So I decided to make the swag for this year’s Indie I Do.  It was fun doing it myself and I think it added a nice touch as well.  So what are we giving away?  French Vanilla Soy Candles!  They would also work great for wedding favours (and are all-natural to boot!)  If you’d like to try and make these yourself, here’s how to do it.

The candles I made were done in 125ml mason jars, but you can really use anything you like.  At this time of year, mason jars were great as they have now been emptied from eating everything from summer canning  All the candle supplies were purchased locally from Wicks and Wax in Burnaby.

If you’re aiming to make 100 candles, here’s what you’ll need:

-       8kg of wax
-       100 wick tabs
-       5 meters of wicks
-       Scent (if desired)
-       100 125ml jars

Melt the wax in a pot and heat to 155 degrees farenheight.

In the meantime, cut the wicks to 2” in length.

Insert the wicks into the wick tabs and squeeze with pliers to secure.

When the wax gets to 155 degrees, add the scent.  Don’t heat the scent for too long or else the smell will disappear.  It didn’t take too long for the wax to melt completely, so make sure to watch it closely.

Pour the wax into jars when it’s between 125 – 155 degrees.

Drop in the wicks and wait for the wax to solidify.

That’s it!  You could make some custom labels (like I did) or cover the jar with a bit of fabric for a personal touch

These were really easy to make, and only ended up costing about $70, not including the jars.  If you were to purchase the jars they run about $13/dozen.

I was feeling extra creative and I had a small bit of wax leftover, and with our recycling bin nearby I decided to make a beer can-dle (haha!).  This just shows how versatile and creative you can be.

Come to Indie I Do next weekend to grab a swag bag filled with some awesome loot!  We still have a couple of free passes to give away so contact us if you’d like some.

Five new Valentine’s Day cards are now available for purchase.  Check out these unique and punny designs, which can be purchased in singles or in packages of 10.  Done post-card style, in traditional Valentine’s Day Card format.

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!

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.

Hey Everyone,

So we have a couple exciting things going on this week.  We’re being featured on Green Box Top’s National site and you can get $150 worth of wedding cards for $50.  Check it out soon as the deal ends Tuesday night.

Also this week we’re participating in a giveaway from WeddingInviteLove.  Enter by 9pm on Friday June 10th for  your chance to win a grab bag of 66 different items.  Check out the details here!

Another new design I’ve been working on.  Fireflies flutter around in this invitation reminiscent of a muggy summer’s evening.

This will be added to the store soon.  If you’d like to place an order in the meantime, please contact us or request a sample.  I’m looking to add a few new designs to the store this year, so please drop me a line if you have any design ideas