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The issue of business cards has come up several times in the past few months.
And by several times I mean twice. But saying several makes me sound much more in demand.
The minimum print quantity for business cards (500) would be ridiculous, and since handmade business cards are quite The Thing these days I thought I would give it a try.
Then I remembered an image of an invitation in a graphic design book — a transparent yellow envelope stuffed with confetti (See Left: New Millenium Greeting by Nassar Design, as featured in One-Color Graphics: the Power of Contrast, Rockport Publishers, Inc. 2002).
I couldn’t find transparent yellow envelopes in the right size, but the Paper Source sells a glassine variety. They are so cute and precious. They make me want to start a stamp collection!
The confetti is just some cut up shreds of tissue paper that are sealed in the envelope with a smear of a glue stick. The envelope is transparent and there is no need to ever open it –the recipient can read the text through the glassine as is. No mess. The confetti moves around when you shake the card, but it can take a little effort if the envelope is overstuffed. Next time I’m sticking to sequins.
I was a printer for many years. The idea of making my business by hand brings back nightmares of tying bows on birth announcements!
Those are very cool, sequins would be awesome in them!
these are beautiful
Love. Them. Muchisimo!
Nice….now if you could make your own glitter, or substitute sequins. You could have a variety of fillers. How about little leopard spots?
Love these – they are gorgeous. You have such a knack 🙂
Ooh, so pretty! Love how they turned out.
But what business are you in? Monkey business? I’ve seen sloths in pictures twice in the last 3 days. One was taken by a friend. She went to the New York Travel show and one was there from Busch Gardens or something.
What a creative and unique way to do your business cards! I love it!
i love your business cards!! seriously, love!!
<3xojo
These are so cute!!! How did you print on them???
On the vellum insert? I just ran it through my inkjet printer.
Beautiful for the holidays! Thanks for sharing, great spot!
What a fun business card! It looks great. I think handmade business cards are definitely the way to go.
Oh my stars I love this!!! <3
Beautiful,thank you for sharing your blog,i really love it..
Amazing post,thank you for sharing it.
Cards! i love the cards to give my friends and relative,thanks for sharing this cool idea.
great,i found your blog when Christmas is coming,i will make cards on the Christmas,thanks for sharing it.
Thank you for sharing your idea,awesome post,i have all item,i will try it.
What a beautiful confetti snow globe business cards….. So stunning pics you shared. Thank you so much for sharing it.
This is the Amazing idea,thank you for sharing it,i love it so much,Wonderful idea that you shared with us..
Such a sweet idea. I love the colors of it, Thanks for sharing…
wow! that card is looking awesome and amazing idea you shared to design it.
Thanks for sharing this amazing card with us!!! Love those beautiful colors. Planning to try making it this weekend:)