Seeing The Fairy Tale Tarot kit for the first time: a peak experience!
Life has peak experiences, though these monumental events are surely infrequent. And for me, one of those celebratory moments was delivered to my front door via a FedEx box. I saw the return address and knew what it was: my published tarot kit in its entirety! Why (you ask) does opening a box constitute a peak experience for the just published author/artist?
~ Imagine working on something with heart and soul for five years.
~ Imagine having faith in the process despite the realization that it would be years before seeing the fruits of one’s labors finally come together in (you pray!) a spectacular way.
~ And given the duration of such a creative endeavor, one must not focus on the monetary side of things, because in publishing, most of the time you work with very little funds and lots of hopeful speculation.
But it’s the passion for the subject matter and the love of the process that drives a project forward. To first set eyes on the finished product is like giving birth or having reached the zenith after a long climb populated by unknown challenges. The joy in accomplishment is like standing tall on top of the conquered mountain in awe of what seemed impossible (and there are quite a few fairy tales that help support these sentiments).
I still wonder how I did it because in the beginning I really looked up at that steep precipice skeptically — my only convincing motivator was the sheer desire to set upon the journey of what turned out to be an immensely invigorating experience. Where did all that ineffable energy and deep desire to write and paint come from? I don’t think I will ever be able to answer that question. But I can say that The Fairy Tale Tarot is a testament to unwavering artistic dedication, hard work and a strong belief in one’s vision. Somehow I resolutely reached the top of the mountain and now I’m breathing the sweet, joyous air of having done something deeply satisfying!
~Lisa
Celebrating! 
Congratulations! I’ve always loved your work, and this deck looks wonderful! And joy! It’s borderless!
Mine is on its way, and I cannot wait to hold it in my hot little hands. 
Thank you so much, everybody. Your comments are so touching and downright fun to read! I appreciate your effort to leave such thoughtful responses and I can’t wait to hear more! If there is a particular card/s you would like me to blog about, please let me know. My audience is part of the inspiration! xo
OH…..I have the deck in my hands and it is wonderful….at first honestly I found the colors a little subdued but the more I look at it…the more I like it….it has a mystical quality…like you are entering a magical world. This is a rich rich deck and one that I will very much love using!!
Hello Lisa!
Congratulations!!
The kit lis beautifull!! I wish i could have one right now. When does it come to Portugal?
I’m sure it will be a success, because the cards are just breathtaking!!
Wow! This deck looks amazing, I am in for a bit of a wait in the UK but can’t wait to get it. I have always admired your artwork but the themes of your previous decks, although fascinating just were not my usual ‘bag’, but Fairy Tales- fantastic! I get the feeling that this is more your personal baby than anything you have done, and I wish you every success with it as I’m sure you will have.
That is wonderful! The deck looks great. Congratulations! You must be thrilled.
Oh Lisa, this deck is so incredibly beautiful. I just know that your hard work, love, and admiration for this copiously luscious piece of delicate work, will show up twenty fold when I lay my eyes on it in real life. The internet will just not do this deck justice I have a gut feeling! I can only imagine what a wondrous and painstaking journey this has been for you. I am so entirely sure that you already have many avid tarot readers gushing at this deck, and rushing to order as soon as they come in.
Many thanks for putting such time in to a deck that I think that many will enjoy for years to come, and congratulations for reaching the achievement of finishing and publication!
-Monica
Love, love, love your new deck! I can’t wait to see it in person! Congratulations!!!
Blessings,
Carole
OMG’s I’m so happy for you! It looks just beautiful! And you’re right, It’s the best feeling in the world!!! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome moment, I’m a little misty over here!
Hugs! Mickie
Well done Lisa you’ve earned it and all the joy it brings to kids and adults out there in the world
i have been watching your progress on your blog amazing you are lucky to have such a lovely job.
all the best with the next amazing creation
Tim Silvester.
Lisa, it looks fantastic! I can’t wait to get my hands on it and see it in person.
Congratulations!
Lovely lovely lovely! I really am so happy for you, Lisa! Can not wait to get my hands on this deck.:)
Congrats, Lisa!
This deck looks amazing! I can’t wait to own this one!
~ Dana Marie
How wonderful! I cannot wait for my copy to get here! A toast to Lisa!
It’s lovely Lisa!! Amazing and your artwork is breath-taking as always…thanks for sharing
Lexie
The set looks wonderful, Lisa, and the deck is stunning! What a powerful punch it packs being borderless. It is almost like it was carefully torn out of the pages of a fairytale book and turned into a tarot deck! Congragulations to you for such a wonderful accomplishment, full of faith, dedication and love! This is going to be an absolute treat to read with! The back with keys has a lovely Victorian Art Nouveau look to it!
Lisa, you totally deserve that champagne!! It’s a beautiful looking set, I hope that it is a massive success for you…it should be!!
Congratulations on the closing of one chapter of your life…& the beginning of a new one!
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Congratulations Lisa! It looks wonderful, what brave undertaking a tarot deck must be!
HOORAY! I’m thrilled with the kit Lisa, I think it turned out great!
So happy for you, Lisa!!!
Lisa, you’re so right–there’s nothing so satisfying as seeing your finished product and counting the blessings of the journey–with all of its challenges and scary parts, too!
Congratulations, and enjoy this beautiful life moment!
xxooxx