I have been putting off making business cards for The Art Abyss for weeks now. I know I need to, I keep kicking myself every time I talk to someone and don't have one to give them, but I still haven't done it yet. Then the challenge went up this Monday and I thought "Oh right, I should totally do that." and then I thought "I'll go eat a sandwich." So here I sit, sandwich in hand, but with no business cards.
Sound familiar?
I decided what I needed to kick start my butt into gear was some good old fashion inspiration. (ahem… inspiration for the cash challenged but crafty entrepreneur that is…)
On that note, here is my round up of some of the best DIY business cards I saw during my search. Most of these only take a bit of paper, maybe a printer, and some imagination. Stay creative my friends.
(For more info on how all these awesome cards are actually created, check out the links to the blogs underneath each image)
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http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2012/02/my-alt-summit-business-cards.html |
Colored Paper + Mailing Label Stickers + A Stamp + Kick Ass Paperclip
(RANDOM SIDE NOTE: You can pick up a custom stamp kit at most office/craft supply stores)
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http://blog.heylook.fi/2011/08/about-business-card-crafting.html |
Small Brown Paper Envelopes + Stamp + Ink Pad + Twine + Confetti
Old Black & White Photos + A Stamp
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http://grafischeslabor.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-business-cards.html |
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http://www.behance.net/gallery/IS-Creative-Studio-business-cards-2nd-edition/3426031 |
Plain Jane Business Cards + Colored Spray Paint
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http://www.rabbitandtheduck.blogspot.com |
Paper + Printer + Sewing Machine
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http://birdtrouble.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-business-cards-from-vintage.html |
Old Beer Coaster + Ink Pen + Hand Drawn Doodles
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http://simplyjanelledesigns.com/big-news-and-diy-business-cards-out-of-paper-bags/ |
Old Paper Grocery Bags + Printer
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http://www.cardonizer.com/business_cards/rene_andritsch |
Old Poster + Stamp
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http://ricedesignblog.com/2013/04/04/diy-business-cards/ |
Shipping Tags + Stamp
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http://littleredchair.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-business-cards.html |
Scraps Of Paper + Rubber Stamp
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/magda-maciek/4143190609/ |
Old Film + White Paint Pen
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http://guy-field.com/index.php?/design/business-cards/ |
Card Stock + Brush + Ink
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http://design-milk.com/business-cards-by-matheus-dacosta/ |
Hand Painted Paper + Printer
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http://www.tothepowerofeight.com/doodle-jam-the-first/ttpo8-business-cards-doodle-jam-5/ |
Scraps Of Paper + Glue + Printer
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSecretChicken |
Printed Business Card + Dictionary Page + Glue
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http://cardgala.com/gallery/elena-baka/ |
Cardboard + Thread + Clear Printed Stickers
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http://www.commarts.com/exhibit/agrie-paint-services.html |
Plain Jane Card + Tape + Paint
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http://www.behance.net/gallery/MYLENE-POISSON-SOMMELIERE/5106257 |
Plain Jane Card + Bottle Of Wine + Wine Glass
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http://www.mintdesignblog.com/2010/01/mints-new-business-cards/ |
Paper + Patterned Tape + String
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http://creativitea.org/inspiration/graphic-design/clement-de-bruin-bittersuite-hand-drawn-business-cards/ |
Pen + Ink + Paper + (A lot of time on your hands)
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http://kojo-designs.com/2012/04/kojo-tutorial-fabric-backed-business-cards/ |
Plane Jane Card + Iron-on Adhesive + Fabric
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http://www.soshayblog.com/2012/10/diy-business-cards.html |
Shiny Paper + Hole Punch + Printed Paper + Clear Plastic Bags + Fun Tape
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http://amberzondotcom.blogspot.com/2013/03/business-card-diy-featuring-jess-from.html |
Old Record Album Covers + A Stamp + A Sharpie Marker
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