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How To Make - Business Cards

Design and print your own business cards at home with a professional look—perfect for small businesses, artists, freelancers, and even social or dating use.

📇 HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BUSINESS CARDS

Whether you're a small business owner, creative artist, or simply want a unique calling card for networking or dating events, you can design your own cards at home using your printer and our pre-scored card stock. Creating your own business cards saves money, lets you experiment with designs, and allows you to tailor your messaging to specific audiences.

🛠️ WHY MAKE BUSINESS CARDS YOURSELF?

  • Cost-effective: Avoid paying a print shop for each update or version.
  • Customizable: Create different cards for different clients, events, or roles.
  • Fast turnaround: Make last-minute changes and reprint instantly at home.
  • Creative freedom: Add your personal style, fun quotes, social handles, or even poems.

📦 SUPPLIES YOU'LL NEED

  • Mcgpaper.com pre-scored, perforated business card sheets
  • Inkjet or laser printer
  • Word processor or design software (MS Word, Publisher, etc.)
  • Optional: graphics, logos, icons, or color palette
  • Plain paper for test printing

🖥️ SETTING UP YOUR LAYOUT

To get started, open one of our downloadable business card templates from the Templates page on mcgpaper.com. Choose the appropriate format for your software (MS Word or Publisher recommended).

If using other software:

  • Set up a table with 2 columns and 5 rows
  • Use these margin and spacing settings:
Top Margin: .05" Columns: 2.0"
Bottom: .25" Column Width: 3.5"
Left: .75" Rows: 5
Right: .75" Row Height: 2.0"
Spacing/Gutter: 3.0"

Alternatively, check if your software includes a template labeled Avery® 5371 or 8371 and use that as a base.

🎨 DESIGNING YOUR CARD

  1. Open the template in your chosen software
  2. Import your logo or graphics and scale to fit
  3. Type in your name, title, company, and contact info
  4. Customize with fonts, colors, or fun taglines
  5. Preview your design—make sure everything fits neatly within the printable area

For social or creative calling cards, include fun quotes, rhymes, or interests to make a memorable impression.

🖨️ PRINTING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS

  • Print a test sheet on plain paper to confirm alignment
  • Insert one sheet of pre-perforated cardstock into your printer
  • Use your printer's highest resolution and “plain paper” setting
  • Print one sheet at a time for best results
  • Let ink dry completely before separating the cards

Once printed, gently tear along the perforated edges. The clean cut lines and standard 3.5" x 2" format give your cards a polished, professional feel.

📦 FINISH & STORE

Store your cards in one of our crystal clear business card boxes to keep them protected, visible, and ready to hand out. These also make great presentation cases for craft fairs, art shows, or pop-up events.

That’s it—your project is complete. You've just created high-quality, custom business cards from the comfort of home!