| How many times have you been given a business | | | | 2. A bakery could create a round card with a 'bite |
| card only to shove it into your pocket or wallet | | | | mark' removed from it in an effort to resemble a |
| and never give it a second thought? Perhaps you | | | | chocolate chip cookie that has been nibbled. The |
| even threw the business card away within a few | | | | shape of a cupcake is unique and recognizable and |
| moments of receiving it. Most business cards don't | | | | would also work well for promotional efforts. |
| make any lasting impression, most don't even get | | | | 3. A real estate agent could create a business |
| read. One sure fire way to get your business card | | | | card with a die cut of a residential roofline. With all |
| noticed is to have it professionally printed and die | | | | of the competition among realtors fighting to get |
| cut in a unique shape. Die cuts are a fun way to | | | | new listings, it could help give the agent a much |
| grab the attention of the recipient and help to | | | | needed edge. |
| differentiate your card from the rest. | | | | 4. An automotive dealership could create a die cut |
| There are a lot of options for shapes, actually the | | | | that resembles a car, or a die cut that mimics the |
| possibilities are endless. It just takes a little thinking | | | | logo of the cars that they are selling. It could add |
| to come up with some fun ideas. Here are a few | | | | a touch of fun to the car buying process. |
| examples to get your creative juices flowing: | | | | 5. A golf instructor could create a perfectly round |
| 1. A florist could use the shape of a lovely flower | | | | card to imitate the shape of a golf ball. They |
| to promote her shop. Imagine how much that | | | | would surely grab attention in a golf clubhouse or |
| would impress a bride-to-be who is comparing | | | | golf equipment shop. |
| floral shops for an upcoming wedding. | | | | |