Sustainable Papers
It all starts with the paper
I use only premium quality, eco-friendly papers within my stationery range and 2024 sees the introduction of several new sustainable paper stocks to create a wide range of eco options.
FSC & Recycled Whites
Premium Smooth White – 100% recycled content and a lovely bright tone – this cardstock pairs well with the tone of the seed paper and has excellent eco credentials being made entirely from post consumer waste.
Textured Warm White – 40% recycled content and the heaviest weight card that I offer – a great choice if you like a creamier tone, this card exhibits a luxury feel with a heavy texture on both sides.
Textured Bright White – this luxury FSC accredited stock is made from virgin pulp farmed on sustainably managed forests, the next best thing to recycled it has a lovely hammered texture to it (both sides) and pairs well with the seed paper.
All FSC and recycled cardstocks are priced the same – see full price list here.
Seed Paper
The plantable seed paper that I use is actually completely tree-free! It should also really be called ‘seed card’ as at 220gsm it has a weight more in common with a card stock. It is handmade using traditional techniques, from 100% pre-consumer waste cotton (which is completely biodegradable). It is then embedded with seeds and air dried to give the embedded seeds the best chance to germinate. The paper includes a lovely mix of Sweet Alyssum, Common Poppy and Black Eyed Susan – these varieties have all been named by the RHS as ‘Plants for Pollinators’, because they are rich in nectar – attracting butterflies, bumble bees and other insects. And they really do!
Earthy Tones & Textures
Cocoa Blend – 40% recycled – A dark dusky pink paper which works really well with more minimalist designs, printed with black ink only.
Kraft – 100% recycled – I use Kraft envelopes (210gsm) as standard with all my invitation ranges but Kraft paper also works really nicely alongside seed paper menus or anywhere a rustic feel is required.
Seaweed Paper – 50% recycled and infused with UK seaweed. Plantsea seaweed paper has a unique texture, this paper ties beautiful to coastal weddings and works best with simple/ minimalist designs.
All FSC and recycled cardstocks are priced the same excluding seaweed paper prices which are available on request.
Printing on seed and seaweed paper
Designs on seeded and seaweed paper work best when the texture of the paper is allowed to shine through. I avoid printing blocks of colours onto these types of papers as the uneven texture leads to patchy results, for this reason RSVP cards are printed exclusively on to recycled card.
Seed paper products; invitations, service booklets, menus, timelines and name cards will always include planting instructions on the reverse so your guests know exactly how to grow them. For full instructions and to see the paper growing please see Seed Paper Planting Guide here.
Kraft envelopes
I offer 100% recycled Kraft envelopes as standard with all my invitation ranges. If you prefer the aesthetic of a coloured envelope, I have handpicked a selection of various shades which work well with my designs from the GFSmith Colorplan range – these papers are also sustainable, they have an FSC accreditation meaning the paper has been produced and harvested in a responsible manner.
Coloured FSC envelopes are provided at an additional cost detailed in the price list.
