Good morning, Blackbirds!
Thanks all for a very successful Spring Archives sale! All those who purchased, your deliveries are now in the mail for you!
This weekend Iāll be packing Marchās regular postcard delivery, and you can expect them to go out on Wednesday!
And as I mentioned in post about Aprilās Postcard of the Month: Iām running a DTIYS! This simplified version of Aprilās postcard has been posted publicly as a Draw This In Your Style Challenge, ...
2023-03-03 18:31:26 +0000 UTC
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Hello Blackbirds!
All sets are sold! Thank you everyone!
As discussed in this previous post, itās time for the Spring Archives sale, where you can purchase a 3-pack of the remaining March, April, and May postcards from this time last year!
Good morning, Blackbirds!
The Spring Achives sale will open in just about an hour, but first, I have a surprise reveal for you all: The April Postcard of the Month!!
Normally, I wait until much later to share whatās in store for the coming month, but this time I have a good reason for an early reveal, and Iāll get to that later. First, a little bit about the postcard:
Yes, yes, our favorite fellow Hemlock is back for another round! Today he g...
2023-03-01 17:31:36 +0000 UTC
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Hello again, Blackbirds!
Itās that time again: The seasons are changing, and we reflect on where we were last year. On March 1st, the archives will open up once again for the Spring Archives Sale!
In the Spring Archives Sale, patrons have the opportunity to purchase what remains of last yearās cards. A 3-pack set containing the March 2022 postcard (created by the lovely guest artist 2023-02-27 17:17:28 +0000 UTC
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Good morning, Blackbirds!
This is a notice that on Saturday, March 11th, I will be removing all members who have not made a payment since January. These members are occupying spots in their tiers without paying or being eligible for rewards, and I would like to make those spots available to paying members. This is a process I repeat every 4-6 months.
All members who are in danger of being removed will be notified via patreon messages and via email.
If you a...
2023-02-27 15:58:45 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
In March alongside their copies of An Ingenueās Progress, Raven Dandy members will receive one of the first Merry Blackbird Postcard Society bookmarks as a bonus gift!
I was inspired to pursue this some time ago when a few shop patrons told me that they use my business cards as bookmarks! I was honored to hear it, as I am very proud of my business cards, and it got my cogs whirring about producing genuine bookmarks with the same glamour.
2023-02-15 19:29:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello again Blackbirds!
This is information many of you understand already, especially if you were around last year when tier caps were installed, but itās worth a refresher now that weāre consistently meeting them.
The MBPS is capped at 800 members. That is the maximum amount of deliveries Iām capable of fulfilling in a reasonable timespan. Every single delivery is hand-packaged by myself and a handful of assistants, including a wax seal I stamp myself. 800 deli...
2023-02-13 17:59:35 +0000 UTC
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Good morning Blackbirds!!
In An Ingenueās Progress, we get to check back in on a darling who is perhaps now much more comfortable and experienced wandering in the fae woods, and see how the tables have turned.
Enormous round of applause for historical costumer Syd of Canary Costuming, who once again crushed the game in modeling for this postcard. Absolutely swoon-worthy, no...
2023-02-13 15:46:23 +0000 UTC
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Good morning, Blackbirds!
Februaryās deliveries went into the mail yesterday, and I hope that they reach you swiftly! Onward we march, with our eyes towards the coming of Spring.
To mark the MBPSās third spring season, weāre welcoming back a much beloved guest!! Historical costumer Syd Roper, AKA Canary Costuming, is joining us again for Marchās Postcard of the Month!
2023-02-08 16:11:02 +0000 UTC
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Good morning Blackbirds!
As discussed in this post, it is unlikely that your February deliveries will make it to you in time to be used as Valentineās gifts on February 14th. To remedy this for folks who...
2023-01-24 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Hello again, Blackbirds!
In past years, one of my regrets is that because Valentineās Day happens relatively early in the month, I am rarely able to get my postcards out in time for them to be used as actual Valentineās gifts! This year, even if I get the February delivery out as quickly as I reasonably can, it will be no earlier than Monday the 6th ā just 8 days before Valentineās Day. And thatās at best! Some lucky continental-US folks might get their cards in time for...
2023-01-16 17:53:53 +0000 UTC
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Good morning, Blackbirds!
The second in my February Valentines set is here!! This companion piece will be in all Raven Dandy deliveries this February. Last I glanced, there are 8 available slots in the Raven Dandy tier if youād like to grab one!
I loved drawing this photo study, especially as I really hope to draw more masc and particularly transmasc figures to the MBPS illustration canon, but it did remind me of one of the reasons that theyāve been a bit sparse ā early 20...
2023-01-16 16:35:08 +0000 UTC
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Good morning, Blackbirds!!
Phew, Iāve had this one in the works for a while, and Iām pleased to finally release it into the wild! This gilded valentine will be landing on the doorsteps of Crow Collectors and Raven Dandies in February. š Iāve wanted to highlight these stylized Victorian fencing costumes for forever! This frame might be one of my favorites that Iāve ever made, and I got to use it for the forthcoming bonus card as well, which makes a lovely diptych with this pie...
2023-01-09 16:33:46 +0000 UTC
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Hey all! I hope you had a wonderful evening saying goodbye to 2022, and Iām delighted to welcome so many new members in 2023.
Once again I just want to issue a reminder about how the process works. Patreon begins running charges on the 1st of the month, and I collect addresses on the 5th, to allow everyone enough time to fix payment troubles. Deliveries are sent out around the second week (Iām aiming for the January 7th this month).
Please do not adjust your tier or cancel ...
2023-01-01 15:15:53 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
Januaryās postcard illustration is here!! As I shared last week, this illustration was made in collaboration with Kaz Rowe, whose video on the subject of lesbian actress Maude Adams and the LGBTQ history of Peter Pan is now out!
As always, itās a deligh...
2022-12-18 18:44:50 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
One of you alerted me to an upload error that made Decemberās postcards unscannable ā thatās been corrected! āŗļø Decemberās postcards went out last Tuesday on the 6th, and hopefully theyāre already arriving to many of you!
Tomorrow Iāll be showing you all the January Postcard of the Month, but today, take a look at Januaryās Bonus Card for Raven Dandies!
As lots of you know, last month on Instagram I used my stor...
2022-12-15 18:19:47 +0000 UTC
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Dear Blackbirds,
Like many folks, the foremost Peter Pan in my childhood was the animated Disney version, and I enjoyed the spunky, mischievous fae-aligned boy who didnāt want to grow up as well as anyone. But as a young queer, when I first discovered that Peter Pan was a role traditionally played by women, I felt a pull to the character that never left me. Eventually I would discover how many transmascs and genderweird girls felt the same, and the degree to which Peter Pan has ...
2022-12-13 22:51:59 +0000 UTC
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Hello, Blackbirds!
As discussed in this previous post, it is time for the Winter Archives Sale, where I am offering 3-packs of December ā21, January ā22 and February ā22 postcards in order to clean out my archives!
Hey all! Once again I just want to remind you all that I collect addresses on the 5th, to allow everyone enough time to fix payment troubles.
If you adjust your tier or cancel your subscription before then, my script will identify that current status, not the status you held when you paid for the month. For example, if you cancel before Iāve collected addresses, you will already have paid, but my script will not collect you and I will not know to send you a delivery.
Please wai...
2022-12-01 05:15:49 +0000 UTC
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Good evening, Blackbirds! Please read this entire post, as Iām changing things up a little.
Itās that time again as the seasons turn that we take a look back into the MBPS archives and uncover the treasures there. A fun fact to observe is that this is the first time that the archives sales have come all the way around the wheel again; our first one was last yearās Winter Archive Sale! Just another way to celebrate how far weāve come.
For those who are new to it, Archive Sa...
2022-11-29 22:44:52 +0000 UTC
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Hello Blackbirds!
This morning I had a smashing shop restock! Thank you to everyone who participated! I just wanted to let you all know that the 2nd anniversary pins are about two thirds gone, but if you havenāt had a chance to grab one for yourself, theyāre still up! Remember to use the code 24BLACKBIRDS for 50% off!
Grab a pin!
Your Society President, Penpal-in-Chief, and Trinket Fancier...
2022-11-29 00:32:49 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
I hope youāre all well at this busy time of year, surrounded by joy. To all my American patrons, I hope that your Thanksgiving is a time of delicious treats and loved onesā laughter, or elsewise, of perseverance and then rest. And for non-American patrons, who desperately wish that they too had a bird-centric holiday to celebrate this week: Youāre in luck, because this Sunday is the āØMerry Blackbird Postcard Societyās Second Anniversary!!
2022-11-23 19:52:33 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!!
I know I always say Iām excited to share everything with you ā and I mean it every time!! But I really have been thrilled to try something out and show you the results.
Yes yes, our beloved best boy Hemlock is back en deshabille to celebrate Yule!! As you all know, it isnāt very usual for me to create a whole new illustration just for the monthly bonus card. However, Iām a little exhausted by every illustration I make being a 35-50+ hour gran...
2022-11-18 18:05:57 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
After a long wait and many teases, here we have it: Decemberās Postcard of the Month. In the end, Iāve titled it āHow We Spent the Winter Nightsā, and it depicts a writer and her butch or transmasc lover. Definitely among the most time-intensive pieces that Iāve ever made, and worth every single one of the 209 book spines I illustrated in it.
This postcard marks the beginning of the Merry Blackbird Postcard Societyās third year. Isn...
2022-11-16 17:42:29 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
Last year I had a really fun time inviting my followers to vote on lore for these recurring figures of the MBPS canon, Aubrey & Jules. I realized I didnāt compile any of that information publicly, so soon Iād like to collect the things we decided into a post for you here on Patreon. :)
Over the next week or so, I'd like to play a game with you to collaboratively create a new character!
2022-11-10 18:19:09 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
Order of Business #1: December WIP!
Iāve been teasing it on Instagram, and now you all get a different kind of tease of Decemberās Postcard of the Month!
Itās a bit of a break in tradition from the New Yearās cards that have been our December cards in the pastā¦ This year, the winter thoughts on my mind have been about our hibernal dens, the cozy places where we learn to live and thrive in the dark. The farther nort...
2022-11-09 17:38:06 +0000 UTC
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Good morning, Blackbirds!
As promised, I went through the members in decline and removed members who have been in decline for at least two consecutive months. This opened up four more Raven Dandy slots for those of you hoping to get Elās gorgeous bonus card in November!
Just a reminder that all members have through October 31st, this coming Monday, to set your tier where you want it for your November delivery!
EDIT: All RD deliveries are claimed again! Go...
2022-10-27 14:37:37 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
As promised: A bonus card by the illustrious @Eleheba!
This card is a collaboration; the illustration was created in black and white by El, and colored by myself! It will be included with Raven Dandy deliveries for the month of November.
You have through October 31st to adjust your tier in accordance with your preference for Novemberās delivery! At this ...
2022-10-20 18:11:59 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
Novemberās postcard of the month took a little while to complete ā and itās no surprise why. š¬ But I loved drawing every quilt square. As one should, Iāve spent the last month guzzling cider, smashing squash, and stuffing my face with pumpkin donuts. Autumn treats abound, and I wanted to bring the love for harvest season bounty to this piece.
Seasoned patrons will recognize the two blissful lovers pictured. š For newcomers: Aub...
2022-10-19 16:31:07 +0000 UTC
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Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
The October postcard delivery went out last week on October 13th! That means that with good luck, it will arrive to most US patrons and some international patrons before Halloween!
Iāve been hard at work on Novemberās postcard, which proved to be particularly ambitiousā¦ But the finished work will be revealed on Wednesday! Though you canāt see it here yet, Iām especially proud of the quilt-inspired borders in this Harvest themed pie...
2022-10-17 20:49:48 +0000 UTC
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