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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

I'm over the hump of the brand re-design. Everything has been ordered and sent to print. Which means I am now playing the waiting game. Business cards, postcards & stickers are all in process or in transit to my little home office.

And while I wait, I am getting a few things together on this end.

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I am planning to add little circle stickers with my "logo" on them to all the print, kit & book packaging that leave the shop. I think it's a little more professional to get my name on there and if I ever get my act together and sell at a live craft fair, they would be a perfect spot to write on the price.

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I made these stickers with Paper Source 1.25" Round Labels & their printable template. Very easy.

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Something else new that I have wanted for awhile were designated shop notecards. I always try to dash a note off with custom orders and have never had a uniform way of doing it. Now I do.

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I ordered custom stamps from Simon Stamp and made up a bunch cards so I'll have something ready to go. I cut 8.5 x 11 Cover Paper in some fun colors into four smaller cards and stamped a logo on top.

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The stamps are also perfect on tags for mixed paper books.

I'm very happy to have some less expensive do-it-yourself projects to supplement the bigger costs of business card printing and everything else.

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21 responses to “DIY branding.”

  1. Johanna Avatar

    I really like how your clean typography works with the imperfections of those stamped circles. And the cutesie shape of those tags? Nice! Plus, I am impressed on how you just get your stuff together and throw yourself out there … at least on this side of your blog it looks like you manage to go through the process without weeks and weeks of re-questioning your decisions. Kudos.

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  2. LindseyBee Avatar

    Very cute idea to put your stamp on it:) Love it!

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  3. chris Avatar

    I truly admire how you’ve gone about this re-design. It seems that it’s been pretty easy as you have a specific look/goal in mind.
    I also noticed you re-did your blog banner. Loving the inserts of color with your “I Love”, “I Believe”, & “I Make” statements.
    Great job Elise!

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  4. Jenn Avatar

    I really like the look of the stamps. Simple & effective. It’s inspiring me to get going on my own business design… since I often find my self spending way too much time re-questioning my decisions, like Johanna mentioned! This is motivation 🙂

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  5. Shruti Goradia Avatar

    Great redesign Elise. Your style and personality are very well reflected in your re-branding. I really like how you weave your love for DIY/hand-made and clean design into the package.

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  6. Sherry Avatar

    Love the simplicity of your re-brand.
    I ordered a stamp for my etsy orders and have used it on numerous things — packaging, tags, paper bands. I looooooove having it ready to put my mark on anything and everything. 🙂

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  7. jessica o'brien Avatar

    you’re a natural at marketing, branding + design. love all these small touches, that add up to a big impact!

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  8. Signe Avatar

    Hi Elise, super good re-branding results!

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  9. Tiffany B. Avatar

    Great job elise! I can’t wait to see the biz cards and what else your waiting for. All those little details add so much to the items we sell!

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  10. Tracy Avatar

    I absolutely love the stamps! What a great idea. I think this is a perfect touch, even better than printed letterhead.

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  11. Vee Patel Avatar

    Love the re-branding you’re doing. You prove that DIY is fun & manageable! I have to order custom stamps too before I open up my own Etsy shop.

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  12. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Very cute and inexpensive, I like it!

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  13. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Love these stamps! I am trying to use the Simon website to make a return address stamp & having a hard time picking a length and width. Do you remember what dimensions yours are for comparison? Thanks!

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  14. elise blaha Avatar

    2x.5 and 2x.75. I would print out what you are going to have the stamp say actual size first to be sure you are happy with it. 🙂

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  15. KissMyTulle Avatar

    Excited to see your rebranding – I’ll be tackling mine in 2011 and have enjoyed watching your process. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Gabi Avatar

    Love all the re-branding stuff, Elise! Awesome job!
    btw, my word art poster is finally on the wall! 🙂
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  17. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    Looking good girl! 🙂

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  18. Danielle Avatar

    You are so creative! Thanks again for the awesome big mini workshop.

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  19. Vanessa Avatar

    very slick! and I love that mini album cover, very inspiring

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  20. laura Avatar

    love this all!

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  21. Melissa Martin Avatar

    I love your custom stamps! Where did you get these from?

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