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Update #1 · Aug 2, 2012 · comment

This has been a busy week!

Food Font had its first farmer market event at the Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market in Buffalo, NY. People at the market made a food alphabet out of food from local farms. Food that was used included peaches from Bozard's Farm; squash, onions, tomatoes, beans: from Native Offerings Farm; cucumbers, okra from Winter Farms and blueberries from Erdle farm.

Before the end of the event the entire list of letters, numbers, and characters got done. People still stopped by to make letters – so we ended up with some extra Q’s and A’s (and maybe some extra P’s.) The alphabet shows the mood of the event – upbeat, creative, and curious. There are some really elegant letters and numbers that were made. People really took some time in crafting a letter, carefully adjusting blueberries, okra, or picking out the right green bean. 

Thanks to everyone who came out to the event!  Pictures from the event are up on the Food Font Photo page and also on Flickr. The Elmwood-Bidwell food alphabet will eventually be edited and put into the Food Font interactive design tool when built.

Yesterday was the official launch of the Food Font Kickstarter – with information going out to inboxes, social media, blogs, and to some press contacts. 

This upcoming weekend Food Font will be at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro, NC where people will be making a Food Font out of peppers from a local farm.

If you are thinking about what kind of food you would like to use in the Food Font interactive tool, why not make a food alphabet yourself?   Resources were recently updated on the Food Font website that can help guide you through the process of how to setup an event or make an alphabet. Directions for making a food font, uploading your pictures, and promotional materials are all on the site to help you make a food font.  

Thanks for supporting Food Font.
Soon Everyone will all be able to play and write with our food. 

Kristen Baumlier

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on September 2, 2012.

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Jul 27, 2012 - Sep 2, 2012

  • Pledge $1 or more

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    THANK YOU! Thanks for supporting the project. Your name or business will be listed on our website. You will also be able to view exclusive updates about the project.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    JUST SAY YES! A YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. Where will your YES sticker go? (Add $2 for International shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    FOOD FONT MAGNET SET A 60 letter Food alphabet magnet set that you can use on your fridge, car, or other metal surface. Get into the Food Font mode and spell it in food! You also will get the YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. Note - Get the MAGNET SET and the GROCERY TOTE for $45 below ! (Add $15 for International shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    FOOD FONT PICNIC PACK Get the red Food Font grocery tote that you can customize with a set of food alphabet decals. Say it with food everywhere you go! The bag is durable, reusable and recyclable. You also will get the Food Font Magnet set, the YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. (Add $15 for International shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    FOOD FONT ARCHIVAL PRINT - IN KALE, PIZZA, OR MIXED FOOD A custom archival 13" x 19" photo print of your name, favorite slogan or saying written in existing Food Alphabets (Kale, Pizza, or a Mixed Food.) You also will get the YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. (Add $25 for International shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    2 backers

    CUSTOM NEW FOOD ALPHABET I will make a new food alphabet will be made out of any food that you choose. You come up with the name of the alphabet (or it can be named after you.) The alphabet will be featured with the launch of the Food Font design tool. You also will get the YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

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    CUSTOM FOOD FONT ARCHIVAL PRINT - IN ANY FOOD A custom archival 13" x 19" photo print of your name, favorite slogan or saying written in any food that you choose. You also will get a YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. (Add $25 for International shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    FOOD FONT PACK A custom archival 13" x 19" photo print of your name, favorite slogan or saying written in any food that you choose. You also will get the red Food Font grocery tote that you can customize with a set of food alphabet decals, a Food Font Magnet set , and a YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. (Add $25 for International shipping)

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    FOOD FONT A-Z I will make a new food alphabet will be made out of any food that you choose. You come up with the name of the alphabet (or it can be named after you.) The alphabet will be featured with the launch of the Food Font design tool. You will get a custom archival 13" x 19" photo print of your name, favorite slogan or saying written in this new custom food alphabet. You also will get the red Food Font grocery tote that you can customize with a set of food alphabet decals, a Food Font Magnet set , and a YES Food Font Sticker and your name listed on a special section of our website. (Add $25 for International shipping)

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

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    FOOD FONT WORKSHOP A food alphabet workshop at your event, home or organization. Kristen Baumlier will come and help you and your group make up to 3 food alphabets that will be available in the Food Font design tool. Also - you and up to 15 workshop participants will get a Food Font magnet set.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012