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06
Sep
2024
More Customer Reviews

More Customer Reviews

Exactly what I was looking for in a large card holder. Great craftsmanship, customer service & speedy delivery. Thanks
Dina

I’m so happy with my purchase Quick delivery perfect gift for my fellow card player
Loretta

Excellent customer service communication! Also, thank you for the additional piece. So thoughtful
Nicole

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06
Sep
2024
The History Of Playing Cards (Part 3)

The History Of Playing Cards (Part 3)

Italy and Spain

In the manuscript dated 1377, our German monk friend Johannes from Switzerland mentions the appearance of playing cards and several different card games that could be played with them.  In the 1400s playing cards often appear along with dice games in religious sermons as examples of gambling activities that are denounced, and there is clear evidence that a 52 card deck existed and was used in this time.  The suit signs in the first European decks of the 14th century were swords, clubs, cups, and coins, and very likely had their origin in Italy, although some connect these with the cups, coins, swords, and polo-sticks found on Egyptian playing cards from the Mamluk period.  At any rate these are still the four suits still found in Italian and Spanish playing cards today, and are sometimes referred to as the Latin suits.
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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Card History
02
Sep
2024

Crafting Matters!

Here are 9 ways I believe crafting can change your life.  Let’s dive in:

 1. Crafting sparks creativity, which can spark innovation in other areas of your life.

When you get your creative juices flowing while doing crafts the creativity doesn’t just stop when the craft stops.  That creativity will flow into other areas of your life.  Even if you are just following a step by step tutorial, you are still creating and can reap the benefits.

Start by incorporating small crafts into your life.  You will see yourself go from crafting to wanting to try a new recipe.  Then you will want to try new make-up.  Next, your thinking outside the box at work, and on and on.  Think of creativity as a muscle and just like other muscles, it has to be worked and used regularly for it to grow.

There are no limits what your creativity can lead you to.  I’m trying to convince you that creativity can change your life!
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Posted by petra1000 in Blog, Crafting