What exactly is Decked Out March? It's a list of playing card post prompts for the community to use, but nobody asked for!
Back in 2020, actually in 2019 I think was the first round but let's say 2020, a friend on Instagram kicked off a several-month long "decked out" event. It started as one month, then the next, then it transformed into a "Decked Out 365". Post prompts for every day! Unfortunately, it didn't actually make it the full year but it was pretty great while it lasted.
The concept is straightforward. There's a playing card theme for each day and if you are stuck trying to think of something to post or you've been wanting to mix things up, you now have a list you can reference to help get those creative juices flowing.
It's not a "challenge" and there is no prize at the end of the journey. However, you do meet a decent number of new folks in the process so I guess you can call "building your community" as a prize =]
How to Participate
- Instagram
This event is on Instagram, so make sure you post your content there. - Follow the Theme of the Day
Your post should be either a photo or a video matching the theme for the day. For example, if the theme is "Aces" you could post a photo that's showing off a really nice Ace of Spades, or all four Aces, or Aces from a deck series, etc. Or, maybe you'd prefer to make a video with an Ace Production, or Ace color changes. The sky's the limit! - Use the tag #DeckedOutMarch
If you're participating in the event, don't forget the tag! This let's others easily find your content by searching for the tag, and if they're like me they're likely following it too. - Tag me, @gbabbits
This is totally optional, but if you tag me I'll reshare your post to my story to help get extra eyes on it =]. That, and it's cool to have a story with all of the participants in it (^_^)
That's pretty much it! If you really want, follow the #DeckedOutMarch tag on Instagram too so you can keep up with the content and reshare some of your favorites as they come out. The community will love you for it <3
Post Prompts
Here are the daily post prompts for March, 2022:
- Mardi Gras
- Bicycle Branded Deck
- Aces
- #FanningFamFriday
- Account Shoutout
- Fancy Tuck
- Custom Courts
- International Women's Day
- Cardistry Deck
- Royal Flush
- #FanningFamFriday
- Kickstarter Shoutout
- Broken Borders
- Custom Pips
- Every Day Carry (EDC)
- Marked Deck
- St. Patrick's Day
- #FanningFamFriday
- Designer Shoutout
- Welcome, Spring
- Completely Custom
- Gilded / Foiled
- One Way Back
- Deck Review
- #FanningFamFriday
- Brand Shoutout
- Favorite Tuck
- Monday Mail Call
- Themed Decks
- Borderless Backs
- Favorite Deck(s)
If you have any questions about what the prompts mean, and there's always at least a few questions, please reach out and I'll be happy to provide more info!
Happy March <3