Ford Fest Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I thought it might be cool to make a trading card for my car. This is something I've been toying with for a while and it seems like the perfect time. As a kid I enjoyed collecting trading cards including sports, sci-fi, etc. Why not late model muscle car? Trade them with forum members, hand them out at local cruise nights. I bet kids would eat these up. So, I need opinions. Please take a look at what I put together. I'm all for keep it simple. What would you change or add? These will be printed the same size as a typical trading card. I couldn't get Image shack to post the actual size. Just a heads up, when I converted them to a JPEG to post they got a little darker. They look great when we print them. We use a nice heavy stock and cote them for durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Looks great! I like them....great idea, and yes, kids will eat them up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nice and clean/simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I like it...good job. Have you thought of posting the template here on the forum? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 I like the idea. Not trying to burst your buibble , I think you need written permission from Shelby American, Ford, and any company mentioned on the cards. Jer could clue us in on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJN Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Looks good like the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted April 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I like it...good job. Have you thought of posting the template here on the forum? John Hey John, The layout isn't in a typical software application. A friend of mine who is a graphic designer lays these out with her specialty software. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Looks good .... maybe add a white border and card number to make it feel more authentic to a trading card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted April 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Looks good .... maybe add a white border and card number to make it feel more authentic to a trading card. Great idea! Maybe use CSM numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMO-GT500 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Bob...this looks pretty cool. Early on I had a business card type thing I would hand out, but yours looks a lot better. On another note...you gonna be at the cruise next weekend?? I might be there if taxes are done or pretty close to done...John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Bob...this looks pretty cool. Early on I had a business card type thing I would hand out, but yours looks a lot better. On another note...you gonna be at the cruise next weekend?? I might be there if taxes are done or pretty close to done...John Hey John, Thanks for the compliment! These cards are a little larger than a business card, actually same size as a typical trading card. As for the cruise, not sure as my car is currently on jack stands. We replaced noisy 3.73 gears and I have been doing a restoration back to factory look on the rear end before it goes back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thought I would bring this back up with car show season upon us. This is a photo of the finished product, they are the same size as a typical trading card. If anyone is interested send me a pm. All I need is 4 photos (I do not use logos) and the information you want on the back. This could be your name, specs, clubs, social media etc. I use the same layout and back ground on all of the cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 I like the idea. Not trying to burst your buibble , I think you need written permission from Shelby American, Ford, and any company mentioned on the cards. Jer could clue us in on this. In this case I think he's fine. He is using photos of his property and the problem is when somebody tries to use stock photos or logos. If he's not selling them but rather giving them away he's ok. If he tries to sell them that's different. I've been doing similar things for my clients for 12 years and as long as I abide by these guidelines all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markham51 Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Sak Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Those are sweet, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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