Fun with Playing Cards

My own passion for cards began with a fascination for the artwork and character stories within each deck, eventually inspiring me to create my own cards… However, being passionate about cards doesn’t stop with the artwork: Magicians make cards disappear and then reappear … Cardists turn a deck of cards into an artwork of a different kind, as they wield the cards in flourishes and twirls … Players use skill and nerve to conceal, bid and reveal their hand … Cartomancers lay cards in spreads to reveal their hidden meaning … Collectors show off their wall-size collections of gorgeous decks … Some discuss history, others design… All share a passion for cards.

Card Games & Patience

Card games bring people together and can offer hours of fun & entertainment. Whether you just play for fun, or enjoy a more serious approach, there is no doubt that there is a definite thrill associated with a good hand of cards.
Playing Solitaire or laying patience can be both a meditative and addictive challenge for the mind …

Reading Playing Cards

Cartomancy or reading playing cards can be done in many different ways (just like tarot).
The method I use is similar to reading only the Minor Arcana in tarot. Great for impromptu readings and gaining fresh insight on everyday events, influences and direction.

Collecting Cards

A deck of cards is like a portable treasure box, filled with stories, where each deck and card has the ability to evoke joy and wonder, bring back memories and create lasting moments. Visit the link below to browse custom designed, hand illustrated decks for your collection or card table:

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Articles about creating, using and enjoying cards:

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Card Games

Reading, Playing and Enjoying Cards

If you are twiddling your thumbs with a new (or old) deck of cards, or if you are thinking about getting a deck – then the ideas and suggestions in this post should keep you busy for a while.

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Playing Cards

Comparing Nine Lives Poker and Bridge

If you have both editions, this might be a fun way to see if you have spotted the variations shown here.

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The Royal Clubs of Nine Lives Playing Cards

Clothing in Cards

The Royal Wardrobe Dressing the Courts

A closer look at Nine Lives royal outfits. Find out why the Knight of Spades is dressed in blue & why the Queen of Clubs is wearing yellow…

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Playing Cards

Cards and their many Fascinating uses

Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks).

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Tarot

Major Arcana Cards in Readings

Some say that if you have more than one Major Arcana card in a reading, it is significant – because it is telling you that something big is in the works. ..

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Tarot

Introduction to Reading Tarot Cards

A deck of tarot cards can be a tool for reflection, insight and clarity; a way to visually gain a better understanding of events affecting our life