How to Make Garden Seed Paper Cards

A garden seed paper card is made from recycled paper in which the seeds have been fused during the papermaking process. Seed cards preserve the seeds until they can be planted in your garden. The cards can be decorated and make unique gifts, business cards and/or party favors. 

Things You Will Need

• Old newspaper or used paper


• Bucket


• Cornstarch


• Blender


• Food coloring


• Dried leaves or flower petals


• Glitter


• Mesh screen


• Paper towels


• Heater


• Scissors


• Craft knife


• Ruler

1. Tear old paper into 1-inch square pieces. Soak the paper pieces in a bucket filled with warm water for about 1 hour. 


2. Place the soaked paper into a blender and add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Blend until the paper mixture becomes an even consistency. You should not be able to see any individual pieces of paper. Add more water or cornstarch until you have the desired consistency of pulp.  


3. Stir in small flat flower, vegetable or plant seeds. You can also stir in flower petals, dried leaves, glitter and food coloring for added decoration. Make sure all items are completely covered by the paper mixture.  


4. Secure the mesh screen over a sink. Place the paper pulp onto the mesh screen and pat the pulp with a towel. Press the mixture onto the screen to remove excess water and to press the pulp into the desired paper thickness. 


5. Dry the pressed paper in front of a heater, out in the sun or with a hair dryer. It is important to make sure the paper dries before the seeds can soak up the water.  Covering the damp paper with absorbent paper towels can also help with the drying process.  


6. Cut the dried paper into the desired card size with sharp scissors or a craft knife. Use a ruler to made neat cuts. 


7. Write your sentiment on the card, and on the back of the card describe the type of seeds that are in the card and directions on how to plant it.