Oracle of Toy Classics

BodhiSeed

I've been waiting for the Monstarot to arrive but trying not to spend too much lately on decks. Since I pair tarot and oracle decks together when reading, I thought I would attempt to sketch a simple one to use with it. Thus the 'Oracle of Toy Classics' was born. :D Below are the 25 cards and the keyword/idiom for each one. If anyone has kids who would like a copy (or who want one for themselves), just pm your email to me and I'll send the attachment to print out a set for yourself.

Oracle of Toy Classics

Army paratrooper - Risk
You can’t steal second base while keeping your foot on first.

Ball and Jacks - Timing
Strike while the iron is hot.

Barrel of Monkeys - Alliance
If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas.

Chatter Telephone - Communication
Listen to understand rather than to reply.

Etch A Sketch - Framework
Every canvas needs the support of a frame.

Hammer and Pegs - Force
Force may conquer, but its victory is short-lived.

Jack-in-the-Box - Surprise
The unexpected can awaken those who sleep.

Lego Bricks - Construction
From different parts a useful whole is built.

Marbles - Competition
The only worthwhile competition is with oneself.

Mr. Potato Head - Vacillation
Indecision is the graveyard of good intentions.

Paddle Ball - Attention
Keep your eye on the ball.

Potholder Loom - Integration
With understanding comes unity, and with unity comes strength.

Roller Skates - Traction
Don't mistake movement for progress.

Rubber Ducky - Buoyancy
Cheerfulness depends more on the conditions within us rather than outside us.

Rubik's Cube - Puzzle
Persistence and a questioning mind are the keys that unlock many doors.

Slingshot - Aim
A journey may begin with a single step, but first be sure of the direction in which you're headed.

Slinky - Flexibility
Acceptance and adaptability are the forerunners of sanity and serenity.

Teddy Bear - Comfort
A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Tinkertoys - Innovation
Originality calls for coloring outside of the lines.

Top - Confusion
The best way to clear muddy water is to stop stirring it.

View-Master - Perspective
Take the long view rather than the short one.

Wagon - Load
Joy shared is twice the joy; sorrow shared is half the sorrow.

Yo-yo - Tether
Keep your feet on the ground while reaching for the stars.
 

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Onaorkal

Oh wow well done! It's a really great oracle! :D

And that's a really original theme too!!
 

BodhiSeed

Thank you Onaorkal for the encouraging words! :heart:
 

reall

oh! beautiful idea!:)) I can imagine colored text and radiant digital colors would look even better!:))
 

Ace

This is a great oracle! I love it.

The rubber ducky draws me in: there is a Sesame Street thing about "put down the ducky if you want to play the slide trombone" (its a song urging Ernie (I think) to put down his rubber ducky and do something new.) so I am getting a "hit" from your oracle deck!

barb
 

blue_fusion

Nice! Have you had some printed? Would be great to see the cards in action :D
 

violetdaisy

Those are so cool! Beautifully simple, very well done and creatively concieved.
 

BodhiSeed

Thank you reall, Ace, blue_fusion and violetdaisy! :heart: Ace I watched so much Sesame St. with my daughter when she was small, I think I know the song you're talking about. :laugh:

Nice! Have you had some printed? Would be great to see the cards in action :D
I was just going to print some for myself (from my computer and printer), but if anyone is interested, just send me your email and I'll send you an attachment of the cards. :) When I receive the Monstarot, I'll be pairing it with the Toy Classics on my blog. :D
 

blue_fusion

Why not put it up on a POD site so you can at least earn even a small profit from it and people who are interested can get theirs on cardstock? :D It's charming enough in a "reminiscing one's childhood way". (If you do consider this, and you need help formatting it for printing, just PM me. Love helping people out get their stuff out there. :) )
 

BodhiSeed

I might consider this, but I think I need to add more cards first! :D