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I love my new business cards, but they have a semi sad sad story attached to them… not to mention an issue [more on that later]. I made them with the intentions of going to Creative Estates. I won a ticket from The Idea Room, got an airline ticket with miles for $7.00, found 3 awesome roomies (THANK YOU, Linda, for organizing) and then… tried to tackle the work schedule. Needless to say, I could not make it happen 
But, I did get a fun craft project out of it!
But, I did get a fun craft project out of it!
[I made THESE business cards to attend Bloggy Boot Camp in Austin!]
Materials: Paint chips, doilies, PSA Essentials stamp, glue, adhesive mailing labels
Doilies rip very easily…I only used the lacy part:
Glue lacy part on paint chip:
Here is the front:
And here is the back:
I used these from Office Max:
You get 750 labels for about $15!
AND
Making them on the computer is super easy if you use Microsoft Word…Each package has a template #…I happen to buy Avery template # 5260…All you do is go to Tools, click labels, and find your corresponding number…then the labels automatically pop up on your screen!
I stuck them on the back of my paint chip with a square of scrapbook paper and voila!
The issue: The stamp smudges :/ No matter how long you wait for the stamp to dry! I have not tried anything yet… I’m thinking mod podge the front?
Does anyone have any suggestions to help my little business cards?
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so sad about your smudging
b/c this is an inspired idea! I will ask Libby over at the PSA Stamp Camp to weigh in on possible solutions. There must be some coating the paint chip that is keeping the ink from setting. We have experienced this at Expressionery.com where some papers (really the inks/toners/coatings they have on them) just don't play nicely with a surface ink.
these are so cute!! I love the doileys!
Those are really neat! I like the fact that they have some "texture" to them with the doily!
I love these business cards. they are so cute. don't know what to do about the smudging, what a bummer.
Very cute cards, shame you don't get to use them at the Creative Estates.
I've had ink smudge before, I think some inks just don't get on with shiny surfaces. I've used a heat gun to dry my inks before, perhaps this might work!
If the ink is still wet would modge podge make it run? What a bummer, 'cause the cards are fab!
SO clever and cute! LOVE.
I really love these. Crafting is what you do, and your cards reflect that. Genius.
Cute cards! I've heard a spray of hairspray keeps the ink from smearing…not sure if it's before or after…but I think it works…good luck!
It might be the texture of the paint chips that makes the ink smudge. Maybe a clear acrylic spray? I know the ModPodgers say if you print something on an inkjet you have to spray it with that or the Mod Podge will make it bleed and run….
I LOVE THESE! SO CUTE! I'm going to do something similar, I think. Your cards are already done, but wet embossing would look nice and there would be no smudging (but would take longer to make). Did you try to heat set the ink? Perhaps a spray fixative would stop it from smudging…. sorry your trip didn't work out.
Very cute idea with the paint chips!! I remember in art class when we had issues with things smudging (like with charcoal drawings) we would spray the whole thing with aresol hair spray as a fixative. It's worth a (cheap) try?
Adorable! I am not sure what you could do to prevent the smudge. I think if you did Mod Podge over it, that will cause it to smudge- I've had it happen to me in the past.
I didn't know you couldn't come to CE anymore! Big bummer!
The answer is hair spray! Seriously, spray it with hair spray and no smudging.
Really cute business cards!
I would love to invite you over and share on my WhateverWednesday linkie party. Hope to see you there!
Your business cards have got to be my most favorite thing you make!
So cute! But I'm so sad you can't come to CE anymore! We'll be thinking of you!
I am SO sad I can;t make it to CE
I LOVE meeting other bloggers that like to talk creative and blog 
MY real life friends sometimes think I'm crazy!
THANK YOU to all for the hairspray comment…I will try it out!
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-Mandy
http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com
Hi…I am new here, but I love this blog!!! What about a spray finish? Hairspray tends to make ink run. But a spray varnish from a craft store might work.
I love it with the doily, what a cute touch!
You might try a spray fixitive…same idea as hairspray, but probably less sticky.
Love them! Great idea!
If you don't mind – I am so totally going to steal this idea!!! I LOVE IT!!! You're a genious!!
BTW – where did you get your stamp from?
So great! Love the use of the paint chips!!
(found you on the Shabby Chic Thursday linky!)
Love the doily
Love the repurposed paint chip cards
Love the stamp!
LOVE that you got it from Expressionery!! That's my former workplace and my current sponsor for my other blog the ThankYouNoteProject!
Love that its such a small world!
i love this idea…what a fun and creative way to give business cards that people will notice and remember…thanks for the idea! would love for you to share at fridays unfolded @ http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/2011/04/fridays-unfolded-13.html
blessings,
alison
stuff and nonsense
these are freaking adorable. i would probably just use them for gift tags. i love it when people put their address on the gift tags…makes thank you card writing so much faster.
for smudging I would give acrylic sealer or Triple Thick a try or you might need to just print your design on clear stickers instead.
-Stefanie
2ndChanceCreation.etsy.com
Come on!? This is so awesome! How stinkin cute and creative. I say, Mod Podge, or could you print out a similar image onto clear labels and use a round punch to punch 'em out and then stick them on the front?
Kim
http://www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com
Way too cute love the doilies.
http://www.ourjoyfulliving.com
What a clever idea! I love it!
I found your pretty blog thru Friday Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense. I did a post, too, and would love for you to come visit me!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
really cute idea. Thanks for sharing
Those are SO CUTE! And I am so sad you didn't get to go! DH had to be out of town so I didn't get to go either! BOO!
Those are SO CUTE! And I am so sad you didn't get to go! DH had to be out of town so I didn't get to go either! BOO!
I ove how personal these are–fabulous!
Wow, they are adorable! I really love them!
Rachel @ Maybe Matilda
These are super fantastic! Love em! Sharing on facebook, thanks for joining me at Anything Related!
I was at Bloggy Boot Camp in Austin and I am sad to say I did not get one of your cards.
There are amazingly creative! You're talents floor me!
those are so pretty! I love them!
You've been featured at my Hookin Up With HoH Party this week!
Please feel free to stop by and grab a button if you'd like!
Thanks,
Allison @ House of Hepworths
looks like these lovely cards are a hit…so much so that i am featuring them today on fridays unfolded…have a wonderful weekend!
blessings,
alison
stuff and nonsense
Dontcha just love paint chips? Great job!
That's awesome! Love it!!!
Great idea!
This was so clever! They look great. But where do you find doilies after Valentine's Day?
These are super awesome! I love it! My thoughts for the ink problem: try Staz On ink – it's made to stay on surfaces that usually don't ink well, or use a spray sealer, mod podge might leave you with a big smeared mess!
Found your blog through tip junkie and this is really cute…Now about the ink..could you iron on over it with clear plastic wrap or something like that?..I have seen it done on other projects..of course have a fabric protecting your iron…( just a guess I am not good at paper crafting yet.
mukweto.com
This is a great idea and frugal too! Love it!
dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com
I LOVE your stamp! I've been looking for a stamp ever since I started my little Etsy shop and crafty blog. I may have to head over to PSA and check them out! Your cards are SUPER adorable too!
Awww man…sorry they smudged. They are too darn cute anways! Wish i had ideas to help but I can't think of anything. Love them though!
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – I featured you today! – Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Genius!!!
Love this idea! I am going to feature it on Thursday!
wow, this is so clever!
Hi! I featured this project on Fun Friday Finds. I hope you will stop by and check it out.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/08/fun-friday-finds-paint-chips.html
Love this! And try 'StazOn' ink. That should do the trick. Plus it's inexpensive and available at all craft stores.
Although…that looks like a self-inking stamp so that probably won't work.
Great idea! I love the custom stamper.
Awesome! I’m always looking for lovely ‘quick and dirty’ crafts for my senior ‘artisans’ group. This beautiful item fits the bill perfectly – I think the doily not only gives it a touch of class but also speaks to the seniors in a huge way ie past fashion, interior design as well as antique or Victorian era ideals. Your little paint chip now delivers a whole trip down memory lane! (Of course, I’ll make sure I spray them with hair spray first – thanks for the heads up on the smudging) Blessings..
Great ideas you post here.thanks a lot.