<3 DNA! Best spoiler maker/awesome guy/answering machine on the boards!
Thanks a lot, Robot_Fishy. In addition to the answers DNA gave, I can answer questions #2 and #4. The holo effect is done in Photoshop using what I like to call a "holonator"/holosheet and several different layer blending modes. The exact modes differ from card to card; I have a base setting that I alter individually (depending on background brightness and color). My techniques are constantly evolving; you can tell earlier cards apart based on the holosheet used. I finally decided to rip my own as the old one wasn't as accurate. For resources, we have a
stickied resource thread (which I actually need to PM Ice Arceus about...sorry IA!), and you can find a collection of my blanks on my
deviantART account.
Here's some new cards, guys!
Thanks to DNA for Giratina spoilers!
Great news...I've finished almost all of the cards! Just missing some art. There's about 4 more to go...Chansey, Slaking, Dusclops, and Sawsbuck.