Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Do You Need a Calling Card?


Front side
Hi all! As a homeschooling, homesteading, blogging mom I wear a lot of hats. What woman doesn't? Recently a friend of mine suggested I create a business card so I would have a way to share my business and I have to admit that for weeks I just couldn't figure out how to fit all that I do on to one teensy -tiny business card. I'm not saying that to sound as though I'm some sort of super duper gal, I mention it because like many of you, I do a lot of fun things that I'd like to share with others. 
Have you ever thought you would like to host a garden tour, show off your hen house, show others how to keep chickens, ducks, guinea hens, goats, invite someone into your greenhouse for look see or host workshops? I bet you have and why not? These are all great reasons to create your own one- of - a-kind calling card and promote your blog at the same time.

Back side 

Do you have a business card or postcard to advertise your blog and other talents? Here's what I did!

I went to Vista Print and played around with their designs and finally decided to upload my own images. I created my blog header/postcard image in Picasa and uploaded it to vista print into their postcard template. It took me a few weeks of tweaking but the end result reflects me and that's what you want. Something that says " YOU "and tells people CONCISELY what you do in a nutshell.
  Now when I'm asked what I "do" I won't stumble over my words trying to shorten the list or bore the person with a long tale about all of my passions. Instead, I can simply hand them a post card. 
 Perfect for mailings, and in person meet and greets!
The main thing is to have fun while creating your card. Try out different font styles, colors, business names and tag lines until you find one that clicks! Be sure to include ALL of your social networking links plus a contact phone number and email address.  
I'm excited to hand mine out at a Local Artisans Night this coming Friday ( along with 10 other Momma Entrepreneurs ) where I'll be talking all things BACKYARD homesteading and sharing a field of flower photos
 Here's a peak at a few of the images I'll be offering.

Morning Glories



And my beloved Dahlias!




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I'm sharing this post at Dolly's Designs " Share Your Shop Hop "!
Do you have an on or offline shop to show off? Head over to Dolly's beautiful design blog and link up! I'm also visiting Tillys' Nest Down Home Blog Hop for more lessons in homemaking and homesteading.

28 comments:

Michelle said...

I great job on the card. It look very professional. Your pictures of the flowers are lovely.

HIBISCUS HOUSE said...

Wow, I am impressed. You are so creative. My small calling card doesn't have anything on it so I am going to copy you girl. Thanks for sharing too over at the blog hop! I wish I were closer would love to do all of the above. Yes Michelle I agree with you aren't those pictures just breathtaking? Thanks Deb.

Phyllis @Around the House said...

Your pictures of the flowers are just so beautiful, your cards are creative and so informative, I am gonna go back and see those flowers again..

Junebug said...

I had no doubt that your business card would be nothing but outstanding!! You better believe if I am ever close to Plymouth, MA I will be taking you up on that garden tour!!!!

LA Murano said...

That is an awesome card! I wish I could combine all my things on one card....somehow my brides don't understand the chicken farmer thing LOL If this is your first time with vistaprint, they'll start sending you all kinds of deals. Beware...it can get addicting! :-)

~L

Clint Baker said...

Very good!

Faith said...

Hi Deborah Jean, I've been tinkering with the business card idea..to take to the craft fair. Thank you for the assistance...:) I'll take a look see.

Faith said...

ps...I'm itching to plant my Zinnia seeds...stunning arn't they?

daisy g said...

Great idea for connecting with others.
Those dahlias are amazing!

Unknown said...

Thank you Michelle! :)

Unknown said...

Thank you Dolly! You are very creative with your images. I know you will come up with something lovely that says " Dolly '!

Unknown said...

Thank you Phyllis... Taking photos of my flowers is almost as fun as growing them!

Unknown said...

I would love it June!!! Heck, I wish everyone could come!

Unknown said...

That's funny Lisa,... What , your brides don't want chickens as part of their special day? tee hee...You are right about vista print... they offer soooo much!

Unknown said...

Thank you Clint!

Unknown said...

Hi Faith! Nice to hear from you...Good luck with your cards and yes, I can't wait to get my zinnia seeds in as well... we've had such a cool spring...

Unknown said...

Hi Daisy,
Thanks so much. It's almost time to plant the dahlias. I share many photos of them during the summer time so beware! :)

daisy g said...

I'll be ready! ;0)

Nicki said...

Hi, Debbie! Oh my goodness, I don't know HOW you do it all! Are you planning to write an ebook on flower growing? If so, I'd buy one for sure!
Btw, I'm Nicki, the one who made a comment a long time ago about "rooster troubles." LOL. That rooster is "no longer with us," but now we have one who's not too bothersome, thank goodness!

Unknown said...

Hi Nicki! I remember your " rooster troubles" well! I'm glad you have a friendlier fella around your homestead now! I absolutely am going to write that eBook on flower growing... Stay tuned! Thanks so much for the visit!

Bonnie K said...

Deborah,

I've e-mailed 3 times, but for some reason you aren't getting them. My e-mail is bkfuller@mato.com Maybe that will work.

Candy C. said...

I love your card, what a great job! I have been thinking about updating my business cards for the Farmer's Market and you have given me some ideas! :)

Unknown said...

Wonderful, Thank you Bonnie!

Unknown said...

Oh goodie! Oh, I went with the matte finish ( recycled paper) and it is still very rich in color!

Unknown said...

Thanks for the beautiful inspiration, Deb!
Great card ... and those flowers are breathtaking.
Someday I hope to have my own flower farm!
Weekend Blessings,
Catherine :)

Unknown said...

Hi Catherine,
You are most welcome. Plant a patch of zinnias...that will hold you over till your one day flower farm!!!
Blessings,
Deb :)

Tilly's Nest said...

You did such a lovely job Deb! It is beautiful and I think it describes all of your talents to a T! You are one amazing lady!~Melissa xo

Unknown said...

Well, thanks Melissa! You are too! xo Deb

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