The new Cobalt Collection is now open exclusively for Patrons in the Hatchling tier and up!
1. Go to my website at www.birdietam.art
2. Click on Password at the top right
3. Input the password LongDragon to enter
Thank you so much for supporting me and my artwork! The shop will open at 15:00 GMT+2 to the public.
2024-04-26 12:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
You can now view up close photos and pricing for everything that will be available in the next ceramics restock on my website :) I still have to take some measurements, but you can at least get an idea of what's coming.
Some listings have a * meaning that there are multiple versions of that specific item - like the dragon mugs, which I have about 100 of. Anything without a * is a unique piece and the photos are of the one you will receive.
The restock w...
2024-04-18 10:27:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Hii! Just letting you know that your happy mail is on the way to you now :) It also includes the delayed rewards for March patrons.
I will also be sending out all the mug pre-orders, which means I will likely open slots for new pre-orders in May.
Thanks for your patience everyone! <3
2024-04-11 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostI thought that from my previous experience, manufacturing would get easier - but making the new mugs has been a bumpy road.
So far, the new samples don't look very good. There are a lot of issues following the design and getting the color right, so we've had to go through several revisions already.
I'm now testing out more manufacturers, but it'...
2024-04-10 08:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all! A quick update - the new bunny stickers came in and look SO good! They fixed the problem with the white outline and the colors have also been adjusted to be more vibrant.
I will be working on sending out your March happy mail next week, and they will be combined with the April rewards. I'm just waiting for the chill duck sticker to arrive now :)
I will also be including the first version of the bunny sticker (so you will get 2!) ...
2024-04-05 09:07:47 +0000 UTC View PostHere is your shop discount code for the month!
Use the code DuckFeet at checkout to save 10% on your order :D
Discount cannot be combined with other promos. Excludes handmade items.
2024-04-03 08:19:53 +0000 UTC View PostSo for the very first time, I missed making the podcast for the month. Between Easter weekend and celebrating my birthday, I simply forgot. I was out celebrating with my partner and friends, time went by and suddenly it was April 1 - meaning I missed the deadline for the March podcast.
So I want to apologize because it's an exclusive Patreon benefit I promised, but didn't make.
However, I think this could be a good time to get your feedback because I actually can't tell if anyone even listens to the monthly podcast update (Patreo...
2024-04-01 20:03:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Is it raining where you are? Cause it's gloomy, rainy and wet here. But I think the ducks are enjoying it at least :D
This month is all about lil ducks by the pond! I will do my best to send the stickers asap, which will also contain the delayed March rewards (which had to be reordered due to quality issues).
New things coming this month:
Updates about the manufactured mug
BTS of new merch (socks?!)
Hopefully a really epic ceramics restock launch for the dragon collection
Here is your digital download for the month - and just in time for Easter :)
For personal use only. Please do not edit, sell or redistribute <3
2024-03-27 10:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone - just an update on the happy mail. The weatherproof & transparent bunny stickers I ordered has a small flaw and needs to be reprinted. A white outline was made around the edges of the artwork which doesn't look very nice on a dark background.
Hopefully the reprint arrives quickly, but I'll likely need to send the bunny stickers at the start of next week.
If you want to order other stickers from my shop and save on shipping, you can order and then send me a DM to combine your mail and I'll refund excess shipping c...
2024-03-25 09:30:05 +0000 UTC View Post
I didn't forget about these mugs and have been working silently behind the scenes! After looking at the poll results and doing some design work, this is what will be made into samples.
Cat mug 1 and the fox are more in line with the style of the guinea pig mugs I've already made, and I love the idea of a set. Cat mug 2 is totally new and I have some concerns about the comfort of use, but I'm hoping it works cause it is so cute!
I went with a calico design because it was the most popular pattern after polling across different soci...
2024-03-21 09:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I am so incredibly thankful for your support here on Patreon! So this year, I will be doing more pre-orders where Patrons like yourself get first notice.
Today at 15:30 GMT+1, mug pre-orders for my old designs will open on my website and will not be announced on my social media for the next 48 hrs so you can get first dibs <3
IMPORTANT: The pre-order listing will be PUBLIC, meaning that anyone who happens to find it on the website can purchase it, regardless of whether or not they are a Patron. So if you want ...
2024-03-15 08:43:31 +0000 UTC View PostI think this might be the cutest thing I have ever drawn! I wanted to create something really soft and cute and I think I managed π₯Ή
This will be this month's matching sticker, and I'll be ordering it this week so I can send your happy mail asap :D Can't wait for you to get it!
I've been deep into researching, sketching and designing for my next collection, and I still haven't totally settled on a design yet. If I had all the time in the world, I would make them all! But I have to be realistic because I'm not only limited on time, but also skill.
It's easy to think up these ideas and draw them out, but executing them into functional pottery that can be used daily is something else entirely.
The design at the very top of this image shows a planter idea that I would love to make, but making something that...
2024-03-07 09:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostHere is your shop discount code for March!
Use the code Blackberry at checkout to save 10% on your order :D
Discount cannot be combined with other promos. Excludes handmade items.
2024-03-03 09:06:29 +0000 UTC View Post
In celebration of Easter, March's patreon is all bunnies! It's been a really long time since I've made anything with bunnies and it's about time :) We had a few bunnies when I was growing up and if I had more space, I would definitely get them again ^^
The happy mail this month will include this sticker sheet + something else. What that something else is, I'm still not sure yet. Either a postcard as usual or maybe a larger bunny sticker?
At the moment, I'm running into a bit of a problem where I'm ending up with a lot of ex...
2024-03-03 09:04:49 +0000 UTC View Post:D A lil update with the things going on - talking education, tax season and studio dramaaa
And here are some photos to go along with what I'm talking about haha
Shrimp and haddock getting along!
The ceiling being taped up for water damage
Fully embracing the jungle theme with a tiger notepad! I'm a little tempted to make these into actual 50 page notepads for the shop now :o
The full color and printer friendly version are in the same PDF this time so it's all together. Enjoy!
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As usual, these digital downloads are for personal use only. Please don't sell, edit or redistribute them - thank you for supporting a lil artist like me! :D
2024-02-28 17:34:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The end of the month is sneaking up on me, and despite having an extra day for Leap Year, the month already feels too short for all the things I want to do.
I'm sending out your Patreon rewards this week, a little later than planned and I'm sorry about that π Last week put me in into a bit of a spiral as a bunch of unexpected things happened in the studio (broken wheel head, electricity out, water damage ...) and I had to deal with that.
I've still got your Patreon podcast coming as well as your digital download :D The mugs ar...
2024-02-26 08:59:07 +0000 UTC View PostMaybe you saw on Instagram, but something exciting could be happening! A company named TrovaTrip reached out to me to host a trip and invite all of you!
The trip could be anywhere and they have so many fun and exciting itineraries to choose from. There's also the possibility of shaping this trip into something more special by putting in some creative workshops, tutorials or other fun things to do together.
The first step is to take this 2 min survey to see if we can get enough people and where we should go. If you're even a l...
2024-02-22 17:18:11 +0000 UTC View PostWith the shop re-opened, you can now use your discount code!
Use the code Toothless at checkout to save 10% on your order :D
Discount cannot be combined with other promos. Excludes handmade items.
2024-02-20 08:27:22 +0000 UTC View Post
The shop is finally re-opened the shop after a long hiatus! I wanted to wait until I finished all of my accounting, but sadly it's taking longer than expected and my bills are not waiting for me :P So I have to re-open the shop.
I've also added a few new spring items including some pins and keychains. I'm in the process of upgrading all my keychains to double sided acrylic which is a HUGE plus because that means the design is fully protected against scratches!
I'll be phasing out the old keychains and most of them are currently o...
2024-02-20 08:23:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy year of the Dragon friends! This is one of my favorite and most cherished holidays - it brings me back to the roots of my Chinese heritage and makes me excited about the coming year.
As a second generation Chinese daughter, I sometimes feel a little distant to my own culture. When my parents moved to the US, they tried their best to integrate into society which meant doing a lot of American traditions to fit in and leaving behind some of their usual traditions.
So when Chinese New Year rolls around, I try my best to do some...
2024-02-12 07:53:46 +0000 UTC View PostBack from holiday and straight into work :) I've been thinking about new designs to make into mugs and have been bouncing around a few ideas.
These would be ones manufactured out of house, like the guinea pig mug. Manufacturing opens up a lot of doors for me to make my work more accessible and also frees up my time to be more creative.
Seems a bit weird that I would be more creative by getting a supplier to make my work, but it really fr...
2024-02-07 12:08:10 +0000 UTC View Post
A new lunar year means trying something new! I've been thinking a lot about how to continue making your monthly happy mail exciting, and while in Asia I've been really inspired by all the cute stationery I've been seeing.
So for the first time, I will be trying out a different format for stickers for the next few months. This new format makes the sticker sheets a little larger, allowing me to fit more stickers onto each sheet. They will also be packaged a little more nicely with a backing card and plastic bag :D
2024-02-01 02:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hi everyone! I'm in the last week of my Asia trip and I thought I would have made an update sooner here on Patreon, but it turns out it's really hard to find time to work while on holiday when there are so many things to do and see every day π
We've gone to Japan, Taiwan and are now in Hong Kong - and I'm realizing that a week in each place is just so short! I need to come back again soon.
Japan: Temple TenryΕ«-j...
2024-01-31 13:53:07 +0000 UTC View Post
We just left Japan to go to Taiwan and I'm still thinking about all the cute stationery we saw! They really had absolutely everything you could dream of - stickers, washi tape, every kind of pen you could think of, sticker books, washi tape cutters and so much more.
And yes, I bought a ton of stickers to bring back with me π
They really take gift giving to the next level, with cute little postcards and beautiful cloths to wrap gifts. I mean, even 7-11 had notecard sets!
2024-01-23 00:54:05 +0000 UTC
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A short lil podcast update for this month! It's only been 2 weeks since the last one, so nothing too exciting has been going on. It's really been a lot of planning for our upcoming trip, packing orders and getting everything in order before we leave :)
All Patreon mail has now been sent! The matching postcards turned out sooo cute. I have to say, I'm pretty proud of myself for finally drawing some dogs π
For anyone who joins after today, I will send your stickers and postcard the first week of February when I return from my holiday :)
Which one is your fave? πΆ
2024-01-11 10:34:01 +0000 UTC View PostHi! This is just a general lil update with how things are going over here in my lil studio :)
I'm currently deep into order packing since re-opening my shop this weekend. I was absolutely blown away by how much love the tea towels and totes got and so happy to also have the mugs out finally.
But it's put me in this unique situation where the number of orders that came in was a lot more than I expected, which don't get me wrong - I am so incredibly thankful for! Because honestly, I was prepared to make very little this...
2024-01-09 08:17:57 +0000 UTC View Post
