All Business

 

Today I made new business cards. My old ones didn't have the Boutique address on them. Plus, my old set of cards didn't have any vintage wallpaper on them at all. Now, that just didn't seem right to me!

For these, I used another business card as a template, traced it onto card stock and with a ruler, draw out the shapes of enough cards to fill the page. (ugh, yes, I had to measure, sometimes you just have to whether you want to or not.  All the cards have to be the same size so they can be cut out).

I drew around each shape with a dark brown marker, so that the edges would look "aged" and if they weren't perfectly lined up (even though I did try to measure them) there wouldn't be strips of white paper showing.

 

I printed all my info on the computer.  I made up extras, so I could play around with cutting out different shapes.

 

Mostly, I used a block shape for the wording, but on some, I changed it up a bit.

These really went quickly. I made up 10 tiny collages, with the text added onto them, and then did some hand drawing with inks.  I didn't bother with using glitter, because I knew it wouldn't copy well. Neither does metallic ink.

A few 3-d type pieces work out ok for copies. Like tiny flowers and ribbons, nothing too thick.

 

This might be my fave.  Beth had given me a teeny wallpaper covered tag, and I used it over a pink flowered wallpaper on this card, then added the text and a flower. It was super simple to do.

Now, I just need to drop the page of cards off at the UPS store, they have the cheapest color copy prices in my town, 39 cents each.  It will be a bit more for card stock, not much. I'll have the store cut them all out for me, and I'll bet they'll have them done in an hour or so, that place is quick.

One thing I always do with color copies, is to ask for a proof to color check before okaying the job. Sometimes, the copier will need adjusting a bit to match the original.

Thank you all again, for your concern and well wishes for my aching back. It gets a little better each day. I'll be back into Kung Foo Panda style kicking soon.

Comments

[Diane]

Karla very nice, I too design my own I use a hole punch add a bit of seam binding and a vintage button. My past life we had a photography and graphic design studio, my hubby is very good on the mac. (:
Hugs, Diane

[jana johnson label]

Hi-
I was blogging around and came across these paintings and they inspired me...I thought you might like them too.
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Have Fun.
Jana

[Kerryanne English]

Very inspiring and colorful business cards Karla.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

[linnea-maria]

How clever! I use old industrial time cards. Glue my adress on them and clip them in the shape of a tag and on the back side i glue a nice picture and add glitter on it. Have a wonderful weekend /linnea-maria

[Lori]

your business cards look great Karla...they are really you...beautiful job!!!

[vivian]

wonderful little business cards Karla!

[LiLi M.]

Love your business cards Karla! I think having a proof of color is a great idea. When I started mine they went brownish in stead of pinkish...still have to finish them though....have a great weekend!

[Lolly Busey]

You are absolutely the most clever and creative person! Love the business cards!!
~Lolly

[Fated Follies]

Those are pretty - very colorful!

[Cheryl]

Your cards are just too cute, Karla. Glad to hear you are on the mend! Take care of yourself.
XOXO

[frenchgardenhouse]

Karla, I love them! They are so YOU!
I hope your back is getting better and better.:)
xo Lidy

ps. I finally got my own Sugarwings (Linden) and she is the love of my life.

[DeniseLynn]

Oh great business cards Karla!

[Deborah Woodrow]

Karla:
WOW ! Beautiful, and functional !
You do amazing work ! Hope your back is better soon.
Love,
Deborah Woodrow

[jeanie]

Hi, Karla -- catching up after a hairy week and no blog time! I like that card the best, too! Thanks for the tip on the UPS store -- I'll have to try them!

[Stephenie]

You did such an amazing job..I love all of them...
STephenie

[Jean Eakin]

Your business cards are great, why am I surprised! You have a way with design.Have a great weekend Karla.
Jean in Virginia

[Jojo]

If only all business cards and office supplies were so pretty. I get excited when I'm at work and spot a pink paperclip.

[Andrea Villarreal]

Those are awesome Karla! I have been thinking of doing a new business card. My old one doesn't have my blog address on it. But I have like 1000 so I was thinking I shouldn't waste them:) But I love your idea about the color copies at UPS. That's not too bad. Maybe.......

[Lois]

What a smartie you are!
The cards look great.
Have a great weekend.
Lois
PS I am glad your back is starting to feel a bit better.

[Stacy]

Your cards are darling! Hope your back is better soon, take it easy even after you start to feel better, ok?

[Janis]

Karla, your business cards are so pretty!!
I am so glad to hear that you are feeling
better and I hope that you are back to
feeling 100% very soon. Please take
extra care.
Hugs,
Janis

[Alison Gibbs]

They look fabulous.
Hope you are soon feeling better
Alison

[Laurie]

They're lovely -- good job!

[Lori Oles]

I love everyone one of them....they are all fablous!

[Karen @ Brayton Homestead Interiors]

Love your cards -do you make them for others? LOVe the bottom left with pink rose for my blog-- thanks for visiting my blog!

[Martha C]

Karla: Love your business cards. I thought the one that came in your recent package was great. You out did yourself! Martha

[Kelee Katillac]

Hi Karla! Glad you feeling better! I love the tage you liked....
these are very charming!

love, kelee

p.s. Are you making a scarf for the lost dogs? We could use your creative help...see the 2nd post at my place!