kickstarter how-to guide
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a trusted online platform where people help bring creative projects to life. It’s not a store — it’s a way to support an idea before it exists.
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Here’s how it works:
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A creator (like us!) shares a project and sets a funding goal.
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Supporters “pledge” to help — choosing a reward such as a pillow, tassel, or bundle of pillows.
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If the project reaches its goal, it goes into production and supporters receive their rewards.
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If it doesn’t reach the goal, no one is charged.
When you back the American Prosperity Pillow™, you’re helping launch an American-made idea that celebrates craftsmanship, resilience, and prosperity — one pillow at a time.
What happens after you pledge
When you back the American Prosperity Pillow™ on Kickstarter, you’re joining us on the journey — not just placing an order.
Here’s what to expect:
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Your card isn’t charged right away. Kickstarter only collects pledges if the project reaches its funding goal.
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It’s all or nothing. If we meet our goal, your pledge helps bring the pillows and tassels into production. If we don’t reach the goal, no one is charged and the project doesn’t move forward.
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You’ll get updates. We’ll keep you posted on our progress, milestones, and behind-the-scenes moments as we bring this American-made collection to life.
If you love this idea, one of the most helpful things you can do is share the project — tell a friend, post it online, or forward this page. Every share helps us reach more supporters and move one step closer to making the American Prosperity Pillow a reality.
How to navigate the Kickstarter American Prosperity Pillow page
This link will take you directly to the American Prosperity Pillow™ page:
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prosperitypillow/american-prosperity-pillowtm/
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at karen@homefrosting.com.
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Once you’re on the page, you’ll see this:​​​
If you scroll down, you can read the story behind the project
Support the project by choosing your rewards
Click the green “Back this project” button at the top right of the page or the “Rewards” tab (circled in red).
That will take you to this page below. Make sure to select “United States” in the “Ships to” pull down menu (circled in red) to see available rewards.
Available rewards
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Pledge without a reward
If you want to support this project but don’t wish to receive a pillow, you can “pledge without a reward” by entering any dollar amount you wish (the box is pre-filled with $10).
Scroll down the page to view other rewards
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There are different options including the Digital Path to Prosperity Mantra, the America250™Prosperity Tassel, pillows, and bundles of pillows.
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Select your reward, click the pledge button, and follow the instructions.
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(You can only make one pledge at a time. If you’d like to back multiple rewards, just return to the home page and repeat the process.)
Rewards available
Completing your pledge
Once you’ve selected your reward, you’ll be directed to a page where you can select add-ons if you wish.
When you’re ready to check out, click “Continue to payment” on the right side of the page, then create a Kickstarter account to complete your pledge.
Thank you
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Thank you for taking the time to learn how Kickstarter works and for supporting the American Prosperity Pillow™. Every pledge and every share helps bring this American-made idea to life — celebrating craftsmanship, resilience, and the spirit of prosperity we all believe in.
If you have any questions or need help along the way, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at karen@homefrosting.com. I’m happy to help you through the process — and grateful to have you as part of this journey.