Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers
April 27, 2010 by Missy
Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers
Can you find the fake ones?
Okay, I won’t insult your intelligence, but just in case …
Here they are:)
These paper roses are so fun…fun to display, fun to give, and FUN to plant!
Wanna make some?
Here’s the tutorial:
1. Cut a circle out of recyclable paper (any size will work), then cut around and around until you get to the center…
like this.
2. Mix some flour and water together until it forms a paste.
3. Try not to look like a dork as you stir…nice try Alison (I told her I deleted this one…hee hee:)
4. Paint the flour goo onto the paper circle (we found it worked better if you paint it on pretty thick, the seeds stick better).
5. Get your seeds…Thanks Candace (Alison’s neighbor) for letting us borrow some. We forgot to grab them before we started the project!
6. Sprinkle the seeds onto the goo.
7. let it dry.
8. Starting from the outside of the circle, start rolling…
9. keep on rolling until you get to the end and…
TA DA!
Make a few
OH the possibilities!
Here are a few variations:
Because I couldn’t decide which I liked best!
I used thin brown paper bags for these and then added a wire stem…
These would be perfect for her breakfast in bed tray!
This one was made out of a paper towel. Wouldn’t that be cute glued to the front of a card?
Make sure to tell the recipient to unroll the flower, lay it flat in the dirt, cover with a thin later of dirt (depending on what seeds you use) and water.
Soon her fake paper flower, will become real!
This is so easy your kids can do it… Mother’s Day… done!
You could combine these with Alison’s flower box - some Mother would be VERY happy!
ps. Thanks giver’s log (lOVe, lOVe, lOVe this blog) for the inspiration with your seed tape – another great idea for mother’s day!
Thanks ladies for letting us link up!
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This is awesome. And so creative! I need to pin this so I can remember it come spring.
So I bookmarked this. If I ever get married it will be a country chic wedding and this sticks in mind. Adding it to flower displays on the tables. I love the idea. Guests can take them home and plant them! That’s adorable!
These are adorable and perfect!
Thanks for the tutorial!
How far in advance do you think I could make these? I’m thinking about wedding favors.
I am not sure, the only thing throwing anything off would be that they have made contact with some water when you put them in the paste, so I am not sure if even though they dry again, if this diminishes how long you can store it? Let us know if you try it!
Okay I’ve got to quit playing online & get my bod outside and make everything pretty! You are sooo inspiring. –SusanLaz
Hey there! The plantable flowers are so adorable. My kids and I made them last year for their teachers. I am planning to do it again this year, but wanted to ask a couple of questions. (1) I had trouble getting the seeds to stay on when rolling them. Any tips? (2) I used pipe cleaners for stems, and they ended up being top heavy and hard to keep standing in the vase. What kind of wire did you use and how did you attach it at the flower to prevent it being top heavy?
Thanks so much! Anne Marie
Love these! Will be making with third graders next week for Mother’s Day. How do you secure the buds? And how did you attach the wire stems? Thanks!
So the “flour goo” is just flour and water?
And LOVE this!!(:
Hi ladies! Thanks so much for this awesome idea. My son and I made made these flowers for my step-mom this weekend. I’m sharing my post on how to make them and giving you all a big old shout out on my blog today.
http://whitelightsonwednesday.blogspot.com/2012/05/mildly-crafty-monday-plantable-seeded.html
Oh my god, I love your site and all the great ideas!!
In Sweden mother’s day is on the 27th of May this year and I know for a fact that my mom is going to love this.
Thank you, thank you for such great inspiration! -All the way to Sweden!!
Hi Missy-
These make a lovely gift, but we thought it would just be a simple, fun craft for gardening season….
We featured your post at our summer fun 101 series: gardening round-up.
Hope you have a lovely week!
Nicolette & Karen
editors of The Classroom Creative.
I can’t wait to try this simple but marvellous idea!
I made the washer detergent, I am very happy about it . I am giving it to friends , & family . I love the idea`s
also ,I have a remedy for knats in the kitchen . (fresh veggies, &Fruits. You may have already done this one, I`m new
apple cider vinegar & a few drops of dawn in a small bowl or several small ones for a bigger room , they go right to the smell , look later & you will find knats you never even seen. !!
Great Mother’s Day project.
Thank all of you for all your hard work. and your wonderful Idea
i really like it a lot. looking forward to seeing what new.
Love these! I made them for my daughter’s first birthday party to give to her guests as they go home… My only problem is that we’re rolling them now and the seeds are all falling off! Help please!