Handmade business cards with the Silhouette machine

I have been needing some new business cards.

The last ones I ordered from Vista Print, but this time, I thought I would try to make some of my own.

I couldn't decide on just one, so I made several different styles.

Even though I don't have a smart phone, and I don't text (more about that here), I wanted to add a QR code to my cards since most people have easy access to a smart phone.

QR codes (quick response codes) are popping up everywhere.  I liked the idea of having direct access to my website with a quick scan.

I tried for hours to make a double sided business card with the QR centered on the back.

I was unsuccessful even with the line grid.

If anyone has any tips on making a double sided project in the Silhouette machine, I would appreciate it.

I found a website that would generate a QR code for me for free.

It was so easy!

Just enter your website URL and e-mail or download your code from the site.

I also made a cut out business card with three birds sitting in a row.

This card was a bit more tedious since I had to carefully work out the cut out section from the card, but I like that it's unique.

 I did some plain cards as well.

I used the print setting in the Silhouette software to cut out the bee and typewriter, two items I already had in my library.

After printing, I cut the cards with the Silhouette machine.

Make sure you use the registration marks.

The cards with the code looked a bit plain to me, so I embellished them a bit.

What do you think?

Too much?

These ended up being fairly easy to make with materials I had on hand.

What do you think?

Do you have a favorite?