Tuesday, March 20, 2012

{DIY: business cards}

Hey there! I hope your week is off to a great start! It's not too late to link up to Made With Love so if you got crafty or cooked or baked something awesome last weekend feel free to share it! You can link up HERE.

I'm headed to SNAP in just a few short weeks so I thought it would be fun to share with you how I design my own business cards! I just ordered a bunch today! Wanna see?


I use Vistaprint to order my cards. Fast. Easy. They always come out great!!!

First I take pictures on a white background leaving LOTS of white space for my text. 

I like to use my sewing supplies in my business cards. You can use whatever you want! Last time I used covered buttons...



This time I used a sweet little vintage dish filled with thread and my pin cushion that I made a few years ago.



Yes, I color code my pins according to the fabric in the cushion. I'm OCD like that. Can you tell that I've since learned how to take better pictures and edit them properly?!?! Ha! I learn as I go folks.

Ok so now you have your pictures so it's time to have fun with text and other goodies.

I added some washi tapes strips. Tutorial for that HERE.



Cute right??? Then I went over to my new favorite photo editing site PicMonkey to add in all my text!

FRONT:


BACK:


So fun! I love them!!! 

Now, you just upload them to Vistaprint and choose "Premium Cards/Upload Your Own Design".

Make sure the files are business card sized when you upload {2x3.5} so they print correctly. 

That's it! Easy peesy right? Hopefully my instructions are clear. I am by no means a graphic designer! If you have any Q's I will do my best to answer them in comments!


Elizabeth
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37 comments:

  1. sewVeryMarch 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Did you take your pictures indoors with any kind of special lighting or did you take them outdoors with natural light? This is such a great idea. I won some custom business cards, but I really don't have a decorative logo. I might "borrow" some of your ideas and come up with something similar! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. ElizabethMarch 20, 2012 at 11:24 AM

      That's a great question!!! I take them inside with my DSLR on the close-up setting and photograph on a piece of white poster-board. The poster-board sits against the wall on top of a dresser. I take the pics in a room of my house that has a lot of natural light, but I do brighten them up during editing as well.

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  2. StephanieMarch 20, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Super cute! I just posted about my business cards today too--hopefully we'll meet up and swap at SNAP :)

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  3. Ali RichardsonMarch 20, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Soooooooooooooooooooo pretty!! I love them. They are perfection :)

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  4. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~March 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Yours are sooo cute!! I also use Vistaprint...they do always turn out good! :)

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  5. Janelle @ Emmaline BagsMarch 20, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    those turned out great! Janelle

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  6. Amanda March 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    These are super cute! I like to design my own, but I have to admit that on my last batch I was just lazy and bought a pre-made design from Vistaprint. You've inspired me to not be quite so lazy next time.

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  7. Kimberly T.March 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Wow, those are cute cards! So simple, but I love that dish and thread color combo. I've been thinking of making some cards, but I just can't come up with a picture or design idea. I'm glad to know it's that easy, though, especially since I see great deals from Vista Print all the time.

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  8. Rach H @ FamilyEverAfterMarch 20, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I LOVE these. You did such a great job! I hope I can snatch one of these at SNAP!!! I just ordered my business cards too :) It'll be a game of card trading, lol. I found you from UCreate, just in time. New follower! xoxo, Rach from Family Ever After

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  9. sweetjeanetteMarch 20, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Oh girl, I just love your new cards!!!!

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  10. JustineMarch 20, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    LOVE! I have used Vista print tons (mostly for baby announcements) and I have never thought of doing something like this, what a fabulous idea! Stopping by from Sugar and Dots :)

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  11. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    What a Gorgeous set of cards.
    I got mine done from vista print but did go for the free option, as I am just starting up and didnt know if I would use them much.
    But I will def use this idea when making my next set :D

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  12. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyMarch 21, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    these are lovely, and the tutorial is perfect timing for me. Thank you!

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  13. Kathryn PepperMarch 21, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    I just found your blog and I LOVE it! I'm your newest follower!

    Kathryn
    destinationcraft.blogspot.com

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  14. HildieMarch 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Super cute! Hope to get one IRL at SNAP next month!

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  15. KelseyMarch 21, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I love them! I just got mine in last week from VistaPrint. I used a bit of washing in mine as well!! :)

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  16. LisaMarch 21, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Such a cute idea! I love this!

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  17. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    great tip thanks for sharing

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  18. ZoeMarch 21, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    These are really cute- I have been thinking about making my own cards for a while and this is definitely getting pinned for inspiration!! Thanks for sharing!

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  19. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks! This gave me some great ideas for my own cards. I made some last year and just haven't been happy with them as they are too dark! I guess I need a better camera too!!!

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  20. SaraMarch 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    This is adorable!! Hope you can link this up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com

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  21. JennyMarch 21, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Those are so cute! Now I want to make new business cards; too bad I just ordered a refill :P

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  22. jaquelyn {mama thoughts}March 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    I love these! Super cute. :)

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  23. LaurenMarch 21, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    These are lovely! I have to try and get some made for craft show season!

    I would love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/search/label/Link%20Party

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  24. Love & RosenMarch 21, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    These are really cute! Glad I found your blog. =)

    Arica

    www.loveandrosen.com

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  25. UnknownMarch 26, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I love your business cards. I am going to snap too, but I don't have my business cards done yet. Can't wait to see you there.

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  26. SusanMarch 26, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    How awesome is this!! Thanks sooooooo much for the tutorial. Your business cards come out wonderful!

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  27. c.w.frostingMarch 30, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Super cute cards! Heading over to check out picmonkey now!

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  28. shamraizApril 23, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Superb post and thanks for the sharing.


    Plastic Business Cards
    Plastic Card
    Scratch Card

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  29. Launna StaffordJune 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I followed your directions to make my own, but I can't seem to resize correctly to upload them to Vistaprint. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you! :)

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    1. JessicaJune 27, 2012 at 4:48 PM

      Too Cute Designs, did you ever get a reply for your question? Cause I was wondering the same thing...

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    2. ElizabethJune 27, 2012 at 6:30 PM

      I just got the specs for the size of the business cards from Vista Print, then cropped my image in Picasa to the correct size. Added the text etc...in Picmonkey.

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  30. WaseemJuly 26, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    I am going to keep it in mind and will use it when i needed.
    Clear business cards

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  31. by. Amy SchultzSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    This is great! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. Safdar AliNovember 11, 2012 at 10:34 PM

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  33. AnonymousMarch 7, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    I love these! Super cute. Glad I found your blog.

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  34. UnknownApril 18, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    excellent ideas thanks for sharing
    business card printing online

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