Flonz Victorian Lenormand

[daphne]

I kind of like them all and am wondering if it would be too distracting to use different ones on different cards.

I also like most of them, but it will be too messy to use all of them with no order. Distracting and confusing. I proposed a system that can let us enjoy their richness and also helps visually.

 

[flying black kat]

baylys:

I like both #2 - Sepia, and # 4 - Sanguine. Having done boating up in the Great Lakes I appreciate the North Star Compass Rose.

Glad that it can be made at a afforable price. I really am enjoying this thread. I was once going to make a inlaid tiled stair case landing out of the Compass Rose pattern.

Nice choice. I would like to suggest that instead of using the inks and stamps on the sides, trying to use them as if you were putting on the card correctly. I found this helped me to really see the total effect of the completed design.

Lovely and well thought out.
Kathy

 

[baylys]

baylys: I would like to suggest that instead of using the inks and stamps on the sides, trying to use them as if you were putting on the card correctly. I found this helped me to really see the total effect of the completed design.

Good idea! I need to do that. I was just experimenting last night, but really do need to do a proper sample card in each colour, and also test out the red vs black idea suggested by Daphne.

I want to get a new, much finer stamping pad today so the images come out crisper instead of a bit blurred. I have two colour choices, black onyx or charcoal grey. I'll test them in the shop and see which one suits best.

 

[baylys]

Ok, after testing out each colour on a card I have pics

Black writing

Verdict: black with black looks too harsh and too monochrome

Sepia writing

Verdict: I still like, but I think the shade is too close to black

Tobacco writing

Verdict: this looked too light before, but now it looks really good. This would be my pick

Raw Sienna writing

Verdict: looks too yellow and pale

Sanguine writing

Verdict: this was what I first used, simply because I had no other colour. I think it looks more red than brown and I think it is too bright. But it's still a funky colour.

I think it is between Sepia and Tobacco, with Tobacco winning by a nose.

 

[tarot heart]

I am torn between the sanguine and the tobacco. I actually prefer the sanguine. It really appeals!

ETA: I looked at them all several times more and yup, my vote is for the sanguine.

 

[MoonGypsy]

i am partial to the Tobacco... i do like the Sanguine, too...but i think i like the Tobacco just a wee bit more...

ETA: Sheesh, it is a toss up, really! i just looked again and i DO really like the Sanguine...Oy... Both are appealing...

 

[flying black kat]

I can't decide. I am going to have to come back.

Kathy

 

[papercutbliss]

Wow, loving the sepia ones. I like the sophisticated simplicity of your deck .

 

[baylys]

And I've just finished freehand line drawing the book. And I even copied in an Aesop fable



Sorry the writing doesn't really follow the flow direction of the page. Can't be bothered changing it. It will be tiny and unreadable anyway.

 

[ladybird]

And I've just finished freehand line drawing the book. And I even copied in an Aesop fable

Your penmanship is beautiful, baylys!

My favorites are Tobacco and Sanguine too. Sanguine stands out a bit more while the Tobacco has a much softer feel. Funny how the Sanguine looks more red but only compared to the other brown tones. But by itself with the black tree it looks just brown. I think it will be marvelous whatever choice you make.

ETA: The Tobacco is lovely though.