I had been wanting some new cards ever since I got married last year, because nothing is more unprofessional than a graphic designer scribbling out their old surname on their business card and hastily scrawling their new surname! I decided to use my gocco because my style lends itself much more to “DIY chic” than those crisp and velvety professionally printed cards (even though there’s nothing yummier than a freshly printed batch!)
The cards use my favourite burgundy gocco ink, which I’ve now completely exhausted doing this run, and a variety of salvaged card stocks I had lying around. I figured that this would add a sort of “mend and make do” aesthetic that will probably be a big trend this year, due to the global financial crisis (Danger! Danger! World in crisis!)
I got to hand out a few last night at the #btub meetup, and they were well received. Almost too well received, I was blushing! Compliments make me go “awww shucks dude”.
Next month is going to be just as busy as this month I think. I’M EXCITED! The new blog redesign is so close I can almost touch it. I can’t wait! I want to get it up before people start sussing me out thanks to the Semi-Permanent book.
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Great cards! I never thought of using the gocco for biz cards. Your designs are wonderful. Do you cut each one by hand to get those wonderful rounded corners? Kudos – very nice work.
Thank you :D
I have a rounded corner stamp that one of my old work mates gave me as a gift. I use it all the time and I’m really surprised I haven’t blunted it yet!
Wow, i love these. The design is excellent and the colour looks perfect on that paper stock! xxx
Natalie, those business cards are so pretty. Can I have one next time I see you?
Love these cards. Just wanted to let you know I blogged them here. http://www.savegocco.blogspot.com Thanks!