Because I know people are waiting to hear back from me, I just want to give an update on where I have been and why it'll be a little bit longer before I get back to everything waiting on me.

First and foremost, feel free to reach out to me for updates if you feel like I've taken a while to get to you. Things do slip through the cracks, and as long as you aren't obnoxiously asking for updates (read: Daily on end when I say I'll be afk for a week or something.)

Next:
My partner came over for a visit and to go to a con with me. So my time was dedicated to them and the con stuff. They left yesterday, so now I am on recovery time.

I hurt my ankle pretty good at the beginning of the month. Doctor thinks it's just a really nasty sprain, and it's gonna take longer to heal up. For those that know me, my response to bad pain is to get tired and sleep a lot more, so yay shorter days for things!

I also am sick. Let's keep compounding reasons as to why I'm AFK, right? So more sleep, and when I am awake, depending on the time of day, I'm struggling with a haze and being tired from that.

And, finally, I broke my tablet's dongle a couple of weeks ago! This is the part that plugs into my laptop so that my tablet is wireless. And that graphics tablet would act very different when it was connected with the wired connection, which made it really hard to use. This means I had to replace something in order to be able to properly do art. I did just put up with it, but there's a reason that I didn't push my mermay grid and instead was working on on-base works. A replacement tablet cost just a little more than the replacement dongle would have. And the upgraded version of the tablet was on a steep sale for just a little more than getting the same tablet. So, why not? I sprung for the upgraded tablet.

This tablet came in yesterday. And it's going to take a little bit to get it tweaked juuuuuust how I like it. There are a lot of little changes to it that I'll need to get used to, so right now I am not a fan of it. I know it's just because it's change, though, and once I get a few more pieces done, I should be able to start getting back to my usual art! (My current plan is to use the rubber duck YCH to get back into things, then try to get the current Mermay images done. I'm going to extend the discounted price for that grid in light of this Mermay's situations)

I am deeply sorry for all of the delays and really appreciate everyone's patience with me during this time. I know I've been radio silent for the most part, but... As you can see, when it rains, it pours. So I'll be taking a couple more days to try and rest up, get better, and to try and get more of a handle on this new tablet. Hopefully I'll be back into the normal swing of things soon-ish!

~Spiritburn

https://toyhou.se/25723812.f2e-raffle

A beautiful Spring Dragon is being raffled off at the above link. They are a stunning Eastern Dragon with a human form!
All that's required to enter is dropping a fav on the character and leaving a comment. Which really isn't much to do for such a nice design.

I'm also dropping a link to their other F2E Raffle, which I am not entering into. It's for a wounded lovebird Valentines design. Really cute and I feel like some of you would appreciate a chance at it, too.
https://toyhou.se/25677977.f2e-raffle

Frosty Fire Ferret Masterlist
Deviantart Submission
Winter Jellhead Adoptables - Remember there's a bonus if you share/advertise these ♥

Information:
When the family pet disappeared during the coldest part of winter, they reached out to the labs in hopes that their knowledgeable reach might help find and bring the black-footed ferret home some day. What they didn't expect was for the lab to take this as an invitation to create a ferret to try and take up this void in their hearts.

As warm, cozy, and sweet as this artificial Jellhead is, it's a far cry from what they had lost, and now they are looking to give this furry pal to a home that will give it the love it deserves.

Mutations:
Color Changing Jell - Reds, orange, and yellow when connected to the main Jell. Black and gray when it separates
Glittery - Offers a nice sparkle to the Jell that seems to remind you of a warm fire

Rules
• Please make sure to read up on the species before you offer to adopt. (It's a pretty neat species anyway :3)
• Once a new owner is decided on, a Sta.sh with all versions of this image will be provided.
• Any changes to the design will probably need items from the species' shop, but please feel free to save up and do so to better connect <3
• Once you make an offer, please edit the message rather than posting a new one if you want to add to it.
• You can comment below or on the Deviantart Submission to place an offer.
• Please do not redact your offer after it's been made.

What you can offer:
• USD via Paypal
• Art
• Customs
• Shards
• Other offers

Deviantart Points will not be accepted at this time, due to DA's new system for them. I am very sorry about this.
For USD, a minimum of $5 value needs to be met.
For USD, if the offer is $20+, I will make an animated pixel of this ferret. (Your choice on animation)
   
Thank you for checking this adopt out!

These are threads that I view as important for me to keep links of for myself, which may also help out other people:

General Request Thread - A thread where you can post your characters for artists to look through and draw for you. It's pretty much a free art thread for you.

The Freebie Bin - A thread for people to give away characters/adoptables that they no longer want. Sometimes there are trades posted there or links to other threads, but for the most part people link groups of characters that you can give a loving home to.

Pokemon Gijinkas - This thread has a lovely person who makes absolutely unique pokemon people. 

More may come later, as I find them.