Alternative Gifting: Real Seeds of Peace and Joy
source: http://www.dailymantra.com/2007/12/real_seeds_of_peace_and_joy.html
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by Malayna
A fun and pretty line of plant-able holiday paper goods by Bloomin' Flower Cards can help people brighten their loved ones' lives beyond the holiday season, and without waste or negative environmental impact. Bloomin's greeting cards, gift tags, gift wrap and ornaments can be planted and enjoyed later - truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Their color images are made from organic pigments and printed on the seed paper itself, so in most cases the entire card can be planted. The handmade post-consumer seed paper acts as mulch, retaining moisture for the seeds and nurturing them into full bloom.
"Handmade and environmentally friendly, these holiday cards are packed with the highest quality annual and perennial wildflower seeds available," says Don Martin, president of Bloomin' Flower Cards. "And, yes, when watered, they really will grow." They include a diverse and hearty mix of seed species to ensure growth across all growing regions.
Directions for growing are printed on the back of each card, so your gift recipients know the bonus gift they've received. The standard greeting reads, "May the seeds of happiness and joy be yours throughout the holiday season," but cards can be customized for orders of 50 or more with only a week's notice.
We at Daily Mantra love the idea of a company committed to earth-friendly commerce, using 100% post-consumer paper, soy-based inks and organic pigments to create cards and gift papers that return to the earth. Bloomin' Flower Cards were even named "Employer of the Year" in 1999 by The Association of Community Living for regularly employing "differently-abled" individuals. And they offer products for all occasions too: wedding and custom invitations, corporate promotional materials ("to really grow your business"), bookmarks, postcards, note cards and year round any-occasion greeting cards.
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A fun and pretty line of plant-able holiday paper goods by Bloomin' Flower Cards can help people brighten their loved ones' lives beyond the holiday season, and without waste or negative environmental impact. Bloomin's greeting cards, gift tags, gift wrap and ornaments can be planted and enjoyed later - truly the gift that keeps on giving.
Their color images are made from organic pigments and printed on the seed paper itself, so in most cases the entire card can be planted. The handmade post-consumer seed paper acts as mulch, retaining moisture for the seeds and nurturing them into full bloom.
"Handmade and environmentally friendly, these holiday cards are packed with the highest quality annual and perennial wildflower seeds available," says Don Martin, president of Bloomin' Flower Cards. "And, yes, when watered, they really will grow." They include a diverse and hearty mix of seed species to ensure growth across all growing regions.
Directions for growing are printed on the back of each card, so your gift recipients know the bonus gift they've received. The standard greeting reads, "May the seeds of happiness and joy be yours throughout the holiday season," but cards can be customized for orders of 50 or more with only a week's notice.
We at Daily Mantra love the idea of a company committed to earth-friendly commerce, using 100% post-consumer paper, soy-based inks and organic pigments to create cards and gift papers that return to the earth. Bloomin' Flower Cards were even named "Employer of the Year" in 1999 by The Association of Community Living for regularly employing "differently-abled" individuals. And they offer products for all occasions too: wedding and custom invitations, corporate promotional materials ("to really grow your business"), bookmarks, postcards, note cards and year round any-occasion greeting cards.
http://www.dailymantra.com
http://www.myspace.com/thedailymantra
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