{"id":2399,"date":"2014-08-02T14:10:18","date_gmt":"2014-08-02T14:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/?p=2399"},"modified":"2014-08-04T04:16:26","modified_gmt":"2014-08-04T04:16:26","slug":"diy-business-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/2014\/08\/diy-business-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Business Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear DIY business cards, you may think that they will not be professional enough. In actuality, if they are done right it can be quite the opposite. Carefully designed business cards can help you stand out from the crowd and be remembered while showing your creativity at the same time. Here are 5 examples of creative DIY business cards that look professional and unique.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wine Business Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/wine-cards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2407\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/wine-cards.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Wine Business Cards\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/wine-cards.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/wine-cards-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: BoredPanda<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/somelier-biz-cards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2405\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/somelier-biz-cards.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Wine Cards Finished\" width=\"605\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/somelier-biz-cards.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/somelier-biz-cards-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: BoredPanda<\/p>\n<p>This sommelier came up with a very creative way to personalise some plain business cards. He took a wine class and rimmed it with red wine and then imprinted the rim on the cards. Of course, these also would be great for a wine caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unique Stamps for Business Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/makeup-cards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2403\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/makeup-cards.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Make Up Cards\" width=\"611\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/makeup-cards.jpg 611w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/makeup-cards-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: BoredPanda<\/p>\n<p>This makeup artist opted for a stamp with her name and phone number imprinted in the red lips of the stamp. It might be a little larger than business cards, but it is certainly a clever way to exchange your information with others, especially in a more casual atmosphere. You can always try this and pre-stamp business cards to have them on hand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stamped Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/stamped-business-cards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2406\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/stamped-business-cards.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Stamped Business Cards\" width=\"461\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/stamped-business-cards.jpg 461w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/stamped-business-cards-72x300.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Mashable<\/p>\n<p>While on the subject of using stamps, this idea for business cards allows you to have different cards for different occasions without wasting paper. The stamp also allows you to use different colours and each stamp will look unique.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Painted Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/painted-biz-cards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2404\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/painted-biz-cards.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Painted Business Cards\" width=\"440\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/painted-biz-cards.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/painted-biz-cards-143x300.jpg 143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Pinterest<\/p>\n<p>Painters and artists can showcase some of their creativity with this painting idea used on regular business cards. The image shows the instructions on how to achieve this unique and artistic look on your business cards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Golden Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2401\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Gold Leaf Business Cards\" width=\"550\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards-289x300.jpg 289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit HiSugarPlum.blogspot.com<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2402\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards2.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Gold Leaf Business Cards\" width=\"550\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards2-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/gold-leaf-biz-cards2-144x144.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit HiSugarPlum.blogspot.com<\/p>\n<p>Gold leaf pen makes ordinary cards look rich and spectacular.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cookie Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Edible-Business-Card-l.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2400\" src=\"http:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Edible-Business-Card-l.jpg\" alt=\"BrandMe - Cookie Business Cards\" width=\"500\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Edible-Business-Card-l.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Edible-Business-Card-l-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Mashable<\/p>\n<p>Have a bakery or a restaurant? These edible cards are the perfect way to help people remember your business. Even if the cards get eaten, they are sure to have a lasting and tasty impression.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you hear DIY business cards, you may think that they will not be professional enough. In actuality, if they are done right it can be quite the opposite. Carefully designed business cards can help you stand out from the crowd and be remembered while showing your creativity at the same time. Here are 5 examples of creative DIY business cards that look professional and unique. Wine Business Cards Photo Credit: BoredPanda Photo Credit: BoredPanda This sommelier came up with a very creative way to personalise some plain business cards. He took a wine class and rimmed it with red wine and then imprinted the rim on the cards. Of course, these also would be great for a wine caf\u00e9. Unique Stamps for Business Cards &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[393,767,766],"class_list":["post-2399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-marketing-advice","tag-business-cards","tag-diy-business-cards","tag-do-it-yourself"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2399"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2399\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brandme.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}