The Strangers Project Presents: International Story Day by Brandon
I've collected over 6000 handwritten stories from strangers. Now I'm inviting the world to do the same.
Successful!- 115% funded
- $5,797 pledged
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Funded
May 31, 2013
Over the past four years, Brandon has collected more than 6,000 handwritten letters from total strangers – forming connections and building community. Now it's time to take it a step further with International Story Day. Check out his project to see how you can get involved!
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Helios Bars - Transform any bike into a smart bike. by Kenny gibbs
The world's first integrated headlight & blinker system for bicycles. Utilize Bluetooth 4.0 & GPS to add smart features to any bike.
- 169% funded
- $118,437 pledged
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Kenny Gibbs combines innovation and technology with a love of biking in his Helios Bars project, which reinvents the cycling experience as we know it. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the smart bike.
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Rockaway SHORE Relief Restaurant by Robyn Hillman-Harrigan
An environmentally sustainable, pay-as-you-can community kitchen providing access to healthy, local food in Sandy-ravaged Rockaway
Successful!- 118% funded
- $29,550 pledged
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Funded
May 04, 2013
After the community in Far Rockaway was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, the Shore Soup Project was founded, bringing together volunteers and feeding an average of 800 people a day. Help them take their efforts to the next level with a pay-as-you-can community kitchen.
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The Pop-Up Pinhole Project by Kelly Angood
Make your own medium format camera and learn about pinhole photography in style!
Successful!- 234% funded
- £35,164 pledged
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Funded
May 18, 2013
Kelly's project started over two years ago when she built her own pinhole camera using household items and a bit of imagination. The result was beautiful, functional, and made with her own two hands. Now she's putting together a kit so you can make your own medium format camera!
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The Natural Edge Lamp Collection by Shelli Worley
Help Worley's Lighting manufacture hand made wooden lamps inspired by natural textures and modern shapes.
Successful!- 169% funded
- $2,541 pledged
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Funded
Apr 09, 2013
Shelly Worley and her husband Seth (of the Etsy shop Worley's Lighting), create rustic, industrial, and vintage-inspired lighting from their home in North Carolina. Help them take their business to the next level (and score one of their products) with a pledge of $15 or more.
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LADYPOINTS - The Webseries by Keiko Wright
Celebrating women who define success on their own terms and finding out how they do the awesome things they do.
Successful!- 158% funded
- $7,948 pledged
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Funded
Apr 21, 2013
Pledges to this campaign will help fund Ladypoints, a new web series that celebrates passionate women who do what they love on their own terms. With a pledge of $50 or more you'll score a bundle, which might include items from one of five Etsy artists who donated their work!
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Literary Lots by Kauser Razvi
Literary Lots is a program that "brings books to life" by transforming vacant lots in Cleveland into programming spots for children.
Successful!- 140% funded
- $7,745 pledged
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Funded
Mar 30, 2013
With help from local artists this summer, Kauser and Julia want to take vacant lots in Cleveland and transform them into spaces inspired by books where kids can engage in art and culture.
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Marpha: A Place for Art in Northern Nepal by Jessica Kain
Marpha is an emerging organization that offers art programs for Nepali artists and communities in the lower Mustang region of Nepal.
Successful!- 104% funded
- $7,280 pledged
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Funded
Mar 26, 2013
Support for Marpha will help this emerging arts organization fund their artist in residence program, along with art apprenticeships and community programs in Nepal.
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"78rpm" a film about the gramophone and vintage music by Joel Schlemowitz
An experimental documentary on the gramophone and cinematic love poem to scratchy old music.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $8,677 pledged
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Funded
Mar 27, 2013
Our love of vintage and music comes together in "78rpm," an experimental documentary about the gramophone.
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Industries of the Blind - Special Night of Music and Film by Sammy Gallo
One Band, Four Films, One Night Only. Music by Industries of the Blind featuring the film Glory At Sea directed by Benh Zeitlin.
Successful!- 103% funded
- $1,552 pledged
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Dec 02, 2012
Brooklyn-based ensemble Industries of the Blind are putting together an event that will combine music, film and inspiring stories. Check out their work for Etsy here: http://www.etsy.me/handmadeportraitsrobryan
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To Be Kept (the book) by Lauren Simkin Berke
A monograph of paintings, collages and photographs by Lauren Simkin Berke, and the first title from Captain Sears Press.
Successful!- 101% funded
- $7,600 pledged
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Funded
Oct 04, 2012
Lauren Simkin Berke (of the Etsy shop Simkinberkeshop) collects vintage photographs and gives them new life through his art. He's putting together a book to showcase this work – support will help get it printed!
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Impossible Instant Lab: Turn iPhone Images into Real Photos by The Impossible Project
Transform your digital iPhone images into real instant photographs that you can touch, caress and share with friends.
Successful!- 223% funded
- $559,232 pledged
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Funded
Oct 08, 2012
Hey Polaroid lovers! This project turns iPhone images into instant photos. How cool is that?
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Western Editions: A Letterpress Printshop by taylor and erin
It's time our love, errr... obsession, for letterpress takes the next step by raising the funds to open a printshop and offer workshops
Successful!- 209% funded
- $7,342 pledged
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Funded
Oct 14, 2012
Erin and Taylor want to share their passion for letterpress with the community, the world, the universe, and even the moon!
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THE LITTLE FREE LIBRARY PROJECT by Jannette Matos
Are you afraid your children and grandchildren will have to hear stories about the good old days when there were “books”?
Successful!- 100% funded
- $5,000 pledged
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Funded
Sep 03, 2012
The Little Free Library Project promotes community and a shared love of reading. Read more on the Etsy Blog: http://etsy.me/Nc1Iqj
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Winifred Bean: Wedding Dresses for Creative Brides by Angela Broyles Curanaj
Classic, Stylish wedding dresses you can mix and match to suit your style. Made with love in the USA.
Successful!- 101% funded
- $15,235 pledged
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Funded
Oct 09, 2012
With inspiration from her grandmother, ideas from planning her own wedding, and experience working in the fashion industry, Angela (of the Etsy shop WinifredBean) designed her own line of vintage-inspired gowns.
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DETROIT, JE T'AIME by Nora Mandray & Hélène Bienvenu
An interactive documentary on Detroit's DIY culture, featuring inspiring stories & cool tips for you to create your own projects.
Successful!- 106% funded
- $26,648 pledged
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Funded
Jul 30, 2012
Help share Detroit's DIY spirit, stories and how-to's with the world by backing this interactive documentary!
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Wondering Around Wandering by Mike Perry
Free community exhibition and event space for those who want to enjoy art and positive energy in a fun and educational environment.
Successful!- 105% funded
- $31,560 pledged
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Funded
Jul 18, 2012
Artist Mike Perry's appetite for collaboration and creation inspired Wondering Around Wandering – a three-month long community exhibition featuring workshops and events. Bonus: snag some of his awesome art with a pledge of $3 or more.
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Meet Miss Subways: New York's Beauty Queens 1941-1976 by Fiona Gardner
A book that combines compelling stories and visuals, examining the lives of the women who reigned over the NYC Subways.
Successful!- 127% funded
- $16,555 pledged
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Funded
Jul 22, 2012
A marriage of collective memoir and cultural history, this photography book will examine the personal and historical significance of New York City's Miss Subways.
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Tomorrow Magazine by Tomorrow Magazine
Tomorrow is a magazine about (and for) the people who are working out what’s next.
Successful!- 303% funded
- $45,452 pledged
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Funded
Jul 25, 2012
This one-shot magazine is devoted to telling the story of the people, movements and trends that are changing the world.
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Pretty Snake's "Kitty Garden Party" Leggings by Joseph Aaron Segal
Help fashion brand, Pretty Snake, produce "Kitty Garden Party" leggings and receive your very own pair!
Successful!- 118% funded
- $5,938 pledged
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Funded
Jul 03, 2012
Fashion and cat lovers unite! Designer Joseph Aaron Segal (of the Etsy shop Pretty Snake) will only produce his kitty garden party leggings with enough Kickstarter support. Get your own pair with a $75 pledge.
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The Feast Presents: The World's Fare by Jerri Chou
A giant, roaming, global dinner party capped off with a celebration in NYC, all to change the world.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $21,777 pledged
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Funded
Jul 06, 2012
The Feast is all about getting inspired, and participating is simple: gather a group of creative minds and have a dinner party! Brainstorm one thing you can work on to change the world, share your ideas and explore other projects set in motion by The Feast. Ready? Go!
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Trade School : Learning Spaces that Run on Barter by OurGoods.org
We want to build an open source software platform to share with local Trade School chapters around the world.
Successful!- 100% funded
- $10,000 pledged
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Funded
Jul 05, 2012
Trade School started out as a project between friends, and has quickly grown into a global movement for education, community and connection. Run entirely on barter, these learning spaces encourage the exchange of knowledge without the exchange of currency.
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Hunter Pass Leather Goods by Carly & Aubree Ng
Two sisters from Portland, Or. Help Hunter Pass continue to make beautiful, handmade leather goods & become a full-fledged business!
Successful!- 101% funded
- $6,072 pledged
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Funded
Apr 05, 2012
Carly and Aubree (of the Etsy shop Hunter Pass Leather Goods) are taking their business to the next level by investing in an industrial sewing machine, leather hides and other essential tools. Get one of their handcrafted leather pieces with a pledge of $15 or more.
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The Golden Moth Illumination Deck by Aijung Kim
A deck of illustrated symbolic cards to be used for inspiration, advice, and reflection.
Successful!- 120% funded
- $4,800 pledged
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Funded
Mar 10, 2012
Artist Aijung Kim (of the Etsy shop Sprouthead) needs your support to get her hand-drawn Golden Moth Illumination Deck printed. The deck, which contains 68 cards, can be used for fortune telling, creative inspiration or even decoratively. Pledge $30 and get your own deck.


























