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Baker's twine + reused box + seed paper tag = fresh and eco holiday gift packaging

I'm a huge fan of baker's twine and this year, I'm pairing it with these plantable seed paper gift tags and neutral-colored gift boxes. Throughout the year, I've been putting aside white and kraft boxes to use at Christmas, and together with the seed paper gift tags, the result is gift packaging that is fresh and eco all at the same time.

Now to practice my handwriting!

UPDATE #1: I bought the baker's twine online from The Twinery. Check out their amazing selection of colors!

UPDATE #2: You can also get baker's twine from Paper Source. The big spool of red is sold out online but the little red one is available. And lucky you if you get to shop in person at one of their fabulous stores.

This week at Botanical PaperWorks {dec 18-24}

Welcome to the weekly summary of This Week At Botanical PaperWorks. Typically I'll be posting this on the weekend, but since this weekend is Christmas, I'm getting a jump start and posting today.

There are a lot of cool things happening over at Botanical PaperWorks and this week's summary includes these fantastic press mentions:

Dose.ca's Best of 2010 List

The Seattle Times

The Baltimore Sun

SmartMomPicks

BlissTree's Top 12 Eco Calendars of 2011

If you're doing some last-minute Christmas shopping or planning to buy your wedding save-the-date cards over the Holidays, Botanical PaperWorks posted the holiday hours here. We are open next week, so please contact us by email or phone if you need some assistance.

And for anyone looking for a last-minute gift idea, the last installment of Holiday Highlights has a few great ideas.

Happy shopping to you!

Holiday Highlights #5: Plantable Seed Holiday Set

'Oh the weather outside is frightful, but these eco-gifts are so delightful! So if there's no place to go, order online, order online, while it snows!'

Amanda from Botanical PaperWorks here, back with another fantastic Holiday Highlight perfect for, really anyone you want to spread some holiday cheer to! 

Christmas is almost here! Have you finished your shopping? Maybe so, but don't forget those oh-so-important Holiday Cards! Our Plantable Seed Holiday Card Set comes with eight cards featuring four red and brown holiday designs! Each card is made from post consumer waste and is embedded with wildflower seeds. When the lucky recipient is ready to plant, just place the paper in soil, water, and watch it grow into beautiful wildflowers! 

Want to send some merriness and joy to those abroad? Send loved ones a plantable seed postcard with our Plantable Seed Holiday Postcard Set featuring similar fun designs in our Plantable Holiday Set pictured above!

Don't Forget!! Hurry and take advantage of this great offer! From now until December 10, place an order on our website for $75 or more before taxes and shipping and receive FREE FREIGHT on your order! Upon completing your order, type the coupon code FestiveFreight2010 in the special instructions box of the shopping cart!

So wish a Merry Christmas to all in an eco-friendly way this holiday season and give more than love and warm wishes, give the gift of wildflowers! 

Stay Eco and Drink Eggnog, 

Holiday Highlights #4: Plantable Seed Winter Holiday Greeting Card Set

Hey it's Amanda, giving you another great gift idea for our Holiday Highlights series! Everyone get your scarves on because Baby It's Cold Outside! Bundle up for the cold breezes and snow sprinklings! Or, shop online to save you from shivering!Brrr! Like I said, Winter is upon us! Embrace the snowflakes and icicles with our Winter Holiday Greeting Card Set. With warm images of scarves and hot chocolate, along with some fun pictures of a sled and a snow globe, these cards encompass what winter is all about. Made with our plantable seed paper, which comes from post-consumer waste, these cards are completely plantable. When you plant any of these fun eco-friendly cards, they will grow into beautiful wildflowers. A great way to wish someone a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday, or just to send a message to warm their hearts.

Give the gift of flowers with a Winter Holiday Greeting Card! Hurry! From now until December 10, place an order on our website for $75 or more before taxes and shipping and receive FREE FREIGHT on your order! Upon completing your order, type the coupon code FestiveFreight2010 in the special instructions box of the shopping cart!

From all of us at Botanical PaperWorks, stay cozy,

Here's your coupon code for 50% off plantable, eco-friendly Christmas cards

Have you started your Christmas shopping? Starting TODAY and until Monday, save 50% off ALL holiday card sets made with our signature, eco-friendly plantable seed paper! Choose from any of these super popular products:

• Season's greetings plantable Christmas card set of 8
• Sweet Joy Blue & Red plantable Christmas card set of 8
• Sweet Joy Green & Pink plantable Christmas card set of 8
• Winter holiday plantable greeting card set of 8
• Plantable holiday card set of 8
• Plantable holiday postcard set of 8

Order these plantable holiday card sets online and use coupon code "BlackFriday2010" when ordering to receive 50% off. 

Sale starts Friday, November 26 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time and runs until Monday, November 29 at 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Happy holiday shopping!