I have a love hate relationship with business cards. I never order them because I can never decide what I want them to look like or how many to order. I haven’t had business cards in so long that I just end up writing my information on napkins and scrap paper for people. I decided to meet myself halfway and just make them as I need them….using things I might throw away anyway:
I cut bits of scrap paper from boxes, mail and books using a paper cutter (or scissors):
All the papers range in size:
Old book covers, mail boxes, greeting cards, etc:
And stamped them with a stamp I ordered from Vistaprint. It’s the self-inking 3.5″ x 1.5″ stamp. (Note: if you click advanced editing options towards the bottom you can create a custom stamp, you can also just upload a Photoshop file)
I love how eclectic they are:
Sometimes I use a bit of decorative tape (or masking/washi tape) to add a little interest:
Ready to hand out if anyone asks for my contact info:
Now I have a habit of looking for interesting bits of cardboard, postcards etc. to see what I can pick up for business cards. When I hand out a business card you never quite know what you are going to get these days!
I really love this idea. Business cards like that really stand out among the usual boring ones.
Thanks!
I thought of you this weekend! Try Big Lots next time you need a composition book. They had a lot with heavy covers, and it was their own brand, so maybe it’s something they keep instock.
Those are great!
I love it! If I ever need business cards, these are it! Thanks for this! 🙂
Love this idea! Would you share the name of the font you used?
Thanks
I am in agreement with Dianne….love these, but would love to know the font you used. Currently playing with Buena Park, but not looking right. Thank you!!
Great idea! I’m bored with my business cards that I have so I might give this a shot. Thank you!
Yay recycling! This is a great idea.
Love this!
I love this on so many levels. I am transitioning away from a traditional job (complete with engraved business cards) into the great unknown without a specific plan…your journey is paralleling mine in many ways. As I am in the process of rewriting who I am right now, a card similar to this makes a lot of sense. Cheers to cliff jumping!!
Love this idea!