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DIY Business Cards {Sihouette Tutorial}

June 10, 2013

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Make Your Own business cards_createandbabble.comThere have been so many times that I had wished I had business cards for my blog. Being a relatively “newer” blogger, I don’t need them for conferences….yet. But when I go to locally owned businesses to buy supplies, I want the owners to go to my blog and see what I’ve made with the purchases from their store. Writing down my URL on a piece of scrap paper isn’t too professional! I thought about ordering them, but since I’m slated for a new blog design within the next month and will probably have a new logo, I didn’t want to invest money in cards that will be outdated soon.

So what’s a crafty blogger to do? Make her own, of course, using her Silhouette! If you have a Silhouette, here’s one way to make your own business cards:

Open up a new page in the Silhouette software and make a rounded rectangle shape. The standard business card size is 3.5″ wide x 2″ high. Since I’m not “standard”, I made mine 4.210″ wide x 2.085″ high. You can make it any size or shape you want. That is what is so fun about making your own – make it your own!

Next, open up the jpegs of your logo and photo. Copy and paste them into the same page as your rectangle shape.

Using the text tool, type in your blog name and any other information you want on your card.

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You can then use the color picker to color fill the shapes of the letter to match your logo. I also filled in the bottom half of my card to match the blue in my logo. Resize the logo, photo and text to fit within your rectangle. Don’t forget to turn off the cut lines for everything except for the rectangle.
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Turn on the register marks, fill your page using the Replicate button and send to the printer. I used a nice, heavy cardstock that I had left over from the Wedding Programs that I made last year.

All that’s left to do, is to cut your brand-spankin’ new business cards.

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I am very excited to participate for the first time in the Silhouette Challenge Group Posting Event. Click on the links below to visit the projects shared by my Silhouette Challenge buddies:

Make Your Own “Rubber” Stamps by Coley’s Corner

Where Home Is: A Gift for a Military Family by Suburble

This Month’s Facebook Silhouette Challenge by Tanya’s Creative Space

3D Tea Gift Box Download by Creative Turn

File Cabinet Makeover by Super Sweet Life

Jewelry Box Creation by Joy & Gladness of Heart

Retro Chair Silhouette by Tried & True

Toddler Train T-Shirt by The Thinking Closet

First Silhouette Project! 3-2-1 Blastoff Shirt by de Jong Dream House

Placecard & Card Medley by An Elegant Touch

Using my Silhouette in the Shower (Bathroom Organization) by Whole New Leaf

Pretty & Personal Birthday Bundle by The House on Hillbrook

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Comments

  1. Laura says

    June 10, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Wow, such a cool idea. I never thought of using Silhouette studio as a design program, but that would work really well. I love your design as well.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 10, 2013 at 11:45 am

      Thanks Laura! It’s amazing what can be made with the Silhouette Studio software!

      Reply
  2. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Your cards look so professional. I know I’ve said this before… I need to get a Silhouette!

    Reply
  3. Jen @ de Jong Dream House says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Well done! I don’t have any card yet, and it didn’t even occur to me to give them to my new best friends (aka, craft store employees!). Adding this to my to-do list!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 10, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Jen! I want to see yours when they’re done!

      Reply
  4. mel mccarthy says

    June 10, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    These are fabulous, Jeanie! And what a great idea to give them out. I always feel insanely shy talking about my blog, but sometimes I will and you’re so right, it does feel odd just jotting the url down. Love that they have your beautiful photo on them, so people can match the name to the face. Might be fun to add a QR tag for iphones too. :o)

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 10, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      Mel, thank you so much! Good idea to add a QR tag! I (shamelessly) handed these out at my yard sale this past Saturday : )

      Reply
  5. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    June 10, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    Holy awesomeness, Batman! Jeanie, these look AMAZING! What a resourceful project. This is just another great reminder that I need to get over my intimidation of print-and-cut and give it a go…you make it sound so easy-and-do-able. These really have such a professional look to them (I love the muted colors, rounded edges, and photo in the corner). Pinning like RIGHT NOW!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 10, 2013 at 7:36 pm

      Thank you sooo much Lauren! I love print and cut, you just gotta try it!

      Reply
  6. Tanya says

    June 10, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Jeanie, what a great project. The colors are so soft. I totally love the print and cut feature!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 10, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you so much Tanya. I love the print and cut feature of the Silhouette. The possibilities are endless!

      Reply
  7. Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says

    June 10, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Very cool! I really need one of those machines, you guys keep tormenting me with all of your cool projects 🙂 I feel so left out.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 5:58 am

      Thanks Lisa, and I agree – you must get one! 🙂 you will love it!

      Reply
  8. Beth @ Whole New Leaf says

    June 11, 2013 at 1:08 am

    Fabulous idea! I’ve been waiting for there to be a free promo to get some business cards but this is a really cool idea to make a small set.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 5:59 am

      Thanks so much Beth!

      Reply
  9. Miranda @ Someday Crafts says

    June 11, 2013 at 3:22 am

    This is a really cool idea! And I love the idea that someone else mentioned of adding a QR code! I love seeing the different ways that people use their Silhouette! We’ll be featuring this at Someday Crafts tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 6:01 am

      Hi Miranda! Thank you very much for the sweet comment and the feature!!!

      Reply
  10. Lynne N says

    June 11, 2013 at 6:49 am

    This is just a great idea. I don’t know how many times I have thought the same thing. The scrap of paper just is an invitation to throw it out. The card on the other hand, is something that they are more likely to hang onto. Thanks for the great idea.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 7:12 am

      Thanks Lynne! Yes, now I can’t wait to hand them out….no more scrap paper!

      Reply
  11. Vanessa says

    June 11, 2013 at 9:37 am

    This is definitely one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?!” moments! I ran out of business cards but need some immediately. Great way to fill the need until the replacements arrive!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 2:55 pm

      I didn’t even think of that Vanessa….to make them when you run out and are waiting for the refill order! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!

      Reply
  12. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    June 11, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Those are fabulous Jeanie! I need to get a Silhouette! 😉 They look very professional, love them. I just recently got my first set of business cards for my blog because I so agree, writing your blog name down on a piece of paper is not the most professional! (and exactly what I’d been doing too)
    Sharing and Pinning!! Thanks so much for sharing on Project Inspire{d} 🙂
    Nancy

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Hi Nancy! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one handing out pieces of paper…sheesh, how embarassing, lol! And yes you need to get a Silhouette! ; ) Thank you so much for commenting, pinning and sharing!!!

      Reply
  13. Rachel says

    June 11, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Looks great! I’ve used my silhouette to make business cards for myself before too. I love it! I struggled to get the QR code on the back though and line it up with the front. When you figure that out, let me know!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Rachel! I’ll give it a try!

      Reply
  14. Atta Girl Amy says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    I never would have thought to make business cards with my Silhouette, but yours look fabulous. I’ve always wanted to do die-cut business cards in the shape of a speech bubble, since that’s part of my blog logo, but it was too expensive. But not with my Silhouette.

    I love my Silhouette and have made so many things with it. (You can see some of my projects here: http://www.attagirlsays.com/?s=silhouette)

    I’d love to hear more about the Silhouette Challenge. That sounds like something I’d love to be involved with the next go around. Did I just invite myself? Didn’t mean to be rude. It just sounds like a super-cool thing to be involved in.

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm

      Amy, a speech bubble would be perfect for your business cards! And we’d love to have you join us in the Silhouette Challenge group. To join, all you need to do is email thethinkingcloset {at} gmail {dot} com. I hope you join us and thank you so much for the kind comment!

      Reply
  15. Maureen says

    June 12, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I really have to get myself one of these Silhouette machines! These look amazing Jeanie!

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 12, 2013 at 11:35 am

      I know, I don’t know what I did before I got one!

      Reply
  16. Melanie (Reasons to Skip The Housework) says

    June 13, 2013 at 10:12 am

    no way! What a great idea! I’d love for you to come link this up at the Weekly Creative Link Party that just went live this morning!

    Smiles, Melanie
    Reasons To Skip The Housework
    The Weekly Creative Link Party

    Reply
    • Jeanie says

      June 13, 2013 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Melanie! I linked up!

      Reply
  17. amy @ one artsy mama says

    June 14, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    These are great, Jeannie!

    Reply
  18. Lynden Blossom says

    June 15, 2013 at 4:36 am

    Hi, Jeanie! I love all that I already know that my CAMEO does, but there is sooo much more to learn – and this would one more thing! These cards are Amazing, and I look forward to following your tutorial and trying to make some in the near future, as the ones I have are almost all gone. Thanks!
    Lynden

    http://aneleganttouch-lynden.blogspot.com
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  19. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 16, 2013 at 8:01 am

    These are great – so professional!

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    • Jeanie says

      June 17, 2013 at 12:45 pm

      Thank you Sharon!

      Reply
  20. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    June 17, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    What a great project idea! Thanks so much for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends – I can’t wait to see what you share this week!

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    June 27, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    Great idea…totally going make me some! Now I need to take a picture of myself that looks good. Haha.

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    • Jeanie says

      June 27, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      That was the hardest part for me! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
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