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From the lens How To Make Your Own Business Cards.

  • JoyfulReviewer Apr 28, 2012 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing these tips, resources and example business cards. ~~Blessed~~
  • Apr 25, 2012 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    awesome job on the lens,,,thanks for sharing
  • Centavo Apr 25, 2012 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Great ideas. I am bookmarking this lens and will back to read more and check out the free services you mentioned. Thanks and have a great day.
  • StaCslns Mar 25, 2012 @ 7:24 am | delete
    Thanks for the great information! I didn't know about the softwares.
  • ImpartialGreg Jan 30, 2012 @ 9:43 am | delete
    I recently did this myself, and had it printed by Moo. Great quality printing!
  • joebarcala Jan 27, 2012 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Thank you for show me this.
  • plifeprint Jan 20, 2012 @ 8:05 am | delete
    Nice lens and very informative. Thanks!
  • CLTAssistant Jan 5, 2012 @ 9:54 am | delete
    I made my own business cards and I love them! Great Lens!
  • Craftybegonia Jan 2, 2012 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Nice lens and very informative. Thanks!
  • Ahyat111 Dec 19, 2011 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    Great hub, it's nice to know how i can do it myself. Thanks for the resources, keep t up ;)
  • Dec 16, 2011 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Great lens. Helpful links and information. Thanks
  • zari49 Nov 21, 2011 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    Appreciate the links to free templates for biz cards....
  • mjburns Nov 20, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens. Great job. Should save me some money too. ;)
  • naugleb Nov 12, 2011 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    Great Information!
  • AZAnderson Nov 9, 2011 @ 1:02 am | delete
    Glad to see a offline marketing post with a QR code on the page. In a day of Smart Phones and busy humans it can mean the connection to your website before the card is lost in a wallet, just one bump or scan and you have their attention. Folks a great conversion technique is QR code to Video Greeting, turn your business card into a Video Business Card.
  • desa999 Nov 7, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    Nice ideas you have here, as I think everyone aspiring to a better business model definately needs some nice business cards to promote themselves.
  • themoneyways Nov 6, 2011 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    Yeah, Love this idea. I also have a "unique" job and am always looking for ways to save money. This is a no brainer as most "professional" business cards are not that unique anyway.
  • cffutah Oct 25, 2011 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    liked this, fun hobby to do to if you needed something to do in your spare time. 'thumbs up' from this reader to you.
  • adamfrench Oct 8, 2011 @ 4:10 pm | delete
    Impressive lens, thumbs up
  • Deeksha Oct 7, 2011 @ 4:18 am | delete
    Good one... Have to try it.
  • Oct 6, 2011 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    I really appreciate the leads. I need business cards and it helps to know what has worked for someone else. I am new to running a home business and I need all the help I can get.
  • LaurenIM Oct 1, 2011 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    I also like to make my own business cards but I've not really tried zazzle. Thanks to the information in this lens, I will look into it further.
  • SandraGahlinger Oct 1, 2011 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    Thanks for compiling the templates.
  • moonlitta Sep 23, 2011 @ 12:02 pm | delete
    I think that your page along with the one about choosing the right name for your business are a must-read for any emerging entrepreneur! Angel Blessed***
  • dragonangel16137 Sep 22, 2011 @ 10:17 pm | delete
    wow very great ideas here and details!! thanks for sharing!! :)
  • ruben77 Sep 22, 2011 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    nice insider tips, thank you.
  • NidhiRajat Sep 12, 2011 @ 4:22 am | delete
    Good Ideas.!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  • RedHotDesign Sep 10, 2011 @ 5:42 am | delete
    Very nice!! Keep up the great work!
  • tstandiford Sep 8, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Awesome lens, but have you ever considered Inkscape as a good option for creating a business card? It's a vector editor (similar to AI.) I frequently use both Inkscape and GIMP, and only design business cards with GIMP if it's going to use a lot of images instead of shapes.

    With permission, I'd like to share a list of awesome gimp tutorials I have compiled in this comment:
    http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-edit-photos-with-gimp
  • agoofyidea Sep 5, 2011 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Great ideas. Nice lens.
  • Aug 29, 2011 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Cool lens!
  • webcodez Aug 20, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    Nice lens, I'll need this in the future! (I hope :D)
  • grifith Aug 15, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Very Good Lens
  • Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    Thank you, I've recently been searching for info about this topic for ages and yours is the best I have discovered till now. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?
  • jhardy2008 Jun 10, 2011 @ 2:35 am | delete
    thanks for sharing
  • ZigZagPrinciple Jun 8, 2011 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    I have honestly never thought about making my own cards, but now I might actually have to give it a try! There are lots of good ideas here! Thanks;)
  • glitterfrog Apr 29, 2011 @ 1:02 am | delete
    Can't wait to design mine on Zazzle! Thanks for all the great info!
  • yourgoldenfuture Apr 21, 2011 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    good lens...
  • theprintcenter Apr 21, 2011 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    Thank you for this great lens! I think it will help many people who are looking to design their own business cards.
  • genxster Apr 15, 2011 @ 12:05 am | delete
    I found this so helpful. Great resources. I'm going to try out the Businessland template maker and then maybe try designing my own cards.
  • cashprior Apr 7, 2011 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    I love how your lens combines the business-savvy aspect of biz cards with the fun of project-making! I'm definitely going to try making my own business cards.
  • careermom Apr 3, 2011 @ 9:57 am | delete
    I've always gotten mine from VistaPrint but I like some of the designs from Zazzle so I'll probably give them a try.
  • JeremiahStanghini Mar 30, 2011 @ 4:28 am | delete
    Vista Print is a great place to get business cards online...

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jeremiah
  • ggalea Mar 25, 2011 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    Great lens, now, get to my own cards.
    Thanks by share
  • DundasData Mar 25, 2011 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Outstanding ideas ... very creative :)
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 21, 2011 @ 11:35 am | delete
    I love this lens Sheryl!
  • christene96 Mar 7, 2011 @ 12:17 am | delete
    that was all great as it is important to have business cards and thus you also made it easier for us how to make business cards. nice one :)
  • BadSoulPhotography Feb 21, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete
    Useful advice
  • 2muchtrash Feb 4, 2011 @ 2:25 am | delete
    You can definitely save money by printing your own business cards, but as anyone that knows anything about business cards knows, it is imperative that your business cards are a reflection of your business professionalism. *SquidAngel Blessing*
  • czczcz Feb 2, 2011 @ 2:53 am | delete
    Great Article! Thanks
  • gardeningchoice Jan 21, 2011 @ 11:12 pm | delete
    Thank you, I didn't know I could make cards with Zazzle!
  • Deeringboy Jan 18, 2011 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    Thanks for the valuable info!
  • global-sky Jan 10, 2011 @ 6:06 am | delete
    I like the plan.
  • ezpostcard Dec 19, 2010 @ 8:42 am | delete
    It is a good way to advertise your business too. For me, simplicity and attractiveness is very important.
  • slackira Dec 13, 2010 @ 1:44 am | delete
    Great lens
  • WorldVisionary Dec 7, 2010 @ 8:54 am | delete
    Nice idea! Thanks for the great info.
  • cwimmer77 Dec 2, 2010 @ 8:50 am | delete
    thanks again. i will be checking out all of your lenses to get your valuable tid bits.
  • MSchindel Nov 24, 2010 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Once again, another lens chock-full of practical, helpful ideas and inspiration!
  • Gail47 Nov 18, 2010 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Sending angel dust your way! Good lens with plenty of helpful info. Thank you.
  • DachaiC Nov 8, 2010 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    Did you know that if someone has MS Word, there is a template for business cards? I use it to create drop cards on Office Depot business card stock.
  • Pinkchic18 Nov 5, 2010 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Great lens, very helpful!
  • praise Oct 25, 2010 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    wonderful lens, I love Zazzle too!
  • BusinessCardDesign Oct 18, 2010 @ 3:37 am | delete
    Great lens. I have some lenses about business cards too. Hope you check them out :)
  • Oct 8, 2010 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    Thumbs Up!
  • Magicality Oct 1, 2010 @ 4:53 am | delete
    If you don't feel like designing it yourself, but you do want original cards, try http:/www.moo.com/ ... I love them ...
  • Sep 16, 2010 @ 12:16 am | delete
    thanks for the info
  • Nitooki Jul 22, 2010 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Awesome infos! Thank you for putting this together!
  • akee66 Apr 12, 2010 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    I think it's great to make your own cards the lens i put out has tips for design as well come rate it sometime
  • creatingplanlifecycle Apr 3, 2010 @ 3:33 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing your lens, after reading your article, I really want to have a business too.
  • youtubelistan Mar 13, 2010 @ 11:01 am | delete
    I am going to start a new business about baby shoe! i want a suggestion on what my business card looks like? and i just want to know what are the photo editing software that are commonly use to generate a good result business card?
    Thanks in advanced!

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  • lasertek Feb 8, 2010 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    Very helpful lens! Most people neglect the driving power of business cards because of belief that it will not help the business per se. 5*
  • kelly Jan 14, 2010 @ 2:05 am | delete
    Thank you very much for you ideas. They are very helpful!

    Once I tried a business card designer software, it can help me design my business card, but Its trial limitation is somewhat boring: watermark, 15-day-trial, and more. I must pay for that software before use it. I even write an article to introduce my exprience: " Save big money on business card by DIY".

    It seems to save money, however, I make business card for myself, it seems spent more on business card. Anyhow, it will really save money for many many persons.

    I will try your way to make new business card!
  • Aika Nov 11, 2009 @ 2:52 am | delete
    I just want my card to be simple yet creative. I use GIMP or Photoshop sometimes in creating business card for me and for my friends.
  • brutus1 Oct 26, 2009 @ 9:46 pm | delete
    Great info for Do it Yourselfers! I really liked your lens. Thanks you!
  • pkmcr Oct 16, 2009 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    Very well put together and informative lens. Blessed by a SquidAngel
  • CPAjunkie Oct 8, 2009 @ 1:20 am | delete
    Great lens, very artistic on the business cards.
  • mitchking Sep 21, 2009 @ 11:32 am | delete
    There are lots of printing companies on the web that make designing and printing your own business cards not only easy but affordable. These are still the easiest way to pass out your info and very effective at drumming up business.
  • jamesparker486 Sep 18, 2009 @ 5:49 am | delete
    great lens and also great ways to make your own Business Cards.i like the creativity of these cards.
  • JenOfChicago Aug 18, 2009 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Excellent resource!
  • whitemoss Aug 14, 2009 @ 10:17 am | delete
    Thanks for this lens- I've had a pack of blanks for business cards for ages and not got round to using them- this will be avery helpful resource,
    Sue
  • Noadi Jul 17, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | in reply to johnmerk | delete
    I agree for most businesses that you should have them printed. However I wrote this lens mainly for people running small businesses selling handmade products and are just starting out. The DIY ethic for handmade goods is pretty strong and I've seen some amazing homemade business cards. I have mine printed for me but I did all the design work myself.
  • Noadi Jul 17, 2009 @ 2:12 pm | in reply to johnmerk | delete
    I agree for most businesses that you should have them printed. However I wrote this lens mainly for people running small businesses selling handmade products and are just starting out. The DIY ethic for handmade goods is pretty strong and I've seen some amazing homemade business cards. I have mine printed for me but I did all the design work myself.
  • johnmerk Jul 16, 2009 @ 4:03 am | delete
    Great ideas. I would caution against home made cards for a business though. I figure if a person does not think their business is worth less than a hundred for prof cards why would a customer think their business is worth anything. It tells me they are getting their feet wet, which is perfectly ok but I would rather work with someone that will be around 5yrs from now.

    I'm going to be redoing cards soon and will be going with a clean design like these rounded business cards for some company named blit.
  • Jimmie Jul 9, 2009 @ 2:21 am | delete
    You're officially blessed!
  • Bharce Jun 30, 2009 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • PizmoBeach Jun 22, 2009 @ 1:57 am | delete
    This is really useful. I wish I had discovered this lens before I ordered my business cards (which, unfortunately looked a lot better at the digital proof stage than in final print version).
  • Tiddledeewinks Jun 5, 2009 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Wow! Some of these cards are really creative originals! 5 *'s
  • Rick_S Apr 30, 2009 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    Great lens.....I also make my own cards for my several websites and I use the Avery design online and just print from there.
  • Intuitive Apr 22, 2009 @ 7:18 am | delete
    Nicely designed lens! 5*
  • Become_A_Professional_Organizer Apr 16, 2009 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    Another great lens - definitely 5 stars!
  • chefkeem Apr 12, 2009 @ 10:31 pm | delete
    Grrreat tips! Just what I needed right now. 5*s and a hearty SquidAngel Blessing. :-)
  • manujarch Apr 12, 2009 @ 9:38 am | delete
    Superb lens. Fantastic!
  • BisDak Apr 10, 2009 @ 4:22 pm | delete
    I used MS Publisher in doing business card you can download some templates on microsoft site for free. Your site gave me another idea. 5* and favorited your site.
  • aj2008 Apr 10, 2009 @ 7:05 am | delete
    This lens is a very helpful resource for anyone setting up a business or working from home. I like the way you tell people what has worked for you as well as giving links to free resources. Blessings to you!
  • Jan 9, 2009 @ 10:55 am | delete
    i made my business cards at Moo...think they turned out pretty good.
  • danbradster Dec 9, 2008 @ 10:53 pm | delete
    Here's another tool for creating business cards - http://www.thinkstationery.com/tools/make-your-own-business-cards/
  • CustomBusinessCards Oct 22, 2008 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Great article
  • gr3tch3n Oct 1, 2008 @ 1:32 am | delete
    Recently, I used Vista, but paid, since I added personalized pens, and used a special template which cost me. But the cost was little, and I am very happy with the results. These will be around for ages! They look really keen. I'm an artist, so the visual impact is essential for me.
    Good ideas here. I might try Avery Clean Edge for fun sometime.
  • TerriLorah Sep 13, 2008 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    very interesting and creativie. I like your ideas!
  • Jewelsofawe Sep 4, 2008 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    You are very creative, full of ideas. Great lens@ 5*
  • Joan4 Aug 8, 2008 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Enjoyed this! I make my own cards, and also have ordered from Vista free. I do use Avery Clean edge when I make my own. After reading this, though, I may venture out a little to heavy art papers. That sounds like fun!

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