I love my new business cards, but they have a semi sad sad story attached to them… not to mention an issue [more on that later]. I made them with the intentions of going to Creative Estates. I won a ticket from The Idea Room, got an airline ticket with miles for $7.00, found 3 awesome roomies and then tried to tackle the work schedule. Needless to say, I could not make it happen. But, I did get a fun craft project out of it!
I sewed these business cards out of cereal boxes to attend Bloggy Boot Camp in Austin!
Materials:
Paint chips
doilies
PSA Essentials stamp
glue
adhesive mailing labels
Doilies rip very easily…I only used the lacy part:
Glue lacy part on paint chip:
I used my beloved PSA Stamp purchased through Expressionery:
Here is the front:
And here is the back:
I used these from Office Max:
You get 750 labels for about $15!
AND
Making them on the computer is super easy if you use Microsoft Word…Each package has a template #…I happen to buy Avery template # 5260…All you do is go to Tools, click labels, and find your corresponding number…then the labels automatically pop up on your screen!
I stuck them on the back of my paint chip with a square of scrapbook paper and voila!
So here is the issue, the stamp smudges. No matter how long you wait for the stamp to dry! I have not tried anything yet… I’m thinking about using mod podge on the front of the paint chip? Does anyone have any suggestions to help my little business cards? I’d love to hear…
Comments & Reviews
Great idea! I love the custom stamper.
Although…that looks like a self-inking stamp so that probably won't work.
Love this! And try 'StazOn' ink. That should do the trick. Plus it's inexpensive and available at all craft stores.
Hi! I featured this project on Fun Friday Finds. I hope you will stop by and check it out.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/08/fun-friday-finds-paint-chips.html
wow, this is so clever!
Love this idea! I am going to feature it on Thursday!
Genius!!!
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – I featured you today! – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Awww man…sorry they smudged. They are too darn cute anways! Wish i had ideas to help but I can't think of anything. Love them though!
I LOVE your stamp! I've been looking for a stamp ever since I started my little Etsy shop and crafty blog. I may have to head over to PSA and check them out! Your cards are SUPER adorable too!
This is a great idea and frugal too! Love it!
dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com
Found your blog through tip junkie and this is really cute…Now about the ink..could you iron on over it with clear plastic wrap or something like that?..I have seen it done on other projects..of course have a fabric protecting your iron…( just a guess I am not good at paper crafting yet.
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These are super awesome! I love it! My thoughts for the ink problem: try Staz On ink – it's made to stay on surfaces that usually don't ink well, or use a spray sealer, mod podge might leave you with a big smeared mess!
This was so clever! They look great. But where do you find doilies after Valentine's Day?
Great idea!
That's awesome! Love it!!! 🙂
Dontcha just love paint chips? Great job!
looks like these lovely cards are a hit…so much so that i am featuring them today on fridays unfolded…have a wonderful weekend!
blessings,
alison
stuff and nonsense
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Thanks,
Allison @ House of Hepworths
those are so pretty! I love them!
I was at Bloggy Boot Camp in Austin and I am sad to say I did not get one of your cards. 🙁
There are amazingly creative! You're talents floor me!
These are super fantastic! Love em! Sharing on facebook, thanks for joining me at Anything Related!
Wow, they are adorable! I really love them!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
I ove how personal these are–fabulous!
Those are SO CUTE! And I am so sad you didn't get to go! DH had to be out of town so I didn't get to go either! BOO!
Those are SO CUTE! And I am so sad you didn't get to go! DH had to be out of town so I didn't get to go either! BOO!
really cute idea. Thanks for sharing
What a clever idea! I love it!
I found your pretty blog thru Friday Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense. I did a post, too, and would love for you to come visit me!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Way too cute love the doilies.
http://www.ourjoyfulliving.com
Come on!? This is so awesome! How stinkin cute and creative. I say, Mod Podge, or could you print out a similar image onto clear labels and use a round punch to punch 'em out and then stick them on the front?
Kim
http://www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com