For this project, the beginnings were a little bit different. Many times between projects I will spend a few days just gathering reference and pouring over tons of beautiful images of art and other things that I might find inspiration from.

As I was searching for a creative direction for a new project, a song began to play on my playlist that really caught my attention. My wife sometimes calls me a nerd in my choice of music. I enjoy listening to all types of music but when I am working I seem to find the most focus listening to instrumental music from cinema, games, and other types of media.

This song captivated me, and it was the catalyst for the entire project. I put it on repeat and listened to it to all day while creating a completely new set of court cards from the images of, what I would describe as a mixture of Sci-Fi and Fantasy. The designs that transpired over the course of the day were promising to me, and most of very different from any of my previous work.

The title of the deck was actually derived from the title of the song that sparked it, Invocation.

The Copper Editions will be printed by The United States Playing Card Company on Premium Stock with Air Cushioned Finish. The cards and artwork will feature brilliant Copper metallic inks.

The tuck box will be printed by Clover St Press featuring hot foil stamped with Copper and Black Foil. Embossed to enhance the look and feel of the tuck case.

KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingswildproject/the-invocation-exquisite-hand-illustrated-playing Full Deck Scan: https://cardscans.piwigo.com/index?/category/366-invocation_bronze

The Old Ironsides deck were printed By The United States Playing Card Company

Only 950 Produced

Available in both a standard Radioactive Edition and a special Desert Ranger Edition, these decks were illustrated by Jackson Robinson in collaboration with inXile Ent. inspired by the video game Wasteland 2.  

The Turtle Club was founded in 1998 by Mike Moore and Peter Tierney on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort, which was the very first hotel established on Vanderbilt Beach in 1951, and which has been operated by the Moore family since 1968. Mick Moore joined the Turtle Club in 2004, and over the past twenty years, The Turtle Club has come to represent perhaps the finest fusion of Olde Florida and New Florida in Naples - combining a relaxed casual Olde Florida beach environment with sophisticated modern cuisine and outstanding gracious hospitality.

We share a very simple philosophy with a strong emphasis on hospitality and authenticity. We believe in extending gracious hospitality to all of our guests and employees. In a fast paced and frenetic world, we are focused on providing a place where our guests can relax, unplug, unwind and rejuvenate themselves as they spend time with their loved ones and friends. We recognize that true hospitality is a step above excellent service and we strive to combine high quality food and wine with service marked by courtesy, kindness, friendliness, and authenticity -- all in a simple and beautiful beach side setting.

The EUCHRE V3 Deck includes two full Euchre Decks inside one Tuck Box (Green and Blue).

The Back Cards feature an elaborate and ornate baroque design. Each Green and a Blue set of Face Cards includes the full suits of nines, tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings and Aces (2-8 and Jokers are not needed in most Euchre games). The semi-custom Courts incorporate the same elements from the Back Cards, in a gold colored backdrop setting. They are extremely functional and provide the highest level of playability.

Also included are two Rules Cards and four custom Score Cards. You just need a dime as your points marker. No need for boring fives as makeshift Score Cards in the EUCHRE V3 Deck!

The Tuck Box features an elegant and intricate design that’s printed in 4-Color Process.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randybutterfield/euchre-playing-cards-v3-and-indiana-decks

The INDIANA Euchre Deck includes two full Euchre Decks inside one Tuck Box (Red / White and Black / Gold).

The Back Cards feature my take on the Indiana State Flag design. Each Red / White and Black / Gold set of Face Cards includes the full suits of nines, tens, Jacks, Queens, Kings and Aces (2-8 and Jokers are not needed in most Euchre games). The semi-custom Courts incorporate colors from the Back Cards, and a subtle interior border element. They are extremely functional and provide the highest level of playability.

Also included are two Rules Cards and four custom Score Cards. You just need a dime as your points marker. No need for boring fives as makeshift Score Cards in the INDIANA Euchre Deck!

The Tuck Box features a ripped Black VS. Red design that’s printed in 4-Color Process.