Hello Blackbirds!
Since installing membership caps on every tier, the status of a declined member — someone occupying a tier, but who is not successfully being billed — has become relevant. Unfortunately, Patreon’s method for dealing with this is not ideal, as the only way I can remov...
2022-04-05 13:44:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Good evening, Blackbirds!
April’s postcards are in the process of being packaged, and I expect them to go out near the end of this week! I will be collecting addresses tonight, so if you are a Crow Collector or Raven Dandy and have not yet been successfully charged by Patreon for April’...
2022-04-04 21:44:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds!
In the poll for this month’s bonus card, you all selected “A Leyendecker advertising sketch made somehow even more homosexual”. Your wish is my command!
When I saw this particular Gilette ad a few weeks ago, the copy had me crying. Someone handed this copy...
2022-03-24 14:29:06 +0000 UTC View PostHello Blackbirds!
It seems likely that one of my address label sheets double-printed for March’s delivery! If that’s the case, it means a good chunk of Raven Dandies have two deliveries on their way.
If that’s you, and you get two — Congratulations! You get to reap the fruits ...
2022-03-22 13:46:32 +0000 UTC View PostGood evening, Blackbirds!
Coming at you from the witching hour (that’s eleven if you’re elderly like me) to serve you up your options for the card that will accompany those beautiful pre-raphaelite boys in the April delivery for Raven Dandies!
But this month, with a TWIST: R...
2022-03-21 03:02:24 +0000 UTC View Post
“The honeysuckle was sweet on the breeze as they pushed up the sash that morning. Their hair was lifted gently, as if by a tender lover, and the nightshirt that hung from their shoulders billowed. Already, the air was alive with riotous spring; birds and insects and flowers. The gust came u...
2022-03-14 15:19:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds!
We had our time in Fool‘s Spring’s sun, and today, Winter‘s last gasp is having its way with my town. But while snow is burying the red buds outside my window, I‘m here to herald brighter things to come!
Hemlock is back… With slightly more...
2022-03-12 14:58:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, Blackbirds!
As discussed in this previous post, it is time for the Spring Archival Sale, where I am offering 3-packs of March, April, and May 2021’s postcards in order to clean out my archives!&nbs...
2022-03-07 22:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds! The sun is flooding through my window, and just outside, I can see little red buds on the trees. Spring is returning — and so are Spring postcards! Though I am (apologetically!) a few days later than promised, I am once again opening the archives as the wheel of the se...
2022-03-04 17:08:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds!
I’m so happy to finally bring you March’s Postcard of the Month, created by Isabel Burke!!
Every update that Izzy sent me throughout the process of this piece increased my enthusiasm for it a hundred fold. I cannot get over the gorgeous light in this pie...
2022-02-25 17:46:02 +0000 UTC View PostHello, Blackbirds!
March’s Postcard of the Month, created by Isabel Burke, will be revealed tomorrow! I’ve seen the final version and it’s absolutely stunning; I can’t wait for you all to get to see it. In the meantime, let’s pick the Bonus Card that will be delivered alongs...
2022-02-24 16:40:55 +0000 UTC View PostGood Midnight, Blackbirds!
At this late hour, I noticed that the link to January’s playlist wasn’t properly added to its card! I’ve fixed that now. You can scan your card or 2022-02-21 03:21:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Friday, Blackbirds!
Today I’ve got a big announcement that I can finally share, and I hope you all will be as enthusiastic about it as I am.
For quite some time, I’ve been dreaming of getting a few MBPS illustrations under my belt ahead of time. This would e...
2022-02-18 18:07:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello again Blackbirds!
Since my post yesterday, I have recieved a few comments and messages from folks who were unfamiliar with this feature of your postcard deliveries, so it seemed prudent to clarify for all!
These little cards that come in your postcard deliveries are probably a...
2022-02-11 19:02:58 +0000 UTC View PostGood evening, Blackbirds!
February‘s deliveries went out on Tuesday! As I was just tagged (always a delight) in the arrival of one, I had the sudden sensation of panicked ...
2022-02-10 23:20:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Good afternoon, Blackbirds, and happy Monday!
In the end, the blue, pink & white variant pulled ahead over the purple & yellow variant by just a few votes! As I said before, I am working on making a full pride pack available in the future, so there should be other opportunities to ...
2022-01-24 19:25:10 +0000 UTC View PostGood morning, Blackbirds!
We’re back to polls for the monthly bonus card, to be received by Raven Dandies in their February delivery!
Last year, I edited the 2021 February Postcard of the Month in a whole bunch of pride-themed color schemes. It was difficult to choose wh...
2022-01-22 15:17:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds!
Today, Old Growth Alchemy’s “Hearthglow” tea blend, designed in collaboration with yours truly, goes on sale today! It will be stocked in their shop at 6 pm EST this evening!
Good afternoon, Blackbirds!
First order of business: January’s delivery goes out into the mail tomorrow morning! Hooray!
Second, much bigger order of business: As of today, The Merry Blackbird Postcard Society officially has a membership c...
2022-01-12 18:59:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning Blackbirds!
As previously announced, the illustration for January’s postcard was part of a collaboration with Old Growth Alchemy, a purveyor of teas, bittters, and gothic folk crafts of all kinds. Toge...
2022-01-05 18:56:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning Blackbirds!
We finally had a snow day in my city, and I’m sure that no one who had to go about their daily business enjoyed it — but I, with my mug of cocoa, crackling candles, and special snow day loungewear, could not be more delighted. I wish those winter joys on all of...
2022-01-04 16:41:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds — and a Happy New Years Eve!
As promised, this alternate version of August’s postcard will be the bonus card for January! I went back in to further fiddle with the colors and produced a softer, warmer and more vibrant version of this sunset scheme that I’m pr...
2021-12-31 15:31:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Good morning, Blackbirds! I hope this season of celebration, renewal, and honoring the light in the darkness is filling you to the brim. Tis the season for finding warmth and light on dark and wint’ry nights. 🔥✨
I am so pleased to reveal not only January’s postcard for t...
2021-12-27 16:14:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Good evening, Blackbirds!
I hope you’re all well during this holiday season! I have an exciting little teaser to drop for you.
First things first: December’s deliveries went out a week ago today, on December 13th. A round of applause for me and my little studio blackbirds for ge...
2021-12-21 02:10:53 +0000 UTC View PostHello Blackbirds!
Very quick announcements!
— Lately, I have been receiving very many DMs regarding Patreon concerns on Twitter or Instagram! Please send Patreon-related messages via Patreon DMs. If you send them elsewhere, I am very likely to lose track of them; ...
2021-12-03 18:46:21 +0000 UTC View PostGood morning Blackbirds!
I just wanted to put out some quick notes about my procedure so that all members can be clear about how to get the postcards they want and/or are owed — with particular regards to coming and going from the Patreon. I know it’s a tad tedious, but please read thi...
2021-12-02 13:53:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Blackbirds!
As discussed in this previous post, the MBPS has a new feature: The opening of the archives!
I will respond...
2021-12-01 17:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Blackbirds,
In these, the final hours of November, I have clawed my way from kingdom come to deliver the final postcard of 2021. The year’s heroic champion, bruised and battered from the very beginning, collapses on the threshold of a new year, the last of their muster extinguished ...
2021-11-30 02:10:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Good afternoon, Blackbirds, and a happy start to the holiday season!
I am here to introduce a new feature of the Merry Blackbird Postcard Society! As we are now reaching the crux of the wheel of the year, we are returning to grounds once tread. I have boxes filled to the brim wi...
2021-11-26 20:24:24 +0000 UTC View PostHey Blackbirds, just giving a heads up that I have met the temporary cap on Raven Dandies!
I am seeing, somehow, 1 more Patron than I have slots, so I want to be very clear that I have met the cap as of this post. If Patreon is still giving you an option to join the RD tier or if you are s...
2021-11-06 20:51:42 +0000 UTC View Post