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[Oshi Activities] Ideas for making DIY trading cards. Handmade merch for your fave

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Photo cards, which are popular as bonuses with K-POP idol merchandise and albums.

They’re items you can enjoy in various ways, like displaying your bias’s photos as interior decor or slipping them into your phone case.

Some of you may want to try making your own photos or character goods of your favorite member.

In this article, we’ve compiled a bunch of ideas for handmade photo cards.

We’ll introduce everything from easy projects themed around social media or student IDs to more elaborate creations.

Be sure to try making your own original goods using photos of your favorite idol.

[Oshi Activities] Ideas for making DIY trading cards. Handmade oshi goods (21–30)

Aurora-finish style photocard

♔ | Aurora-effect photocards | How to make | ♔

Aurora-finish style photocard

These trading cards feature a unique shine added with aurora film that really highlights their beauty.

First, create a basic card by printing a photo or illustration and mounting it on a backing, then apply the aurora film.

If you cover the entire surface, the overall color tone will change, so it’s best to adjust how you apply the film to suit the design.

For black-and-white or low-saturation photos or illustrations, cover the whole surface; otherwise, apply the film only to parts of the image.

The steps are: layer and secure the card and film, draw cutting guides, cut, and adhere the film to the card.

Carefully determine how to position the film so the card stands out.

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transparent trading card

[Wota Activities] I tried making clear trading cards!! I’ve found something super perfect for making trading cards!!

transparent trading card

These are transparent trading cards with a faintly visible background.

After applying laminate to the front side of the printed design, soak it in water and gently rub to remove the paper fibers.

Once the fibers are gone, let it dry, then apply laminate to the back and cut each card to size to finish.

The way you remove the paper fibers and the step of rounding the corners after laminating both contribute to the vibrancy of the design and the overall feel of the card.

Try a variety of designs and learn to identify which ones are easier to make transparent.

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In conclusion

Trading cards are often randomly inserted, so many people find it hard to get a card of their favorite member. We recommend creating official-style or SNS-style trading cards to make a one-of-a-kind, original piece of merch for your bias. A great point is that you can choose your favorite photo from a large selection and design the back of the card. Try making bias merch that showcases your creativity—using member colors, a Korean-style design, and more!