July 2, 2013

Liz makes a felt business card holder

Since my boyfriend told me he would get me business cards for my birthday (squee!), I decided to make a cute little business card holder. It's a really simple and quick project and would make a great gift. It only took me a half hour! Here's how you can do it too:

You'll need two different colors of felt, a needle, thread and a pair of scissors. Oh, and you'll probably also need a business card just for sizing purposes. 
Cut out four pieces of felt (two in one color, two in the other) a bit bigger than the size of your business card. I used my awesome boyfriend's business cards, as you can tell.
In order to make the cuts in one of the purple pieces and one of the green pieces like you saw in the picture above, fold it in half and cut a chunk out. Match that one to the other one you want, and cut.
Match up your pieces. You'll want your two different colors with the "U" shape in them on top, and you'll also want the middle pieces to be the same color. The outside colors will be the same as well. Now it's time to thread your needle. I used white thread, but it really doesn't matter what color you choose. Using a blanket stitch, start sewing from one top corner to the other top corner. Stop.
Now you're going to sew the top purple and green piece together using a blanket stitch, sew down the "U" shape and stop when you've reached the other side. Now thread your needle again and sew a blanket stitch on the back side.
That's it! You're done! Now fill it with your business cards and impress people with your hand-stitching skills.
Don't these particular colors remind you of your childhood? They remind me of Scooby Doo and R.L. Stine books!
Have a great week everyone!
-L

10 comments:

  1. Ahh! I made business cards today! So funny you posted this! I think I'll make some holders! AND YES to the colors. haha, I think I'll use leather for mine :)

    xoxo
    Juliette Laura
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  2. Yep, they remind me of Scooby-Doo! ( I love Scooby!) I want to make some for my parents business company! Simple and cute, just the way that I like it!

    <3 Summer

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    1. Haha, I love Schooby Doo too! Let me know how your business card holders turn out! :)
      Liz

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