FAQ
About Paper & Bloom
Our mission is to offer products that are simple, eco-friendly and heart-warming. We create beautiful plantable seeded cards and gifts to help you find zero-waste and unique gifts for your loved ones. Birthed from a passion for art and sustainability, we pride ourselves in providing eco-friendly alternatives to the tons of greeting cards and gifts wasted in the world each year.
Our studio is located in Mount Hawthorn, Perth, WA.
We also have distributors all around Australia.
Products
All our products are designed & made with love in Perth, Western Australia.
Our plantable range is made using 100% recycled handmade paper with embedded Swan River daisy seeds. The paper is collected from local organisations, businesses and schools. All designs are drafted in one of my numerous notebooks. I’m an addict! I then redraw them digitally before I add them onto the cards. We print, fold, cut everything manually here in my little studio in Perth.
All our cards come with a planting guide & instructions printed at the back.
- Soak your card in water until soft.
- Place it on a seed raising mix, in a pot or straight on the ground.
- Lightly cover it with more mix, water it and keep it moist.
- Be patient! The germination should take 7 to 21 days.
Note that growth success is dependent on the paper being kept moist (and therefore soft) until after the seeds have germinated. Many seeds are embedded in the thickness of the paper and if it dries and hardens, the shoots of the newly germinating seeds will not be able to push through. It will take 2 to 3 months to see your card turn into an array of beautiful blue, purple, white and pink daisies.
The seeds can be seen as small flecks on the surface of the paper, giving additional interest and texture. Each sheet of our plantable paper is embedded with a multitude of seeds, randomly distributed, creating a fascinating uniqueness for every card!
Swan River daisy (Brachycome iberidifolia). It is a native flower Indigenous to Western and central Australia, it prefers light to medium soils in an open, sunny position but will tolerate shade. It is a very hardy, annual plant that is drought and frost resistant. It will grow in most regions of Australia. It grows to a height of 0.2m with a spread of 0.3m. The flowers are white, blue, purple or pink and daisy-like, appearing in summer, giving a vibrant display of eye-catching color. They are ideal for containers or rockeries.
Custom Orders
Specify the card type you need and complete the form with your personal details, including your name, email, postal address and business name if applicable. Select your preferred quantity, size, and any other custom specifications. Make sure you give us some initial guidance around what you have in mind so we can put our thinking caps on! After double-checking all sections, submit your request.
Please proceed to the Custom Page for more details.
These plantable cards offer a creative way to promote your business by adding a unique touch that subtly reflects your brand's values. Whether your business is planning marketing, events, or you're seeking a thoughtful gift for loyal customers, these plantable cards are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. We are so thrilled to see more and more Australian businesses choose eco-friendly marketing material by switching to plantable stationery.
Absolutely! These cards are an excellent choice for corporate gifting and events. With customisation options and various card types available, they add a memorable and sustainable element to your business interactions and special occasions.