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For Edition, great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about intention. Their latest project, a striking deck of Core Values cards, is a perfect reflection of that philosophy. Created for Wealth Architects’ annual summit, Wealth Architect University, the cards serve as a meaningful tool to help attendees align with what matters most.

Each year, Wealth Architect University explores a new theme centered around a different dimension of wealth—not just financial prosperity, but fulfillment, relationships, purpose, and beyond. These thoughtfully crafted Core Values cards were developed to help attendees clarify their personal values, ultimately guiding more aligned decisions in their careers, lives, and communities.

A Partnership Built on Trust and Vision

The deck itself was the result of a long-standing collaboration between Edition and Wealth Architects. Having worked together on multiple brand pieces over the years, Edition is deeply familiar with the Wealth Architects brand—a familiarity that proved essential in crafting something truly bespoke.

“Since we created their brand guidelines, it was a seamless experience to bring this concept to life,” Edition shared. “We were able to extend their brand elements—colors, imagery, typography—into something not only beautiful and cohesive, but useful.”

The design combines rich, color-treated nature imagery with a clean, polished layout that mirrors the clarity and serenity the cards are meant to inspire. Though the cards are not available for public purchase, their elegance and utility make them the kind of piece recipients want to keep and revisit long after the summit ends.

“They Were Over the Moon”

For Edition, the most rewarding moment came when the final product landed in the hands of their client.

“The reaction from Wealth Architects was incredible. They were over the moon seeing their vision come to life—and that’s what makes our work feel so fulfilling,” they said.

Why Did Edition Go With Shuffled Ink?

When it came time to manufacture the cards, Edition turned to Shuffled Ink after reading a slew of positive, authentic reviews.“We work with many vendors—print, web, digital—and have a very high bar. Shuffled Ink exceeded our expectations across the board. The quality, service, and turnaround time were all top-tier.”

Advice from the Studio

For fellow designers or anyone looking to bring a card deck to life, Edition offered this sage advice: “Cards are inherently visual, so they should look good—but they should also be clear, functional, and cohesive. Don’t sacrifice usability for design, or vice versa. A successful design seamlessly marries form and function.”

With 2025 on the horizon, Edition is focused on continuing to support their clients’ success through smart, beautiful design. And if more card decks are in the future? They’ll know exactly who to call.

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There are many ways to shift our lives—through therapy, meditation, knowledge, or energy work. But have you ever considered movement as a portal for transformation? Enter the Hoop Dance Activation Oracle Deck, a beautifully designed tool that combines intention and movement to infuse new energies into the Auric Field.

The Inspiration Behind the Hoop Dance Oracle Deck

This project started as a simple way to learn the names of hula hoop tricks, but it quickly evolved into something much more powerful. When friends expressed interest in the cards, creator Patricia Laufer decided to print them as gifts. However, as she worked on the designs, the project transformed into an oracle deck—one filled with unique energies and the faces of those who inspired them.

Now, the deck consists of 84 different cards across two editions: the OG deck (57 cards) and the NextLevel add-on deck (27 cards). Each card features a magical human embodying a specific energy they wish to call into their lives. As users dance or move with a card, they are not only drawing that energy into their own Auric Field but also sending it to the person featured on the card—creating a dynamic, reciprocal flow of intention and empowerment.

Bringing the Deck to Life

The creation process was a true community effort. Each person featured on a card selected a word that represented the energy they wanted to call in, along with an image that resonated with them. Patricia then used Canva to design each card, sometimes adding creative elements to enhance the energy of the image. The result? A visually engaging, deeply meaningful oracle deck that merges movement, intention, and connection.

The deck doesn’t stop at the cards—it also extends into the digital realm with a corresponding YouTube channel. There, users can find a welcome video explaining the deck, as well as 3-5 minute channeled messages about the energy of each card. The videos, organized alphabetically in the Hoop Dance Activation Playlist, provide an additional layer of guidance and insight for those working with the deck.

For quick tips, fun facts, and community updates, you can also follow @hoopdanceactivation on Instagram.

A Magical Auric Moment

One of the most powerful experiences with the deck occurred during a ceremony Patricia led last spring. Before using the cards, she asked each participant to feel into a word they wanted to call into their lives. After sharing their words, they each pulled a card. The first participant drew a card that matched the exact word they had chosen: EASE. It was a stunning confirmation of the deck’s magic in action!

Overcoming Challenges

Despite the beauty of the final product, Patricia faced doubts along the way—fears that the project was too big, worries about navigating technology, and concerns about getting everything right. However, with the support of her project manager, Skylar, and design team, she pushed through. This partnership has been crucial in bringing the Hoop Dance Activation Oracle Deck to life, reinforcing Laufer’s motto: “Go BEYOND! Go beyond what you think you can do and where you think you can go! And remember, it can all be easeful!”

Why Shuffled Ink?

When choosing a manufacturer, Patricia sought a company that provided real human connection. She was drawn to Shuffled Ink because they were US-based and actually had a phone number to call—a rare and invaluable feature for a first-time card creator. Throughout the process, she has been beyond pleased with the quality, communication, and partnership she has found with Shuffled Ink.

“I love the quality of my cards AND that I can communicate with my project manager and the designer during the process! It’s an incredible partnership that I am grateful for. I get to do what I’m good at, and you all do what you are good at!” Laufer shares.

What’s Next?

For 2025, Patricia plans to continue sharing her magic with the world—and she’s already off to an amazing start! In addition to selling both decks through her website PatriciaLaufer.com, she hopes to update her website and keep expanding her community of hoop dancers, oracle deck lovers, and energy enthusiasts.

If you’re looking for a way to bring joy, movement, and energetic alignment into your life, the Hoop Dance Activation Oracle Deck is a must-have tool. Whether you’re dancing with intention, pulling a card for insight, or sending energy to others, this deck is an invitation to play, move, and manifest with ease.

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A Unique Game with a Heartfelt Mission

Silly Gillee® isn’t just a fun card game for children ages three to ten—it’s also a tool for fostering communication and emotional expression. Created in loving memory of Gilbert Lee Johnson, the game is designed to encourage children to share their thoughts and feelings, opening the door to meaningful conversations.

While many of the 160 open-ended questions in the deck are lighthearted and playful, some gently encourage children to express emotions—happy, sad, scared, or mad—giving parents and caregivers a chance to engage and understand their child’s experiences on a deeper level.

The game was inspired by the painful reality that Gilbert faced as a child, suffering in silence from abuse. Had someone playfully asked him similar questions when he was young, his story may have taken a different path. Silly Gillee® was created with the hope that it can help protect and support children by making open communication a natural and fun experience.

From a Research Project to a Game That Could Save Lives

Silly Gillee® was born out of research for the book Wounded Wings: One Man’s Secret Struggle, a deeply personal story that sheds light on childhood trauma. In the process, author Jeanne Donovan studied Kenneth V. Lanning’s Child Molesters: A Behavioral Analysis, which outlines the tactics predators use to manipulate children. With this knowledge, she designed Silly Gillee® to be both an entertaining game and a subtle way to identify when something might be wrong.

The ultimate goal? To help children find their voices and, in doing so, protect them from harm. If Silly Gillee® saves even one child, it will have fulfilled its purpose.

Bringing Silly Gillee® to Life

The creation of Silly Gillee® was both a labor of love and a learning experience. Jeanne Donovan used Pages on her Mac to design the cards, incorporating a charming cartoon illustration from VectorStock.com to make the game visually engaging for children.

When Jeanne introduced the game to her nearly four-year-old granddaughter, the excitement was undeniable. Watching her eyes light up as she answered questions, made up stories, and took turns handling the glossy deck confirmed that Silly Gillee® had the power to spark creativity and meaningful interactions.

Challenges & Lessons Learned

Like any creative endeavor, the process came with challenges. The biggest obstacle? Overcomplicating the rules. Moving forward, Jeanne plans to simplify future instructions to make the game as easy and accessible as possible for parents and children alike.

Her advice to new card creators and designers: Dream big and follow your creative instincts.

Where to Buy & What’s Next

Silly Gillee® is available now at sillygillee.etsy.com, with orders shipping out promptly. The game is also featured as a Helpful Resource in Wounded Wings: One Man’s Secret Struggle.

Looking ahead to 2025, Jeanne plans to spread the word about Silly Gillee® through her Facebook page, Jeanne Donovan – Author, and continue raising awareness about the importance of communication in childhood development.

Why Shuffled Ink?

When it came time to bring Silly Gillee® to life, Jeanne chose Shuffled Ink as her manufacturer, citing their professional website and high-quality production. The end result? A beautifully printed deck that children love to handle and play with.

A Game That’s More Than Just Fun

Silly Gillee® is more than just a silly card game—it’s an opportunity to open up conversations, build trust, and potentially protect children from harm. Whether played in a group or one-on-one, it encourages kids to express themselves in a way that’s fun, safe, and engaging.

Because sometimes, all it takes is a simple question to change a life.

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The Ultimate Design Conference Experience in Minnesota

Since 1980, Design Camp® has been a staple in the creative world, setting the standard for design conferences nationwide. Held annually in Minnesota, this one-of-a-kind event provides a space where designers can gather, learn, and connect in a truly inspiring environment.

Why Designers Love Design Camp®

What makes Design Camp® so special? It’s more than just another conference; it’s an immersive experience where campers get the chance to hear from design legends, participate in hands-on workshops led by the industry’s best, and engage in social events that foster deep connections with peers and icons alike.

As one of the last truly unique creative conferences, Design Camp® has remained true to its original vision. Back in 1980, it was designed as a retreat—a chance for graphic designers to step away from their studios and gain a deeper understanding of the successes, goals, and challenges faced by their fellow creatives. Decades later, it continues to provide that same enriching experience.

Design Camp® 2024: Bringing the Creative Community Together

The 2024 edition of Design Camp®, hosted in Minneapolis, carried forward this legacy while embracing new opportunities to rebuild and strengthen the Minnesota creative community. In a world still finding its footing after the challenges of the pandemic, this gathering served as a much-needed space for inspiration, growth, and collaboration among designers from all backgrounds.

Custom Playing Cards: A Unique Touch for Keynote Speakers

A special highlight of this year’s camp was the stunning custom playing cards, designed by Magenta Creative, that we were honored to present to our presenters and volunteers. Crafted with 300gsm premium smooth finish cardstock and packaged in a custom-printed tuck box, these cards weren’t just gifts; they were a meaningful token of appreciation. They also played a role in fundraising for our chapter, helping to support future creative initiatives.

From inspiring keynotes to engaging workshops, Design Camp® remains a beacon for creatives seeking innovation, camaraderie, and a breath of fresh air away from their daily routines. Here’s to many more years of design, inspiration, and community!

Connect with Design Camp®

To learn more about Design Camp® you can visit their website at https://www.aigamndesigncamp.org/

We are looking forward to seeing Design Camp® 2025!

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by Larry Schoenberg

Most people would only know that my father, Arnold Schoenberg was a composer, painter, teacher and theoretician. But he also had many hobbies including designing playing cards. And I always wanted to produce copies of his designs that could actually be used for playing. It was my intention to demonstrate the much less serious side of his creativity, something that a family could easily enjoy. Unfortunately, we were among the victims of the Palisades fire and lost our home and our home-based business which included our complete inventory of the playing cards.

We wrote all of the music printers, music publishers and, of course Shuffled Ink to inquire about ordering replacements. To our astonishment Shuffled Ink responded immediately by producing and sending us copies of our last order at no charge. We are so grateful for their amazingly generous response.

Learn More About Larry Schoenberg and the Palisades Fire

LOS ANGELES TIMES (article)

• https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-01-16/belmont-music-publishers-the-repository-of-iconic-composer-arnold-schoenberg-incinerated-in-palisades-fire

NY TIMES (article)

•  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/arts/music/arnold-schoenberg-scores-fire.html“

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by Adam Procell

What is Reentry Royale?

Reentry Royale is an innovative deck of playing cards designed to provide critical reentry resources to the formerly incarcerated. Each card features a different service provider, offering support for housing, employment, education, healthcare, and other essential needs. The deck transforms a simple game into a powerful tool, ensuring that individuals returning to society have easy access to vital resources. Unlike traditional pamphlets or brochures that may go unread, Reentry Royale uses an engaging and familiar format to educate and empower those on their reentry journey.

The Story Behind the Deck

This is our first playing card project, and it was born out of necessity. Far too often, incarcerated individuals struggle to access the resources they need upon release, simply because they don’t know what’s available. Traditional methods of distributing information—such as handouts or posters—are often ineffective. We needed a creative, engaging, and fun way to connect individuals with the support systems that can help them successfully reintegrate. Thus, Reentry Royale was created.

Inspiration and Development

The inspiration behind Reentry Royale comes from a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those impacted by incarceration. Many returning citizens are unaware of the services that exist to support them, making their transition even harder. We wanted to find a way to bridge that gap—something accessible, easy to use, and engaging. This deck is a collaboration between organizations, advocates, and individuals who believe in second chances and the power of information.

Design and Creation Process

The deck was designed using Canva, allowing us to create visually appealing and easy-to-read cards. We focused on clarity and accessibility, ensuring that each card delivers essential information in a straightforward manner. The process of collecting and verifying accurate information from numerous service providers was one of the most challenging aspects, but we were committed to ensuring the highest level of accuracy and reliability.

The Impact of Reentry Royale

Every time we introduce this deck to people, we witness a moment of realization—“Why hasn’t this been done before?” The innovation behind Reentry Royale leaves people excited and hopeful. It transforms what could be an overwhelming process into something familiar and approachable. One of the most rewarding moments was seeing a formerly incarcerated individual flip through the deck and say, “This would have changed my life had I had it inside.”

Challenges in Bringing Reentry Royale to Life

One of the biggest hurdles in creating this deck was the sheer number of organizations involved. Each service provider had different information, and cross-checking accuracy took significant time and effort. However, the challenge was well worth it—ensuring that the information in Reentry Royale is up-to-date and reliable is what makes it such a valuable tool.

Our Motto

“A collaboration between our resources and your determination.”

Reentry is not just about having access to services; it’s about the drive and determination to use them. This deck serves as a bridge, but success comes from the individuals who take the next step toward their goals.

Advice for Future Card Creators

To those considering a similar project, our biggest piece of advice is: It will take longer than you think. Whether it’s gathering accurate information, designing, or securing funding, every step requires patience and persistence. But if your project has the potential to create real change, it’s worth every second.

Where to Get Reentry Royale

Unlike commercial card decks, Reentry Royale will not be sold. Instead, it will be donated free of cost to correctional facilities, ensuring that those who need it the most have access to this critical information.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Our goal for 2025 is to raise more funding for future editions of Reentry Royale. We aim to update the deck with new service providers, refine the information, and even create specialized decks that cater to specific needs—such as mental health resources, employment training programs, or family reunification support.

Manufacturing with Shuffled Ink

We chose Shuffled Ink as our manufacturer because of their reputation for high-quality custom card production. The durability, design precision, and overall quality of the decks exceeded our expectations, making them perfect for repeated use in correctional facilities.

Reentry Royale is more than just a deck of cards—it’s a tool for empowerment, a bridge to critical resources, and a step toward a successful reentry journey. We’re excited to see how it continues to impact lives and look forward to expanding this initiative in the years to come.

Connect with Adam at Paradigm Shyft

Learn more about Adam and Paradigm Shyft here: https://paradigmshyft.org/

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by Linda H.

I became seriously ill three years ago. Nobody was able to help me until I came upon a community of people dedicated to healing through healthy foods. Several books were written by the man that started this community, and in them he described various Angels that help with healing.

Creating beautiful images feeds my soul. I wanted a visual representation of each Angel, so I created the Healing Angels card deck. Friends liked them and asked me to share them with the larger community.

When deciding on a company to work with, I choose Shuffled Ink because of their quality, reputation, outstanding customer service, and because they print in the United States. I’ve been very pleased with how my cards have turned out. The colors are vibrant, the text is clear, and they are packaged carefully to protect them during shipping.

It’s been a little over four months and people have purchased from the US, Canada, Australia, and Sweden. All my customers have been pleased with their Angel cards.

Connect

www.HealingAngelsCardDeck.com

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A Creative Gift for 2024

The Idea Behind the Deck

Guided by LIGHT Values

Collaboration with Shuffled Ink

Thoughtful Packaging Design

Connect With Lawrence Group

Learn more about LIGHT Values and Lawrence Group by visiting their website today!

• https://thelawrencegroup.com/

• https://www.instagram.com/lawrence_group/
• https://www.facebook.com/lawrencegroup

A Game Designed to Connect and Heal

Communication is at the heart of all relationships, yet many individuals struggle to express themselves openly. That’s where L.O.V.E Edition comes in—a unique card game created to foster deeper conversations and understanding. Standing for Listen, Observe, Value, and Experience, this game encourages players to pull one card at a time, listen intently, and respond without interruption. Designed to bring families closer and reinforce the importance of being heard, L.O.V.E Edition transforms communication into a powerful bonding experience.

The Story Behind the Deck

The game’s design is intentional and deeply symbolic. Yellow, representing love and positivity, takes center stage. Sunflowers, the creator’s favorite flower, are incorporated as a visual reminder of growth and warmth. The deck features three distinct color themes: pink for females, navy blue for males, and black and white as a universal set for all individuals. This thoughtful design ensures that every player feels included and represented.

A Communication Game That Makes a Difference

Introducing L.O.V.E Edition to others brings a sense of fulfillment and purpose. One particularly touching moment involved a psychologist and mother who lost her son to suicide. During an interview, she expressed appreciation for the game, recognizing its potential to support meaningful conversations within families. She now plans to use L.O.V.E Edition in her support groups, highlighting its ability to encourage healing and understanding.

A Motto to Live By

At its core, L.O.V.E Edition embodies a simple yet profound philosophy: “Treat others as you want to be treated.” By promoting active listening and mutual respect, the game upholds this guiding principle in every interaction.

For those looking to bring their own card deck to life, the creator’s advice is clear: “Do whatever your mind inspires you to do. Anything is possible.” Passion and patience played a significant role in developing L.O.V.E Edition, proving that personal experiences can fuel incredible creations.

Where to Purchase & Special Offers

L.O.V.E Edition is available for purchase at https://loveedition.us/, with orders shipping within five days. As a special promotion, customers can receive 10% off by subscribing to updates!

With the game now available, the next goal is to increase its reach and introduce L.O.V.E Edition to as many individuals and families as possible. By spreading awareness, the creator hopes to make a lasting impact on communication dynamics within households and beyond.

Why Shuffled Ink?

When selecting a manufacturer, the decision to partner with Shuffled Ink was driven by positive online reviews and exceptional customer service. From the first interaction, the team treated the creator with respect, and the final product met the highest quality standards. You can request a quote here. 

Connect with L.O.V.E Edition

Stay updated and follow the journey on social media:

• Facebook: L.O.V.E Edition
• Instagram: @l.o.v.e_edition

L.O.V.E Edition is more than just a game—it’s a movement toward better communication, stronger relationships, and lasting change. Get your deck today and start the conversation that matters!