oh, hello friend diy business cards:

February 2, 2011

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Here are the business cards I put together for Alt - I made a couple different versions. All I used were some glassine envelopes and blank business cards, some cute wood push pins, avery labels, japanese tape, custom wood hot air balloons (made from the same place I used for my wedding invitations), and I got some custom rubber stamps made.

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For one version, I included the card and the push pin and
just designed a wrap around label to seal the glassine envelopes.

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So one side of the card was stamped with my info, the other side had the wood piece attached, the idea was supposed to be sort of like a mini piece of art or something. The push pin was so they'd be sure to pin up my card on their inspiration boards or whatever :)

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Okay, I got carried away with the stamp designs and made 3.
Well, I had 1 from before so I really only made 2 new designs.

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Hurray, that's all! What do you think? I was only able to make a certain amount of these, the push pins are no longer sold at the store I got them at so I guess these cards are now limited edition. I'll have to come up with something new for next year. I really love business cards, what about you?
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72 hello's:

  1. whileshedreams02 February, 2011 06:26

    those are absolutely gorgeous. a little bitty work of art! i would totally hang that on my inspiration board, and probably squeal if someone ever handed me a business card that perfect. fabulous work danni! xo

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  2. Unknown02 February, 2011 06:36

    those are soo perfect! i love all the little details! i think i need to work on a new design for mine now.

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  3. Lillian C02 February, 2011 06:50

    I loved your business cards :) You really got SO creative with them (and all that hard work & lack of sleep paid off ;)! I think yours were the biggest hit at Alt ;) Hehe, and I love looking over all the ones I collected from there - it gets me inspired all over again! So much creativity :)

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  4. Deborah Raymond02 February, 2011 06:51

    I so love the glassine envelopes and a little treasure to pass along. I need to rethink mine now. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. Eva @ Four Leaf Clover02 February, 2011 06:53

    I love your hot air balloons! So unique, creative, and just overall amazing!

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  6. Gali02 February, 2011 06:58

    These designs look lovely! I wish I could have funky business cards but it's just official stuff (although I was told our school's new logo won tons of design awards... but I just don't see it).

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  7. ladytacones02 February, 2011 07:19

    You make always such nice things!
    Best wishes from spain!

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  8. Shannon Hoffman02 February, 2011 08:01

    Love this idea Danni, I just ordered myself a custom business card stamp last night! i saw you are vending at LACE this weekend, I'll be there too!

    See you then.

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  9. Kyley02 February, 2011 08:01

    so unique. thanks for the tape find! I've been looking for some of that to add to my small shop/gallery in PA...and yipee they wholesale :)

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  10. San02 February, 2011 08:06

    Those are supercute.
    Would you mind sharing where you got the custom stamps?

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  11. katie walker02 February, 2011 08:17

    very cute! its nice to see such a personal touch on some thing like a business card!

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  12. lyndsey @ the stationery place02 February, 2011 08:18

    danni, i love how the business cards turned out! so cute, especially the "mini art" :) great job. and the blog layout updates look great!

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  13. Naomi Shiek02 February, 2011 08:18

    I love handmade business cards, they really are a great promotional material - especially for people who are in the handmade business. I've seen your card in several design blogs already, and right when I saw it in pictures I recognized it as yours, didn't even had to read the credit lines.

    I made some new business cards of my own with old ones I letterpressed ones I have. I didn't have the money for custom stamps, so I penned them myself (Ouch! my poor wrist!). So I can appreciate the amount of time and effort you put in each one - and you must have made plenty! They sure are memorable, I think by the amount of posts that feature them they're doing their job already:)

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  14. Naomi Shiek02 February, 2011 08:18

    I love handmade business cards, they really are a great promotional material - especially for people who are in the handmade business. I've seen your card in several design blogs already, and right when I saw it in pictures I recognized it as yours, didn't even had to read the credit lines.

    I made some new business cards of my own with old ones I letterpressed ones I have. I didn't have the money for custom stamps, so I penned them myself (Ouch! my poor wrist!). So I can appreciate the amount of time and effort you put in each one - and you must have made plenty! They sure are memorable, I think by the amount of posts that feature them they're doing their job already:)

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  15. Tiffany B.02 February, 2011 08:22

    All I can say is WOW - I am in love with your business cards. Such a great idea to include a push pin to hang your card. Absolutely brilliant idea! YOU ROCK!!!
    Thank you for sharing :)

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  16. Lauren @ You Had Me at Handmade02 February, 2011 08:56

    I would love to know where you got the custom stamps made, if you don't mind sharing! These are great; I love your creative approach to business cards!

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  17. Justine02 February, 2011 08:57

    there's just something about handmade business cards that are just so great! i made my own myself as well (lots of saved$)... and YOURS is sooooooo great! love all the elements you used with it!

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  18. Anonymous02 February, 2011 09:06

    Oh i loooove them. This days I have to remake my business cards as well...

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  19. little yellow apple02 February, 2011 09:12

    Collecting business cards is kind of a sickness for me. I love them all! Love the yellow color and the hot air balloon takeaway of yours. Very smart.

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  20. Molly from OneKindWord02 February, 2011 09:13

    Oh my gosh - these are gorgeous. And that little wooden hot air balloon is genius!

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  21. Jasmine (YourSweetTreat)02 February, 2011 09:24

    you are amazing danni. you inspire me :)

    the cards look great.

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  22. Sarah Rochelle02 February, 2011 09:40

    These are fabulous! Would you mind sharing what company you used for your custom stamps and the little hot air balloons?

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  23. Danielle02 February, 2011 09:52

    Your cards are so awesome! Very creative!

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  24. KillerB02 February, 2011 10:14

    So cute-- these turned out great! Well done :)

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  25. Victoria Bennett Beyer02 February, 2011 10:22

    Wow - that's a lot of time and effort but boy, it looks like it was worth it. I bet these made a great impression.

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  26. Anonymous02 February, 2011 10:49

    they were simply BRILLIANT danni. hands down, my favorite card from the conference (out of like...100!) great job. your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me.

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  27. jozen02 February, 2011 11:25

    so sweet and so you!

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  28. Jessie Thavonekham02 February, 2011 11:28

    Those are really cute. I've ordered some minicards at Moo but eventually I'd like to create my own business cards like yours. Inspiring!

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  29. Johanna02 February, 2011 11:34

    I love them! It's so impressive that you made them all without using a printer. That's thinking outside the box, for sure. These are the best cards I've seen in a while, and I actually design them for a living from time to time. Way to go, lady!

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  30. Carolyn02 February, 2011 11:37

    Love your business card packet! Too bad the push pins aren't available anymore. I would love you to check out the tacks I made out of branch clippings. Super easy to make.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/01/upcycling-wood-tacks.html

    Thanks!

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  31. Kelly 02 February, 2011 11:51

    these are fantastic! I love that you included a push pin!

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  32. honey my heart02 February, 2011 11:51

    amazing business cards! you have such a talent for creating pretty things.

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  33. Jennifer Young02 February, 2011 11:56

    killer cards danni! you inspire!!! really really loving those stamps...man i need business cards!

    hope you are well!
    j.

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  34. tayler marie02 February, 2011 11:56

    adorable!

    thoes push pins are wonderful.
    thanks for all your creative & inspirational work.

    cheers!

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  35. the ravenna girls02 February, 2011 11:56

    Love the creativity on these. We have used Bullfrog before for some projects/gifts and he has been GREAT to work with. Are the balloons just a wood veneer that he laser cut?

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  36. Ms. Dee02 February, 2011 12:53

    Wow, those are so sweet! I love all of the detail you put into them.

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  37. CrystaL*02 February, 2011 13:50

    These are amazing business cards. Of course everyone will hang it up somewhere they can see it everyday. I love it. I need to get some new ones but I think I will make some :)
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Much Love,
    Crystal

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  38. Katie02 February, 2011 14:32

    oh oh oh! these business cards are perfect :)

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  39. Haley Sheffield02 February, 2011 15:45

    So incredibly amazing. <3

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  40. La-La Linh02 February, 2011 15:53

    Love them! I am completely obsessed with stamps right now and these are great! They reflect your personality and creativity perfectly.

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  41. Petra02 February, 2011 16:03

    love them! brilliant idea(s)!!!

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  42. Sandy a la Mode02 February, 2011 16:10

    girl! when are you going to have stamps in your shop! i can't wait!!! ahhh i love your cards girl!! soo cute and unique!!

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  43. little luxury list02 February, 2011 18:21

    Danni, these are quintessentially you! The stamped detail, pins, and envelope are such lovely touches!

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  44. Pure2raw Twins02 February, 2011 20:01

    Brilliant idea. I love the look and wording on these cards. So cute and fun!!!

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  45. Nadia Jonker02 February, 2011 20:09

    Danni - you never fail to inspire me.
    x

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  46. Unknown02 February, 2011 23:02

    amazing! you are creative and practical too, love these :)

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  47. Nastia03 February, 2011 01:27

    man... these are so cute! i would love to get one!!
    unfortunately, i live sooo far away from where you are.

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  48. Gracie03 February, 2011 03:10

    These are utterly adorable! I have a weird obsession with collecting business cards so I would love to get one of these. You are so creative Danni!

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  49. Lindsay03 February, 2011 06:35

    These are amazing!! Thank you for posting your source for the wood tags. I contacted Rob for a project (and am in Portland, too!

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  50. Melanie's Randomness03 February, 2011 07:05

    Okay I really need to make a lil business card like this!! It's so cute!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  51. Dionne03 February, 2011 09:28

    Love them! These are awesome, Danni!

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  52. Unknown03 February, 2011 10:06

    Danni!!they're so cute and creative!!i love them!!

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  53. Alana03 February, 2011 10:40

    The push pin is a great touch!

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  54. Anonymous03 February, 2011 12:08

    danni!!!!! you are a design genius -- i LOVE THESE!

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  55. crystalcalderon03 February, 2011 13:41

    Awesome business cards! Definitely makes a great first impression on people. You've really gone the extra mile to make these extra special.

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  56. Janee Lookerse03 February, 2011 15:13

    OH MY GOODNESS!! These are fantastic! Everything about them. Love it love it love it. Now I wanna make some!

    xoxo
    Janee
    yellowbirdyellowbeard.blogspot.com

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  57. Anonymous03 February, 2011 20:35

    love this idea. you are such an inspiration! :)

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  58. Donna03 February, 2011 20:37

    oops that was me.. I love this idea. you are such an inspiration! :)

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  59. Sam04 February, 2011 13:36

    seriously I just died seeing those beautiful little packages you gave out at Alt. I am in love with the hot air balloons! Did you make these or did you order them from someone?

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  60. swell.life05 February, 2011 18:31

    these are beyond fabulous and super distinctive! i LOVE the yellow color, the sewn details, and the wooden hot air balloon is so unexpectedly awesome. great work, as always!

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  61. taylor leigh07 February, 2011 21:32

    love the pin idea! so handy! I have been collecting business cards for awhile now...looks like I'll have to come out to alt next year! anyone want to trade cards? I had a post on my tumblr http://tietj.tumblr.com/page/3 with info

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  62. Jennifer07 February, 2011 23:34

    I just adore what you've made! I'm starting to think about my cards to bring to the Renegade Craft Fair in London this fall, and your cards in particular have really inspired a lot of ideas for me. This is so fun!

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  63. Will @ Bright.Bazaar19 February, 2011 03:28

    These are brilliant! Love the hot air balloon!

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  64. Mervi21 February, 2011 14:41

    These are wonderful and a very inspirational idea! I've been thinking of getting some business cards and now I'm totally rethinking my initial ideas.

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  65. Salt in Suburbia25 February, 2011 18:55

    Beautiful!

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  66. James26 February, 2011 14:28

    Lovely business cards. I’m inspired to make some hand stamped cards for myself! Great blog also.

    http://jamesewin.blogspot.com/

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  67. Miss B.26 February, 2011 22:15

    Miss Danni you are so crafty + creative!

    xx,

    Miss B.

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  68. transparent business cards28 February, 2011 03:43

    Business Card is like a key to open the gateway for your business.

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  69. rachel 20 August, 2011 18:20

    Hi Danni! Love these! Would you mind sharing where you found the customized stamps? I've been searching for a source that can do excellent work on a custom logo stamp for my business with no such luck. Thanks!

    Rachel
    xoxo

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  70. chris18 September, 2011 18:49

    These are some really cool business cards. I like how you provided a method for people to put the cards someplace instead of just laying around.

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  71. Unknown12 February, 2013 21:18

    Captivating design of plastic business cards like that makes you prominent form others and builds high image on viewers mind...

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  72. ali naqvi04 April, 2013 04:53

    Great post..it's really stunning work regarding plastic business cards...keep it up!!!!!!!!!

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