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DIY Deck: Create Your Own Tarot Cards

DIY Deck: Create Your Own Tarot Cards

by Joseph Stretch

Tarot
minimalist
diycustomizableblank-cardscreative-projectrider-waite-smithmixed-mediacrafting

Theme: Create your own custom tarot deck

The DIY Deck provides blank tarot cards with pre-printed borders and titles, allowing users to create their own custom tarot deck. It serves as a creative guide for personalizing the Rider-Waite-Smith system.

About This Deck

The DIY Deck, created by Joseph Stretch, offers a unique approach to tarot by providing a foundational kit for users to design their own custom deck. This project guides individuals through a creative journey into the world of tarot, enabling them to personalize each card. The deck includes pre-printed cards with standard tarot titles, such as "VI - The Lovers" and "I - The Magician," along with a clean border, leaving the central artwork space blank for artistic expression.

This initiative is designed to foster a deeper connection with the tarot system by engaging users in the creation process. By physically crafting their own interpretations of the Major and Minor Arcana, individuals can imbue their deck with personal symbolism and meaning. The kit encourages the use of various mixed media techniques, such as collage, drawing, or painting, making each finished deck a unique reflection of its creator's artistic vision and understanding of tarot.

The DIY Deck is more than just a set of blank cards; it's a tool for learning and self-expression. It allows both seasoned tarot readers and creative beginners to explore the archetypes and narratives of tarot in a hands-on way. The project successfully raised $12,635 from 139 backers, indicating a strong interest in personalized and interactive tarot experiences.

Key Features

  • Blank tarot cards with pre-printed titles for customization
  • Guides users in creating their own custom tarot deck
  • Encourages mixed media art techniques like collage and drawing
  • Successfully funded on Kickstarter with 139 backers
  • Based on the Rider-Waite-Smith system with traditional card titles

Who It's For

This deck is ideal for creative individuals, artists, and crafters who want to personalize their tarot experience. It appeals to those who enjoy DIY projects, collage, drawing, or painting, and wish to deepen their connection to tarot by creating their own visual interpretations. It's also suitable for tarot beginners who want an engaging way to learn the card meanings by actively illustrating them, or experienced readers looking for a unique, custom deck.

The Story Behind This Deck

Joseph Stretch created The DIY Deck to offer a creative journey into the world of Tarot, focusing on guiding individuals in making their own custom deck. The project emphasizes a hands-on approach to tarot, allowing users to engage deeply with the card meanings through artistic expression. The successful Kickstarter campaign, raising $12,635 from 139 backers, highlights the community's interest in personalized and interactive divination tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The DIY Deck?
The DIY Deck provides a set of blank tarot cards, each with a pre-printed border and the traditional tarot card title (e.g., The Magician, The Lovers). The central area of each card is left blank for the user to create their own artwork using various mixed media techniques.
Is The DIY Deck suitable for beginners?
Yes, The DIY Deck is suitable for both beginners and experienced tarot readers. For beginners, it offers an engaging and hands-on way to learn and internalize card meanings by actively illustrating them. For experienced readers, it provides a unique opportunity to create a deeply personal and custom deck.
What kind of art can I use on the cards?
The cards are designed to be customized using various mixed media techniques. This includes drawing, painting, collage, or any other creative method you prefer. The examples shown suggest a collage style with vintage imagery, but the possibilities are open to your artistic vision.
Does The DIY Deck come with a guidebook?
The campaign story and blurb focus on the blank cards for creation, not a traditional guidebook for interpretations. The product's purpose is to guide users in making their own deck, implying the creative process itself is the primary guide, rather than a pre-written book of meanings.

Campaign Stats

Raised

$13K

Backers

139

Funded

332%

Launched

May 2024

Platform: Kickstarter

View Campaign

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