Sunday, February 7, 2010

Business Cards: The First Generation

My sister works in a tux shop where she encounters many brides-to-be. Being a supportive baby sis, she asked me if I had any business cards that she could hand out. Well the funny thing is I hadn't printed any cards.

Choosing business cards is a monumental decision. What can you possibly put on that tiny space that sums up everything that you do? I had been procrastinating, but her simple request to help me out gave me a kick in the pants.

So how did I make the monumental decision of what would represent me when I'm not there to represent myself? I didn't. I made the decision to represent what my business is today. I'm a natural planner and a chronic worrier so I found myself getting hung up on all of the "what-ifs."

My biggest "what-if" right now is "What if I branch out beyond wedding cake toppers?". How do you put that on a card? "I sell wedding cake toppers and maybe some other stuff." Finally I realized that my lack of a solid plan is really holding up my forward progress.

After much angst, I decided to be present in this moment, the one where my store only offers wedding cake toppers. Yet to keep myself open for the future, I printed only a small quantity. That way I fill today's need and allow myself room to grow creatively.

9 comments:

  1. Oh Marie, your predicament made me laugh - but I know just what you mean! I think you made a great decision here. Now, can you help me with mine? Am I a caner, or do I cover pens & keyrings and make interesting vases? Therein lies the question... lol.

    Best of luck with getting orders, how nice that your sister works at a tux shop. Your work is so cute that they will be lucky to connect with you.

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  2. Well Jackie I think you are a caner if you are talking to those who are in the know when it comes to polymer clay. To other people you probably cover pens etc. Very beautifully, I might add.

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  3. The cards came out great!! Love the design and colors :)

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  4. Marie - just do what so many other guildies do - have multiple shops! Gather your like items together and then have a business card for each shop so you can give it to people specifically interested in that one thing. Then do another card that lists all the things you do - like a personal calling card kinda thing....Did I make any sense just now? I hope so.

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  5. I hear ya Marie. As you know, I am struggling with the exact same thing. Since I've come up with a name, all of my previous designs don't make sense. I do like Vixenjewels's idea. Your cards look great. Clean, simple, and elegant.

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  6. Your business cards look great! You are going to be very busy making beautiful wedding cake toppers!!!

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  7. Like Stacy, I think Vixenjewels has the right idea. I wear a couple of hats, too as do most creative people (genius is multi-faceted) so a card for each of your creative endeavours makes good business sense. These are lovely! Where did you have them made?

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  9. It looks very lovely. I often prefer unique designs than the very usual thing. Thats why I got my business card designed and printed from Business Card Ninjas.

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Ooh,a comment! How delightful.

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