Making a Pokemon Card

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The Pokemon Card game, being a popular card game in our generation, has has a huge fan base. Because of the expensive original trading game card, however, a number of people preferred making their own pokemon card online, with the advent of sites offering such program. Some even reproduce the original cards and just laminate them afterwards to cut the cost, and at least have the chance to experience playing it.

Instead of making a petty attempt to gratify ourselves with the vicarious thrills of the photocopied cards, why not make a wholly different Pokemon card? One that you can send to other people to at least bring smiles to their faces and at the same time share your interest in Pokemon. (However, if you are more interested for those Pokemon card customizing sites, here are some referrals: http://pokemoncardmaker.org/ or http://pokemon.marriland.com/ccsubmit.php)

Making a Personalized Pokemon Themed Card

Put your own personal touch to the cards you give. In that way, you will also be giving a part of your self, a part of who you are, to those important people.

As of the moment, hundreds of pokemon creatures have been drawn and released to the public, thus, there are also hundreds of models to choose from. So before you get the ball rolling, it is easier of you have already a particular pokemon in mind.

The materials that you would need are the basic things for card making like:

* Oslo paper or paper board (just thick enough to be folded)

* colored papers or construction papers

* colored pencils, crayons, paint or any coloring material

* accessory material of your choice (ribbons, buttons, etc.)

* scissors

* glue

Starting the a Basic Poke Card

1. Painting the Card. Fold your paper in half (Or you may also cut the paper, resembling the shape of a pokeball). Then, draw the basic design of the pokeball. If you have noticed, the pokeball is divided by a black line, with a white circle in the center. Apply red color on the upper part of the card. On the lower part, apply white paint or leave it as it is (if you are using white paper board or Oslo paper). Do the same on the back portion of your card, but this time, omit the white circle in the center and draw obly the black line. You may also apply the same color the inner portion of your card, or, you may leave as it is.

2. Creating the Pokemon Design. Choose your pokemon and search for its different poses. Pick the pose that you like. Get a blank paper, then, draw the pattern. Make a large version (just big enough to fit inside the card) and a smaller version that you can put outside the card. Color your drawing, cut it out, and paste the bigger illustration on one side of the card. You have free reign to design the surrounding spaces left on that side, depending on your creativity. Use your accessory materials like ribbons, buttons, and random paper cut outs. However, do not get carried away and over-design the card! If you are not good in drawing, you could just print a picture of your favorite pokemon, cut it out, and then glue it on one side of your card.

3. Designing the Front Portion. Cut a rectangular box, about size of your card. Trim it so that it will nicely fit inside the card. Get your smaller drawing and paste it on the left most side of your rectangular "banner". Then, put a simple general message, depending on the the purpose of your card (example: Happy Birthday!, Thank you, I'm Sorry, etc.) Paste it in front of the card.

4. Writing your Message. On the remaining blank page inside the card, pour out what you want to say. You may search for verses applicable for the occasion in the internet. Or, you can write straight from your heart, saying whatever you want to express to that person. You don't need to sound like a poet, just be yourself.

These are just simple steps in making a pokemon card. Try experimenting with different models of pokemon and different card shapes. Go where your creativity may lead you and improve each time you make your own pokemon themed card. See my blog for other site referrals regarding card making, other handicrafts, and informative reviews on arts and culture, gaming, animated pictures, movies, books, music and more.

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Shelly Mae Solis digs anime and gaming. She has an inclination to music, the arts, and culture. Shelly prefers reading young adult's books, especially those by Markus Zusak and also classic books, like that of JRR Tolkien. If not in front of her computer, you should probably find Shelly sleeping with a book at hand - or going on an ice-cream spree!