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Birthday Trading Card Maker

MakeACard creates custom birthday trading cards by turning photos of the birthday person into AI-generated Pokemon-style cards with personalized artwork, stats, and abilities. A trading card birthday card is more memorable than a generic Hallmark greeting - and kids especially love seeing themselves as a collectible card.

$12.2Bglobal party supplies market size in 2021, projected to reach $28.7B by 2031Allied Market Research

73%of parents say personalized birthday gifts are more meaningful than generic onesNational Retail Federation, 2023

Skip the generic birthday card from the drugstore. Turn the birthday person into a trading card - original AI artwork, personalized abilities, and a rarity roll. It's a birthday card they'll actually keep.

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Free, no sign-upAI-generated artworkPrint-ready 300 DPI

How It Works

Three Steps. 30 Seconds.

No design skills needed. No prompt engineering. Upload a photo and the AI handles everything.

Upload Birthday Person's Photo

Choose a clear, happy photo of the birthday person. Celebratory, expressive photos produce the most fun card results.

AI Creates Their Birthday Card

Gemini AI generates original Pokemon-style artwork with personalized abilities and stats. The card is uniquely theirs - not a generic template.

Print & Gift

Download at 300 DPI, print on quality cardstock, and sleeve in a toploader for a gift they'll actually keep. Print multiple copies for party favors.

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Features

What Makes This Card Type Special

Personalized Birthday Gift

A trading card made from someone's photo is infinitely more thoughtful than a generic greeting card. The AI generates original artwork and abilities tailored to the birthday person - making it uniquely theirs.

Kids Birthday Party Hit

For kids' birthday parties, create a card of the birthday child and print copies as party favors. Or create individual cards for each party guest. Kids ages 6-12 absolutely lose it over personalized trading cards.

Print as a Keepsake

Cards print at standard 2.5" × 3.5" at 300 DPI. Print on quality cardstock, sleeve in a toploader, and it becomes a birthday keepsake that lasts years. Frame it, display it, or add it to a collection.

Batch Create for Parties

With 5 free generations per day, you can build a full party set over a few days. Create cards for every guest before the party - hand them out as personalized favors. Way more memorable than a goodie bag.

Works for Any Age

First birthday? Upload a baby photo. Turning 30? Selfie time. 80th birthday? Grandma's portrait makes an incredible card. The AI handles all age groups and produces age-appropriate card art and abilities.

Rarity System

Every Card Gets a Rarity Roll

Just like opening a real booster pack. The rarity is randomly assigned at generation time. Higher rarities mean better stats and holographic visual effects.

Common

50%

Uncommon

30%

Rare

10%

Holo Rare

Secret Rare

Common

Clean design, solid baseline stats

Uncommon

Enhanced detail and stronger abilities

Rare

Premium art style, top-tier stats

Holo Rare

Animated holographic shimmer overlay

Secret Rare

Rainbow border, full holo, max stats

Full rarity guide with visual effects

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use these as party favors?

Create individual cards for each party guest using their photos (ask parents to send one ahead of time). Print at home on cardstock, or use a local print shop for higher quality. Sleeve each card in a penny sleeve and toploader for that authentic trading card feel. Hand them out at the party - kids will trade them and compare rarities.

Can I make a card for someone without their photo?

You need a photo to generate the card - the AI creates artwork from the image input. For a surprise card, use a photo from their social media (with permission) or ask a mutual friend to send one. Candid photos often produce the most fun results.

What's the best photo for a birthday card?

Happy, celebratory photos work best for birthday cards - the AI picks up on positive expressions and generates abilities that match the vibe. Photos from previous birthday parties, vacation shots, or action photos all produce great results. Avoid blurry or very dark images.

Can I add a birthday message?

The card itself contains AI-generated flavor text rather than a custom message. Many users pair the trading card with a regular birthday note - print the card and attach it to a handwritten card. The trading card is the memorable gift; the note carries the personal message.

How many cards can I print?

Once you generate and download a card, you can print as many copies as you want - there's no limit on printing. Each generation uses one of your 5 daily free slots, but the output file is yours to reproduce however you'd like.

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