MUA Business Cards
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CherryAcid
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I got my cards from vista print, i always get lots of compliments on it
Vlcatko
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I am not a makeup artist but I can tell you what business cards I like AND keep
I think that anything else than regular 3.5" x 2" cards is a good idea - people want their cards neat and organized IMO. You could go for rounded corners (one rounded corner with others left square could be nice) or even punched or embossed designs but if I were you I would stick with the standard dimensions.
Colorwise, I would choose either something classy (white, offwhite, cream) or reasonably colorful (nothing too "showy"). I think it depends on your target group of customers (maybe it wouldn't be bad to have two sets of cards - one classy and one more edgy)...
As someone already mentioned, it is nice to have at least some space (for example the other side of the card) for writing additional info, new contacts and so on on the card.
If you would like to have some pictures/photos on your card, please please do not overlay them with text - it is not very nice visually nor technically
I personally think that lineart is more suitable for business cards than any photos or other realistic pictures...
On the idea of CD-like cards... neat idea but unusable in broader perpective - think netbooks (usually do not have any mechanic at all), laptops (have only a kind of "slot" which does not work with irregular CDs) and computers which mechanics do not allow for insertion of these card CDs (in 10 years I had 1 - ONE - computer capable of working with these "nifty" CDs) - including a www address on your business card does a better job, I think
Well that's about all I can recall about my favorite business cards right now, I hope it is at least of some help
I think that anything else than regular 3.5" x 2" cards is a good idea - people want their cards neat and organized IMO. You could go for rounded corners (one rounded corner with others left square could be nice) or even punched or embossed designs but if I were you I would stick with the standard dimensions.
Colorwise, I would choose either something classy (white, offwhite, cream) or reasonably colorful (nothing too "showy"). I think it depends on your target group of customers (maybe it wouldn't be bad to have two sets of cards - one classy and one more edgy)...
As someone already mentioned, it is nice to have at least some space (for example the other side of the card) for writing additional info, new contacts and so on on the card.
If you would like to have some pictures/photos on your card, please please do not overlay them with text - it is not very nice visually nor technically
On the idea of CD-like cards... neat idea but unusable in broader perpective - think netbooks (usually do not have any mechanic at all), laptops (have only a kind of "slot" which does not work with irregular CDs) and computers which mechanics do not allow for insertion of these card CDs (in 10 years I had 1 - ONE - computer capable of working with these "nifty" CDs) - including a www address on your business card does a better job, I think
Well that's about all I can recall about my favorite business cards right now, I hope it is at least of some help
prettysecrets
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This is just one of my business cards. i have another thats very basic but i wanted something that was going to really show who i am .literally. lol
HeatherNicole
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These were the ones I was going to order, but I decided to do a clean black and white card with my name. I'll post pics later. I figured my fancy can come when I do my comp cards.
Originally Posted by CherryAcid
I got my cards from vista print, i always get lots of compliments on it
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These were the ones I was going to order, but I decided to do a clean black and white card with my name. I'll post pics later. I figured my fancy can come when I do my comp cards.
midwesternfront
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When you go with glossy, so you lose any of the quality / clarity of the image?
Rita Baumann
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I want to chime in on this one.
Part of my business is branding other businesses. Your logo or logotype should represent your style. If you do classic faces, use a classic design. If your makeup is edgier, make an edgier logo. I don't recommend using a photo - because it may pigeonhole you too much. There is not room on a business card to show a variety of different looks.
Your logo/branding should be unified across your blog/website, letterhead, contracts, business cards, flyers or any other item you have printed. Your email address should be [email protected] or similar. It's much more professional than the yahoo address you made after college.
Part of my business is branding other businesses. Your logo or logotype should represent your style. If you do classic faces, use a classic design. If your makeup is edgier, make an edgier logo. I don't recommend using a photo - because it may pigeonhole you too much. There is not room on a business card to show a variety of different looks.
Your logo/branding should be unified across your blog/website, letterhead, contracts, business cards, flyers or any other item you have printed. Your email address should be [email protected] or similar. It's much more professional than the yahoo address you made after college.
LC
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i think cards for any industry that include pictures or clipart of any kind are highly corny. Stick with a logo and text.
also, matte cards can be very sophisticated when done right. glossy cards to me also appear cheesy, but thats my opinion.
on a side note, i think it's funny how a couple of you girls covered up the phone number on your business card, when you're handing it to random strangers and probably have it listed on your website.
rita gives good advice
also, matte cards can be very sophisticated when done right. glossy cards to me also appear cheesy, but thats my opinion.
on a side note, i think it's funny how a couple of you girls covered up the phone number on your business card, when you're handing it to random strangers and probably have it listed on your website.
rita gives good advice
CharlieMUA
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pinkvanilla
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That looks gorgeous Charlie 
I've also used a photo on mine (should really upload a pic of them!) and I tend to disagree about not using a photo of work youy've done. I really enjoy seeing a snippet of an MUAs work on their business card. Not sure why, I guess it's just personal preference.
I've also used a photo on mine (should really upload a pic of them!) and I tend to disagree about not using a photo of work youy've done. I really enjoy seeing a snippet of an MUAs work on their business card. Not sure why, I guess it's just personal preference.
