Making my Handmade Oracle (part one)

[@jalisak]

I never ever thought to use an already made deck and turning it into my own deck! Holy crap, I have found my next project! I freaking love you channel, you are so creative! Thank you for sharing ❤😍

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoy my channel and my little crafting projects! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@BoyDiviner]

Your ephemera packets are GORGEOUS. You've a talent in collaging and you may want to think about making this an actual commercial deck you can sell. It looks lovely so far. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

You read my mind! 😊 I have actually been toying with the idea of collaging a whole deck for others. Maybe I'll work on that a little more seriously. ❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@readingsbycara]

*_My thoughts exactly!_* #staywell everyone. ♥️

[@La_abbess]

You could not tell me that you didn’t purchase that deck like that! Simply amazing, great quality work🧡

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, that is so sweet of you! I hope to get back to working on it again soon. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@rebeckajarl3934]

15:52 Thank you, I have visual processing issues, and their are some beautiful decks out there that I just can't the backs of, or sometimes the box, I never thought that I could cover the backs with sleeves or with contact paper. This video just opened up my mind to new possibilities. Thank you for that.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🥰

[@clio7682]

Excuse me while I just pick my jaw off the floor! Incredible work 💖thank you for sharing it's a joy to watch you xx

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Aw, thank you very much! I really enjoy creating the cards, it such a fun and relaxing process. 😊 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@MeadowlarkMystic]

Gorgeous. Even better in person! ;) You are so creative and its such a treat that you share so much with us! ⭐️ I think the clear contact paper is such a great last step for its smooth and durable finish.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much! I'm continuing to add to it (you know me, that means more videos!!) It's been such a fun process. 😊

[@6laquemoon]

WOW, it looks like it came like that. THANK YOU, I have about 3 decks that I dont connect with and this video just gave me a reason pour some wine with some music & to tap into my artsy side, Who wouldve thought!

[@patsystarotmusings]

What a great idea I have had so many decks including this particular deck that I didn’t work with that I gave away, now I will be trying this I may try a ancestry deck to help when I work with ancestors. Thank you for this great idea and walkthrough on how to do this

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Ooh an ancestry deck is such a fantastic idea! I'd love to see it if you make one. 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@patsystarotmusings]

Boho Tarot I’m intending to attempt one just need to collect everything I need, and once I’ve made a start I will do a VR to you 😁 thanks again for such an informative channel

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

@@patsystarotmusings yeah!! I can't wait to see it! 😊❤️

[@ria_tarot_2743]

What a beautiful idea.

[@tinapolley9073]

Thank you! You have inspired me. This was the first deck I ever had and never ever had any luck with it. Now I know what to do :) it’s beautiful

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@readingsbycara]

Dawn Michelle, _you have a gift!_ *I love your mods and all the deliciously creative things you conjure up!* Thank you for inspiring us. ♥️ #staywell everyone

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear that. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@badmammajamma5929]

This is the most inspiring video I have seen in a long time thank you so much

[@BoxMountainLLC]

WOW!!!!! They came out AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, I am so glad you like them! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@kv1815]

Oh wow.... You are so talented! I would not know where to start 😔

[@miaintuitivesoul]

AMAZING!!! 👍👍👍 Beautiful collage, very creative 👌 👏 Thank you!! 🕯👍😉

[@kiramariedivinelyguided]

what a beautiful what to repurpose cards that don't resonate or connect with us. loved it!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. It's been a really wonderful project. I need to get back to it! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@specialk8927]

Your strap papers are so neatly organized

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

hehe thank you! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@TheBee1470]

I'm sooo inspired now! :) Thank you so much Dawn!!! ❤💫 I've been wanting to do something like this for a while now and didn't even know where to begin, I think i'll try with a small set of playing cards first :P

[@whalesong813]

WOW, beautiful, inspiring and smart!!! You are so talented, and I will be trying this on my own Akashic Tarot, I never connected with it but I love the backs and cardstock. Your deck is lovey. Thank Your So Much.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Don't they have the best backs? 😊 I've got another copy on order simply so I can keep making more of my own Oracle cards! I would love to see what you do with yours. Thank you for watching!

[@whalesong813]

@@DawnMichelleTarot I will try and show you some pictures when I get a few done. I have a few old We'Moon, moon calendars/daily planner date books I have been saving for just the right project. The art and writings are so beautiful that I never get rid of them. Have you ever used decoupage medium vs the glue you used in your video? It is what I have on hand. I am thinking as well, that you /me lol, could make a card or a few cards or even a deck as a gift for someone special. I would love to see a few cards from your next Akashic :) !!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

@@whalesong813 I have used Mod podge was well, but I tend to make a bigger mess with it so I switched to my fabric-tac. 😊 I bet your We'Moon will make beautiful cards, I can't wait to see them! I think that's a wonderful idea about creating cards for people, I love it! I have a video coming up soon with a few more cards I've done. I'll keep posting them as I do them (maybe I'll put them on my IG too!)

[@MagycArwen]

So beautiful! I laminated mine but didn't work well. Didn't think about contact paper! Genius

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Good to know, I've wondered how lamination would work out. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@lorivand7985]

LOVE IT!!! I have a deck I just cannot connect with. This has totally inspired me to repurpose that deck, and create my own special one. Thank you!!!!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Fantastic, I love that! Creating this oracle has been a wonderful experience for me, I hope yours it as well (and I'd love to see it when you do!) Thank you for watching!

[@becomingtemperance409]

Wow. I am continually amazed by your creativity.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, sometimes it's just a big mess, other times I actually make art. 😊

[@78cardstellastory72]

What an awesome idea! You are such an inspiration and very talented. Love it.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the video. 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@LaLaLonna]

I love this idea you have such a creative mind, one of the many reasons I love this channel

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@grumpyschnauzer]

So amazing!!! I can’t wait until I’m out of grad school and I’m able to take my scrapbook stuff out of storage to do this!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

It's so much fun, I highly recommend the process! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@Ellen-tk6lc]

Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@arunimakp]

This looks gorgeous. You are so incredibly creative. Love the whole process. When you complete finishing them of do share the whole deck. And do think about making it an actual deck. It resonates so well. All the best dear.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, yes I will show the completed deck when it's done... Although it may be one that I always add to. 😊 I am looking into possibly turning it into an actual deck. Thank you for watching!

[@rachelledays9881]

They turned out beautifully.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, they we're so much fun to make. 😊

[@komalsachdeva24]

your channel is amazing ! so much to learn from you❤

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you, I’m so glad you are enjoying it! 🥰

[@lavendereyesgal1125]

I love those. You should scan them and print them into your own deck and sell them.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

At some point I hope to do that! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@itslauramorrison]

I never would have thought to do this, but I love it!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it, they are so much fun to create! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@dragorsi]

I have 2 decks of playing cards on those huge (double oracle size I think) size I bought as fun but as expected you can't actually play with them. I was thinking about how to turn them into maybe art or do something with them but now I know! Thank you! Oh and I don't know if it's worth mentioning but whenever I use clear contact paper to cover anything I do the other way around, put down the contact paper (which the sticky side up) and carefully drop down the card, this way I never have a problem with bubbles)

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Good tip, thank you! I will give that a try! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@michellegottschalk5135]

That was so inspiring!!! Loved it!! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 😊

[@katnap9189]

Fantastic!

[@TheHealingVibesEmpress]

beautifully done ,great job.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@creativecoffee1508]

Oooooh I might try this! Thanks for sharing!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

It's so much fun! I hope you enjoy the process as much as I do! 😊

[@raquelclemente5836]

You are so talented xx I might recreate this in the future as birthday or Christmas cards xx thank you so much for sharing the idea and everything 🤗☺️♥️💥🙏🏻 hope you are well and safe!!! Raquel 🙏🏻

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

That's a great idea! Stay safe and well! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@marjoriecohn3868]

What a cool idea! I never would have thought of doing this.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! It is a really fun project. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@DeeVination]

What a great idea and they look wonderful. The grow card is lovely. This reminded me of creating "soul cards". IDK if you are familiar with those but it's basically a similar idea. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much! Which Soul Cards? There are a couple of decks by that name. 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@DeeVination]

@@DawnMichelleTarot I think it is actually called SoulCollage. Sorry, I am so used to saying cards LOL.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

@@DeeVination I haven't seen those but would love to check it out, I'll look it up! Thank you. 😊

[@oysterbay9]

You are too good - thank you

[@ESOTERISMOYREALIDADES53]

THANK´S..just created my own..oracle decks..YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

How wonderful! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@ESOTERISMOYREALIDADES53]

@@DawnMichelleTarot my pleasure..from URUGUAY..

[@spud6195]

This is a really great idea and even just watching the process was really meditative. Thank you for sharing. Much love

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much Amber, I didn't really think about it being a meditative process, but it truly is! Perhaps that's why I do so much of this type of crafting in all my journals too. 😊 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@celticheather]

Lovely, thank you.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@madwitch9977]

You are sooo clever, I love it and such a big fan of your channel, much love Gx

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Aw thank you dear, the feeling is mutual! ❤️ Your channel is an inspiration to me as well (I want to make my Goddess journal look like your Mary-El journal! 😊)

[@madwitch9977]

@@DawnMichelleTarot i look forward to seeing it x

[@memee7854]

Amazing...your creativity inspires me alot...I feel peace when watching your videos...love you😍😍😍

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Oh I am so glad my videos brig you peace and inspiration. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@skeingamepodcast5993]

Bicycle brand playing cards do over size decks that are oracle card size, and they're around $2 a pack (in Canada). It would be a good way to try making your own deck without spending too much on a 'ugly' tarot or oracle deck. I may use them with a custom Lenormand deck since I can sort of preserve the playing card aspect while designing my own face cards.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Fantastic suggestion, I'll look into that! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@skeingamepodcast5993]

@@DawnMichelleTarot I went on a Boho binge so you may see multiple comments from me all at once lol 🙊

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Hehe no worries and that's awesome! Thank you much for watcht my channel. I really appreciate it! ❤️

[@evelynestylist8614]

Love that project, very intersting, have a lovely day !

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@muriellambert2750]

Awesome idea ! & great video !

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@christiebellaluna6]

Love it! Your creativity is incredibly inspiring ~ thank you 😍

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, it is a joy to share my creations with you all. 😊

[@IntuitiveHealingLife]

Wow l love it, this inspire me to make one. Ive started making a dream board part by part but i feel like its not going to finish and i could use it to make the cards!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

That's a wonderful idea and I'm so glad you found this series inspiring. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@IntuitiveHealingLife]

I started to make my deck from sacred travellers oracle deck, what kind of glue is that, for fabric? I cannot find the same in my country, but perhaps another brand, the normal PVA craft glue is not good, i tried it with the first card.

[@utkarshabobde7324]

Mam really its awesome very attractive cards you have made wow so positive vibes are coming from ur deck...😊 Thank you very Much Mam🙏

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I am so glad you liked them. I hope to have them available at some point. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@ABirdOnTheMoon]

You are always inspirational. :)

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much, I am so glad you enjoyed the video! 😊❤️

[@48Ana48]

Lovely

[@foxymineralmakep]

amazing idea!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much!

[@ChiChiBell]

This is so so cool!!!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Thank you so much!

[@Lft887]

I personally like an oracle with just words or phrases. It triggers a lot for me.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I think the words can be really helpful in diving into an card too. Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@Bunnykisses1000]

Loving your channel. Did you ever get to your "dive deep" video? Or did i miss it somewhere? Thanks

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

You didn't miss it, it's coming in June (third week I believe.) 😊 Thank you for watching!

[@eleonoraolivieri7166]

I love it! 😍

[@shadowmoontarot3781]

I really like this idea! :)

[@zarwrites]

This is giving me wonderful ideas for a deck I have that I don't care for. ♡ How well do these shuffle? And do you have any warping/ bubbling/ discoloring going on now that it's been a little while since you first made these?

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I don't actually shuffle these because I'm planning on scanning them in and having them printed. Because of all the layers I think it would be difficult to shuffle as is. No issues so far, it's been about a year since I first started making them. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@tushka27]

I would like to create my own oracle deck with my own artwork. Do you recommend specific themes (such as justice, messages, and family)? How did you decide what to include? Thank you for your video, I learned some very valuable information and feel inspired to work on my own oracle deck.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I think the theme is very personal to the person creating the deck. So I would say go with whatever resonates for you. I didn't really think about mine, it was more of an intuitive process of just going with whatever felt right in the moment. :)

[@tushka27]

@@DawnMichelleTarot Oh ok! I was assuming that oracle cards had a similar structure as tarot cards. Thank you for your response!

[@moonchild6952]

Beautiful!! Is there a specific number of cards required in a Oracle deck.. Or is it upto the interpretor?

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

There isn't a set number but most try to hit between 44-60. That seems to be the average, although I always prefer more cards than less. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@moonchild6952]

@@DawnMichelleTarot thx.. Always wondered.. Clear now.. 😊

[@divinefeminine8389]

Fab⭐

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@kaylae3661]

Hello there, I’m 16 yrs and love your channel! New subscriber. I was wondering if you could tell me what tools are those you use to cut the cards besides the scissors and glue, there was this clear looking cutter and a round-square one I believe. I’ll like to buy them but don’t know what they are. Also do you know where I can find quality not too tick or thin scrap paper? good enough to glue it on blank-white cards, and also those you have with the letters (affirmation-quotes) ones? Also what paper did you use to protect them? Hope you see my comment. Thank YOU!!!

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I sometimes use just a small cutting mat and an craft knife to cut things too. I use a corner rounder sometimes as well to clip the corners. I generally buy my scrapbook paper either as single sheets or in pads at the craft store, that way I can feel the texture of thickness of it. I usually either cover them with clear contact paper or add mod podge to seal the front of the cards. I hope that helps. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@ravenwildspirit]

Do you know about Soul Collage¿. I think you would enjoy the book... it's this process on a deep, spiritual level.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I haven't... Looked on Amazon but there's a few books along the lines. Which one do you recommend? Who is it by? 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@thlionnesss]

Have you tried clear spray paint?

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I have on some other projects and it’s worked pretty well. I actually ended up getting this deck printed so it’s now available on make playing cards. 😊

[@dragorsi]

Also, when is your deck coming? ;)

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I'm aiming for end of summer, fingers crossed! 🙂

[@doloressmith3654]

Does the contact paper peel away from the edges easily. Without being sealed? How is it for shuffling? Thank you

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

The contact paper doesn't peel away too bad, but I shuffle this (overhand only) very carefully. Because there are so many layers it doesn't hold up as well as the deck I sealed with mod podge to be honest. But my intention to is eventually scan and print the cards so then I'll be one flat piece. :)

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Is there a preferred number of cards in a deck?!?

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

Not for an oracle deck, you can have as many of you'd like. In Tarot there is an established system, so it needs to have all 78 cards, but for an oracle deck, they generally create their own system. So the number of cards is up to the creator. I hope that helps. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@deel2313]

Where did you buy the contact paper?

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

The clear contact paper I ordered off of Amazon I do believe.

[@Angelina_Rose]

How does it shuffle?

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

It doesn't yet. 🙂 My plan is to scan them in and have them reprinted. These are just the base I'm using for creation. It's pretty thickly layered with paper so I don't think it would actually shuffle very well in its current state. Hopefully once I get them printed, they should shuffle nicely. 🙂 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@Angelina_Rose]

Boho Tarot great idea! Thank you for sharing. The cards turned it so beautiful! A great creative process. Love it!

[@michellegottschalk5135]

Oh my gosh sorry for ALL the questions!! 😁 The paper you used on these cards is it scrapbooking paper? It looks thinner. The stuff I have is so thick.

[@DawnMichelleTarot]

I love questions so no need to be sorry! Mostly it is scrapbooking paper and alot of what I have is pretty thick but sometimes you can find those cheaper packs (usually the off brand stuff) and it's a bit thinner and usually only one-sided. I also use alot of old calendars as well which are really thin. I hit the dollar store (several actually) at the end of the year and buy a bunch of their cheap calendars. They work really well for this type of crafting when you're going to be layering up paper. Hope that helps! ❤️

[@michellegottschalk5135]

Boho Tarot that’s perfect! Thank you!!

[@justhere3794]

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