FINAL CUSTOM CUT SIGNATURES! + Card Show Pick-ups. SCANS!

[chisox2008]

I made the final edits to my customs, and finally printed them and put them together. I personally think they turned out awesome, but that's probably just because I made them. So far, I only did 3, but I have 6 more checks that I'm going to cut up. Also, Went to the card show on Sunday, and got a few nice PC cards for a good price. Here are scans of everything: (sorry for the big pics)



Leon Day:

Monte Irvin:

Duke Snider:

And the card show Pickups:

Thome dual patch ($5):

Bob Gibson College Greats auto ($12):

Bob Feller Auto/jsy w/inscription of US Navy 1941-45 (15):

All comments are welcomed!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Daltonb1219]

Sick Gibby

 

[Halonut]

nice pickups but what did you cut out the windows with...a butterknife? ::facepalm::

 

[chisox2008]

nice pickups but what did you cut out the windows with...a butterknife? ::facepalm::

Heh, yeah, that was my only downfall. I used a razor blade with a straight edge, but I'm no professional, so it works for me. But I will say, the pictures make them look worse than they are in person. Thanks,
Chris

 

[yankees23657]

Awesome cuts, nice little touch with the written bank account number, lol
-Aaron

 

[hofautos]

very nice design on those customs...i like them!

 

[chisox2008]

Thanks guys, I really like the account numbers below them. I think it makes them unique.

 

[ChasHawk]

Nice stuff bud!

What show did you go to?

 

[chisox2008]

Nice stuff bud!

What show did you go to?

The one in Orland Park. It was a pretty good show this time, lots of variety.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[ChasHawk]

Nice stuff bud!

What show did you go to?

The one in Orland Park. It was a pretty good show this time, lots of variety.

Thanks,
Chris

Ah, that's what I figured. Little too far for me. I'm prolly 2 hrs away.

Glad it was a good show for you!

 

[hofmichael]

I like the design of the cuts alot but may I make a suggestion?You should clean up the cuts around the sig window.Try using an exacto knife and a ruler for your cut.

 

[chisox2008]

I like the design of the cuts alot but may I make a suggestion?You should clean up the cuts around the sig window.Try using an exacto knife and a ruler for your cut.

Actually, that's pretty much what I did. This was my first time trying anything like this, and hopefully, I'll get better with more practice!

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

nice pickups but what did you cut out the windows with...a butterknife? ::facepalm::

Heh, yeah, that was my only downfall. I used a razor blade with a straight edge, but I'm no professional, so it works for me. But I will say, the pictures make them look worse than they are in person. Thanks,
Chris

This is the type of skill that should be learned through "dry runs" as I stated in a previous thread.

For me, the goal of the customs I build is to make them look as "professional" as possible. And, really, the design is the last part that makes them professional...instead it is the actual creation and execution of the final card.

 

[chisox2008]

nice pickups but what did you cut out the windows with...a butterknife? ::facepalm::

Heh, yeah, that was my only downfall. I used a razor blade with a straight edge, but I'm no professional, so it works for me. But I will say, the pictures make them look worse than they are in person. Thanks,
Chris

This is the type of skill that should be learned through "dry runs" as I stated in a previous thread.

For me, the goal of the customs I build is to make them look as "professional" as possible. And, really, the design is the last part that makes them professional...instead it is the actual creation and execution of the final card.

Very true. I was hoping you'd comment in this thread as I would like to ask you how you cut the cards out. Do you do the same thing, or is there a better way that I don't know. Plmk. Thanks,
Chris

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

nice pickups but what did you cut out the windows with...a butterknife? ::facepalm::

Heh, yeah, that was my only downfall. I used a razor blade with a straight edge, but I'm no professional, so it works for me. But I will say, the pictures make them look worse than they are in person. Thanks,
Chris

This is the type of skill that should be learned through "dry runs" as I stated in a previous thread.

For me, the goal of the customs I build is to make them look as "professional" as possible. And, really, the design is the last part that makes them professional...instead it is the actual creation and execution of the final card.

Very true. I was hoping you'd comment in this thread as I would like to ask you how you cut the cards out. Do you do the same thing, or is there a better way that I don't know. Plmk. Thanks,
Chris

For straight windows, I'll use a knife and ruler...anything elaborate, I have access to a die-cutter.

Also, did you do backs for the cards?

 

[chisox2008]

Yes, I did do backs. They're nothing special, it's mainly a short summary of the players achievements or highlighting one great year. I will post pics I them as soon as I get home. Thanks for the response.
Chris