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Blue Jay Playing Cards

Created by Meadowlark Playing Cards

The second installment in our custom playing card series. Printed by Cartamundi.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

BackerKit
over 3 years ago – Tue, Dec 08, 2020 at 09:36:20 PM

Hey Friends!


First off, I just want to say THANK YOU. We had such a wonderful campaign with so many positive comments and support. You have all been so incredible, and I cannot thank you enough. 


Next, I want to give a quick overview about BackerKit and what to expect:

  • Over the next 2 weeks Kickstarter will collect funds from everyone. If there are any issues, then you will receive an email and direct message from Kickstarter, so please keep an eye out.
  • Since this will fall around Christmas and New Years, we will delay the survey and BackerKit until January.
  • BackerKit will first open up to the backers of the top tiers, then we will open it up to the rest of the backers. After a week or two, BackerKit  will open up to non-backers. 
  • In the Add-On/Store section of BackerKit there will be all the Meadowlark items, all Blue Jay items, and a few items from Elettra's past campaigns. NOTE: some items have low inventory and will be first come, first served. 

Lastly, I want to give you some information on The Sugar Crave Edition:

  • The card back and face cards are the same artwork as the Blue Jay Dentistry playing cards with a change in colorway. Pink and Gold (metallic ink) is the primary color combination. 
  • The Tuck box will have 3 foils and embossing
  • There will be a standard edition and a gold gilded edition

We will be giving an update on Kickstarter as well as Instagram with exact times/dates for BackerKit. Also we will update you in the future with items that will be available on BackerKit (especially the items with low inventory). If you have any questions please ask and I will do my best to answer them.


Have a fantastic day and thank you again for all of your positivity and support.


-The Meadowlark Family


Shout Out:

Stairways Playing Cards just relaunched their campaign with some updates. They have Cotton Candy colors, so I am definitely a fan of that! If you are interested, you can check out their campaign here.

Sweet Tooth Collector's Box
over 3 years ago – Wed, Dec 02, 2020 at 01:58:19 AM

Hey Friends!

1) Thank you so much for your patience and for your incredible support. We just received the Sweet Tooth Collector's Box and I wanted to share a video with you. Unfortunately, the file is too large, so I will leave a link to the video on Instagram here.

Here is a picture just in case you are unable to see the video. It is very difficult to show all embossing and holographic coating in a picture, so hopefully you are able to see the video with the box in motion. 

The paper stock is very thick and has sparkles within it (just like the paperstock used for the Black Liquorice tuck boxes). Silver foil was first placed to help show off the details that Elettra created. Holographic coating was then applied, followed by embossing. Because the paper is so thick, and in order to assure that all 4 layers of embossing are highlighted, the paper was passed through the embossing press twice!

Elettra has added SO much detail into this box, and I truly hope that you get as much enjoyment from it as we have. Oh, and I almost forgot! We are working with Carat Case Creations to have a custom case made to house and protect these Collector Boxes at no extra cost to you. This will be equivalent to a DS1 for the tuck boxes (which we will also be housing all of the decks NOT contained in the Sweet Tooth Collector Box).


2) I wanted to share with you a little peek at the tuck box for our secret deck-- The Sugar Crave deck. The cards inside will be very similar to the Blue Jay decks; however, the colors will be changed as well as a few cards. Later this week we will release some more information on The Sugar Crave deck! Again, this deck will be available in BackerKit (as well as the gilded version). Also, I wanted to make sure that I let you know: all backers of the "2- Sweet Tooth Chronicles COMPLETE Sets" tier will also be receiving 2- Sugar Crave decks for FREE. I tried to update the tier, but it won't allow me to modify it. 



3) As a "Black Friday" treat, every backer that backed by Monday 11/30/2020 at 11:59PM will be receiving this playing card sized print. The card stock is the same used for the Black Liquorice tuck boxes, and there will be 4 foils!!! We are so thankful for every backer, and we just wanted to share our appreciation. I hope that you enjoy the gift and display it proudly. 

Thank you all again, and we hope that you stay safe and healthy!

-The Meadowlark Family

Sneak Peak
over 3 years ago – Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 07:22:55 AM

Hey Friends!


1) The metal plates from Germany arrived and production of the Sweet Tooth Chronicles Collector's Box has begun. I was sent some pictures of the metal plates and a video of the current status. So far we have 2 passes through the letter press to add the silver foil and holographic coating. There is still quite a bit more to do for completion, but I hope you enjoy the beginning stages. I posted the video on Instagram and it can be found here.


2) A lot of people have been asking about this secret deck and asking more hints and more information. Elettra has approved this request, so here we go:

  • The official name of the "secret deck" is The Sugar Crave Edition 
  • Currently only the top tier backers will be receiving free copies of this deck, however if we can reach 250 of the 300 Sweet Tooth Chronicle Collector's Box sets sold (currently we are at 195), then we will include one free copy of The Sugar Crave Edition with each order that includes the Collector's Box. For the top tiers that currently are receiving "2 secret decks," you will receive 1 normal and 1 gilded version of The Sugar Crave Edition.
  • Renders to come shortly, but hopefully this will whet your appetite. 

 Shout Outs: 

1) Recently Riffle Shuffle has been coming up with some incredible decks with tuck boxes that have the "wow" factor. If you are a fan of mythology and mystery (like me), then you should definitely check out this deck. You can find a link here.


2) We have seen a lot of 8-bit decks over the last few years, but have you seen a 16-bit deck? I know I haven't, so when I saw the Pixel Kingdom Playing Cards I was super excited. You can find a link here.

Update on Thanks-GIVEAWAY
over 3 years ago – Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 03:59:16 PM

Hey Friends,


I just received this email from Kickstarter, and I need to announce that the "Thanks-GIVEAWAY" will not be held as part of our Kickstarter project. The event will only be held as part of our Instagram Thanksgiving party.

I apologize if offering the free giveaway has misled or confused anyone. If you have any questions please message me directly on Kickstarter or Instagram (@meadowlarkdecks).


Thank you and have a wonderful day!

-The Meadowlark Family

Happy Thanks-Giveaway!
over 3 years ago – Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 12:35:55 AM

Hey Friends!

Just a few updates:

1) Giveaway: As a way to say THANK YOU we are having a giveaway. All backers will receive 2 entries automatically. To receive a 3rd entry you can go onto Instagram and post a picture of you smiling (and if you are holding a toothbrush that would be amazing but not required). Please tag @meadowlarkdecks. That's it!

2) The metal plates used for the Sweet Tooth Collector's box is very complex and must be made specially in Germany. This took a bit longer than expected, and I was informed that they should arrive in Italy November 24th. As soon as they arrive, production will begin and I hope to share pictures with you by the end of next week. Thank you SO much for your patience. 


Don't forget to share a smile!   :)

-The Meadowlark Family


Shout Out:

1) With our first campaign (Meadowlark Playing Cards) I was able to work with Lotrek to print our Luxury tuck boxes. He is extremely talented yet humble and a genuinely great guy. I am sure that all of you are aware, but just in case you missed it, he has teamed up with The Gentleman Wake (although I have not met him, I feel like I know him since I watch all of his YouTube videos) to produce an AMAZING deck. You can check it out here.


2) Our friend Arcadia Playing Cards has been putting out amazing playing cards for years, and he has another awesome deck out now. You can find the link here.