DIY: Handmade Business Cards

I recently attended a blogging conference. Before I went, I searched how to prepare myself for meeting other bloggers and realized I had no business cards to hand out. Wait, that's not true, I had some very very sad business cards to hand out. As in, hand cut, one sided, white printer paper with Times New Roman 12pt font. Sad I tell you, very very sad.

Now that I think about it, it's probably a good idea to have business cards regardless of whether or not you will be attending conferences. It's always nice to have something to hand out with your information on it whenever people ask what your site is about. I can't tell you the amount of times people were like: "You're a blogger? What's that? You mean you write your life on the internet?" ... and then I sat there for 20 minutes explaining everything. So glad I have business cards now, I can just hand one out and invite people to check it out. :)

Do you have business cards? What do they look like? What is your opinion on handmade business cards?

I haven't finalized my branding, so I don't feel ready to invest in professionally printed business cards. Soooo, I figured, why not make my own? That way I can make as many as I need, I'll have some fun, plus, it'll be unique.

Materials

Cardstock (2 different colors)
Pencil & eraser
Permanent marker (I suggest black)
Scissors
Glue

Steps

1. Cut 2 rectangles of different color (I suggest making one white) and glue them together. Cut out some shapes and make a simple logo. Glue it in the center of the colored side of the card.

2. Write your blog's information in pencil on the white side of the card. When you're satisfied with what you've written and how you've written it, trace it with the black permanent marker (or colored if that's what you're into) then erase the pencil marks.

3. Distribute!

Here is some information I suggest you write on your card:

• blog name (obviously)

• slogan (or short description of what your blog is about)

• blog url

• blog email

• your name (if you have space, I didn't)

• social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram... I'd go with one or two of the ones you use most)

xfallenmoon - Where Does the Name Come From?

I don't think I've ever explained where the name xFallenmoon comes from and I thought you might find it interesting to know. It is the union of two original characters I created to represent my personality; Moonlight Goddess and Fallen Angel.

Moonlight Goddess

is my naive, kind, truthful, gentle, caring, elegant, happy, calm, pure side.

Her long dark hair flows in the breeze of dusk and her glowing turquoise eyes hint purity. Her simple, white sleeveless gown embraces the delicate curves of her fragile and pale body. Barefooted, she moves with grace and elegance through the woods of existence.

Within the darkness, she is the light: «Think of me, I am right there with you.» Watching over each of us, she stands strong, in the depth of night. With a gentle stroke of her hand, she soothes lost and broken hearts. She holds the key of truth: «Shoot for the Moon, and if you miss, you still land in the stars.» Naive and kind, she trusts blindly. She, is the Moon.

Fallen Angel

is my wild, passionate, mysterious, spontaneous, daring, dominant, dark side.

Screaming in excruciating pain, she falls to the floor. A single tear drips along her cheek as her white wings fade and her black wings reappear. Forever imprisoned by golden shackles, the glow of her turquoise eyes vanishes. Her long dark hair clashes against her cold and pale skin.

As light is engulfed by darkness, the Moon falls. Dark passion leads her on, as she burns and dominates the night. «The music, flows through my blood. Touch me, and feel my energy.» Lost in a wild and mysterious storm, she confronts the challenge of life. «Happiness is wanting what you have, not having what you want.» The Moon, has Fallen.

Fallenmoon is both original characters merged into one; the light in the darkness. The name later became xFallenmoon to add a touch of originality.

Credit: Art by Glyphy.

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