From Idea to Finished Card

I DESIGN, PRINT, PACKAGE, AND SHIP CUSTOM TRADING CARDS FOR BUSINESSES, TEAMS, ARTISTS, AND FAMILIES.

Whether you’re creating a keepsake or launching a collectible product, I help turn ideas into cards that feel intentional, professional, and worth keeping.

Printing & Finishing

Packaging & Presentation

Fulfillment & Shipping

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Logo of Trading Card Memories featuring two illustrated trading cards with star and moon designs and the text 'Trading Card Memories' next to it.

Design & Concept

BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE

Every project starts with a story. I help shape that story into a card design that feels balanced, intentional, and collectible.

Design Services Include:

  • Custom card fronts and backs.

  • Data merging for names, stats, rosters, or stories.

  • Logo and brand integration.

  • Proofs and revisions until it’s right.

Printing & Finishing

EVERY CARD I PRODUCE IS PRINTED ON PREMIUM, 16 PT. CARDSTOCK AND MACHINE-CUT.

Using commercial equipment allows me to achieve the same level of quality found in collectible trading cards and sports cards on store shelves.

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Packaging & Presentation

MAKE THE UNBOXING WORTH REMEMBERING

Packaging turns cards into an experience. From sealed packs to display-ready collectibles, I design packaging that matches the moment, whether that’s a gift, event, or product launch.

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Slabbing & Display

GIVE EVERY CARD THE SPOTLIGHT IT DESERVES

For cards that deserve extra presence, I offer professional-style slabs and display options that protect the card and elevate the presentation.

Fulfillment & Shipping

I HANDLE FULFILLMENT SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT.

I handle sorting, packing, and shipping so your cards arrive safely and on time.

Event & Brand Collaborations

TRADING CARDS THAT SPARK CONVERSATIONS

Trading cards create conversation. I work with brands, events, and organizations to design collectible cards that spark curiosity, get shared, and live on long after the event ends.

Expert Guidance from Concept to Collector.

WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE FOUNDER OF TRADING CARD MEMORIES TO BRING YOUR TRADING-CARD IDEA, PRODUCT LINE, OR COLLECTIBLE EXPERIENCE TO LIFE.

Whether you’re launching a promotional set, building a first card series, or refining an existing concept, I guide you through design, printing, packaging, and collector experience end-to-end.

What I Offer

FROM IDEA TO IMPLEMENTATION

I help creators, companies, and agencies navigate every step of the trading card process with hands-on experience as an artist, printer, technologist, and lifelong collector.

Each service below can stand alone, or work together as a full end-to-end partnership.

Trading Card Product Development & Creative Direction

Product Development & Creative Direction

Turn your ideas into structured, production-ready card concepts.

I help you define your theme, card structure, inserts, rarity system, and collector experience.

Trading Card Printing & Materials Guidance

Printing & Materials Guidance

Make confident decisions about stock, finish, and print specs.

I guide you through card stocks, finishes, and packaging options that match your vision. I also ensure files meet professional print specifications, or refine existing artwork so it reproduces cleanly and consistently.

Trading Card Brand & Event Integration

Brand & Event Integration

Use trading cards as meaningful engagement tools.

I help brands and event organizers create engaging experiences and collectible moments. Whether that’s promotional cards, limited-run giveaways, or experiential products that people want to keep, share, and talk about.

Not sure where to start or want to discuss further?

If you have an idea but aren’t sure how it translates to a finished product, I’m happy to talk it through.

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Who This Is For

My services are for people and teams who want to create professional collectible products but don’t have the in-house experience with the full process.

My clients include:

  • Independent artists and creators launching their first set

  • Agencies expanding into collectible production

  • Beverage, apparel, and entertainment brands planning card-based promotions

  • Event organizers adding a collectible component to their audience experience.

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Work With Me

I’m an artist, printer, technologist, and collector. I understand what makes a card meaningful, and what makes it manufacturable.

That combination lets me bridge creativity and precision to help you prove something that’s not just beautiful, but collectible.

Have an idea for your own trading cards?

Whether it's for a team, event, or organization, I'd love to help.