We're creating a big party in print and digital book/CD format, so everyone can join the fun! Sing along on a journey of a cupcake.
We're well on our way to finishing a book and CD telling the journey of Preston, a cupcake, and need your help to keep the party going!
Preston is adopted into the O'Nilla family and although he loves them all very much, he's not sure he really fits into this party-throwing family. Instead of throwing sprinkles, Preston's more likely to be observing everyone else. This sets him on a journey to find his place in the kitchen, and he meets several fun characters along the way—and eventually finds out everyone has a place in the party!
We believe in this story so much, we're giving everyone a free download of a song today at our website www.jumplittlecake.com, whether you donate or not, because we want everyone to be able to participate in the party!
We see this project as something everyone gets to take part in, so grab some sprinkles and balloons and join in—yeah!
The Back story
“Jump Little Cake, Jump” is a story of fun and adventure. For
those—young and old alike—who desire to come along with us, we say the
more the merrier! While we could describe our book as a children’s book,
that would be like saying “The Muppets” or “Shrek” were children’s
films. In our minds, they are so much more! The vision for a cupcake
journey culminated one morning when Lindsay and her boyfriend were
having brunch with Antonio and Tiffany. As usual, the discussion turned
toward creative projects and Lindsay said, “Well, I’ve had a story I’ve
wanted to tell for a while … I guess it’s not so much a story yet, but I
have some sketches and an idea of this little cupcake …” Antonio and
Tiffany instantly fell in love with the idea—and the little cupcake! He
didn’t have a name yet, but in their minds, he was already coming to
life: A cupcake on a journey. The next week, the group met again for
brunch to brainstorm. Where was the cupcake going? How would he get
there? What lessons would he learn along the way? These are all
questions not only did we have to ask about our characters, but also
have to stop on occasion to ask ourselves. That day was a day when all
three of us had to admit, while we each have different occupations and
hobbies, we all want to be a part of a journey—sharing stories with
others and bringing people together who enjoy the same things—cupcakes,
adventure, parties and fun. We hope you’ll join us, by following our
blog, connecting with us via Twitter and coming to the launch parties we
have planned along the way. This isn’t just a book about a cupcake.
This is our way to connect with others, who are young and young at
heart.
Funding
This is all or nothing! If we don't raise all the money, we don't get any!
Why $7,500?
• To print the first run of books and CD's in full color!
• ISBN #s so you can find us in bookstores and online!
• Copyrights for all formats
1 FREE Song and a Chapter
It's true! We keep our promise and that is important to Preston! We want to share with you 1 chapter and 1 song from the forthcoming book - Jump Little Cake, Jump! Click the link below to get the free download from NoiseTrade.
FAQ
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Pre-ordering a book will allow us to have the funds to print the book and CD.
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Summer 2012. The text is finished and ready to be edited and the illustrations and songs are well underway.
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We hope so! That all depends on whether we raise the money we need on Kickstarter. Kickstarter is all or nothing, so we need to raise all $7,500 or we don’t get any of it! We have a few options if we don’t raise the money. However, this is our first preference because we think giving people a printed book and CD with the names of those who helped make it happen would be really awesome!
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Click on the green button that says “back this project.”
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We’d rather you go through Kickstarter. Since it is all or nothing, it only counts the money that it receives on the site towards our goal of $7,500. If our goal isn’t met we get NADA, ZIP, ZERO, so please help us out by contributing on Kickstarter!
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Funding period
Mar 13, 2012 -
Apr 29, 2012
- First created · 7 backed
- Antonio F Delgado 1136 friends
- Website: jumplittlecake.com
Pledge $1 or more
1 backer
The Hugger: Come to a book signing or event for a hug from us for your support! If that's not possible, we'll be sending out virtual hugs regularly, 'cause that's just as fun!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $2 or more
2 backers
Cute as a Button Backer: Enjoy a 2"x2" button of our little friend Preston. + everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $5 or more
3 backers
The Artistic: One person from this amount or more will be chosen to help create a cupcake character to be included in the final page of the book. +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $10 or more
2 backers
The Adventurer: A kitchen map poster to get the lay of the land in Preston's hometown: Kitchen, USA +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $15 or more
3 backers
The Techie: Receive an MP3 download and PDF of the book and all its songs! +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2015Pledge $20 or more
5 backers
The Thankful few: Receive a digital thank you song from us, with your name in it! +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $25 or more
42 backers
The Romantic: For those of you who still love print (we do, too!), a physical book of "Jump Little Cake, Jump!" with CD and your name listed as a "Friend of Preston." +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $30 or more
7 backers
The Collector: Receive a a copy of the physical media signed by the authors and illustrator! +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $35 or more
2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)
The Unique: Receive a limited-edition silk screen poster made just for this campaign. +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $50 or more
3 backers
The Music Fan: Receive a custom ringtone by The Beet-niks, our veggie characters. +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $75 or more
4 backers
The Philantropist: Receive an extra copy of the book to donate to the library, school or organization of your choice. +everything above and an invite to our super-secret party in Austin, TX!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $100 or more
14 backers
The Evangelist: Get 3 additional copies to give to your friends, children, grandchildren, etc. +everything above
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $250 or more
0 backers Limited (20 of 20 left)
The Curious: Spend 25 minutes via Skype with the authors and illustrator for a Q+A, song performance, interview, cupcake secrets, etc. or enjoy a reading and performance in Central Texas by the authors and illustrator +everything above
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $500 or more
1 backer
The Texan: Have us come to you for a reading and performance by the authors and illustrator in any city in Texas +everything above
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
2 backers
The Southerner: Have us come to you for a reading and performance by the authors and illustrator anywhere in the Southern US +everything above
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers
The Northerner: Have us come to you for a reading and performance by the authors and illustrator anywhere in the Northern US +everything above
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
