Pause, Reflect, Create: Introducing the Art Poetry Card Deck
In a world that moves fast and often asks us to keep up, the real magic happens when we slow down. When we create space to breathe, to reflect, and to connect with our inner creative voice. That’s exactly what the Art Poetry Card Deck invites you to do.
It’s more than a deck—it’s a moment. A beautifully curated blend of art and poetry that offers a gentle nudge to pause, to feel, and to create.
A Visual and Poetic Journey in Your Hands
When I first opened the Art Poetry Card Deck*, I wasn’t looking to immediately dive into using them. I just wanted to see—to explore the artwork, absorb the colors, and feel what the deck had to offer. So that’s exactly what I did. I slowly went through each card, noticing which images or phrases caught my attention.
What surprised me was how naturally I started pulling aside the ones that felt like they were speaking to something in me. Certain cards caught my attention—whether it was the color palette, the brushwork, or a phrase that echoed something I’ve been feeling in my own creative process. I set those cards aside, not to use just yet, but to come back to. To revisit. To explore how they might influence the layers, colors, or feelings in my work.
Right now, I’m deep in my 100 Day Project, EmbellishBits, and I’m curious how these cards might spark new directions or weave into what I’m already creating. I love the idea of letting a card guide an embellishment, influence a color choice, or even shape the mood of a piece.
The Art Poetry Card Deck is a stunning 71-card collection housed in a compact tuck box. Each card features original art by Canadian artist Allison Dawrant, whose expressive artwork and soulful words bring each card to life. These aren’t just cards—they’re tiny portals into inspiration.
With their 90 x 125 mm size (about 3.5 x 4.9 inches), the cards feel generous in your hands—large enough to really take in the artwork and message, but still small enough to slip into a journal or art bag.
How to Use the Deck
There’s no one way to use the Art Poetry Card Deck—and that’s what makes it so powerful.
Pull a card each morning as a mindful ritual.
Use a prompt to inspire your next art journal spread or collage.
Keep one on your desk or bathroom mirror for the day to remind you of your creative intention.
Draw a card with a friend and reflect together.
A Deck That Speaks Your Creative Language
Each card is a gentle prompt to reconnect with yourself.
Whether you’re a mixed media artist, a journaler, or someone who simply wants more reflection and intention in your day, this deck meets you where you are. The poetic language draws you inward. The art stirs your imagination.
And because each card is open to interpretation, your experience with the deck evolves over time. One card might offer clarity today and inspiration tomorrow.
Like a poem, it meets you in the moment.
Why I Love This Deck (And Think You Will Too)
What I appreciate about this deck is how usable it is. The art draws you in, and the prompts feel like little nudges rather than instructions—open-ended enough to meet you wherever you are in your process.
This would make a perfect gift for:
Artists looking for new inspiration
Friends who love thoughtful rituals
Anyone seeking daily moments of reflection or creativity
A creative friend who loves journaling, poetry, or watercolor art
Someone who needs a little extra encouragement, gentleness, or beauty in their daily life
A fellow artist in your swap group or creative circle
A teacher, therapist, or coach who incorporates art and mindfulness into their work
A teen or young adult just discovering their creative voice
A mother, daughter, or sister to mark a meaningful occasion—or just say I see you
Yourself—as a treat for your creative soul (because yes, that totally counts!)
More Ways to Use the Art Poetry Card Deck
This deck isn’t just for quiet moments (though it’s lovely for those too). It’s a versatile tool you can return to again and again—whether you’re making art, journaling, teaching, or simply seeking a deeper connection to your day.
Here are some beautiful ways to explore it further:
Creative Practice Ideas
Art Journal Starter
Let a card guide your next spread—follow the color palette, respond to the imagery, or let the prompt become your page title.Collage Conversation
Create a visual dialogue between your materials and the artwork on the card. Layer your response right on the page.Layered Writing Prompt
Freewrite in response to the card’s message, then paint, scribble, or collage over it—let your creativity veil and reveal.
Mindful Rituals
Morning Intention Setting
Pull a card each morning to set the tone for your day or art session.Creative Pause Practice
When you feel scattered or stuck, draw a card and give yourself five quiet minutes to respond—with color, words, or breath.Evening Reflection
Look back on your day through the lens of a card’s message. What did it confirm, open, or reveal?
Group and Community Ideas
Art Circle or Class Icebreaker
Begin a creative session by inviting everyone to pull a card and reflect privately or share with the group.Swap Prompt or Challenge Starter
Use a card to spark a community swap or themed challenge—everyone responds in their own way.Pass-the-Prompt Collaboration
Choose a card as a starting point and co-create a piece by passing it around your group, each person adding their response.
Personal Connection + Gifting
Tuck One Into a Letter or Gift
Select a card that reminds you of someone and slip it into a care package or note.Creative Companion Gift
Pair the deck with a small sketchbook, handmade journal, or favorite pen and wrap it as a creative self-care bundle—perfect for birthdays or seasonal gifting.Shared Deck Ritual
Gift a deck to a friend and keep one yourself, then set a weekly time to each pull a card and check in with what came up. It becomes a small, creative ritual you share across the miles.
No matter how you use it, the Art Poetry Card Deck is an invitation to pause, notice, and return to yourself—a quiet companion for your creative and reflective life.
The Details
What’s inside: 71 artist-illustrated cards
Size: 90x125 mm (about 3.5 x 4.9 inches)
Packaging: Tuck box
Price: $60 CAD
Shipping: Calculated at checkout (ships in approx. 2 weeks after fulfillment)
International shipping and expedited options are available too. (All prices convert to your local currency at checkout.)
Let This Deck Be Your Invitation
If your soul has been craving stillness…
If your creativity needs a soft nudge…
If your mornings feel better when they begin with a spark of inspiration…
…this deck is for you.
*This isn’t a sponsored post or affiliate link. I was generously gifted a set of the Art Poetry Card Deck to enjoy, and I’m sharing it here simply because I truly love it. I often share tools, resources, and work from other artists that I believe can enrich the creative experience—and this deck felt too beautiful not to pass along.