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CLIENT LOVE Branding for My Besties

I am soooo excited to share this recent project (prematurely, as we are still working on the website!) that I created for two of my BFFs and their new company, A2 Communications Group. It is always a challenge but with great reward when you embark on creating a brand for a friend, more so for two! So I was especially thrilled with the results of this collaboration thus far…

The business card is gold foil stamped onto museum board — normally used for framing and matting. It’s super duper thick and makes such a strong statement with a lot of punch. I designed the rest of the stationery system which we have yet to get printed, but I’ll be sure to share!

All in all, it made me so incredibly happy to hear the pure joy in my friends’ voices when they received the cards, and the pride when they pass them out to clients. It’s so gratifying that what I do can give that to them!

Design, photo and styling by Erika Brechtel

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  1. Julie says

    July 12, 2013 at 5:40 am

    I love the gold foil and the square size. So elegant with a pop of fun!

  2. Alison says

    July 12, 2013 at 7:06 am

    These are stunning, so elegant!

  3. FripperyVintage says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:28 am

    Gorgeous card, love the thickness.

  4. Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says

    July 12, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Gorgeous! Anything with gold automatically wins points in my eyes.

  5. Kelsey says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Could you tell me how you print the gold foil? Do you get it professionally printed or do it yourself? I’ve been searching but can’t seem to find the answer. Thanks!

    Kelsey

    • Erika Brechtel says

      July 13, 2013 at 6:46 am

      Hi Kelsey, yes these were professionally done by Czar Press here in Orange County, CA. You would need to get a die made from your art to press the foil into the paper. The die is reusable for future runs.
      Thanks for the question!

  6. lauren @ la petite fashionista says

    July 13, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    These are absolutely gorgeous!! they will make an incredibly impression. so fun to be able to play such an important role in helping people launch their businesses!

  7. Erin | House of Earnest says

    July 17, 2013 at 10:09 am

    umm, I LOVE these!!! :)

  8. ame says

    July 18, 2013 at 7:42 am

    When I saw these go up on Instagram I was dying. I LOVE THEM, perfect stock selection, and I just adore the fonts, spacing and use of gold foil. So chic! GREAT WORK!

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