The search for the perfect holiday card

I really had high hopes for sending out Christmas gifts to my clients this year, but it looks like I'm going to have to settle for sending cards instead of gifts. I'm having a tough time trying to figure out which cards to send as well.

I want a card that stands out and is fun, but it has to be environmentally sensitive. I'm in love with these cards from Bloomin' Flower Cards. Each holiday card has a snowflake or dove or snowman or tree that is a removable ornament which can also be planted.

But I've gotten plant-able cards before, and I've never planted them. So I doubt my clients will either.

Cards Direct has recycled cards as well, but I don't necessarily like the fact that they offer a line but aren't really an environmentally sensitive company. And besides, many of their offerings have cowboy boots and Western themes. Not my style.

These aren't my style either.

I love these from this Swedish manufacturer, but you have to order 200.

I like these, but I don't want to be too preachy.

My new favorites are here -- a talented artist using recycled paper. Hmmm.... We may have a winner.

Comments

[K]

I really hope that your clients appreciate how much effort goes into choosing these cards, much less the effort that goes along with writing in them and sending them! :D

[Wendy]

I'd never heard of these plantable cards before. I like them, but like you, I'd probably never plant them. All these cards are beautiful.

[Beth Ziesenis]

K -- I know I used to like some of the more personalized cards, especially the ones with pictures.

Wendy -- I think they're beautiful, too. But I'm afraid they'll make people feel guilty when they don't plant them. I always did.