Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Business Card Holder


I have these cute calling cards that I had made up. They come in very handy when meeting new people and giving them my contact information. Or when I'm talking about my blog to someone and they want to go check it out. My problem has been that I just had them shoved into my wallet. When I would dig them out, all my other wallet items were displayed. I knew I could do better.

I saw a couple tutorials on how to make business card holders here and here. I used the tutorials as a jumping off point and added a 3rd fabric for more color and ended up with this:



I was worried that the cards would fall out and spill all over my purse. Or that I would need some velcro to hold it closed. Although a velcro dot might still be useful. But the fit is snug and they aren't going anywhere. The project was simple and quick. It took me longer to get my sewing stuff out and set up on the dining room table then it did to sew the holder! I just love that fabric color combination.

The project was basically free. The fabrics were scraps from my stash and the interfacing from another project. I'm very pleased with how it turned out!

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17 comments:

  1. My biz cards came in the mail the other day and I realized right away I needed to make a biz card holder to keep them crisp and clean. I clicked on my feed for your blog and voila! You've solved my problem. I can even make this holder today. Thanks!

    Su-sieee! Mac
    This and That. Here and There. Now, Sometimes Then.

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  2. What a great idea! I have a pile of cards in the bottom of my purse that really need some TLC in one of these!

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  3. Terrific! That's such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
    smiles!

    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  4. I love that business card holder! I have been meaning to make something similar for mine, so thanks for the inspiration - especially using 3 different fabrics!

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  5. This is a fantastic idea for a card holder.
    Much better than in the bottom of my purse, lol.
    =)

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  6. I make my own cardholders from paper. Your fabric ones have just inspired me to try something new.

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  7. I found you through AmyLouWho. Very Cute! I made some card holders this summer as well that you can see on my site. I LOVE mine and get tons of compliments, as I am sure you will. It can also be used as a small pocket wallet when you don't want to carry a purse.

    Courtney
    ThePaisleyAbbey.com

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  8. How cute! Nice material selection. Love the cat.

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  9. I love it. The fabrics are great. Thanks for adding the tutorials.

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  10. Love this! A great idea and great use for fabric scraps. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Sew & Tell. Happy Sewing! :o)
    Larri at Seams Inspired

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