This is a sponsored post. I was provided the product in exchange for an honest review, I have been compensated for my time through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. All opinions remain my own and I was in no way influenced by Version22 Designs or Chronic Illness Bloggers.
Everyone’s out to build a better mousetrap. There’s always a search for a new product that can come along and make an everyday task easier.
So when I was contacted by Version22 Designs to review their new product, Nimble, I was really excited.
Nimble is a simple solution to opening anything from an envelope to the awkward packaging you find wrapped around things like batteries, razors, and even food. Their one-finger design allows you to easily hold your object as you slide one finger across the package, giving you instant access to the contents.
One of my personal issues is that on my bad days I become really shaky. The shakiness makes it hard to hold scissors and direct them properly. I’ve found that this one-finger design makes opening packages so easy as well as slicing paper for my craft projects. By keeping the Nimble on my finger as I craft, I don’t have to stop to pick up a pair of scissors – the slice is literally at the tip of my fingers.
My family’s been having quite a bit of fun walking around, finding things to slice open. One of the best features for me, since we had a 3-year-old in the house at the time, was that the design of the ceramic blade is safe. Of course, you don’t want to let a child handle it without supervision.
So let me tell you how Version22 Designs is planning to get its product out to the masses.
Version22 Designs has been selling its product through its website for a few months now. The batch of Nimbles they’ve been selling were manufactured at a place that only handles small quantity production. In order to get more Nimbles made so they can get in the hands (or on the finger 😉 ) of more people means they have to switch to a manufacturer that deals with large quantities. And that my friends, takes more dough. They’ve already raised two-thirds of the money they need, but they’ve taken to Kickstarter to raise the remainder.
Have you heard of Kickstarter? It’s the world’s largest platform for funding creative projects. I love scanning through the different start-ups and watching products come to life that otherwise wouldn’t have seen the light of day. I love how Kickstarter works, maybe because I’m a Shark Tank junkie and I love to watch the process of an idea turning into an actual product for purchase.
Kickstarter makes it super easy to get involved in a launch like Nimble. You pledge an amount in return for the product. You’re only charged if the campaign meets its goal. Once the campaign closes you allow some time for them to make the product and then it’s shipped out to you before anyone else.
Their Kickstarter campaign starts today, April 18th, and you can click here to view the campaign. They are offering a limited number of early-bird specials today – the first 50 backers will get their Nimble for $7, the next 50 will pay about $8.50, after that the price will be $10 each. If you wanted to contribute you’ll receive emails updating you through their production process and, as I said, you’ll receive your Nimble before anyone else!
Click here to head over to their Kickstarter Campaign!
So I know this post seems to sound a bit like an infomercial but I have to be honest I love this little yellow helper and I’m kinda geeked to watch the whole process. I feel like I’m in the nice leather chairs with the other sharks on Shark Tank and I’ve decided to go in on the deal. I’ve watched other Kickstarter campaigns but have never joined in. After having a chance to use this new tool, I’m excited to participate in this whole process.