Video How To: Business Cards for Creatives
In late 2018 I rebranded Paper Heart Design in a day. It was one of those things that just hit me and fell together in the most perfect, creative way. When it came time to order new business cards, I thought long and hard about what I could do to set myself apart from other graphic artists. I decided I was going to make my cards myself and that each one would be slightly different. I loved the idea of a business card that was hand crafted and one of a kind. They would each be a tiny piece of art! Check out this quick video from my YouTube channel on how I make them. More detailed instructions and photos to follow.
A custom stamp was decidedly the best way for me to do this. There are a lot of places online that you can order custom stamps from, but I highly recommend Hello World Paper Co. I sent my design files for production and received these beauties...
Once my stamps were in, I gathered all of my supplies. If you’re an Amazon Prime lover like me, check out my affiliate links to all my supplies, listed here. You can find all of these items, or comparable substitutes, at local craft stores as well.
- Paint Brushes + Rinse Jar
On to the fun part...
1. Paint
2. Cut 2” Strips
3. Cut 3.5” sections
4. Stamp
Once this is all done I stamp the back side with my contact information. Here’s a peek at the finished product in the wild.
When Freeland Community School District reached out, they already had a well established icon, the Freeland Falcon, but they did not have specified fonts, colors, or layouts of their logos. What they needed was a complete visual identity system that would bring consistency across district communications.
Forests feel magical. Teeming with huge trees and tiny mushrooms alike, there’s something special about a walk in the woods. There are so many things to notice and enjoy. The colors of the forest can vary greatly, but the deep greens are my favorite.
The most meaningful visual identities are the ones that feel like stepping into someone’s world. That is exactly how it felt creating the logo and visual identity for musician and creative storyteller Joannah Lodico. This is a brand inspired by nature, music, history, and the quiet magic of a cottage hidden deep in the forest.