Some Questions

Hi... these questions may already be covered. I've been reading through the threads but the answers don't seem to cover my issues. My first question is... is there a place I can download a digital template of a regular/standard size tarot card... or a mini for that matter that is for use commercially... in case i decide to publish later on. I just spent 2 hours looking online and found a few but they are all for "personal use only."

Also can anyone please recommend some decent image software that includes ability to add text that is more in the $20- $30 range instead of hundreds of dollars. I just don't have hundreds.

Next... is there a tarot creation program out there that can be used to create a deck for commercial purposes?

Thanks all!

I've been toying with the idea of creating my own deck. Your questions reflect some of the things I have been thinking about. I would love to see the answers from the more knowledgable members.

Maybe I can of assistance regarding the program:

If you use either Apple, Linux or Windows, there is "The Gimp". Free and certainly more functions than you could expect from anything commercially available for 20 to 30 USD - and you can certainly add text, of course. I use it myself on Ubuntu Linux.

However, due to its many functions and its multi-platform programming, there is a lot to learn - but that is true for every graphics program if you are a beginner.

Overview:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GIMP

More info and download:

http://www.gimp.org

From the site:

"GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring."

I hope this helps!

Niclas