Seed-sons Greetings
Earlier this week I opened my trusty trove of Christmas cards…only to realize I was down to ELEVEN. That’s not even enough to send warm holiday wishes out to my family, let alone my friends and the boyfriend’s fam. After a mini panic attack, I decided to check out what one of my most favourite Canadian stationery companies had going on…and I was, as always, giddy with excitement with what I found.
I’m talking about Botanical Paperworks – makers of plantable paper products. Unfamiliar? Here’s the scoop: all of their gear – from invitations to greeting cards to journals – is actually made from post-consumer materials. That means no trees were harmed in the delivery of your seasons greetings. When the recipient of your card is done with the season – and logically your card – all they have to do is plop it in a pot and it’ll bloom into flowers, herbs, or vegetables depending on what your particular paper piece is embedded with.
For me, this is an *amazing* revelation. I’ve always felt weird / guilty giving people cards when I’m relatively eco-conscious in so many areas of my life. I actually have an end use for Christmas cards (I repurpose them into gift boxes), but to give my card recipients a gift within their card? That’s just awesome.
Now, if you’re already set on the Xmas card front, don’t think I don’t have *more* gift-giving ideas for you. As mentioned, Botanical Paperworks has a sweet line-up of products beyond cards. Personally I’m loving the plantable eco calendar that comes in its own silver tin – at $20 it’s an awesome Secret Santa or hostess gift, or even something for your coworkers or in-laws.
On the stocking stuffer front, there’s a ton of cute pocket notepads all at $4.50 a piece, or spend a little more and get a set of three notebooks for just $9.95. And yes ALL of this stuff is plantable. So after you’ve spent months jotting down to-do lists and writing love notes, you can turn it into something pretty. And finally, a piece of lovely and exciting news that sort of explains why I work hard at making this blog Canadian-focused. Namely, when you shop at Canadian stores – even online ones – you’re bound to find efficiencies in shipping times and costs. Believe it or not you can still stock up on gifts and have guaranteed delivery for Christmas all the way till December 14th. And right now, you can actually score free shipping as well when you spend $49 or more.
Consider this my call for you to run out (or click over) and grab some awesome Christmas cards and paper products for your holiday gift-giving this year. To give one lucky reader a head start, I’m giving away a package of goodies from Botanical Paperworks valued at $70 including everything you see in the picture above AND your choice of one of the packs of plantable Christmas cards (personally I adore the two-fer set featuring the Peace Dove & Christmas Tree). Here’s how you enter:
1) Leave a comment below before December 13th and tell me which Christmas card collection you’d choose if you were the lucky winner (hint: check their online store). Be sure to use a valid email address when posting so I can contact you if you win!
2) Entries are limited to one per person per email address (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 13th to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Residents of Canada that have reached the age of majority in their province / state. Quebec is not eligible to participate in this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry Time: You’ve got two shots to earn bonus entries here. One, if you like Botanical Paperworks on Facebook. Two, if you follow Botanical Paperworks on Twitter. Tell me which ones you do in the comments and you’ll earn bonus entries – although as always, keep in mind honesty IS the best policy cause I do follow up to see if you actually did these things 🙂
If you’re looking for full rules & regs, you can always reach me at canadiangiftguide -at- gmail – dot- com. Seasons greetings!
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – THANKS FOR ENTERING!
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I would choose the Spruce Tree set or the Wise Men set; no, deffo the Wise Men set. I liked BP on FB.
Thanks!
I would choose the Love the Earth set. What a cool idea! So much better than tossing out your old cards year after year! And pretty to boot! I liked Botanical Paperworks on Facebook as well as Twitter. My handles on both are Andrea Bilec.
Plantable Wise Men for sure!
I like the Plantable Winter Wonderland
The reindeer plantable christmas card set! And I ‘liked’ it on FB.
winter wonderland plantable!
That is a very awesome idea and especially for the gardeners on your list.
I’d choose the Baby It’s Cold Outside set!
I’m following on Twitter @erockspell
Love this!! I am so excited to know about them 😀 However I have no idea what I’ll do if I ever get a card that’s made by them because I’m the type to keep my cards :(…But the calendars are wonderful!
If I had to choose which set to get for my friends…I would say the “Plantable Holiday Postcard Set” because the reindeers are so cute! Although the “Plantable Sweet Joy Christmas Card Set: Green & Pink” is also quite nifty because it can grow cinnamon basil, how useful!
Regardless of whether or not I win this contest, I am definitely going to order some stationary now lol
I also followed Botanical Paperworks on Twitter and liked their Facebook page 🙂
I’d pick the Plantable Reindeer Holiday Card
I’d love the Plantable Cardinals Christmas Cards Set!
I like the Plantable Reindeer as well – very cute!
I would choose the Plantable Cardinals Christmas Card
I like the winter wonderland set. All are beautiful. I used some plantable paper last year that didn’t specify what seeds were in it and got a nice variety of annual flowers. I use some of my cards for gift tags,etc. but I love this idea.I’d have to keep one for myself though.
I’d choose the Peace Holiday card. I’m also following on Twitter and friended on Facebook!
I would pick the Let it Snow set.
I like the Plantable Cardinals set
The Plantable Cardinals set is my choice
My favourite is the plantable Cardinals set
These are wonderful! I’d probably choose the Cardinals Plantable card set – but it’s a really tough choice!
I have liked Botanical PaperWorks on facebook (same as my name) and on twitter @bcgirll
I think the cardinals Christmas card set is just gorgeous and perfect for nature loving friends and family 🙂
I also liked Botanical Paperworks on facebook.
I believe in the true meaning of Christmas…it seems sometimes, to be forgotten.
For this reason I will keep with tradition and choose The Plantable Wise Men Christmas Cards. They are tradition and very contemporary! Lovely!
I would pick the reindeer
My friends used botanical paperworks as their wedding favours and they actually worked! I had a fabo little herb garden — great product.
I would choose the little notebooks with the elephants – very crafty!
reindeer plantable xmas card
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I like the christmas tree one.
Years ago i received a bookmark similar to this.There were seeds in the paper. I planted it and got a bunch of nice flowers.
I would really like the Plantable Season’s Greetings Christmas Card Set!
I am following @plantablepaper on Twitter! @rebthecatsitter
I like Botanical PaperWorks on Facebook! (Rebecca Roberts)
I love this idea! Would pick the PeaceDove?ChistmasTree myself but they are all lovely!
I like the Plantable Inspirational Greeting Cards set.
For the Christmas sets, I love the Reindeer Plantable cards!
I really like the “Love the Earth Plantable Christmas Card”.
I like Botanical Paperworks on Facebook (Jen Tam) and I follow them on Twitter (jentamar)
Hmmm…I like them all, but I would choose Plantable Earth Christmas Card
I really like the calendar set . Thatès a great gift!
I like the reindeer cards 🙂 And I like them on fb!! 🙂
the Plantable Pinecone Christmas Cards Set
the plantable Cardinals set
I would choose the baby its cold outside cards.
I also liked Botanical PaperWorks on facebook and followed them on twitter.
My facebook name is my real name Andrea Amy, and my twitter name is mommy2fiveboys.
Plantable Cardinals set is my favourite
I would choose the Plantable Wise Men Christmas Cards Set. They’re all lovely – hard to choose just one.
Thanks!
I like them all, but the Reindeer Plantable Christmas Cards Set really grabbed my attention. Rudolph reminded me of Operation Red Nose that we operate in our city (driving people home with their vehicles if they’ve been drinking).
the Peace Holiday card
I love these products and have sent their Christmas cards and used the gift tags in past years. Trouble is I never thought to keep any for myself! I’d pick the Love the Earth card set. I like the donation idea and the Christmas tree really is me. I’ve been following on Twitter for some time now.
I would choose the elephant notebook pattern-love elephants!
Love the Earth Plantable Christmas Card
Brilliant idea! I’d choose the ‘Plantable Peace Holiday Card’.
Plantable Season’s Greetings Christmas Card – thanks!
I would prefer the really nice Let It Snow collection.
I would choose the plantable cardinals, theyre adorable 🙂
I think I would choose the Love the Earth set
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I would choose the postcard set
followed on fb
followed on twitter
Reindeer Plantable Christmas card.
I have liked Botanical Paperworks on Facebook.
I like the Reindeer Plantable Christmas cards.
I have liked Botanical Paperworks on Facebook.
I’m following Botanical Paperworks on Facebook.
I love the Plantable Christmas Cards and the Animal Notebooks – cute stuff!
I really love the Mittens Warmest Wishes cards. I have also liked you on Facebook. My name on face book is Jacqueline Larter.
I like the Love of the Earth cards.
Also liked on FB!
Fresh Flowers Plantable Thank You Card Set
Following on Twitter @LilleaBrionn
Love all items! Botanical Paperworks is awesome.
Rudolph and mitten cards are super!
I like the Plantable Cardinals Christmas Cards Set
I follow @plantablepaper on twitter
I would love to win Plantable Wise Men Christmas Cards Set
I would like to have the Plantable Cardinals Christmas Cards Set
I could send them to my family in England no Cardinals in Yorkshire !
I like the Plantable Winter Wonderland.
dalleykt at live dot ca
I like botanical paperworks on facebook
Tammy V D
what a nice product
I have bought the plantable products for others, and always wondered what it would be like to plant them. Of the Christmas cards, the wise men card set appeals to me the most — but it’s a tough choice.
I like Reindeer Plantable Christmas Cards
I love the plantable Winter Wonderland!!
I like the “Plantable Let it Snow” holiday card
liked Botanical Paperworks on Facebook
following Botanical Paperworks on Twitter
@pockets_blog
I would choose the Love the Earth set.
I like the plantable winter wonderland
How cool is this? My favourite would be the Plantable Three Wise Men.
Cheers!
i love the ‘plantable sweet joy cards in pink & green’
bonus 1:i like Botanical Paperworks on Facebook.
bonus 2: follow Botanical Paperworks on Twitter.
@tooliecat
I would pick the Plantable Baby It’s Cold Outside Holiday Card. what a great idean to have seeds in a Christmas card
I would choose the “Plantable Holiday Card Set.”
these are all so gorgeous! i definitely love the holiday cards. Cards can tell as much as what is written in side. a beautiful card tells someone how much you care, and these are definitely pretty
I like Botanical PaperWorks on Facebook!
Following Botanical PaperWorks on Twitter! @meemsgalloway
i would prefer the elephant stuff than the xmas good for any occasion
Ooooh pretty! Plus they’re eco-friendly, YAY! My favourite cards are the Christmas Tree and Dove Plantable Christmas Cards Set followed closely by the Plantable Wise Men Christmas Card Set. Please accept this as my mandatory entry. Thanks!
Aliya D.
aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca
I Like Botanical Paperworks on Facebook under the below name. Thanks!
Aliya D.
aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca
I follow Botanical Paperworks on Twitter under Rogue_Femme. Thanks!
Aliya D.
aliyadaya(at)shaw(dot)ca
I really like the Plantable Sweet Joy Christmas Card: Blue & Red — thanks for the chance to win.
Great idea – plantable paper! Hope I win!
I love the graphic on the “Reindeer Plantable Christmas Card” he is soooo adorable!
I also follow Botanical Paperworks (@retromusic)
I love the Reindeer Plantable Christmas Cards Set
lbrignall at sympatico dot ca
I follow them on Twitter – @nuts4purses
I liked them on Facebook – Lisa Brignall
I would choose- Baby Its Cold Outside
I liked botanical paperworks, great site!
I would choose the “Plantable Winter Holiday Greeting Card Set.” I love the variety of cards in the collection, especially the “Let it Snow” snow globe card and the “Baby It’s Cold Outside” card because it’s my favourite Christmas song.
Liked Botanical Paperworks on Facebook (Carley Laakso).
Following Botanical Paperworks on Twitter (carleymarie88).
I LOVE the Reindeer Plantable Christmas Cards Set!!
I like Botanical Paperworks on facebook (same name)
I follow Botanical Paperworks on twitter as fahlinstar
These are such a great idea! There are so many pretty cards to choose from. I especially love the Seasons Greetings and Mittens card sets. Too bad I’ve already sent out Christmas cards this year, but I’d totally buy some for next year.
My favorite is the “Plantable Season’s Greetings” Christmas card
Following Botanical Paperwork via twitter @christinadragan
I’d choose the lovely mitten pack for my awesome friends.
Also, you’re awesome so I liked you and now follow you.
Cheers!
Pretty! I would choose the Winter Holiday Greeting Card Set…’cuz baby it’s cold outside!
I would choose the Plantable Pinecone Christmas Cards Set
I would choose the baby its cold outside cards.
LIke botantical Paperworks on FB
I would like the Plantable Pinecone Christmas Cards Set