How to Print Hockey Cards

Dig up photos and statistics to use for the front and back of the card. Use a site such as Google Images to track down as many different photos of the player you want to feature. If this is a personal card, go through your photo library until you've found a picture to your liking. Statistics can be found at most major sports sites, including ESPN and Yahoo.

Use a program such as Photoshop to customize the design. Both sides of the card should have the same dimensions. A standard hockey card measures 3-and-a-quarter inches by 2-and-five-sixteenths inches, so if you would like to be able to store it in regular-size soft sleeves or hard-plastic holders, follow these measurements.

Print the front and back designs. If you want a full-color card, make sure your printer has a sufficient amount of colored ink before proceeding.

Cut out the printed sections. Make sure the cut is as precise as possible, and print them again if you make a mistake.

Measure an area on the thick card stock equal to the surface size of the front or back of the card printouts. This can be done by tracing around the card printout or using a ruler to measure its dimensions.

Cut the outline out of the card stock.Then slide it into a card sleeve to make sure it will fit. If the sleeve is too loose or too tight, draw another outline and make adjustments.

Affix the front and back designs to the card stock. Cover the entire surface, and make sure the edges line up. Once the designs are secure, place the card inside a book or underneath something heavy to aid in the drying process. After an hour, check on the card. It should be ready to display.