Minne-Murals tm Coloring Art Posters: These detailed doodlers are the perfect trip activity , a great rememberance, and awesome wall art. Suitable for presentation in a standard 11 x 14 " frame. The carefully researched, original, hand-drawn designs are good for hours of creative fun. Markers or Color Pencils are supplied with encouragement to add multi-media enhancement to the project. More than a hundred designs available plus the "Off- the Request Line" option for specialized designs. (recycled paper- minimal packaging- long life of use) Made Green in the USA.
Journals with No Rules tm Hand-drawn from Nature, History, Heritage... the covers are individually handprinted by Artist Cindy Kolling -- Made Green here in the USA. Natural, recycled 70 lb. paper pages are inviting to the pen. Flat-opening, wire bound, right-sized for a season, an adventure, or a project. These are truly journalers' journals. Nearly a hundred inspiring designs and more coming out all the time.
Notecards for Outside-r's tm Hand-drawn from Nature, History, Heritage... find a match for your journal choice in these fine quality, hand-printed notecards on quality recycled natural fiber stock. Packaging selections made available with eco-conscious care: individual cards, soft-wrapped pack of 4 cards, re-useable clear acrylic case of 6, re-useable clear acrylic case of 10. A great way to express the adventerous spirits of nature appreciating, art loving, active do-ers: the Outside-r's.
Made green in the USA.
Getting Out-There! tm Gift Sets: Clutter-free gift sets are very useable. The journal of choice will be attractively matched with an appropriate complimentary item, usually a softpak of notecards, a magnetic list pad or a scratch pad. A twig pencil accent adds a fun bit of nature. Mounted on easily recycled corregated panel. Displays well, easy to back-stock, easy to wrap, carry, or ship. You choose the journal, we'll select a matching product.
Just Stuff It! tm Gift Bags: Re-useable gift wrapping option that is so-oo fast and easy. Original designs are handprinted on natural shopping bags practically sized for most wrapping needs: Medium is perfect for stationery, journals and items such as candy, food or clothing accessories. Large is good for big books, t-shirts, gift sets or Minne-Murals. Comes ready-to go with colored tissue and gift tag.
Off the Request Line tm an excellent way to Showcase Your Place!
Contact Kolling Cards and Things Made Here! for more information.
Getting Out-There!
Exploring. Extraordinary. Extreme. Exciting. Experience! Exhaustion. Excursioning. Extracting. Exhilarating! Expectations. Exactly..!
Wherever we go to explore, we can greatly enhance our adventure by gearing up at locally-owned independent retailers. Besides providing a fresh experience with interesting ambience, local shop-owners and employees can also give added insight into the area we are visiting... "Where's a good place to eat?" "What do you carry that reflects my visit?" "What can you suggest for an afternoon activity?"
"What are your green practices? "
"Is it Made in the USA? "
"Are you the artist or do you know the artist ? "
are just a few frequently asked questions that suggest a growing interest in sustainable shopping. Sustainability is by dictionary definition a self-renewing practice.
What we do...
Small actions make a big difference:
Actively seeking products that support good environmental practices and encourage awareness of our need to protect our earth now will also increase your shopping adventure. You'll become much more knowledgeable yourself and your gifts to others will be more than just the item itself... it will be an extension of your higher level of eco-concsiousness
...While what you buy makes a strong personal statement in itself... it also really does make a green difference !
Things that might seem minor at first, such as
1. shortening shipping distances from product origon (fuel saving)
2. recycled or recyclable materials (minimizes waste disposal)
3. minimal or low impact packaging (less to produce and dispose of)
4. education or involvement of product user in our environment (learn and appreciate)
5. lifespan of product in relation to impact of its production and disposal (how long will this be used, can it be re-used or repurposed, will it be saved as a cherished keepsake? What impact will it have if disposed of?)
are among considerations you might find worth your attention while you shop!
Where we do it...
Shopping at small independents who feature products "Made in the USA" encourages basic economic good sense. "What goes around, comes around".
The money you spend locally will circulate many, many times within the locality you just contributed to. Each transaction is likely to generate some tax revenue which...who knows, may just come right back to benefit you!
Made in the USA is not just a good idea; it's good economics.
