We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 16, 2012.

STATS, NEW REWARDS, ETC.

Update #4 · May 10, 2012 · comment

Hello again (and yes, another PROJECT UPDATE):

STATS: 3 NEW BACKER REWARDS; 6 days left on kickstarter; 33% funded and funding; 90+ backers and counting; 620+ people who "LIKE" this on the FB!?

PLEASE CONTINUE TO JOIN ME on my kickstarter adventure which is ending Wednesday, May 16th at 3:35 PM (PST), and check out the new and improved backer rewards (you can change or upgrade your previous pledge):

***NEW*** BOOK PLATE: You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, and a thank you in the book. AND, a copy of the book will be sent to your favorite library with a book plate in your honor. ($40+ International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)

***NEWER*** BOOK & T-SHIRT: You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, a thank you in the book AND a beautifully designed T-Shirt that reads: Don't Quit Your Daydream ($45+ International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)

***NEWEST*** BOOK / BAG!? You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, a thank you in the book AND a copy of the book will be sent to your favorite library with a book plate in your honor AND your choice of either a beautifully designed T-Shirt or tote bag that reads: Don't Quit Your Daydream ($70+ International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)


Remember, this is all-or-nothing! Either I reach the goal of $8,000 or get $0. Every $ is a huge help! (Also, please feel free to share this link far and wide.) 


Many thanks,
Iris Porter
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NEW backer reward & MANY THANKS

Update #3 · May 8, 2012 · 1 comment

Thanks again for being one of the 580+ people who "like" this project on FaceBook and to like it enough to become a backer!

Speaking of backers, I created a NEW backer reward yesterday:

When you pledge $40 or more, you will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, and a thank you in the book. AND, a copy of the book will be sent to your favorite library with a fancy letterpress printed book plate in your honor. 

If you haven't yet pre-ordered a copy of the book, now's a perfect time! With only 8 days left to reach the goal of raising $8,000 there really is no time like the present. Again, kickstarter is an all-or-nothing fundraising platform. I either reach the goal or I get $0. So, it also is a huge help if people share this link via FaceBook, Twitter, email:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/394742941/diyinlax?ref=email

Many thanks,
Iris Porter

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THANK YOU & HOORAY!

Update #2 · Apr 30, 2012 · comment

Thanks again for backing DIYinLAX. I know that spring is a super busy time of year, and I really appreciate you taking the time to help me get closer to my goal of having a successful kickstarter campaign. Your kindness and generosity is inspiring and is part of what makes me love the collaborative creative process. Again, THANK YOU!

Also, Hooray! DIYinLAX made it on to the Printed Matter, Inc. curated page on kickstarter! Check it out and please consider continuing to support this project by sharing the link with your friends and family via email, FaceBook, Twitter, etc. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/394742941/diyinlax?ref=email 

Many thanks,
Iris Porter

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ONE week down, three to go...

Update #1 · Apr 24, 2012 · comment

Hooray! Thanks to your generous pledges, DIYinLAX has passed the $1,000 mark during the first week of this campaign!

Some professional fundraisers believe that there's a psychology to fundraising in which most people wait until the very end to contribute. Let's prove them wrong by spreading the word far and wide about this project to reach the $8,000 goal before the final hours!

Please share the link to this projects with your friends and family, and many thanks for all of you support!

Best,
Iris Porter

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    22 backers

    BOOK MARK: Literally, you will get a letterpress printed two-color bookmark with rounded corners! And, a thank you in the book as well as in the mail.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    76 backers

    BOOK BOOK: You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, and a thank you in the book. (International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    3 backers

    ***NEW*** BOOK PLATE: You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, and a thank you in the book. AND, a copy of the book will be sent to your favorite library with a book plate in your honor. (International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $45 or more

    8 backers

    ***NEWER*** BOOK & T-SHIRT: You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, a thank you in the book AND a beautifully designed T-Shirt that reads: Don't Quit Your Daydream (International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $70 or more

    1 backer

    ***NEWEST*** BOOK / BAG!? You will get a 1st edition copy of the book, a bookmark, a thank you in the book AND a copy of the book will be sent to your favorite library with a book plate in your honor AND your choice of either a beautifully designed T-Shirt or tote bag that reads: Don't Quit Your Daydream (International backers please include an additional $10 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    6 backers Limited (94 of 100 left)

    BOOK ARTS: You will get ALL OF THE ABOVE plus a limited edition poster print insert (Backers outside the US and Canada, please include an additional $10 for shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    2 backers Limited (10 of 12 left)

    BOOK WORM: You will get ALL OF THE ABOVE as well as a collection of other books and CDs made by yours truly including: DIYinPDX, The Color of Things (a song book featuring a 7 song CD with the track entitled Ghosts of Worms --- all songs written, performed and recorded by...you guessed it, yours truly) along with a surprise party pack of other recordings I wrote myself.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    0 backers

    BOOK WORK: A copy of DIYinLAX and your choice of a one-on-one letterpress or book-making lesson in LA or Portland, Oregon (these lessons can be geared towards adults or children...small groups are also a possibility as are other North American locations, travel expenses not included)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers Limited (7 of 9 left)

    BOOK CLUB: Publisher credit, 5 copies of DIYinLAX, AND a private reading/presentation PLUS a guided tour of my favorite DIY destinations in Los Angeles AND a picnic at the beach!

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (6 of 6 left)

    BOOK TOUR: Publisher credit, 11 copies of the book, PLUS a reading/presentation ANYWHERE in North America AND brunch for you and 10 of your friends. Refreshments and entertainment provided by yours truly, Iris Porter.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012