One athlete, parent or coach
One standard card
$17.99 USD
One 2.5 x 3.5 inch printed card with a magnetic display case. A small keepsake for a desk or shelf.
Christmas gift guide
Christmas Gifts for Athletes
Every athlete already owns the gear. Almost none of them own a real trading card of themselves. Make one from a photo you already have, and it arrives as a printed card in a display case.
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Who it is for
Anyone who plays, coached, or used to play - youth leagues through college, and adults who still talk about their season.
What it costs
$17.99 USD for one standard card; $49.99 USD for an 11 x 15.4 inch MEGA display card. Shipping and any tax are shown at checkout.
When to give it
Christmas, and it does double duty as a senior-night, end-of-season or signing-day gift.
What a Christmas card gift costs
Start with the person receiving it and where they will display it. These are photographed Snapshot products; you choose your own photo and an available design. All prices are in USD, before shipping and any tax. The chosen quantity applies to the first design you make; you can adjust copies and add other designs in a Rookie Box before ordering.
A milestone with a reflective finish
One holographic card
$20.98 USD
One 2.5 x 3.5 inch printed card with holographic finish and a magnetic display case. The price includes the card and finish.
Player, family and coach copies
Five copies in a Rookie Box
$31.99 USD
Starts with five standard copies of your first design, with one magnetic display case included per box. For different player designs, reduce the first design’s copies and add the other designs separately. Review the final card count and price; add extra cases if each gift needs one.
Senior night or a coach tribute
One MEGA display card
$49.99 USD
One oversized 11 x 15.4 inch card on card stock with a protective sleeve. Plan the display around this size; a frame or stand is not included.
One shared design for a team handout
Bulk Boxes contain copies of one design. Use them for a shared team tribute or event keepsake. If every player needs a different personalized card, count the unique designs separately and choose a Rookie Box or discuss the roster with our team.
Standard and holographic are the online finish choices. Gold or silver foil work requires a custom quote. Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ — $5.00 flat under that. International and expedited rates depend on the destination and service shown at checkout.
Why this beats another duffel bag
The problem with buying for an athlete is that the obvious gifts are consumable. Bats, cleats, gloves, compression gear - all of it is replaced within a season or two, and the person buying knows it while they are buying it. That is why the sports-gift aisle feels like a shrug.
A card of the player is the opposite kind of object. It is small, it costs less than most of the gear, and it is the only thing on the list that could not have been bought for anyone else. Kids put it on a shelf. Parents put it on a desk. Grandparents, reliably, put it on the fridge and then ask for one of their own.
It also solves the harder Christmas problem: buying for a teenager. A 15-year-old is impossible to shop for because they have opinions about everything except the one thing they cannot get - a professional-looking card with their own name on it.
Keep the surprise; prepare the photo and order early
The work you can do now is choose the photo, check the details and count recipients. Delivery estimates must come from the actual destination and service at checkout.
1. For a younger athlete
Use a recent uniform photo and the correct team and number. A message about effort or the fun of the season is more personal than invented performance stats. Ask another family member to confirm details if the gift is a surprise.
2. For a teen or college athlete
Choose a photo they already like. Confirm current roster details rather than assuming last year’s position or number is still correct. Avoid printing future plans they have not announced.
3. For several family recipients
List who gets which design and how many copies. Separate gifts going to different addresses from one box you will distribute yourself. Review each order’s shipping cost and carrier estimate before payment.
A dedication you can adapt
“A little reminder of a big year. We are proud of the work you put in and excited to see what you do next.”
An example message, not a customer quotation.
Before you approve the design
Check the spelling, selected photo, quantities and delivery address before ordering. A carrier estimate is not a holiday guarantee; do not rely on an unofficial order-by date.
Getting it there in time
Confirm your presentation date, finish the design review, then check the carrier estimate for the actual delivery address before paying. Allow time to receive and organize the gifts before the event; an estimated arrival is not an event-date guarantee.
Production
Cards go into production the same day you order and ship on the next business day.
Expedited
When available, Priority and Overnight orders placed before the same-day cut-off on a business day ship that same day. The available services and exact cut-off time are shown at checkout.
In transit
Delivery time on top of that depends on the carrier and the destination, and you see the carrier estimate before you pay.
Shipping cost
Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ — $5.00 flat under that. A Rookie Box of 5 cards is $31.99, which clears the bar on its own.
Order by Monday, December 14 for Christmas delivery
Order with standard shipping by Monday, December 14 and it is expected by Wednesday, December 23. Cards go into production the same day you order and ship on the next business day. Delivery time on top of that depends on the carrier and the destination, and you see the carrier estimate before you pay. Ordering later? Faster services and their delivery estimates are shown at checkout.
How you make one
1
Upload a photo
Choose a clear original photo of the athlete, with the face visible. Preview the crop and background treatment; a blurred or distant image may need a different source photo.
2
Pick a template
Choose an available design, then fill in the name and other fields it supports. Check both sides, replace sample text and keep any dedication readable. The on-screen preview shows the design; the photographs above show the physical finish.
3
Order the print
Cards go into production the same day you order and ship on the next business day. Delivery time on top of that depends on the carrier and the destination, and you see the carrier estimate before you pay.
Christmas gift guides by sport
If you know the sport but not the gift, start here. Each guide covers what players in that sport actually want, and where a custom card fits.
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Guides by who you are buying for
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Questions gift buyers ask
What do you get an athlete for Christmas who already has all the gear?
Gear wears out and gets replaced; a card of them does not. A custom trading card puts the athlete on the front of a real, professionally printed card with their own photo, name, number and stats. It is the one sports gift that cannot be bought off a shelf, because it does not exist until you make it.
How far ahead of Christmas do I need to order?
Cards go into production the same day you order and ship on the next business day. Delivery time on top of that depends on the carrier and the destination, and you see the carrier estimate before you pay. For Christmas, order with standard shipping by Monday, December 14 and it is expected by Wednesday, December 23. After that, choose an expedited service at checkout and check its delivery estimate.
Do I need an account to make one?
No. You can design a card without signing up, and guest checkout is available when you order. Review the design, selected product and delivery details before payment.
What photo do I need?
Choose a clear original photo with the athlete’s face visible. Preview the crop and background treatment. A photo tool cannot recover detail from a distant, blurred or heavily compressed image, so compare source photos before ordering.
Is this a good gift for someone who does not play any more?
Yes. A clear scan of an old team or player photo can become a personal keepsake. Confirm names and dates, and preview the image quality before deciding whether to print it.
Can I order more than one card of the same design?
Yes, and for a Christmas gift most people do. Grandparents, coaches and teammates all want a copy, so a box of several cards of one design costs far less per card than buying singles. One card is $17.99; the poster-sized MEGA version is $49.99.
How much is shipping?
Free US standard shipping on orders $30+ — $5.00 flat under that. International and expedited services are quoted live against your address at checkout, so you see the real number before you pay rather than a flat estimate.
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