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Let’s Be Friends – My Alt Summit Business Cards

February 18, 2013 by Ciera Holzenthal

Hello, happy Monday! I shared my favorite business cards from others at Alt Summit, now I’m going to share my cards, and some of the drama that went into making them…

Let's Be Friends Business Cards

When I found out that I was getting to attend Alt Summit THIS year, it was only a few weeks before the event. After I ran around my house screaming with excitement, I totally freaked out. I heard that business cards were a HUGE deal at Alt and I was not sure I would have the time to design and get something produced in time. After hours of brainstorming, I knew that my “Let’s Be Friends” concept was the way to go. After all, I was going to this gathering to make connections and new friends! Once the idea was set, I started designing and ordering supplies like crazy! I went back and forth with myself and finally broke down and splurged on letterpress cards. The night before I left for Alt, I had received all the parts to make my little packages… except for the actual business card, ahh! There was a huge communication breakdown inside the print shop I ordered them from, so sadly I never got them (but did get a full refund). The morning of my flight I was left printing and trimming business cards on whatever cardstock I had laying around and stuffing and sealing the envelopes! Luckily my parents are awesome and they helped! It all turned out fine, but boy was that stressful! My idea was received well and hopefully inspired those I met to keep in touch! SO here we go, my Alt Summit business cards… and lucky for you guys, I have some extras! All you have to do is sign up for my e-news list (don’t forget to include your mailing address), then leave a comment here letting me know you signed up – and I’ll send out as many as I have left!

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

If we met at Alt and you have a picture of you wearing one of the friendship bracelets, I’d love to see it!

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Ciera Design Alt Business Cards

Let's Be Friends

Among many things at Alt, I was VERY inspired by the Tiger in a Jar design camp so I decided to make a video showing the process of me putting my cards together!

About Ciera Holzenthal

Hi, I'm Ciera! I specializing in visual brand development and adore working with passionate entrepreneurs to design captivating and cohesive brand identities allowing them to fulfill their greatest potential and skyrocket their businesses to new heights. I’m passionate about using my skills in branding, marketing, design & social media to help your business succeed.

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Comments

  1. Ashley Benson says

    January 31, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    This is such a great idea to give to friends and family! I love the “lets be friends” concept. Where did you get the bracelets from? They are so cute!

  2. Antoinette says

    March 14, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Ciera I love your unique and creative business card idea! There’s definitely a first time for everything πŸ™‚

    • Ciera says

      March 14, 2013 at 10:51 pm

      thank you Antoinette!

  3. April@ms word templates says

    March 5, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    OMG! I haven’t thought this could be possible. You really have a great idea there. Awesome business cards! πŸ˜€

  4. Marissa @ Chic Darling says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    Those bracelets are awesome, and I seriously want one! Such a great idea!

    • Ciera says

      February 25, 2013 at 11:40 pm

      thanks! make sure to sign up for my e-newsletter to get one!

  5. Monique says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Your cards are so cute! I hope I can come up with something fun and unique if I go to Alt next year.

    Also, I signed up for your e-newsletter! I hope I can get a card & bracelet in the mail… if you still have any left!

    • Ciera says

      February 23, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      Thanks! Yep, you will be getting one!

  6. Maggie says

    February 22, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Holy cow! Did you make all those friendship bracelets yourself?! It’s such a cute idea!

    • Ciera says

      February 22, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks! I did not make the bracelets, just packaged them all up!

  7. Bev says

    February 22, 2013 at 10:20 am

    That is the cutest video, and I love your business card idea for Alt Summit!

    • Ciera says

      February 22, 2013 at 11:00 am

      Thank you Bev!!

  8. Rebecca says

    February 21, 2013 at 10:17 am

    These are SO CUTE and creative!! You are so talented. : )

    xo
    Rebecca

    • Ciera says

      February 21, 2013 at 10:35 am

      Thanks for the kind words Rebecca!

  9. Kisty says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    1. I wish I can go to the next ALT Summit.

    2. I love these cards. <3 So pretty!

    • Ciera says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Thanks! Your should try to go, it was awesome!

  10. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    February 19, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Loooooove!!!!!

    • Ciera says

      February 19, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks Andi!

  11. val says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:35 am

    I’m sad we didn’t get a chance to meet! I signed up for your mailing list, and I look forward to getting your card and a bracelet of my very own πŸ™‚

    • Ciera says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:53 am

      hope we get to meet next time!!

  12. Laura says

    February 19, 2013 at 11:31 am

    Signed up!

    I LOVE these. Especially the ones with little hearts. πŸ™‚

    • Ciera says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:59 am

      I know, aren’t the heart ones SO cute!

  13. Jessica says

    February 18, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    Those were a great idea. I love the Let’s Be Friends concept and the bracelets are beautiful.

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks Jessica! That means a lot!

  14. Samantha says

    February 18, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    I love this idea! Ahh you are so creative! <333 I signed up for your newsletter & I would love to get one πŸ™‚

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      Aww thanks Samantha! I’ll definitely send you one!

  15. Vanessa says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    You best believe I signed up, these are SO cute, so I hope I’ll be on the “let’s be friends” list! πŸ™‚

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      haha! for sure!!!
      P.S. I LOVE your jewelry!

      • Vanessa says

        February 18, 2013 at 4:46 pm

        Thank YOU! Well if I ever come up with a cute way to incorporate my jewelry into my business cards, you’ll be first on my list to receive one. πŸ™‚

  16. Natalie / Half Asleep Studio says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Love the video so much! Great concept.

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 2:32 pm

      thanks Natalie!

  17. Kelsey @ Pinegate Road says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    LOVE your video! (and the cards, of course!) I think you’ve done it and inspired me to learn how to add video to my own blog and portfolio, yours is completely adorable. I didn’t attend the design camps while at ALT, do you know of any online resources to learn to make videos like yours? I will probably start doing some research, but if you know of any great ones, I’d love a recommendation! xoxo Hope you’re well friend!

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 4:27 pm

      thanks Kelsey! I always recommend Lynda.com – I think they have the best tutorials around for pretty much everything! I don’t have any video background and used iMovie for the first time for this video and found it pretty intuitive. I think you can even edit video right in Photoshop now…

  18. Amanda says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    i can’t believe i didn’t get one of these! :[

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      you didn’t?! I’ll send you one!

  19. Sandra says

    February 18, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I was in that same design camp – weren’t they amazing? And what a fab way to showcase what you learned – by actually making a video. Lovely.

    We didn’t meet at Alt and I don’t have your friendship bracelet but I’ll be friends…

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      yes, Matt and Julie are so inspiring! I’ll send you one if you like! Or we can just be friends πŸ™‚

  20. Jules says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:06 am

    This are so cute! What a fabulous idea. I have a question re the Alt Summit: You mentioned that you didn’t find out you were going until last minute. Is that because you signed up at the last minute or is there such a demand to go that some people don’t get in and there’s a waiting list?

    xoxo,

    Jules of Canines & Couture

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 11:23 am

      Hi Jules, thanks! I was very lucky and eceived my ticket from Bing since an idea of mine was featured in the “Bing It To Life Lounge” > https://cieradesign.com/2013/02/06/bing-it-to-life-at-alt-summit/

      Tickets sell out within minutes so not everyone gets to go – there is no waiting list but there is a forum to purchase tickets from people who decide they can not attend. Ticket exchange was aloud until Dec. 31 this year and the even started Jan 23. Hope that helps!

  21. Jee | Oh, How Civilized says

    February 18, 2013 at 10:22 am

    What an adorable idea…a design with a purpose.

    • Ciera says

      February 18, 2013 at 10:41 am

      thank you!!

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