Saturday, December 8, 2012

Stocking Stuffer Ideas -- Personalized Bicycle Deck of Playing Cards (Review)





 
"From high-stakes poker to home magic tricks, Bicycle® Playing Cards have been the world’s trusted card brand since 1885. Now, make 120 years of Bicycle® Playing Cards your own with Zazzle! Using Zazzle’s patented customization platform, you can add photos, text, and designs to the back of a deck of cards for a great custom gift that’s sure to delight. Made with patented papers and coatings, your custom Bicycle® Playing Cards are going to look and feel great hand after hand."



I have stumbled across the best gift to give that person who has everything -- a deck of cards, personalized with a special photo just for them.  Neat, huh?  Well, you really have to see the playing cards up close to appreciate the quality and sentimental feel for them.  I ended up creating a deck of cards with one of my favorite photos of my daughter riding their toy choo choo train together.  This photo has been my computer computer wallpaper, and is carried around in my wallet.  But, now I can show off my girls in a fun, new way -- on my own personalized deck of Bicycle playing cards.  

Ordering was easy, and is done through the Zazzle.com website.  I would say the only hard part is choosing the photo you want to go on the cards, which are make in only 4 business days.  And, once you place your order, you can expect to receive your cards in 1-2 weeks, which is fast for a personalized gift.  Instead of receiving the playing cards in a box, your personalized deck will come in a clear case -- making it great to display or leave out of the coffee table for a conversation starter. :-) 

When my parents came to visit for Thanksgiving, we ended u playing card games once the girls went to bed.  Having not seen my personalized deck of playing cards, they were in for treat.  As I began to shuffle them, my dad was first to pick up on how they didn't look like your average deck of cards.  He thought I was playing with joke cards, and asked to see one.  I handed him one of the playing cards, and a smile instantly appeared.  He flipped the card around to show my mom, and she, too, smiled.  How could you not when you see a precious photo like that of your children or grandchildren on a deck of cards?  My parents agreed that this was a novel idea, and one that they hadn't seen before.  I told them I was reviewing the product for my holiday guide, and they asked if they would be getting a deck from me as a gift - hint, hint!   Don't tell them, but they will have a surprise in their stockings this year -- their own personalized deck of Bicycle playing cards of their granddaughters to admire come game night or during their solo solitaire games. :-)

So, if you are looking to surprise that special someone with a unique and fun gift that can be treasured for years to come, why not create a deck of playing cards for them, with a photo that has special meaning to you both?  And, starting at only $20.95, you can't go wrong, for this special keepsake. :-)  These cards would also make a great baby announcement or wedding favor gift, and one that would not be expected. Click here to begin the personalization process now -- http://www.bicyclepersonalizedcards.com/.

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Limited Time! -- Save 15% Off Playing Cards
 
"Enter code: PLAYINGCARDS at checkout in the "Zazzle Coupons/Gift Certificates" box
15% of the playing card pack net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying playing card packs are purchased and the coupon code PLAYINGCARDS is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December 25, 2012 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only."


Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in order to write up an honest review.  The views above are mine and mine alone.

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