Tuesday, June 7, 2011

handmade business cards.

These are fun & easy business cards that will have people talking...
Just pretend I didn't just write that...haa ha I am on QVC or something...
anyways...You don't have to spend a forutne to order some and wait weeks to get some!  
Make  your own business cards!

The night before Bloggy Bootcamp, I realized I didn't have any business cards to pass out to other bloggers and participants.  I knew that it would be a great opportunity to share my blog with others so I got thinking...
I opened up a simple word document and formatted it horizontally so I could fit 12 cards on one sheet and not have to worry about cropping the sides.  Then I got to work.

Next I printed the sheet on a 8 1/2 x 11 white cardstock 

Next I used my trusty sewing machine.  Pick a thread color you want.  I used a salmon color.

I lined it up on my paper and sewed straight down to the bottom.  I did that 3 times on the page.


Next I started cutting out my cards.  First was the columns...


Next was the rows...

And wha-la!

Really digging out these turned out.  I love the "zig-zag" or "chevron" or whatever you want to call it...

To hold them in one place, I used a coin purse I got from Freshly Picked.

And I was ready to go.  What a great day.  

There will be more on Bloggy Bootcamp soon.  Hopefully soon right?  

I want to also show you guys some of my favorite business cards I got too!  

And because of all the great knowledge from it, my blog is under construction.  I've got big plans for it so things might be chaotic around here while I figure stuff out!

I'll be linking HERE.
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Today's Creative Blog
Posted by Lyssa Beth at 4:50 PM
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23 comments:

  1. Marie@PoutyPinkPrincessJune 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Those are super cute! I would never have thought to actually sew them! <3

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  2. TrishJune 7, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    I LOVE your business cards! Great meeting you Saturday. What a fun (and extremely informative) conference, huh?!

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  3. JamiJune 7, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    you are one smart cookie. Those are so cute!

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  4. LisaJune 7, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I think people will be talking about them! What a great idea! Your cards will definitely stand out.

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  5. AdriennaJune 7, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    This is such a neat idea! I've handmade business cards before, but I've never thought about adding other elements, like sewing, into them! Very creative.

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  6. Evelene SJune 7, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    That was so clever of you to sew on them! They came out so cute!

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  7. poindextrJune 8, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    CUTE cute cute cute!! love them! You are so darned clever. I have been toying around with the idea of making business cards. But i really don't have a business - so what am I thinking?!! Anway, I love yours :)

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  8. The Autocrat: HaleyJune 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Good idea! They look fab too!

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  9. Steph @ somewhatsimpleJune 8, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love this idea, and your blog is darling!

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  10. ChristaJune 9, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    What a great idea! Do you have any trouble with the thread coming off?

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  11. Kassandra @ Coffee and their KissesJune 9, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Hello! I'm Kassandra & I featured this here @ Coffee and their Kisses. Please feel free to grab a featured button on the left hand sidebar!

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  12. shopanniesJune 10, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    love how it looks like baseball stitching perfect for summertime

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  13. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJune 10, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    You're so creative, what a great idea!

    Thanks for stopping by to add this to our Wicked Awesome Wednesday party!

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  14. life...just sayingJune 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Great ideas on your blog! I'm a new follower.

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  15. MelissaJune 12, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    This is in my favorites. I love this idea - very cool! I gave you the Sunshine Award. If you'd like to accept, please go here: http://www.meldreamsoften.com/2011/06/sunshine-award.html

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  16. chachJune 15, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    we are your newest fans!

    chach + nell
    the third boob....and other adventures in mommyhood.
    www.thethirdboob.com
    www.facebook.com/thethirdbob

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  17. SuzeeJune 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    What a great idea!! will have to try that for sure!!

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  18. Spunky JunkyJune 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    LOVE IT! I have made business cards in the past but I never thought about sewing on them. Such a fun idea! I am totally going to have to try it out!

    Rockin' Job Chicka!

    BTDUB I am featurin you on Spunky Junky this morning!

    toodles~
    Halsey

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  19. Andi @ udandiJune 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I like the zig-zag! I did something similar for business cards for BlogHer09 because I didn't want to buy ones that would look like all the others so I made mine

    http://www.udandi.com/2009/07/22/make-it-udandi-diy-business-cards/

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  20. A Thrifty MrsJune 26, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Great idea! The look terrific.

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  21. Lisa @ Organized ChaosJuly 2, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Super Cute idea! Love it!
    ps...I love how I stumble on a great blog, I'm your newest follower! :)

    ~Lisa @ www.organizedchaos-lisa.blogspot.com

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  22. Mandy [Mandipidy]July 24, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Cute, cute, cute! :)

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  23. pambAugust 2, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Oh wow!!! I wish I'd seen this before I finally broke down and ordered business cards last week!!! You are brilliant and creative and I want you to be my friend!!

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