Greenvitations is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and service while being as kind to the environment as possible. We use recycled products and/or fully biodegradable products, from our cardstocks and ribbons down to our packaging. Our standard white and ivory cardstocks and papers are 100% Post-Consumer WastePost-Consumer Waste (PCW) refers to the fiber within a paper that has been used by consumers and recycled. The higher percentage of PCW the better, but the Environmental Protection Agency recommends using papers with at least 30% PCW., and they are also FSC CertifiedThe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, international, environmentally and socially oriented forestry certification organization which works to establish international forest management standards., Green-E CertifiedGreen-E identifies products made with certified renewable energy, including wind power, solar power, low impact hydropower, and biomass. , Processed Chlorine FreeProcessed Chlorine Free (PCF) refers to recycled paper fiber that is whitened without any chlorine., and manufactered by Neenah Paper, a Carbon NeutralBeing carbon neutral means reducing climate-damaging carbon emissions where possible, and then balancing the remaining emissions, often by purchasing carbon offsets. company. Our other cardstocks and papers are at least 30% Post-Consumer WastePost-Consumer Waste (PCW) refers to the fiber within a paper that has been used by consumers and recycled. The higher percentage of PCW the better, but the Environmental Protection Agency recommends using papers with at least 30% PCW. waste and/or tree free.
In addition, we recycle as much unused product and other recyclable materials as possible in our studio--we have actually set up a recycling program for our entire office building. We also compost leftovers whenever possible (Anja's garden loves this). We offer carbon offset shipping for each of our orders, and we telecommute rather than drive to work as often as we can.
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First Contact: Fill out an inquiry form on our Ordering Page, email, or call us and tell us what you want to see! We are happy to send samples of any of our designs, along with color swatches that might work well with your event. Samples are $5.00 each, and can be ordered from our Samples Page.
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The Design Process: Once you receive the samples and choose a design, we will collect all of your vital information: wording for you invitations (and/or other accessories) font choices, paper and ribbon selections, etc. Then we will begin the design process. We will start by putting together some initial layouts, which we will email you in the form of Adobe Acrobat files. That way, you will see exactly how each piece will look in your fonts and color selection throughout the design process. You can send us as many revisions during the email process as you would like. This process typically lasts two to four weeks.
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The Proof: Once you are satisfied with the layouts we have emailed you, we will mail you a proof of your design. This will include any accessories and enclosures that you might need and will look exactly as the final product will look.
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The Paperwork: With the proof, you will receive an approval form to fill out and mail or fax back to us. Once we receive the approval, we will order your supplies, if necessary, and begin printing. From the time we get the approval, we usually need three to four weeks to print and ship your order.
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Anja and Amanda are sisters and business partners in I Do Graphics. The business was established in Denver in 2002, but they had been making custom wedding invtitations for friends and family (and their friends and families) for years before deciding to make it a career. In addition to stationery design, both are accomplished graphic artists with over 25 years experience between them.
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