With card fronts complete, it’s time to create an image for card backs and think about printing! You are going to need a single image for card backs to tie your Ancestor Cards all together as deck of cards. The aspect ratio of this image needs to match the size of the card fronts (2.5″x3.5″).ContinueContinue reading “Ancestor Cards Step 3: Card Backs & Printing Choices”
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Ancestor Cards Step 2: Card Fronts
Use a simple template to create ancestor card fronts! Once you have organized data about the ancestors you want to feature on trading/playing cards, you are ready to plop it all in a template and see it come to life, right?! I am not a graphic designer nor did I want to invest time inContinueContinue reading “Ancestor Cards Step 2: Card Fronts”
Ancestor Cards Step 1: Collect Data
Before ancestor cards can be formed into eye-catching images, you will need to gather information about your ancestors. Download a spreadsheet to do just that.
Ancestor Cards: Intro Post
Ancestor cards are a fun way to play with your family! Two quick disclosures: I am not the first to suggest this idea for getting family history into your family members’ hands. But I do believe that my process and final product differ from many others, so I will share. I hope interested readers willContinueContinue reading “Ancestor Cards: Intro Post”
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