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Cast Paper Art products are made entirely by hand in St. Louis, Missouri. These are unique paper products that are naturally beautiful and green!You can always expect the best quality; this is an age old paper making process carried down through the years by the artists at Cast Paper Art. Cast Paper Art is Good to the Earth! All papers are hand made from 100% recycled cotton and/or abaca (banana) fibers, both acid and chlorine free. Inclusions are from natural and/or plant based materials.
Cast Paper Art products are made entirely by hand in St. Louis, Missouri. These are unique paper products that are naturally beautiful and green!
You can always expect the best quality; this is an age old paper making process carried down through the years by the artists at Cast Paper Art.
Cast Paper Art is Good to the Earth!
All papers are hand made from 100% recycled cotton and/or abaca (banana) fibers, both acid and chlorine free. Inclusions are from natural and/or plant based materials.
Many DIY brides love creating scrapbooks to document all the antics that occur during their wedding planning process and also afterwards as a way to remember their special day. One problem that many DIY brides run into is the amount of leftover craft supplies they now have lying around the house. It's hard to know just how much to buy! Never fear! Here's some simple ways to turn your old scrapbooking papers and other miscellaneous materials into functional designs.
Spring centerpieces are the perfect opportunity to add vibrant displays of color to your wedding decor. Consider using reusable glass vases or plantable pots for your plants. Matching your flowers with your dessert is an original and eye catching idea. These pastel macarons placed around the dish make the purples and pinks in the bouquet really pop!
Seafoam green is a classic spring color. It's a little bit retro, a little bit mod and always in style. Green jewelers are going the way of ethically sourced colored diamonds and stones. A seafoam green engagement ring is a beautiful take on the traditional white diamond. Seafoam green bridesmaid's dresses and even wedding gowns can add a lot to a spring or summer wedding. Look for vintage dresses in this color, there is a wide variety out there!
Oftentimes a small destination wedding has less of an environmental impact than a large, lavish affair back home. Find a smaller, all-inclusive eco-resort or lodge that offers luxury accommodations and spa experiences, but will also provide ecotour options like bird-watching, safaris, and kayaking. Pair terms like "all-inclusive resort" with "organic" "eco" and "green" in your search engine to find a list of options. If you want to go to a larger "club" resort, Beaches and Sandals are now Green Globe 21 certified and offer all-inclusive beach vacations and wedding packages.
A dark and romantic color like plum is a great way to break away from the burnt oranges and rust colors of fall.
Why not incorporate a punch of plum into your wedding? You can add just a touch of this hue, or do something daring and wear a plum wedding dress! If your bridesmaids are wearing plum, find some shoes to match them and a garter to boot. If you already own plum shoes, hairpieces, or jewelry, reuse these items and incorporate them into your wedding.
Having a beach wedding? Eco-friendly flip flops make great summer wedding favors that guests can take home and wear again. Worried about rain and mud? Put a few pairs of flip flops in a basket for guests to borrow so they don't spoil their expensive shoes. Look for flip flops made from natural materials like rubber, jute, or hemp.
Did you know that 60% of the flowers sold in the Unites States are imported from overseas? In addition to having a large carbon footprint from shipping, most growers use the chemical methyl bromide to keep blooms in perfect condition, which depletes the ozone layer and further contributes to global warming. Because we do not eat flowers, they not regulated by the USDA and are doused in pesticides, which is bad for the earth and for the workers that grow and harvest them.
Photo Credit: Jeff Downie, Chyna Darner Photography, Bunk Photography, Ellie Grover Photography, and Jenny Ebert Photography
Photo Credit: W Scott Chester Photography, The Sweet and Saucy Shop photographed by Jasmine Star, and Rebecca Thuss photographed by Sang An.
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