THE CARDKIND FIELD GUIDE
The Cardkind Field Guide
Small cards. Big personalities. A few thoughtful choices turn a portrait into a keepsake someone will actually want to keep.
Start with the person
A recognizable portrait and a specific inside joke usually beat a wall of impressive-sounding stats. Think about the habit, talent or story you want the card to celebrate, then let the frame and powers support that idea.
Build a card with character
A practical recipe for portraits, names, frames and readable abilities.
PLAYThe Everyday Legends game
Simple original house rules for a group of 3–8 people.
PRINTMake a physical keepsake
Size, paper, crop and export tips for your first print.
Three projects to try
The birthday set: give each guest one affectionate ability, one imaginary move and the same card number series. Keep everyone at the same rarity so the set feels like a celebration.
The pet collection: use a clear photo at your pet’s eye level. Name moves after habits, like Blanket Burrow or Dinner Radar. Avoid placing important details near the portrait edges because the card crop is narrower than many phone photos.
The team thank-you: celebrate a real contribution with a playful title. “The Calm in the Chaos” makes a stronger keepsake than “Employee #4.” Ask permission before sharing a colleague’s photo or personal details.
Make your card