March 11, 2008

Oh boy. I'm in trouble.

As many of you know, I'm not only working full-time but I'm taking night classes for the graphic design program that I'm enrolled in.

Right now, I'm working hard on a BIG project for my typography class. This is a semester-long project. We had to pick a theme and start collecting typography samples on that topic. (We should've been collecting since day one of this course.) Later, we'll be compiling them into some sort of creative journal format. I had absolutely no clue what I wanted to work on, so I arbitrarily picked something. I recently decided that I hated my theme, and didn't want to work on it.

I decided it would be much more fun and interesting to collect business cards from other creative people (ie: illustrators, designers, and craftspeople). I e-mailed my professor about it this week. I received an e-mail back saying that would be ok, but that I should've been collecting all semester...and that I'm going to need hundreds of business cards.

Yowza!!!

Ouch. I'm still dedicated to this project, but I desperately need your help. If you're an artist, illustrator, graphic designer, or crafts person (or know someone who is) please please please send me your business cards!!! If you read yesterday's blog, you'll know I even have a contest running right now for people who get their cards to be before March 18th.

Some folks have been asking if it's ok to just e-mail me a digital file of their business card, and the answer is YES!!! It's totally fine. I just got a professional-grade printer this week, so your cards will print up beautifully on my end. Just send 'em. If you want to go the snail-mail route and need an address, just e-mail me at honeydewstudio@gmail.com and I'll happily send it to you. You can also send me your digital files at the above e-mail address.

Lastly, I would like to say a very big THANK YOU to those who already responded to this request. You guys have been fabulous and so generous with your help and support. I can't wait to open my mailbox later this week. *Hugs*. Keep 'em coming!!!

11 comments:

Sarah said...

I have a collection of artists business cards (from whom I've made purchase over the past few years). I will scan and send them to you tonight!

Caroline said...

Oh, if we can do a digital file, I'm in!

I'll send both of mine to you today. :)

Nicole Huot said...

Ah! I love you guys!!! You have no idea how much better I feel every time I get a reply about this project.

And Sarah - does your dad have a card???

Sarah said...

Haha no. He doesn't have even have a website! He is OLD SCHOOL.

Sarah said...

also, flickr might be a good resource for this stuff too!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dailypoetics/sets/72057594104389710/

Little Lovables said...

I have tons from myself and the Etsy Texas Crafters street team.

Nicole Huot said...

Fantastic! Send 'em my way. I posted my e-mail above.

By the way - I absolutely love your avitar!!! It made me smile.

Earmark Social said...

i just emailed you, i will happily mail you out a card today if you would like! i love your blog!

i went to school for graphic design, oh how i remember the typography classes! so much fun!

Nicole Huot said...

Thank you so much!!! (o:

Typography has been interesting so far. After the first class, I was convinced I'd never "get it" but I've slowly been progressing. Hopefully this project will be a success!

June said...

i will try to email you my card.
June

Nicole Huot said...

Hi June, that would be great! Thank you. (o: