Stationery Scoop: the blog by paper company CEO Heidi Reimer-Epp

Mother's Day the eco way

Ask a Mom what she wants for Mother's Day and you'll probably get a response like:

• Some quality time with the kids and family

• A chore-free day!

• Something from the heart

More "things" aren't always on the list. That's what makes gifts from Botanical PaperWorks so great. Our products are made from 100% post-consumer waste and can be planted in the garden afterward instead of being thrown in the garbage, meaning they're eco-friendly and waste free. And with our Mother's Day greeting cards, you can personalize a special message for your mom and let her know just how much she means to you. If you're feeling extra motivated, make the planting of the card a family activity! Now all you need to do is find someone to do those dishes...

Be sure to check out our special offer: from now until May 10, 2010, if you purchase any two of our journals, Yummy Cards or Inspirational Greeting Card Sets, you'll receive a Mother's Day greeting card free! Visit our site to learn more.

Until next time, Happy Mother's Day!

Plantable favors as featured by My DIY Wedding Day

Thank you to My DIY Wedding Day blog for including Botanical PaperWorks' plantable wedding favors in a feature on Earth Day favor ideas. The blog's tag line is "crafty ideas for the creative bride" and it totally delivers. Tons of great ideas for making your wedding personal and perfect.

For more plantable wedding favors click here. All of our seed-filled favors ship in 48 hours, so even last-minute orders are no problem.

And if you're the crafty type, click here for sheets of eco-friendly plantable seed paper that you can create into boxes, menu cards, table signs and more. Happy crafting!

It was a happy Earth Day indeed

We had an awesome Earth Day celebration yesterday with a potluck and an eco-friendly draw and silent auction. Thanks to Total SHE for providing us with goodies to enjoy - reusable shopping bags, water bottle, Tiber River lotion and so much more. Jon was the lucky winner of the composting bucket (just the right size for keeping in the fridge so that the compost doesn't go stinky) and Toni was thrilled to win the gardening set as she plans her veggie and flower garden. We had six winners in total AND each person received a take-home package from Total SHE.

Here are some pics:

 

Many of the prizes included planet-friendly cleaning supplies from GreenWorks. Kristen won some cleaning supplies and a reusable shopping bag.

 Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

 

Happy Earth Day!

 

Hello and Happy Earth Day!

At Botanical PaperWorks, we're getting ready for our annual Earth Day potluck, and this year we're doing something extra special. We've put together sets of Earth-friendly products which will be given away in a [free] silent auction. All staff of Botanical PaperWorks will receive five tickets and we'll draw the winners at the end of the potluck. I promise to post some photos!

 

Thank you Speaker Magazine

Our thanks to Speaker Magazine for featuring Botanical PaperWorks' plantable greeting card set in the April 2010 issue. The column was called "Go Green or Go Home" and here's a snippet of what they said:

April is earth Month. Celebrate World Heritage Day on April 18, Earth Day on April 22, and Arbor Day on April 30. Now’s the time to go green and contribute to a cleaner planet with some products that are good for the environment.

 
More photos of recent press can be found on the Botanical PaperWorks Press Page including the recent Martha Stewart Weddings, Ladies' Home Journal and Marie Claire press. Enjoy!