This is my first time participating in Printopia and my first cross-collaboration with another creator. I love the idea of two projects teaming up to offer backers special rewards. I love it even more when those two projects share a similar energy. Here's a look inside Sara's Soul Care Almanac.
Sara McCormick is the writer and astrologer behind the Soul Care Planner and creates tools to help make your life more magical and to put self-care first. The Soul Care Almanac is a journey through the year, along with its seasons and lunar cycles. This hardcover book is full of seasonal wisdom to support your journey. Inside you'll find energetic insights, tarot and oracle card spreads, journal questions, lunar rituals, gemstone allies, herbal supports, and seasonal crafts to guide you.
When you back both my campaign and Sara's you'll receive an extra free reward from us both!
One of the things I love about Sara's project is that she, like me, designed everything for her book. No AI was used. Our books are original works of art, human made in every way. We love what we do and it shows.
Printopia ends on October 1st! Help bring original ideas to life. 🪶
Drawing has always felt like poetry to me, even more so since I made the decision work in pencil. My earliest art memories are watching my mother draw with an everyday pencil. It felt like magic--a magic I wanted to learn. I went on to devote my life to making art and creating visions. You will never find AI in my creative process! I hope you enjoy this glimpse into my drawing process.
Campaign Updates
43 Backers will be receiving the Early Bird reward. YAY!!!
The original drawing for that reward has been claimed.
The Art Collector tier has been claimed!!
There are only 7 spots left on the Book plus Sketch tier.
Achievements
We are currently $435 away from the stretch goal that will add 8 more pages to the book! So excited!!! I'm confidant the campaign will reach that goal. In my next update I'll be sharing more about my love of words and how interwoven they are with my art.
What a wonderful first day!! I can't thank you all enough! The campaign is already more than halfway to the stretch goal that will add additional pages. I can't wait to see where it goes!!
Things to Note
Printopia Rewards
Banner Digital Zine Freebie — Support 3+ creators per banner to unlock their limited banner digital zine freebie, filled with art, stories, and bonus content from that group’s participants. Collect a new and exciting digital zine from each banner! -- My project is in the Anthologies Banner!
Cross-Collab Freebies — Back both projects in a Cross-Collab pair and get freebies from those participating creators (see individual project pages for exact freebie details and unlock requirements).
My cross-collab with Soul Care Astrology is currently in the top 15! When you back both of our campaigns you'll receive a free reward from each of us.
Helping Hand Tier
While this tier does not give you access to add-ons, it DOES qualify for the cross-collab bookmark. So if you back my campaign, even at the $5 level, AND The Soul Care Almanac, you will receive the free reward I'm offering above!
Patreon Tier
If you're a Patron and having trouble accessing your locked tier here's what to do: How to Access Locked Patreon Tiers
BackerKit × Patreon integration
Update your BackerKit email to match your Patreon email address:
Log in to your BackerKit account.
Go to Account Settings and update your email to match the one on your Patreon account.
Save your changes.
Wait up to 24 hours for BackerKit to recognize the update.
Return to the campaign—your Patreon-exclusive pledge level should now be visible.
I hope you all can find some peace this weekend. Take time to sit outside (if the weather permits) and breathe. I'll be back next week with more news!
Thank you to all of you who voted for the Early Bird Reward. The winner, by not a huge margin, was the Small Art Print! I decided to create a completely new drawing to make prints from for you. AND make them exclusive to book backers in the first 48 hours!! I may later offer this art as a mini print, but this 4x5 is only available though the campaign. The Feather & Stone campaign launches in 17 days!! 📯
The original drawing, Tidings, measures 4x5 inches. It will be available through the add-ons for the campaign for $150.00. I highly suggest signing up and following my campaign so you don't miss out on any special offers. Here's a look at the original and prints:
Step 1: Join Printopia! ✔️ Step 2: Build my Campaign!
I'm excited to start building and planning out all the details for this project. I've been looking forward to this for years. I want you early followers to be a part of that. First up, is deciding what the Early Bird reward will be. This is the reward backers receive for free for backing the campaign in the first 48 hours.
Should it be a sticker, bookmark, small art print or a bookplate? Vote in the poll below!
