I recently updated my business card design to include my new website and some of my favourite 3D papercraft projects, and I’m so pleased with how it’s turned out!
So, this got me thinking … How can I safely store and present my lovely new set of 100 business cards, whilst keeping consistent with my brand?
And, of course, it had to be a handmade box!
This is how I made it …
I started by measuring the set of cards and worked out that I needed a 20cm x 20cm piece of cardstock. I chose the lovely vintage mint green colour to match my brand (and my Cricut Explore 🥰). I then used my scoring board to score the lines shown below and drew the diagonal lines at the sides with a pencil.
I folded and burnished the score lines, then cut the tabs as shown below.
Next, I added some patterned paper panels to the front (measuring 8.5cm x 1.5 cm) and the two sides (measuring 4.5cm x 5cm with the diagonal lines at 1.5cm).
I then glued the two larger side tabs to the back.
Then glued the two smaller tabs to the front and folded the front over, gluing it in place for a neat finish.
I did the same with the back, folding it over and gluing it in place. This also gives the back extra strength.
I love how it looks, and I know that my business cards will now be safe and nicely presented for anyone who wishes to take one 🥰
Will you be giving this a try?
Happy crafting!
Suzanne
Esselle Crafts 