I’ve needed new “business” cards for awhile (or as I prefer to term them: calling cards. I tend to use them more as something that holds my contact information, rather than publicizing a business per-se.). You’d think as someone who does graphic design and such, I’d have actually gotten around to doing some design work for myself. Well, the sad truth is no, because I’m an intensely fickle and picky person when it comes to designing a card for myself!
I’ve come up with a few designs, but am just having the darndest time choosing which one I think is more interesting, and suitable for my card. So, I’d love if you’d comment and let me know which one you think is the best design! I wanted to include an image of myself (but not of my face… I don’t want to come across as narcissistic. lol!), and give the card a vintage feel. (The one image on the bottom, left side will be the back of the card.) Which do you like best?
Thanks bunches!!!
Hello Casey! Longtime reader, first time poster. My favorits of all of these pretties are the heart-hands ones, particularly the one thats closer to the center. I just find it so charming!
Hello! I’m also a longtime reader and commented here and there =)
I love them all but I think my favourites are the shoe ones in the top right hand corner and the one in the top middle. They’re gorgeous!
It’s going to be a hard decision.
I’m going to vote for either the black and white heart hands (middleish) or the black and white dress (lower right). I like the strong border that was used on them and I prefer the images to be in black and white as well (even though I love the color of your shoes!). I know it isn’t an exact answer, but I’m excited to see what you pick and what everyone else votes for!
I like the vertical one where your toes are pointed inwards, but it’d be awesome if it was in black and white (I love b+w photos, so classy and timeless). Or maybe you could leave your shoes in color and have the rest be monochrome? And definitely the bold border!
I think the bottom right, or maybe the top middle…
Hi! I’m also a long time reader and admirer of you work, but this is my first time commenting. My favorite is the shoe picture in the middle of the top row. I like the horizontal pictures so you don’t have to turn the card to read the back, you can just flip it over. Although the black and white pictures are very cute too!
I love the one on the bottom right (black and white legs shot). They all look wonderful though!
I really love both the heart/hand ones… and this a hard decision to make, but I think I like the top left one better. There’s something about the simplicity of it that is really drawing me in.
I adore the one in the middle, however they are all beautiful! I am loving your blog & your style!
I like the top middle one the best, I think the color and the fact that it takes up the whole card is really striking. My second choice would be the bottom right though.
I really like the top middle and the bottom right design. The heart ones are sweet—but they remind me of a pose that the Princess characters in Disneyland would make for the camera.
Ooo! This is a hard one – for what you are advertising I would go for either the heart one in the middle or the black and white shoes one to the right, bottom. Do let us know the verdict!
Good luck choosing!
I like the hands with the border
Tough pick, but I have to say that the upper right hand corner one caught my eye first.
But seriously, why not all of them?
I’m with you on preferring to call business cards “calling cards.” At least in regards to my own cards, in any case, LOL. I really like the idea of having personal calling cards, and now that I have a “real” job, I would really like to design cards for my own distribution.
But anyway, I digress. In terms of which card design I like best, I’m partial to the designs with the skirt and shoes, particularly the one near the top with toes pointed inwards. They feel professional and clean and stylish, but still charming and whimsy.
Good luck with coming to a decision! I know how hard it is at times to just pick one design!
I like the one with the shoes at the center top the best.
I think the middle top one is lovely!
the black and white one down to the right. it’s fantastic.
all this reminds me of that i feel like i’d need some “calling cards” (i do not even own a business..) as well. and a nice banner for my blog. i really should take some time during this fall and be a little creative on that corner…
No need to choose – my business cards have lots of different photos on one side and my details on the other. Moo do business cards with up to 50 different photos, they’re so much fun – people love choosing they’re card. It’s not the cheapest option but if you don’t need a huge volume it’s affordable.
are you a graphic designer… i’m just sayin’
The hearts hand pose is (-while cute and delightful) over done and not original.
conveys much more strength and self assurance.
Toes pointing in looks uncertain and weak. Toes in “first position” (ballet for ya
Colour photo is visually more eyecatching.
Portrait photo compliments the legs-shot.
so….. bottom right card but in colour.
You’ve done very well! I find calling cards rather tricky sometimes..
b/w hem and shoes. nicely off center. I’m afrais the hands might become passe’. They’re all lovely though!
I love the image on the upper right but would like to see it in b&w or sepia … my second choice would be the one with your hands shaping a heart (upper left).
xo,
Lynda
Morning! I voted at Flickr, but thought I’d come here. Top right for me!
I like the one of your feeties, in the middle/on the top row. I think they are adorable just like you and your blog.
hugs,
Kat
I like the top center horizontal version! So cute! Love your blog!!
Casey, My vote is the bottom right, legs in black and white. I also agree that black and white gives a more vintage feel. There is something decadent about B&W today, mixed by new color.
Have a great weekend!
The one down in the bottom right corner is my favourite: that position of the feet seems much more confident than the other.
Your blog is gorgeous, by the way!
i really like the heart-hands, love it!
I like the one on the top in the middle… although i do love the heart hands as well
They’re all lovely, but I’m partial to the horizontal, color, feet turned out.
These are… are… simply BEAUTIFUL O_O I am so jealous of your skills… I try to design, but I simply do not compare… I am trying to make cards myself. I wonder how you do it, I wish I could watch how… lol ^.^;
Well, dearie, I couldn’t resist adding my two cents here. I like the top center one the best. Very anthropoligie-like. Good luck!
hard to choose! i think i like the one at the bottom right.
my favorites are the shoe ones with your feet turned in.. the top right and top middle. but i can’t decide which of those i like better!