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August 24, 2016 · 14 Comments

Haven Recap and Business Cards That Stand Out

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Here is my Haven recap and also how you can make business cards that stand out.Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out - So Much Better With Age

Today I will show you how to make your business cards that will really stand out, but first let me tell you all about Haven!

Each year for the last four years I take a long trip from my home in Vancouver, BC Canada to Atlanta, Georgia for the DIY blogger conference called Haven. Why you ask? Doesn’t Vancouver have any blogging conferences?

Yes we do! And there are a lot of bloggers in Vancouver but most are fashion bloggers or mommy bloggers. The blogging world is very niche driven. I’m in the DIY & home decorating niche and then there’s niches within that niche. Have I lost you yet? I hope not!

So I love going each year to visit the friends I talk to every day and to meet face to face with brands.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / room full of people at the conference - So Much Better With Age

I actually took my big camera with me this year, I usually don’t as it’s too bulky to carry around all day, but the lighting was bad so it was probably irrelevant. Oh well.

So here’s Jenna, Rachel, Sarah, Abby, Natalie.
Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / picture of other blogger friends - So Much Better With Age

Abby & Chelsea

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / Abby and Chelsea - So Much Better With Age

And of course my roomie every year, Jenna.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / Jenna and I - So Much Better With Age

Moi / Lauren / Rachel / Liz Marie / Shannon / Liz

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / more pictures of the bloggers at the conference - So Much Better With Age

With Sarah and Lauren and Rachel

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / me at the cocktail party - So Much Better With Age

Laura / Lauren

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / my blogger friends Laura and Lauren - So Much Better With Age

Selfie time!

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / taking selfies - So Much Better With Age

Nina / moi / Rachel / April / Lauren / Sarah / Abby / Chelsea

Missing from photo: Jenna! She was sick, poor girl 🙁

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / photo of all us bloggers together - So Much Better With Age

My favourite class two years in a row now is Amy Howard’s class.

She is one incredible woman with so much experience in the business world with furniture and her paint line and just life. She tells you so many inspiring stories and she really wants to uplift women. It’s a real treat to listen to her talk. And while she’s talking you’re painting. It’s a great combination for a class.

Haven conference &  making business cards that stand out / Amy Howard's Class at Haven Conference - So Much Better With Age

Here’s Amy showing us a new technique for vintage wood, which was so cool.

 Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / taking Amy Howard's class - So Much Better With Age

You put on this product that’s a bit like a watered-down stain called Better With Age (um..I need to be a brand ambassador, hello!)…

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / vintage wood stain - So Much Better With Age

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / staining wood - So Much Better With Age

You then add Venetian plaster to it and scrape it off.

Like vintage barn wood. I love this look with the plaster.

 Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / using plaster - So Much Better With Age

Of course, there’s always lots of Haven swag to bring back home.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / Haven swag - So Much Better With Age

Business Cards That Stand Out

I wanted to make business cards that stood out this year as I’m going through a re branding of my site (EEK! I cannot wait to share the new look with you!) and I wouldn’t have my new business cards done in time but I wanted to tell people that it was coming. So I made little cards to attach saying what they could expect coming up on my blog, like the new re branding of course as well as videos. I just printed it on card stock and cut each card with a paper cutter.

I also printed off a photo from my new house so I could tell brands there were going to be a ton of new projects in the works for the blog.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / making the business cards - So Much Better With Age

I found cute little kraft paper envelopes and had my son help me stamp each envelope with a little French stamp that I already had on hand. I taped it up with a strip of washi tape.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / stamping the envelopes - So Much Better With Age

I found these little white flags at a craft store that added a nice little touch and with the baker’s twine it all came together.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / using twine - So Much Better With Age

I love how they turned out. A cute little card collection in their own little envelope.

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / cute cards and envelopes - So Much Better With Age

Haven Conference & making business cards that stand out / finished business cards - So Much Better With Age

These were so much fun to make and my weekend was a blast. I got to meet new people and I love seeing my girls!

To read about my other years at Haven, click below:

Haven Recap 2013 Part I

Haven Recap 2013 Part II

Haven Recap 2014

Haven Recap 2015

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  1. Aaron says

    August 25, 2016 at 9:54 am

    I love the business card idea! They turned out awesome Jamie! Haven just looks like so much fun. Maybe one of these years I’ll have an excuse to go.

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    • Jamie says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      haha, I know! Thanks 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Shawnna says

    August 25, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Hey girl this looks so cool! Glad you had a lot of fun!

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    • Jamie says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Shawnna 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  3. [email protected] Designs says

    August 25, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Loved seeing this recap….I missed Haven for the very first time since its inception this year…so looking forward to next year….you girls look great!

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    • Jamie says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Oh dear! I hope to see you next year, Shirley.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Michelle Meyer says

    August 26, 2016 at 3:51 am

    Jamie, when I read your post on Haven last year, I was just getting started with my blog. I attended Haven and like you had a blast this year. Somehow I missed meeting you but hope to next year. Love your blog!

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    • Jamie says

      August 26, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Michelle. Would love to meet you next year 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    August 27, 2016 at 10:53 am

    I NEEDED to come next year!! You and sooo many of the other girls are all bloggers I look up too! And your business cards rock, Jamie!

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    • Jamie says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Kendra! You are so sweet.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Sheila Irwin says

    August 28, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    Jamie,

    Love seeing the pictures from your experience there. Even though I met you, it’s really fun to see photos of classes I didn’t take (Amy Howard! Next time!) and people I haven’t yet met!

    And your business cards were adorable! By far the cutest ones I got when I was there! So glad we met:)

    Sheila
    http://www.maisondecinq.blogspot.com

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    • Jamie says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      You’re so sweet, thanks Shirley. It was so great to meet you! I love Amy Howard’s classes. Hope to see you again next year.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  7. Denise says

    August 30, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    I saw your post title and thought these WERE your new business cards!!! Holy moly, so cute!! Great idea. Glad you had a good time. Amy’s class sounds like something I would love.

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      haha thanks Denise. Nope they are on their way! You would love Amy’s class for sure.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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