So last week I was able to go to my first blogging conference (SNAP!) and it was amazing. I worked on updating my business cards, got them printed, and was happy with how they turned out. But I knew that I wanted to do something a little special with some of them.
I’d also been wanting to try out this business card holder tutorial by the Crafty Cupboard for a while now. And they didn’t seem to involved so I made up about 22 of them–for my roommates, myself, and some extras for handing out when the moment struck me.
They were pretty fun to make, actually, although when you make 22 it takes a while. I followed Melanie’s tutorial as is except that I wanted to add a little label to the inside of each one that would remind the recipient of where they got it from. So after hemming the pocket pieces I added the labels.
For the labels, I designed a little logo with “Mabey She Made It” on an aqua background (like my blog header) small enough to fit on 3/8″ taffeta ribbon and repeated it until I had enough labels. Then, you flip your image so it’s mirrored, print it on transfer paper (but NOT on a laser printer). Cut those little labels out, iron them onto your ribbon, and then cut and sew the labels onto one of your pocket pieces, leaving room for seam allowances.
I really like the little added detail they give the finished product. They’re simple and not overwhelming, but they are branded.
I won’t get into how much fun it was to hand them to a few sewing bloggers that I admire though…I’d get all sappy. But you know what? I didn’t bring enough of them with me on the first day (and I didn’t have a good plan for who I wanted to give them to) so I have a few extras.
Would you like one? Let’s do a giveaway for three of them! If you’re in the US, feel free to enter!
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So cute! (And so nice of you to make some to share!) I can't wait to hear about your time at SNAP!
Everyone needs something cute to keep their cards in, right? :)
These are really cute - love the different fabrics.
Thanks, Kimberlee! It was a lot of fun picking them out. I wanted to do more, but time was more limited than my scrap pile. :)
So cute! I've entered the contest :) The email subscription link in the rafflecopter resulted in an error so I subscribed to your blog via the mail chimp link.
Thanks for letting me know, Lydia! I've updated the code, so it should work now. And subscribing the other way is perfect too.
I love that Melanie, I used her tutorial last year for SNAP too. I still carry my business card holder around. Love them. These are adorable! So glad you got to come to SNAP and that we finally met in person!
Yes, she is pretty great. And this tutorial is one of those evergreen posts that people will find useful and fun for a LONG time. :) I'm so glad I got to meet you as well--hopefully we can work together again in the future!
These are great, and what a cute use of just tiny scraps of fabric. Another project for my "to do" list! I love the label making tip too, thanks.
These are great scrap busters. I thought they'd take a lot more fabric than they really did!
I love these how fun!
Thanks, Jennifer! They're really useful AND fun!
These are sew cute, and beats just throwing them in my purse, as they are now. I would love to win.
Mindy, that's exactly what I was doing too! They were floating around and then I'd pull one out to give it to someone and have to wipe crumbs off--talk about embarrassing! Not any more though. :)
I love how pretty these card holders are! I'd love for you to come link them up at my Skip The Housework party!
I made some similar holders last year for SNAP! Love your color combos and patterns ;)
Thanks, Meredith~ they're so handy it makes sense that people love them for conferences. :)
These are adorable! I really want to make one for my business cards. Pinning to remember, thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad you like them! And thanks for signing up for my email list. :)