Jesus Hates Papyrus

For those who followed the logo redesign, I hope you like what we’ve done with the cards.

papyrus cards

I’ve always liked the designs I’ve used for the business cards, but this design really took it to a new level for me. It was as if now that I had really poured a lot of personality into the logo it freed me to let that come out in our own design. It’s encouraged me to really embrace our brand.

Business cards have always been more of a necessity, but I really look forward to handing these out and seeing people’s reaction. I really hope they connect and even end up on people’s desk, bulletin boards, etc. Who knows, maybe people will even hunt me down to get a Jesus Hates Papyrus card.

Looking for your advice:
I did secure JesusHatesPapyrus.com (and .org), but I’m not sure what I’m going to do with them yet. I’ve considered using it for this blog (and drop holycowablog), what do you think of that? Other ideas?

And yes, it’s true. Jesus does hate papyrus (the typeface, not the fruit)…I even have scripture to back it up, but that’s for another day.

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  • Ryrho

    Love the blog URL idea. Cohesion. I’d vote for a blog move, if this were some sort of democratic exercise.

  • Ryrho

    Love the blog URL idea. Cohesion. I’d vote for a blog move, if this were some sort of democratic exercise.

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    I do like that idea…honestly, I love the phrase so much that I just worry that there’s an even better idea or way to use it.

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    I do like that idea…honestly, I love the phrase so much that I just worry that there’s an even better idea or way to use it.

  • Sherry

    When I first saw it, I wondered what you had against the big company “Papyrus” that makes fine greeting cards, stationary, wedding invitations….but then I saw the tag line!

  • Sherry

    When I first saw it, I wondered what you had against the big company “Papyrus” that makes fine greeting cards, stationary, wedding invitations….but then I saw the tag line!

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    That’s hilarious Sherry. Nope, I think Jesus is still good with the wedding invites. :)

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    That’s hilarious Sherry. Nope, I think Jesus is still good with the wedding invites. :)

  • http://www.rzen.net Brian Richards

    Ha, yes! I would totally hang this up on my inspiration wall in my office if you sent me one (or two… or three). Simply profound!

  • http://www.rzen.net Brian Richards

    Ha, yes! I would totally hang this up on my inspiration wall in my office if you sent me one (or two… or three). Simply profound!

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  • http://www.ryanspilhaus.com Ryan

    “And yes, it’s true. Jesus does hate papyrus (the typeface, not the fruit)…”

    Haha…I think the fruit is “Papayas” ;)

    Awesome cards!

  • http://www.ryanspilhaus.com Ryan

    “And yes, it’s true. Jesus does hate papyrus (the typeface, not the fruit)…”

    Haha…I think the fruit is “Papayas” ;)

    Awesome cards!

  • http://www.johnkeese.com John Keese

    Seriously, you can’t drop the teaser and not follow it up… I’m curious as to what scripture you have backing this up. :)

    Call me a fuddy-dud, but Jesus was the king of Love. Even He could love the demon-incessed font that is Papyrus.

    But there’s a good question: If Jesus cast the demons out of Papyrus, what font would it turn into?

  • http://www.johnkeese.com John Keese

    Seriously, you can’t drop the teaser and not follow it up… I’m curious as to what scripture you have backing this up. :)

    Call me a fuddy-dud, but Jesus was the king of Love. Even He could love the demon-incessed font that is Papyrus.

    But there’s a good question: If Jesus cast the demons out of Papyrus, what font would it turn into?

  • http://www.twitter.com/herbhalstead Herb Halstead

    Papyrus is “paper” haha. Cool cards!

  • http://made2thrive.com h3

    Papyrus is “paper” haha. Cool cards!

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    John, I knew it wouldn’t be too long for someone to point out that God is love. :) That doesn’t mean that he didn’t make his feelings known. I’ll do a follow up, but maybe not until after Cultivate and Story as that’s the first time I’m handing out the cards and will probably touch on why God Hates Papyrus then.

    h3: close, but Papyrus is actually a plant (that they made paper from) thus the * at the bottom to clarify.

    Brian: send me your address and I’ll send you some, or better yet drive down to Chicago in a couple of weeks and meet me at Cultivate.

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    John, I knew it wouldn’t be too long for someone to point out that God is love. :) That doesn’t mean that he didn’t make his feelings known. I’ll do a follow up, but maybe not until after Cultivate and Story as that’s the first time I’m handing out the cards and will probably touch on why God Hates Papyrus then.

    h3: close, but Papyrus is actually a plant (that they made paper from) thus the * at the bottom to clarify.

    Brian: send me your address and I’ll send you some, or better yet drive down to Chicago in a couple of weeks and meet me at Cultivate.

  • http://www.johnkeese.com John Keese

    Michael, yeah, call me Captain Obvious. Don’t get me wrong, I love the design and it fits the personality of you and the company perfectly.

    Hopefully my previous comment didn’t come off badly. I was not trying to say your business cards are sinful or anything.

  • http://www.johnkeese.com John Keese

    Michael, yeah, call me Captain Obvious. Don’t get me wrong, I love the design and it fits the personality of you and the company perfectly.

    Hopefully my previous comment didn’t come off badly. I was not trying to say your business cards are sinful or anything.

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    No John not at all…I just knew someone would point it out. Glad you broke the ice.

    Maybe I should run a poll of what typeface Papyrus would become if the demons were cast out? Hmmmm….

  • http://www.papyruswatch.com Ian

    LOL! Totally awesome…would love to post this on our blog. Papyrus free is the way to be.

  • http://www.papyruswatch.com Ian

    LOL! Totally awesome…would love to post this on our blog. Papyrus free is the way to be.

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    By all means, post away!

  • http://rushcreek.org Johanna

    I am going to be one of those people who wants to hunt you down to get one of these. I have a coworker of mine (pastor) and he insists on changing his e-mail signature from Myriad to Papyrus despite my strong suggestion not to. I would love to give this to him.

  • http://rushcreek.org Johanna

    I am going to be one of those people who wants to hunt you down to get one of these. I have a coworker of mine (pastor) and he insists on changing his e-mail signature from Myriad to Papyrus despite my strong suggestion not to. I would love to give this to him.

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  • http://acmephotography.net Adam Nollmeyer – @AcmePhoto

    I am a reformed abuser. Photographers are one of the worse class of typography abusers thinking papyrus is “cool, hip and trendy”….

    I was converted by being shamed into seeing the truth and now I am devoted to spreading the word. Let me know how I can help.

    @acmephoto

  • http://acmephotography.net Adam Nollmeyer – @AcmePhoto

    I am a reformed abuser. Photographers are one of the worse class of typography abusers thinking papyrus is “cool, hip and trendy”….

    I was converted by being shamed into seeing the truth and now I am devoted to spreading the word. Let me know how I can help.

    @acmephoto

  • http://paulpowered.com phxwebguy

    @AcmePhoto you can start by directing your pastor to this post.

  • Christian

    HA HA, back it up with the scripture! If Word of God was written with Papyrus typeface, I don’t think Jesus would mind at all. Especially the words in RED :) .

  • Christian

    HA HA, back it up with the scripture! If Word of God was written with Papyrus typeface, I don’t think Jesus would mind at all. Especially the words in RED :) .

  • http://jesuslovesgeeks.com aaron

    Hey Michael,
    who did your card printing? I love the rounded corners.

    • http://www.jesushatespapyrus.com Michael Buckingham

      Thanks Aaron. I have a trade printer we work with. It’s also a really nice thick 16 pt. paper.

      I’ve used overnightprints.com in the past, they also offer the rounded corners at good rates, heavy stock. Their corner is actually more rounded than these which can work well for some designs. If you use them though, give yourself plenty of time as I’ve had delays with them.

  • http://jesuslovesgeeks.com aaron

    Hey Michael,
    who did your card printing? I love the rounded corners.

    • http://www.jesushatespapyrus.com Michael Buckingham

      Thanks Aaron. I have a trade printer we work with. It’s also a really nice thick 16 pt. paper.

      I’ve used overnightprints.com in the past, they also offer the rounded corners at good rates, heavy stock. Their corner is actually more rounded than these which can work well for some designs. If you use them though, give yourself plenty of time as I’ve had delays with them.

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  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    No John not at all…I just knew someone would point it out. Glad you broke the ice.

    Maybe I should run a poll of what typeface Papyrus would become if the demons were cast out? Hmmmm….

  • http://www.holycowcreative.org Michael Buckingham

    By all means, post away!

  • http://paulpowered.com phxwebguy

    @AcmePhoto you can start by directing your pastor to this post.