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Is there a way to make business cards at home? I don't have a business but I would like the ability to put my name, phone number and email address on a card that I could just hand someone without having to write it down. I dont want to buy a program. I know there is software out there to do this with but I want to know if there is a way I could make them without it.
Auntsandy24c from Baltimore, MD
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RE: Homemade Business Cards
This might be of interest to you- http://entrepreneurs.about.com/b/a/216273.htm
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I would think it would be just as quick and easy to take some inexpensive index cards, cut in half (or not)....stick on a self stick return address label and then just write in your email address. How many of these do you even need? Tons? If not, make up a few at a time and keep in your purse. You will be providing your name, address and email addy ...you could add phone number as well. I bought a package of nice business cards. They are on sheets that are perforated. You would use the computer to type in what you want or add a graphic and then print off a page and punch them out. Seems I got a package at Office Depot and it wasn't a lot. Doing it on card stock is cheaper. Or if you really want to get thrifty and frugal, make some little cards from the blank backs of used greeting cards!
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Post By Alison Fourie (Guest Post)
(02/13/2006)
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Hi if you would like to contact me on amftyping @ mweb.co.za (remove spaces), i have a business card template set up in ms word which I can pass onto you. All you need to do is fill in your details etc and print, there is about 10 business cards to an A4 page. regards Ali South Africa
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Office depot has cards you can print on your own computer. jst follow the instructions. usually need microsoft word or works....labels program.
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Post By barb (Guest Post)
(02/11/2006)
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I love vistaprint.com! All you do is pay a very modest price for shipping, and they'll send you really cute business cards. Lots of designs to choose from - check it out!
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Post By RMJ (Guest Post)
(02/11/2006)
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Microsoft word has built-in business card feature. If you already have word then you won't have to buy anything extra. You can use it to make your own business cards as well as return address labels, and many other things.
First open a new document. Then select the Tools Menu at the top of the screen. From the tools menu select Letters and Mailings then from that menu select Envelopes and Labels. It will open a box. Select the Labels tab at the top of the box and then the Options button at the right hand side. Under where it says Product Number if you scroll down you will see 3612 Business Card. Select that then it will take you back to the box where you can type in the information you want to be on it and check the box that says Full Page of the Same Label.
You can buy pre-perforated sheets to print on at Wal Mart or you can just print onto any cardstock and then cut them yourself.
Also, you might notice in the Product Number box there are many options for other types of labels. I make my own return address labels this way. You can buy the blank labels at Wal Mart and then select the right Product Number in Word. Not as inexpensive as hand-writing your address but cheaper than ordering labels from a company.
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Post By Diana (Guest Post)
(02/11/2006)
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Just type your information into a word document standard business card size (like 2 x 3.5)
trim you 8.5 x 11 paper to 8 and 10 after you print and then cut you can get 10 on a sheet use a paper cutter or you can purchase pre "cut" sheets of business cards at the office supply sotre--but this workd fine!
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I make my husbands cards as he is with the VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS and I use a clipart of the US Flag and the State VFW embelem. I can use the Microsoft Word or I have a PrintShop Program and I love it as it is fun and I make birthday and holiday cards. People always tell me during the year they wonder what my next Christmas card will be. ( no pressure there!) good luck and if you have any questions email me here at thrifyfun or this post.
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Post By (Guest Post)
(02/10/2006)
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One of the ladies I worked with had hers done here and its free. http://www.vistaprint.com/ I had mine done at Circuit City 1000 for 7.95
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Post By jeggie (Guest Post)
(02/10/2006)
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Do the microsoft word thing but instead of buying Business cards see if Card stock isn't cheaper.
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It is so handy to have a few in your purse or pocket when you are out and about, especially when you run into old friends and want to update them on your info. Years ago when I was dating they were kind of nice too. :-)
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Business cards can be ordered very cheaply from a website called vistaprint.com
These are professionally done and you can usually get 250 free and all you have to pay for is shipping which is usually around $5 or $6. This is cheaper than you can buy the cards and print them for.
We use them for many things. My husband just ordered 100 postcards for our Boy Scout troop and they were free with the exception of shipping.
Check it out before buying blank cards and printing them yourself.
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I'm glad I saw this post. I want to make some business cards for my dog training business but don't want to pay an arm and a leg for someone else to do it. Thanks Cole! :-)
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Post By cole (Guest Post)
(02/10/2006)
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If you have Microsoft Word, look under Tools tab, go to Envelopes, chooose "new document", scroll down till you find Business cards.Get the label-Id number, go to the local office suppy store purchase businss cards that will work and that you like, and you should be on your way. Also you can go to Microsoft office home page for down loadable clip art to jazz up you cards. good luck
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