My Eco Wedding in Africa: Invitations and Stationery

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Crystal Print Wedding Invitations

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Seeded Paper Invitations.

Looking for seeded paper wedding invitations?

All shapes and sizes, printable and eco friendly. Paper is recycled and seeded. There is no shelf life on the paper as your guests will have to water and plant the paper for the seeds to grow.

Please contact us for a quotation.

Contact myecowedding@telkomsa.net

Thursday, June 17, 2010

In the tab bar of my blog, please have a look at the Eco Wedding Amazon Store. These are products that I have chosen from Amazon that you would need for your wedding. Unfortunately not all the products are green but can be reused at a later stage. There are some fabulous books in the store too. Green wedding planning books as well as how to go green in your home and life.

If you don't find what you are looking for in the Eco Wedding Amazon Store, you might find it at Kalahari.net.(see left of post, click on image and browse.)

To the right of this post you will see my chosen two affiliates for the week. They have the best specials and reviews. Make use of the coupon for Exclusively Weddings.com. Light in the Box is providing readers with photos and real weddings, as well as reviews.

Take care and I hope that you like the products that I have chosen.

Faye

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Plantable Seed Invitations

This recipe for making plantable seed wedding invitation cards does not make use of chemicals or any other inks or dyes. Making your own paper from recyclable scraps is easy and good for the environment. In

America

, plantable wedding invitations are very popular. Choose local and indigenous flower seeds like the African daisy or Gerbera; these grow beautifully in a pot or in the garden.

Papers

Computer paper ( Use Sappi green paper, this has been recycled)
Magazines
Toilet paper, tissues and serviettes
Newspaper
Craft Paper
Egg Cartons
Phone Books
Yellow Pages

Ingredients:

Blender or food processor
Old picture frame
Sponge
Kitchen cooking baster
Stockings or screens
Staples
Small Plastic wash bin
White felt, old dishcloths
Baking paper or old newspaper

Directions

Using the old wooden frame, pull the fabric tightly over the frame, stapling the fabric down at the same time
Tear off small pieces of paper and place in the blender until it appears half full.
Add warm water, filling the blender. Blend the paper and water for about a minute or until you cannot see any pieces of paper and a smooth pulp is visible.
Fill the wash bin about half full of water and pour in pulp from blender. Add in at least 3 blender loads of paper-more if desired (the more pulp, the thicker the paper). Add in flower or vegetable seeds. Stir the mixture.
Slip the frame into the washtub, gently moving it from side to side to get the pulp around to the top of the frame level and to the desired thickness. Let the layer of pulp settle and slowly lift the frame up so it is above water level. Let it drain for a moment and check to see if it is level. Fill the turkey-baster with pulp from the washtub and use it to fill in any uneven spots or gaps in the pulp.
After removing the frame from the water, let it drain. When it stops dripping, carefully lay the frame (pulp side down) onto a fabric square or an old dishcloth. Use the sponge to press out as much water as possible (wring excess water back into tub).
This step may take some practice to master so be patient. Holding the fabric square flat, slowly lift up and remove the frame. The wet paper should remain on the fabric. If the paper sticks to the screen, you may have pulled too fast or not pressed enough water out of the paper. Once you successfully remove the frame, gently smooth out any noticeable air bubbles or rough edges.
Keep repeating steps 4-6 and stack the fabric squares (or dish towels) on a cookie sheet. When finished, place a piece of cardboard on top of the last piece and use bricks or another cookie sheet to press out the remaining water in the stack.
Gently separate sheets and dry them on a clothesline or out in the sun for 12-24 hours. When they are dry, gently separate the paper from the fabric squares (or dish towels).
For great gifts, use cookie cutters or stencils to trace holiday shapes. Cut them out and attach a ribbon for thoughtful gifts that last beyond the holiday season. Other uses for home made paper include scrapbooks, stationary and note cards, journal or photo album covers, lampshades, etc.

Don't Forget the Instructions for Planting

Tear off bits of paper containing seed and plant directly in the ground-the paper will compost naturally. To pre-sprout the seeds, place dampened paper into a plastic bag and check periodically that paper remains moist. Keep the plastic bag at the appropriate temperature until seeds sprout and transplant them into pots or directly into the garden.

Reference: http://www.sustainable-media.com

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Invitations and Stationery

Let me start by saying that I am still trying to get the hang of blogging and I apologise if its layout is not of the best quality. I have posted some blogs and images of invitations that I have found on the web. Hope that you enjoy them and that you find some creative inspiration. www.cool-invitation-ideas.com has exactly that, cool d.i.y invitation ideas and they are truly fabulous. Remember to source recycled paper if you are going to do your own wedding invitations. If you are using a designer and want them printed, please, once again ask for recycled paper. Alot of chlorine and chemicals go into making paper and most importantly it involves the unnecessary chopping down of trees, vital to our survival on this planet. I personally love tactile, printed wedding invitations, they are always so beautiful and set the tone of your wedding, incorporating your colours and themes. I do however reiterate the use of recycled paper. You can also make your own paper by blending used paper and leaves or flowers in a blender. Mix with water and glue and stretch over pantyhose on a rectangular, reshaped coat hanger. Dont be wasteful. I know that traditionally there are save the date cards, programs, seating charts, menus, name place cards and thank you cards, but if you have chosen to have an eco friendly wedding and lets face it, even if you havent, it truly is a waste of money and of paper. Another fabulous option is the e-invite, try www.designbetty.com there are hundreds of invitations that you can change to suit your special design needs. Make the changes and the free e-vites, save the dates and thank you cards will be sent to your inbox. All you have to do is send them to your guests and wait for your inbox to fill with replies. Its up to you, thereafter what you print and what you dont. I think that programs are a serious waste of time, paper and money. Seating charts, name place cards and menus are important. People need to know where they have been seated. Once again use recycled paper and take inspiration from nature. Use 1 menu per table and have one large seating chart. Here are some inspirational ideas for seating: Hope you find inspiration here.