One of the most important things that bloggers should always have with them is business cards. You never know when you're going to run into someone who would need your blogging info -- a brand, another blogger, etc. Verbally saying your information can be helpful but time-consuming, and handing over a card with all of your important information is ten times easier.
A lot of bloggers get theirs professionally done by their blog designers. I almost did that, but I decided to try to make my own in order to save myself a decent amount of money. And honestly? I'm thrilled with how my cards came out! The process to designing and printing your own business cards is beyond easy.
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Head to your local office supplies store and pick up a package of blank business cards. I prefer to use Avery blank white business cards because Avery has a website where you can actually design and print your business cards from there. The blank business cards are no more than $5 for 100 cards!
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Go to Avery's website, create an account, find the right template according to the number listed on your business cards package, and start designing! You can either design directly on the template or design on a program and upload it as a picture. I prefer to design my business cards in Paintbrush and then upload them because it is much easier. Share your contact information that you think would be most important -- your email address, phone number, and two or three of your most popular social media channels.
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Now it's time to print the cards! You can either pay a little extra for Avery to print your cards for you, or you can print them yourself. I choose to print them myself because it's super easy to do with my printer, and I have my business cards immediately. This method is perfect for me because I am very last-minute at printing business cards about 15 minutes before I need to leave for a blog event!
How do you create your blog's business cards?
oh my word. your business cards are precious! I need to check into this!
ReplyDeleteThis is genius! I keep thinking I need to get business cards but am not willing to spend the money. Love this DIY trick! :)
ReplyDeleteXOXO Paulina
www.navystripedpeonies.com
Love how your business cards came out! I just recently ordered mine from Vistaprint and was super bummed with the outcome. They looked great because I had my friend whose a graphic designer make them, but the printing just wasn't up to par. x Nicole | www.changeanddress.com
ReplyDeleteAshley, thank you so much for sharing! This seems to be a smart solution to an otherwise expensive purchase. I'll definitely be making use of your tip when it comes to my own blog! :)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I love this trick, I need this asap!
ReplyDeleteCourtney//As We Stumble Along
This is a great idea! I have business cards for my actual job but never though to do so for my blog. Thanks for sharing such a great way to accomplish this!
ReplyDeleteOnce again you're way ahead of me girl...I need business cards (and have for like the past year). Yours are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to invest in some business cards for my blog... Yours are too cute!
ReplyDeletexoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys
SO SO pretty! I love business cards!
ReplyDeleteLauren
The Fashionista's Diary
How fun!! I just made some last night! Can't wait to get them!
ReplyDeleteNicole // Chronicling Home
I really want to get business cards for the blog at some point. I'm working on getting a new logo so hopefully when that's finalized I'll be able to make some up! Yours are adorable. Thanks for writing up this tutorial!
ReplyDeleteKayla | kaylablogs.com
Your business cards turned out so well! Great tutorial :) I use Adobe Illustrator for mine! I work close to a print shop that cuts me a deal with business cards - so that's how I usually go about printing mine!
ReplyDeleteAlessandra | blog.pumpup.com
What a great idea! I spent a small fortune on my business cards and now I'm getting ready to rebrand my blog and will have to get all new cards. I will definitely be "pinning" this to come back to it later!
ReplyDelete!These are SO cute!! I am doing this ASAP! Thanks for the tips, love!
ReplyDeletexo Ashley
Such a great post! I need to get some business cards
ReplyDeletewww.kayleighskloset.com
These are so Cute! I need this asap!
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea & Explanation to how to do so!-The Yellow Spectacles-Katelyn C
ReplyDeleteI need to make some of these! You're always providing such helpful hints! Thank you, sweet girl :)
ReplyDeleteXX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
I love it--so easy! I ordered mine from moo.com
ReplyDeleteI should totally do this now that I just got my website redesigned. Thank you for the step by step tutorial!
ReplyDeletexo, Alicia | Alicia Tenise
Love this idea! Now I just need to pin down a logo. Thanks for the step by step :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing guide, your cards are beautiful! I could never print my cards myself, I don't have the right paper or printer lol. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI need business cards- yours are so cute!!
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