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Hey everyone, so I always liked the cards members have made on this site and have tried to make some of my own with little success so far and I was wondering if anyone had any advice or ideas for software/tools I could use to help improve the quality of my cards. Or if you have any other good looking homemade cards / ideas feel free to post them. I really want to make a letter men / nameplate similar to this one.

Thanks