Stand Out with 24 DIY Business Cards

Tori Lewis
Aug 03, 2013

Whether you’re meeting with potential clients or hitting up some craft fairs, it’s always good to have a stash of business cards to stay in touch with new contacts. And while getting business cards printed certainly looks professional, it doesn’t look very fun! Show off your creative side alongside your contact info with these 24 DIY business cards that are sure to make people remember you.

1. Stamped Business Cards: With shipping tags and a personalized stamp, you can create these easy and eye-catching business cards. We like that the shape isn’t that of a traditional business card… It makes them stand out from the pack! (via BeachBrights)

2. Charm Stamped Cards: The mix of glitz and rustic makes these business cards look unique and cool. Plus the extra texture of the charm is a great touch! (via oh, hello friend)


3. Tie-Dyed Business Cards: These are pretty incredible. It’s a cool way to spruce up plain old business cards and we’re loving that each one is slightly different. (via lark&linen)

4. Zig Zag Edged Cards: Another fun update to a traditional card, these use paper cutouts and zigzag scissors to give each one a pop of personality! (via Design Improvised)

5. Washi Tape: We love washi tape. Like, seriously. Using the material to create a fun business card, accented by a colored paper clip, is pretty brilliant (and easy!).(via Lemon Jitters)

6. Scratch Off Business Cards: Another project by oh, hello friend, these interactive business cards, reminiscent of those scratch-off lottery tickets, is a cute way to keep your contacts engaged and deliver a hidden message. Awesome! (via oh, hello friend)

7. Stitched Upcycled Business Cards: These cards use old cereal boxes and simple stitching to make an earth-friendly statement card. If you like the look but don’t know if you totally want to commit to the total eco-warrior vibe, you can use recycled plain cardboard for a similar effect. (via C.R.A.F.T.)

8. Half Printed, Half Illustrated Cards: Business in the front, party in the back? These cards let you show off your professional and free-spirited sides at once, while also showing your artistic chops. How cool would it be to get a one-of-a-kind illustration along with someone’s contact info? (via Creature Comforts)

9. Watercolor Business Cards: The watercolor lines on this card provide a pop of color atop a clean white background. We’re loving that these have a totally handmade vibe while being really easy to put together. (via ARDOR)

10. Glitter Vial Business Cards: Show off your sparkle with this awesome DIY idea. The glitter vials are pretty epic, and the washi tape is just a bonus! (via Ashley Thunder Events)

11. Lace Accented Business Cards: Lace is always a great way to add a little bit of femininity to a project and we’re loving how it accents the simplicity of the rest of the card. (via Dance to the Radio)

12. Carnival Tickets Cards: Colorful? Check. Unique? Yep. Easy to make a ton? Definitely. These cards made from carnival tickets make us seriously crave some cotton candy. (via The House That Lars Built)

13. Paint Dipped Spoon + Business Card: Little extras definitely set your business card, and you, apart. We’re definitely digging the idea of adding something useful, crafty, and representative of your brand alongside your regular card. (via Lulu the Baker)

14. Business Flowers: Ok, so these aren’t actually a card, but they’re awesome. Fabric flowers + a label = a great way to be remembered among a big group of people. These would be fun to display in a vase wherever you need a couple business cards on hand. (via Hey Look)

15. Gilded Business Cards: Add a touch of class to a stack of inexpensive business cards with some gold spray paint. (via Camille Styles)

16. Fabric Backed Business Cards: Put those fabric scraps to good use by upgrading your business cards with a bit of texture and pretty patterns. (via Here’s looking at me kid)

17. Vintage Slide Business Cards: Snag some vintage slides from the thrift store and create some totally retro (and completely rad) business cards. (via Maize Hutton)

18. Sparkly Hearts Business Card: Turn your business card into a party with a little homemade confetti with just the right amount of glitz. (via So Shay)

19. Ombre Business Cards: You had us at ombre. The neon hues make these cards stand out while the ombre pattern make them look professionally done — despite how crazy simple the DIY is! (via A Pair and a Spare)

20. Cross-stitched Cards: These have a great vintage-meets-crafty feel to them and the multiple textures makes them easy to find in a stack of cards — great for getting people to reach out to you after the fact! (via vintage muse modern views)

21. Artsy Business Cards: Turn your art into memorable and individual business cards that each look like a masterpiece. (via Design Milk)

22. Neon-Accented Business Cards: The neon string against the bold text makes these cards a great choice for those who like things a little bit edgy. (via popeyetalk)

23. Washi Tape, Stitched Business Cards: The little washi tape shapes are an unexpected dose of awesome and the stitching is a great way to make sure it stays on even when it’s thrown into a purse. It’s a great way to add patterns and colors to your card while remaining pretty minimal. (via Mintstudio Creations)

24. Parchment Paper Envelopes: Parchment paper envelopes make a great base for fun business cards. We created these guys quite a while ago (in fact, we were HelloBrit.com then!), and we still love them. You can fill them with different fun extras and they’re crazy easy to print at home. (via Brit + Co.)

How do you mix personality and professionalism on your business cards? Have you seen any awesome ones out in the wild? Talk to us in the comments below or share your photos over on Twitter.

When Do Girl Scout Cookies Go On Sale? Everything To Know About The 2025 Season

The next best thing after Christmasis not New Year’s – it’s Girl Scout Cookie season! We just can’t resist stocking up on Thin Mints and Tagalongs every year. In the spirit of getting a taste as early as possible in 2025, we’ve already got our eye on the next season.

Get your cravings ready, because we’ve gathered everything you need to know about the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season.

When will Girl Scout Cookie season be in 2025?

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Girl Scout Cookie season typically runs from January to March, though the exact dates will depend on the region you live in.

Several Girl Scout regions have already announced the dates for their season, so you can likely anticipate similar dates for other parts of the country:

Last year, in-person cookie sales started as early as January 9 while online sales began on February 16.

Where do I buy Girl Scout cookies?

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You can buy Girl Scout cookies in-person or online. Oftentimes, troops will set up shop in front of grocery stores or malls. Once the season starts, you can search for in-person booths here. Many troops also offer online ordering, so you don't even have to leave the house.

How much will Girl Scout Cookies be in 2025?

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The cost of Girl Scout Cookies will vary based on the region you buy them in. In 2024, the price per box ranged from $5 to $7, amidreported price raisesdue to inflation.

Several regions have already addressed pricing ahead of the 2025 Girl Scout cookie season.

Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pine announced their first cost-per-box price bump in nearly a decade, citing rising production costs. All of their boxes will cost $6, but specialty cookie flavors like Girl Scout S'mores and Toffee-tastic will go for $7.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois have all of their boxes priced at $6.

Meet The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Flavors

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There are currently 12 Girl Scout cookie flavors, according to Girl Scouts. Their list includes the same cookies that were available in 2024. From Thin Mints to Samoas, we are so excited. Here’s the full list of cookies:

  • Adventurefuls
  • Caramel Chocolate Chips
  • Samoas (AKA Caramel deLites)
  • Do-si-dos (AKA Peanut Butter Sandwich)
  • Girl Scout S’mores
  • Lemonades
  • Lemon-Ups
  • Tagalongs (AKA Peanut Butter Patties)
  • Thin Mints
  • Toast-Yay!
  • Toffee-tastic
  • Trefoils

We’re also holding out hope that a new flavor will be announced ahead of the 2025 season (a la the famous Raspberry Rally)!

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Lily-Rose Depp Doesn't Care What You Think About 'The Idol' — "Really Proud"

I love a good edge-of-your-seat drama series featuring characters the world loves to hate — I'm looking at you, Succession. But there are some shows whose boundaries are pushed to a...weird limit. Although HBO's The Idol was slated to be Euphoria 2.0, it's drawn criticism from those who have watched it.

To be fair, The Idol's goal may be about getting people to talk, good or bad. It dives into the professional and personal life of pop star Jocelyn, played by Lily-Rose Depp. But even that's being met with side eyes due to the role's eerie similarities to an actual celebrity — and The Weeknd's ex-girlfriend — Selena Gomez.

Here's all the evidence that makes thing awkward, plus learn how Lily-Rose Depp feels about the backlash over the series!

How is Selena connected to 'The Idol' co-creator The Weeknd?

In 2017, Selena Gomez and The Weeknd briefly dated after his relationship with model Bella Hadid ended. Although the relationship didn't make it to the one-year mark, they seemingly remained on friendly terms.

Why do fans feel Jocelyn From 'The Idol' is similar to Selena Gomez?

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Fans were quick to point out the similarities between Selena and The Idol's Jocelyn, with one going as far to tweet, "ever since finding out the idol is probably just the weeknd’s selena gomez fanfic i haven’t been able to sleep."

According to BuzzFeed, fans noticed both Jocelyn and Selena began their careers as kids. Before Selena starred in Wizards of Waverly Place, she got her start on Barney & Friends in 2002. From there, she's had a successful career starring in various TV shows and movies.

Another glaring similarity fans mentioned was the way Jocelyn was filmed posing for a cover story in "lingerie and a hospital bracelet" — very similar to Selena's video for her song "Bad Liar," where she was also seen wearing a hospital bracelet. Another fan tweeted, "the weeknd is a nasty person. the comparison between jocelyn and selena is scary and disrespectful. the idol lacks originality," showing a side-by-side comparison of the two scenes.

We also can't help but notice that Jocelyn's best friend Leia is not only her best friend, but she's also her personal assistant...not too dissimilar from the personal and working relationship Selena has with her best friend Theresa.

Is Selena Gomez the only pop star 'The Idol' seems to mirror?

It seems as much. GQ noted that The Idol makes a nod to or mentions icons such as Prince, Donna Summer, and Madonna in the first episode, proving that pop culture can always be referenced to make a connection to something. Meanwhile, the details of Jocelyn's life eerily match up with Selena Gomez's life IRL — more than just a reference.

What has Lily-Rose Depp said about 'The Idol?'

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It's been over a year since fans noticed weird similarities between The Idol and Selena Gomez, but Lily-Rose Depp recently opened up about her feelings surrounding the show.

She said, "I love it. Honestly, I love it," (via Vanity Fair) before acknowledging she knew everyone involved was taking a risk making the controversial series. "You make something and you hope that people like it, and you hope that it resonates with people," she added. Still, the actress said everyone "knew some people were not going to like it and that it was going to be too much for some people."

The backlash from some viewers didn't really bother her for a few reasons. Firstly, she has no qualms doing "things that maybe not everybody's down to do." Secondly, she's "not an Internet rat like that" and isn't "on Twitter" so she's "not reading stuff."

For Lily, she had a great time immersing herself in The Idol's world, calling it a "huge turning point" for her." "I learned so much about myself, and I got to progress so much in my own work. I learned how to dance, and sing, and do all these things that I had never done before."

Her final verdict? She doesn't regret The Idol. "So I look back on it and I can only think fondly, and I’m really proud of what it is.”

Watch The Trailer For HBO's 'The Idol'

Haven't watched The Idol yet? Watch the trailer, and let us know if you think this hot topic TV show is the Selena Gomez biopic everyone else thinks it is.

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You Totally Missed This 'Bridgerton' Cameo In The 'Wicked' Movie

As a Bridgerton fangirl, I definitely squealed when I learned Jonathan Bailey (who plays Anthony on the Netflix series) had joined the Wicked movie as the dancing-through-life, suave Fiyero. Have you HEARD him sing "If I Didn't Believe In You" from The Last Five Years?! Well, Jonathan himself revealed that he actually isn't the only Bridgerton star making an appearance in Wicked — and since I totally missed this cameo, there's a chance you did too.

Keep reading for the surprising Bridgerton cameo you'll see in Wicked.

  • The world fell in love with Jonathan Bailey when he played Anthony Bridgerton on Bridgerton.
  • Bridgerton fans were also super excited to see him as Fiyero in Wicked.
  • But Jonathan isn't the only Bridgerton cast member to make an appearance in the movie.

You're probably running through the whole Bridgerton cast in your mind — Luke Thompson, Luke Newton, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, — but Jonathan Bailey is actually joined by his horse Jack! Considering how surprised I was when I learned this, you probably didn't see it coming either, did you?

“I went around to see [Wicked director] Jon Chubefore we started filming, and I said to him, I said, ‘I think I know who the horse is.’ And he was like, ‘What do you mean?’" Jonathan Bailey said in an official Wicked video. “It's Jack, the horse that I'd ridden in Bridgerton, who I had an amazing relationship with.”

In the clip, you can see Jonathan leading Jack onto the Shiz University set, and riding through the forest. “People say don't work with kids and animals," he continues. "But if it's Jack, I'd say, ‘Take the job. He's a legend.’”

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Well, Jonathan and Jack weren't the only Wicked cast members who got along swimmingly. Ethan Slater told Brit + Co that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo immediately made the cast feel like a family.

"[They] would hug everyone who came in," Ethan says. "The first day I think every actor had a minimum two-hour meeting with Jon just to walk through all of the designs and all the things and talk about character. And so from from the very beginning, it just felt like it's really safe...This huge movie is something that we've been waiting for for 20 years on a big scale with the biggest stars in the world, it could have felt really intimidating and it felt really familial immediately."

And TBH, it totally translates onscreen!

Did this Bridgerton cameo surprise you? Let us know what you're most excited to see in the Wicked movie in the comments!

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