Now on Kickstarter, Skulls & Roses Playing Cards

Just launched on Kickstarter! Skulls & Roses playing cards are created by Bruce Di Quinzio of Kardgic Playing Cards and designed by Joe Feldpausch. More than a deck, it is a meditation on life, death, and what lies beyond. This project reflects on change, beauty, and the unseen realms that connect us.

Inside, each suit is reimagined with geometric prisms that form dimensional pips, fractured pinstripe borders, and rich tonal palettes, from the deep greys of Spades and Clubs to the maroon elegance of Hearts and Diamonds. 

The custom courts reimagine Kings, Queens, and Jacks as regal, faceted skulls crowned in gothic grandeur, while the Jokers contrast serenity and passion, linked by mirrored roses. The Ace of Spades, centerpiece of the deck, features a bold geometrical skull within its spade, entwined by organic vine-like details, a striking symbol of transformation and renewal.

The tuck case blends vintage cathedral-inspired ornamentation with modern geometric symmetry. Faceted skulls mirror each other across the design, softened by delicate rose flourishes, while earthy tones and intricate pinstripes lend a timeless, architectural elegance.

Printed by WJPC and pledge starts at $12 on Kickstarter.