Quote Originally Posted by Gare View Post
Hi Mickymopar—

I think to make the design work harder for all the elements, one would then have to lighten the background where the spades and clubs appear to fade into nothingness. Believe me, I tried a few variations and couldn't do anything to improve upon what Rik did.

Although...and this might be for a different project altogether: there is a way to add visual importance to an element that's one color against its background when it's the same or nearly the same color. It's a "cheat" design-wise, so be careful when using this that you're inventive and not desperate—you add a glow.
hahahaha...that was my change, albeit a small one, while you were busy composing your response