I created the card symbols by overlapping glyphs in Adobe Illustrator, for the number cards I used the symbols to make a diamond shape that would surround the four symbols in the center, For the face cards, I created a design using the first letter, such as K for King, etc. and made crowns for each by overlapping glyphs. This was my first project using Illustrator, and I learned to use layers rather than trying to use 54 artboards. I had them printed on Premium 310gsm casino quality cardstock and plastic coated on a linen finish because I liked the feel of the cardstock and it resists dirt.
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Gill Sans | Playing Cards falling out of the package and landing on table
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Gill Sans | Playing Cards package front with four cards standing next to the package
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Gill Sans | Playing Cards a package of cards lying on side with two cards on table.
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Gill Sans | Playing Cards laid out in a grid
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Gill Sans | Playing Cards flying out of package