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    Home » Super Easy DIY Business Card Holder

    Super Easy DIY Business Card Holder

    October 2, 2017 by Shara, Woodshop Diaries

    I am not the most professional person ever.   I’m very casual and somehow always manage to make a fool of myself in any type of professional or social situation.  It’s a gift.  A talent, really.

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    But for those of you that own it when it comes to business and professionalism, you need business card holders…you know…the kind that sit on your fancy, professional desk.  The desk that most likely doesn’t look like mine all covered in papers and receipts from months ago…and that random cheese stick wrapper I forgot to throw away…ha.

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    I recently made this house shaped business card holder for my real estate agent (PS more on this later, but we are selling our house for any of you locals who are interested 😉 )from some scrap 1×2 boards and how cute is this?!

    How to make a scrap wood DIY business card holder shaped like a house! Great gift for real estate agent, contractor, designer, interior decorator, etc. Would make great cheap gifts and so easy to make!

    It would be really cute for builders, interior decorators, contractors, designers, home bloggers, whoever has anything to do with houses…or who doesn’t, but likes them anyway 🙂

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    And it’s a SUPER quick, easy DIY project.  So either grab your scrap wood or go pick up a cheap 1×2 and let’s do this thing!

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    You will need:

    Scrap 1x2s (or just a short 1×2 board if you buy one)

    Router

    1/4″ straight bit for router

    Wood glue

    Miter Saw

    Nail gun (or hammer and nails)-optional

    Clamps (if you don’t use nail gun)

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    Step 1:  Cut the Business Card Holder Slot

    If you have a router table, that’s the way to go.  But, if you don’t, you can set up a jig like I did.

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    I grabbed a piece of 2x scrap wood and screwed a piece of scrap 2×2 onto the top like shown in the picture.  Then, I took a piece of my 1×2 scrap (longer than you actually need so that you can trim the screw holes off the ends later) and screwed it into the top of the 2x scrap like shown.  You want to space these apart so that when you run the router along the 2×2, the bit will cut down the center of the 1×2 to make the slot.  Make a mark where you want your slot to be.  Make sure the space between your marks is large enough for a card to fit.

    How to make a simple DIY business card holder

    Now, use the router to cut your slot between these lines.  Clamp the 2x piece to the work bench so it doesn’t move while routing. Also, set your router bit depth to about 1/4″.  I did 1/2″ the first time and it was WAY too deep.  If, after you cut, you want your slot wider, adjust your 1×2 slightly further out on the jig and route another slot right next to the first one to make it wider.

    Cut business card holder slot

    Step 2: Trim Down your Business Card Slotted Board

    Now, unscrew the 1×2 from the jig and use a miter saw to trim down to the desired length.  Mine was about 6″ long.

    Business card holder with slot

    Step 3: Add House Sides for Business Card Holder

    Cut two pieces of 1×2 at 4 1/2″ long.  Bevel one end of each at about 15 degrees like shown.

    DIY business card holder house shaped sides

    Sand well and using glue and a nail gun, attach these sides to the slotted piece like shown.  Make sure the angles are slanted down toward the OUTSIDE of the house shape.

    Step 4: Add Business Card Holder House Top Pieces

    Cut 2 pieces of 1×2 at 4 1/2″ long with 15 degree bevels cut on each side parallel to each other.  These will be the roof of the house.  Glue the pieces together.  You can lightly clamp or hold them together until the glue somewhat dries.  Then place them (centered) onto the house and glue and nail in place.

    add roof of house shaped business card holder

    Step 5: Finish the House Shaped Business Card Holder

    Putty the nail holes and sand.  Then stain or paint as desired.  I left mine natural 🙂

    How to make a DIY house shaped business card holder

    Scrap wood business card holder shaped like a house! Perfect for realtor, interior designer, contractor, etc. How cute are these?

    Isn’t this cute??  Such a simple card holder, but so cute, right??

    How to make a house shaped business card holder

    How to make a scrap wood DIY house shaped business card holder

    I love scrap wood projects!  What do you think?? Would you make one?  Would you use one?  Who else can you think of that would love a house shaped business card holder??

    DIY House Shaped Business Card Holder from Scrap wood! Makes a great gift for real estate agent, interior decorator, designer, or even contractor!

    What other shapes could you make a business card holder in??  I’ve been trying to think of more ideas haha.

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    If you are looking for more scrap wood projects, check out these:

    Scrap Wood Carrying Caddy

    Scrap Wood Fall Leaf Sign

    Scrap Wood Keepsake Box

    Scrap Wood Cake Box

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    But before you go, I’d love if you’d pin this for later!

    How to make a scrap wood DIY business card holder shaped like a house! Great gift for real estate agent, contractor, designer, interior decorator, etc. Would make great cheap gifts and so easy to make!

    Until next time, happy DIYing!! 🙂

     

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    1. Maureen

      January 18, 2018 at 5:24 am

      Shara,

      This, without the card slot, would be great for a Nativity set. Just an idea… Love your blog!

      Maureen

      • Shara, Woodshop Diaries

        January 28, 2018 at 8:00 am

        Such a good idea! I will keep that in mind for this Christmas 😉

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