The shadow theme for the second edition means we've gone with a darker feel, coupled with lovely metallic inks. 

• The tuck is made of the same thick stock you loved from v1. A shimmering black foil twinned by a beautiful gold and silver accent foil makes this packaging look and feel unique, the inner is laminated for a unique look and feel. 
• The card backs feature the same intricate design from Randy we all loved, but based in tones of grey and black with silver and gold metallic inks. The shading creates a very cool effect when spread and fanned. 
• The courts and pips are the same cool design from v1 - traditional with a twist. The four colour suits have been replaced with metallic red and golds. 
• As per v1, the shadow edition extra cards are one joker and a poker hand rankings guide - we want this deck to be used and for you to enjoy playing card games with. A deck to bring a wow-factor to your home poker game!

2,000 printed per update from artist in this thread at United Cardists

The shadow theme for the second edition means we've gone with a darker feel, coupled with lovely metallic inks. 

• The tuck is made of the same thick stock you loved from v1. A shimmering black foil twinned by a beautiful gold and silver accent foil makes this packaging look and feel unique, the inner is laminated for a unique look and feel. 
• The card backs feature the same intricate design from Randy we all loved, but based in tones of grey and black with silver and gold metallic inks. The shading creates a very cool effect when spread and fanned. 
• The courts and pips are the same cool design from v1 - traditional with a twist. The four colour suits have been replaced with metallic red and golds. 
• As per v1, the shadow edition extra cards are one joker and a poker hand rankings guide - we want this deck to be used and for you to enjoy playing card games with. A deck to bring a wow-factor to your home poker game!

2,000 printed per update from artist in this thread at United Cardists

For scans of each card

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/html/Cards/BicycleCollectors.html

White Ornates also won the Best Crowdfunded Campaign award from UnitedCardists 2014 Deck of the Year http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6448

4,320 printed per update from artist in this thread at United Cardists

White Ornates also won the Best Crowdfunded Campaign award from UnitedCardists 2014 Deck of the Year http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6448

4,202 printed per update from artist in this thread at United Cardists

White Ornates also won the Best Crowdfunded Campaign award from UnitedCardists 2014 Deck of the Year http://unitedcardists.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6448

4,310 printed per update from artist in this thread at United Cardists

scans of every card can be seen

http://www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Buskers.html

You will find them on the streets sharing their art form with the world. They are masters in their craft, be it music, dance, painting, drama, magic, comedy, acrobatics or juggling and they bring happiness to people everyday. They offer a moment of escape during a busy day and many times give us a refreshing boost. And while their livelihood depends on the tip you drop in their hat, they perform for the love of their craft.

 

 

Scans of each card can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/GeminiNoctis.html

Scans can be seen at www.marytcusack.com/maryc/decks/html/Cards/Gemini.html

Gemini is a deck of completely custom illustrated poker size playing cards. The deck will be printed by Expert Playing Card Co. (NY, USA) on casino grade paper stock with their Classic Finish coating. While the campaign is run from here in Stockholm and is in Swedish crowns (SEK), the rewards will be fulfilled from the US.The choice of the name Gemini is based on the peculiarity of the court cards (JQK). At first glance the figures of each card look perfectly symmetrical, but they are not. I depicted them as twins (Gemini in latin) but they are not identical, so you will see small differences when you look closely. I thought that the Gemini zodiac sign would fit this idea, so it gets a bit astrological in its design. The archetype of Gemini is fascinating and intriguing.

With this deck, I wanted a classical, medieval feeling. The aces are depicted as axes and the figures on the court cards interact with their own pip, which becomes part of the illustration. The pips (2 to 10) are big and they take a lot of space. I used an unconventional index, which is horizontal instead of vertical. I used a prototype for testing and found that it is very playable and easy to read, especially for Burraco.

Gemini was made available as 3 different decks:

Gemini Terra: sienna back, tuck-box with embossing, copper and gold foil on thick black paper.

Gemini Ignis: red back, tuck-box with embossing, red and gold foil on thick black paper.

Gemini Noctis (stretch goal added later in project): blue back, tuck-box with embossing, silver (or silver-aqua) foil, black foil on black paper, and foil on the back of the cards.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/requiemcards/gemini-playing-cards

The Verana Deck represents Summer in the beautiful 4-deck Seasons series. The back displays a gorgeous illustration of in full bloom accented with metallic ink. The summer collection displays elegance with gold foiling and embossing throughout the tuck box. The cards are produced by The United States Playing Card Company to ensure the quality and craftsmanship that playing card collector's have come to expect.

The Pearl Tally Ho is the fourth and final deck in the Kings Wild Luxury Tally Ho series. These decks were inspired by and dedicated to the women in my life. Scarlett Tally Ho was designed for my youngest daughter who is named Scarlett. The Emerald Tally Ho and Black Tally Ho represented the birthstones of my oldest daughter and wife. Finally, the Pearl Tally-Ho is designed for my Mom, whose birth month is June - the pearl. The Pearl Tally Ho, like the others in this collection, will be extremely limited. This deck was available in the standard Pearl limited edition with 850 decks, plus 200 of the Gilded Pearl Edition, 50 of the wood boxed Legacy Edition and unlimited Players Edition which as available as an add-on in KickStarter campaign