Happy New Year!  With the new year comes the first of a few new wedding invitation designs.  There will be a few new wedding invitation designs to be added to the catalog this year as well as a line of birthday and greeting cards that will be added later this year, so keep an eye out!

I started on this design a couple of years ago then put it on the back burner because I wasn’t sure where it was going, but I’m definitely liking how it turned out.  Nothing says wedding like a bride and groom riding a pair of narwhals.  It’s totally ridiculous but I love it – definitely for an off beat couple with a sense of humour that are looking for a unique wedding invitation.  Features of the bride and groom can be changed upon request to match those of the couple.

Look for it to be added to the catalog soon, or if you’d like to request a sample or place an order in the meantime, please contact us.

Today I received our shipment of Complete Weddings magazine.  We have an ad featured in their new issue so pick one up to check it out.  We do have some complimentary copies to give away, so if you would like a copy of the 2012 issue, drop us a line at info[at]sgreencards.com.

A new greeting card section has been added to the store, and Christmas cards are now available for purchase.

Check out the five new card designs, A Dino-mite Christmas, Daschund through the snow, Deck the Halls, Santa Says Relax, and Seasoning’s Greetings.

Over the next year a variety of greeting cards will be added to the store.  And just in time for Christmas, we’ll be putting together 5 new Christmas card designs that will be sold in packs of 10, but we need your help!  We’re looking for your witty / punny Christmas card ideas.  Submit your ideas to info [at] sgreencards . com and if your idea is chosen we’ll design a card around it.  The winner will receive a set of Christmas cards!

You can enter until Midnight on November 4th.  The winner and the card design will be announced on November 6th!

Here are a couple of cards we’ve come up with so far:

Two new card designs have been added to the store.  You can now order Autumn or Fireflies themed wedding invitations.  Check them out in the catalog or request a sample.

Also, keep an eye out for some new Christmas cards designs.  Some sketches will be posted soon!

Something Green turns 2 today!  In honour of our second birthday, take 10% off all orders over $200 for the next month.  Enter discount code 2ndbirthday on check-out!

I originally started working on this 2 years ago but I shelved it because I didn’t like the way it was turning out.  I decided to come back to it and I’m much happier with it now.  This autumn themed card design will be added to the store soon.

I’ve been quite busy lately, and haven’t had much time for updates, so here’s a bit about what we’ve accomplished in our backyard over the last couple of months.

It’s been a ton of work, more than I thought and we’re not even done digging up the yard yet, but we’re pretty close.  The weather’s been a bit of a downer and has really been preventing us from working;  shovelling in the mud doesn’t go so well.

We had to dig up the entire yard and sift all the junk out.  Luckily Shawna & I have had a bit of help from friends.  I’m not sure what was in the yard before but we have found some pretty odd things.  I’ve dug up  a rusted shovel, some twisted metal, a bunch of marbles, and pieces of action figures, plus a bunch of different odds and ends.

Initially we planned to turn over all the dirt and start planting, but it has taken so long to do we just started planting as we go.  There was an old pile of bricks in the yard that we’ve repurposed to create pathways throughout the garden.  They make it look pretty nice too.

So far we’ve planted zuchinni, cucumbers, green beans, fava beans, peas, lettuce, spinach, celery, cherry tomatoes, beefstake tomatoes, broccoli, kale, carrots, onions, potatoes, radishes, corn and tomatillos, as well as a whole bunch of potted herbs.  We’re basically going to have an entire produce department of a grocery store in the yard by the time we’re ready to harvest everything.

I didn’t think much would grow with all the rain and cold we’ve been having, but the zucchini’s are growing like crazy and are taking over everything.

I’m especially proud of the plants we’ve managed to grow from seed.  I even harvested my first radish the other day.  It’s so exciting!!

You get quite a sense of accomplishment growing your own food.  Mostly knowing where it comes from and knowing it’s all organic is very reassuring.

Happy gardening!

Two new card designs have been added to the catalog!  Check out the new Mason Jar Invitation and Bicycle Invitation to place an order.  You can also request a sample or contact us with any questions.

This past weekend I discovered a neat little market in the heart of Abbotsford.  I headed out that way for some father’s day activities with my family, and along the way we stopped at Nutrifoods Market.

The market specializes in locally grown and organic foods and was opened last year.  They encourage healthy eating and have a kid’s program to teach children about eating well at a young age, and support local famers, events, and charities.

This place was more than just a market – it’s an experience in itself.  There was also an animal exhibit where you can see the animals being raised and an Eco Dairy.  You can see right into the dairy from the road, so it’s pretty reassuring being able to see the actual cows that produce your milk.  The dairy also has a learning centre and offers tours.  We didn’t have a chance to take a tour, but it’s something I’d definitely like to do in the near future.  You could probably spend a whole day exploring the facility and educating yourself about healthy, sustainable eating and farming practices.

If you’re in the Fraser Valley, be sure to stop by and check them out!