I tried decorating it by hand. It's not vertical. When it's vertical, the place to put the trading card will be on either the left or right side. I bought the hard case and used it as is, but please be aware that there may be scratches or small dust particles that got in during the making process. This is a handmade item and stored by an amateur, so I cannot accept purchases from those who are overly concerned about these details. Thank you for your understanding. No smokers. No pets. Instant purchase is OK.