Thursday, October 7, 2010

Business Cards and a Giveaway--Closed

I left a career I generally enjoyed to stay at home with our daughter when she was born.  While in some ways it was a relief to change gears, there are a lot of things I miss.  It might sound a little silly, but one of the things I miss is having my own business card.  I have a master's degree in social work, and I really felt that I earned those cards.  It was also a conversation piece that allowed me to talk with others about what I did.

 
I missed having cards in my wallet so I decided to make some for my blog.  Now, honestly, one of the reasons I wanted to make them is to test out this particular product from the photography printer I use.  These are not your average business card.  They are printed on very nice cardstock, and they look fabulous.  Sure, I don't have letters behind my name on these cards, but it makes me happy to carry them around in my wallet.  Now I can easily pass on my info if I'm chatting with someone about quilting or crafting.




Now for the giveaway.  If you want some of your very own blog business cards, just enter to win.  I'll design a full-color, double-sided card for you using your photography and logo (if you have one).  You'll get 50 cards 2.5" x 3.5" on your choice of cardstock: pearl, linen or watercolor (I used pearl for my cards).  This is a $50 value including the product, digital photo editing and design time.

A second winner will receive four fat quarters from one of my favorite lines of fabric--Modern Meadow by Joel Dewberry.  I'm so happy it's back in print again, although I have enough leftovers from our bed quilt to last me a long time.  



You have three chances to win.  Everyone knows the drill.  Make sure I have your contact info either in your post or through blogger.  One comment for each of the following:
  1. Your name
  2. Become a follower (reader counts too)
  3. Blog about this giveaway or pass it on to friends by e-mail, facebook, etc...

Thanks so much for following.  Have a wonderful day.  The winners will be announced Wednesday, October 13th.

89 comments:

Brooke said...

Ooh, count me in! My husband got some really cool business cards like this for his photography and I've been thinking it would be fun to have some for my hobby too.

I love that fabric. When you showed your pillow at quilt group last time I love how luxurious it looked in person, something I didn't see when I looked at it online.

Melissa Corry said...

Wow, I would love to have business cards. I also miss having them. In fact, I think I still have 2 of my old business cards in my purse from 10 years ago. Just wanted to hold onto something of the pre-mommy life.

Jennifer said...

Fantastic business cards! I love how they really showcase the photo.

Jennifer said...

I'm already a follower :-)

Mimi said...

I would love to win the fabric - it is a spectacular collection. Thanks for the chance!!

Jen said...

I LOVE your cards! They are awesome! i want some!

Jen said...

I'm a follower!

leigh said...

Those are really cute cards! I'd love to win some for my etsy shop.

leigh said...

And I read you in reader. Does that count as following?

Ducks and Rabbits said...

Your cards look great! And I've been wanting some Modern Meadow for a long long time.

Ducks and Rabbits said...

I'm already a follower :)

tong said...

ooo how fun! please count me in! thanks so much for the chance!

tong said...

i'm a new follower on google reader =)

tong said...

and i posted the giveaway on my blog under fabrics fabrics!

webmailaddress2 said...

Cool cards! I love Joel Dewberry fabric too.

webmailaddress2 said...

I follow your blog.

Regina said...

I also miss having business cards. It's like when you become a stay at home mom everyone assumes you are lazy and have never worked a day in your life or that you aren't very intelligent. We just moved and I had a hard time parting with my old name plate and awards I had. There was no point in keeping them though and I needed the space.

I wouldn't be able to use the business cards but yours are gorgeous!

angela said...

Those are VERY cute cards!

angela said...

And I follow you in reader!

Liz said...

I too have no need for the cards, beautiful though they are, but that fabric is making me hyperventilate!

Liz

Liz said...

I follow you with GFC!

Liz said...

I tweeted!

http://twitter.com/#!/FakeGradSchool/status/26705559828

Lee said...

Love the business cards! What a cool idea. This sounds a little ridiculous, but now that I'm a stay-at-home mom, I consider my sewing my "work". (Ridiculous because I don't get paid for any of it. Far from it - money flows OUT instead, with all the fabric I buy!)

Lee said...

Also, I'm a new follower. Your quilts are beautiful.

Cherie said...

Cherie Wright
cherie(dot)wright(at)gmail(dot)com

Cherie said...

I am now a follower :)
cherie(dot)wright(at)gmail(dot)com

Melinda said...

I would love to have business cards designed. I also love the fabric.

Melinda said...

I am also a follower.

Carly said...

Hi - I'm Carly! Great giveaway! Love both prizes...

Carly said...

I also follow your blog. :)

the frog princess said...

Gorg fabric! :)

Ellen

Clare said...

Clare - I don't really need the business cards, though they look great, but I always need fabric! (yeah right.)

Clare said...

Clare - follower

Peach Rainbow said...

Thanks for the giveaway, Yummy FQs!

~Sarah

Peach Rainbow said...

New Follower!

edeenut said...

I'd love some new cards. The ones I have now are not nearly as nice as yours.
I've always been jealous of my husbands cards he gets to carry and hand out for work although his don't have fun images on them just boring cpa wording.

edeenut said...

I am a follower.
Edith

sy said...

the fabrics are so pretty! thanks for hosting the giveaway
song, songyueyu at gmail

sy said...

i'm a follower

sy said...

i tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/syytta/status/26776275620

Marcia said...

Marcia here. Thank you for the lovely giveaway. The fabrics are wonderful. Alternate email mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Stray Stitches said...

Name: Linda better known as Stray Stitches

Great giveaway!

Stray Stitches said...

I am a regular follower and a faithful reader!

Carla said...

Very cute cards & fabric!

Carla said...

I am a follower (of course!)

Jessica said...

Wow! What a great giveaway, I would love to win both of the prizes!

Jessica said...

I am a follower too!

Angel Jacklyn said...

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Angel Jacklyn said...

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Angel Jacklyn said...

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burrito said...

I feel the same way about cards - just having contact info handy is super nice.

That fabric is amazing!

burrito said...

(I'm a follower too)

Petit Design Co. said...

Norma from Petit Design Co and Quilty Giveaways

Petit Design Co. said...

I'm a reader follower. I love your blog and love your quilting style

Irina said...

Hi! My name is Irina

Irina said...

I'm a follower too

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

Wow what a great idea! I remember reading how ladies would leave calling cards in the 1800's. Your cards are beautiful.

Happy Cottage Quilter said...

I just posted about your giveaway on my blog :-)

http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/2010/10/monday-monday.html

Stray Stitches said...

I included your giveaway in my blog today!
http://straystitches1.blogspot.com/2010/10/200-followers-celebration-giveaway.html

Debra said...

I'm Debra and I love this fabric!

Lealee@insightbbb.com

Debra said...

I'm a follower!

deserae said...

Deserae- I would love to win!

Tara said...

Count me in please :)

Tara said...

I'm now a follower. Thank you so much for this give away :)

Patrick and Emillie said...

Would love to win!

emilliepeters(at)yahoo(dot)com

Patrick and Emillie said...

I follow your blog.

emilliepeters(at)yahoo(dot)com

free indeed said...

I'm Shelley C. thanks

Becky said...

Fun. Please count me in the giveaway. Many thanks!

winnie said...

Cute cards! Now you are a professional modern quilter.

winnie said...

and of course I am a follower (though you know I covet the fabric more than the cards!)

tatgurl said...

I don't really have much use for the business cards, but I'm LOVING the fabric!!

bunkalicious said...

This sounds great! What a fantastic contest.

Polly said...

Awesome givaway! Thanks for the chance! Polly

Polly said...

I'm a follower! Polly

Tami said...

Gotta love a give away! Love the cards and the fabric : ) Thanks!

Sew Many Mamas said...

I am an official follower now : )

Sew Many Mamas said...

Thanks for the chance to win! Great giveaway!

Sew Many Mamas said...

I've shared this with friends!

QuiltSue said...

What a wonderful idea. I'd love to enter if ssomeone from the UK is eligible?

Nancy said...

Wow, business cards. I love the idea.

Katie @ Sew Many Mamas said...

Your cards are beautiful! I would love to win. (Especially since I am trying to trade in my business cards that say "JD" to ones that only say "Mommy."

SewCalGal said...

I agree with your perspective on business cards very much. I'd love to win and see what you create, as I think you have far more creativity than I do. I'm sure whomever wins will enjoy your cards & design. I know I would.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
sewcalgal {at} live {dot} com

SewCalGal said...

I'm following.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
sewcalgal {at} live {dot} com

thought/found said...

Wow! What a great giveaway!

thought/found said...

Ok, I'm following you now!

thought/found said...

I've blogged about the giveaway.

Jeni said...

Thanks for a great giveaway! :)

Jeni said...

I'm a follower! :)

Sweet Fairy said...

Your cards are awesome. I will love to win because u need the plastic business cards.