Yolanda V Acree 9/16/19 Yolanda V Acree 9/16/19

I Created a Tarot Deck | Black Rebirth Major Arcana

The Black Rebirth tarot cards are my personal interpretations of the major arcana cards and most do not follow the traditional tarot imagery. The tarot images are based on original collages I created. If you are new to tarot, starting with the major arcana can be a simple way to begin familiarizing yourself with tarot.

As for my process, I created them during summer 2018 from images I collected throughout 2017, but I didn't know they would end of being tarot cards. It was very organic. It took me about 2 weeks to make the collages. I would sit down every day and make 2-3 images. I did not make the cards in any order and just followed what images spoke to me each day. I did recreate 2 of the collages.

Along the way, I used LearnTarot.com and a tarot coloring book I had for reference and shared them on my Instagram. Once they were all made, I photographed them, edited them, and used Canva to make the card templates. I then used Make Playing Cards to create the deck and version #2 is posted below and available for purchase. The cards were released in February 2019.

Finally, Courtney Alexander, the creator of Dust 2 Onyx: A Melanated Tarot Deck, which I own, also inspired me to think about tarot as a way to connect with the ancestors and contribute to the growing community of black deck creators and readers. Shout out to the Brown Girl Tarot community on Facebook too.

You can order your copy here: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/…/black-rebirth-major-arca…

Yolanda V Acree 9/10/19 Yolanda V Acree 9/10/19

DIY Flower Wall | YouTube

Hey Folx!

This week I’m showing you some #artsandcrafts. I created a flower wall to adorn my room and use as a backdrop for photos and videos. This is not a tutorial, but it's very simple to figure out if you want to make one for yourself.

Peace.

Yolanda V Acree 9/2/19 Yolanda V Acree 9/2/19

I Cut My Locs! | YouTube

Hey Folx!

In this week’s video, I’m talking about why I cut my locs and I show myself actually cutting them in the process! It’s so cathartic to cut your hair and I can say that confidently after 50-11 big chops lol. Is this my official black auntie cut or will I ever grow my hair out again? Watch and see!

Yolanda V Acree 8/26/19 Yolanda V Acree 8/26/19

Summer Thrift Haul Try-on | YouTube

Hey Folx!

In today’s video, I’m sharing what I collected this summer while thrifting. I deviated from my neutral, basic style, and added lots of color, prints, and natural fibers. Overall, I collected about 20 pieces and I still need to go through my older summer clothing to decide what I’m letting go of. Enjoy!

Yolanda V Acree 8/20/19 Yolanda V Acree 8/20/19

Welcome Back | YouTube

Hey Folx!

I have returned to YouTube after a few years of random uploads. I’m excited to be back and will be showing you my art and diy craft projects, talking about the evolution of my minimalist and spiritual journeys, as well as some other topics I mention in the video. I’ll be uploading every week on Fridays, so tune in!