Paper Seed Packets

Celebrate your garden with these easy to make Paper Seed Packets. Give them to friends and family so they can create their own gardens of vegetables, flowers, or your favorite mix. With a few envelopes, a printer, and some paper, your gift can grow beyond expectations.

For sturdy packaging to hold the seed pods, CTI Gamma Natural, Clear paper is an excellent choice. This heavy, translucent, and printable paper makes durable packets. Each 8.5×11 inch sheet can be used to create two packets that fit in an A2 envelope, and they can be trimmed smaller if necessary. While printing isn’t required, a JPEG with “SEEDS” and two lines for labeling is available. A marker also works well on this paper.

To create the packets for Paper Seed Packets:

1. Print the JPEG (if desired) and cut the sheet down the middle lengthwise to get two 11-inch long pieces.
2. Score each piece at 5.5 inches. This scoreline serves as a guideline for applying double-sided tape.
3. Line the sides and bottom with 1/2 inch ScorTape and close the packet with the opening at the top.
4. Trim off any excess tape from the edges.

Because this paper doesn’t fold over well, a flap is necessary for easy access.

To make the flap for Seed Paper Packets, use Banana Split paper:

1. Start with a piece as wide as your packet and 4.5 inches long. Trim your packet to just under 4 inches wide and 4.5 inches long.
2. Score the paper 1 inch up the 4-inch width and fold it over to create a 3.5-inch flap.
3. For ease of use, cut the flap to a center point starting 1 inch down from the scored line, making the point 2.5 inches tall.
4. Secure the flap with a ribbon. Begin with a 14-inch ribbon and trim as needed (the final length is about 10 inches). Use 1/8 inch ScorTape to attach the ribbon to the flap, ensuring the flap can fit inside and close the packet.

On the back, draw a pencil line 2 inches down from the top and attach the ribbon. The top of the ribbon should be 2 inches from the top of the flap. The final packet size is 3 7/8 inches wide and 5.25 inches tall with the flap tucked inside the ribbon. This size fits nicely inside the Banana Split envelope. Adjust the packet size to fit different envelopes as needed.

Printing the envelopes involves converting inches to millimeters using an online converter and adjusting the size in Word. Each printer may have different instructions. I recommend sticking to one envelope size for ease of printing. The envelopes used here are Pearl, Banana Split, Kraft A2, and Kraft A7.

For the A7 envelope for Paper Seed Packets:

1. Print the design and score it down the middle.
2. Use 1/8 inch ScorTape on the sides and bottom to create a packet with two pockets—one front, one back, and one in the middle.
3. These pockets are roughly the size of commercial seed packets, with the inside pocket holding a 3.5×4.5 inch seed packet.

This DIY project is a wonderful way to treat yourself or someone else to seeds from your garden. Enjoy making and sharing these charming paper seed packets! Enjoy!

Materials for Paper Seed Packet:

• CTI Translucent (Translucent Paper)
  • Glama Natural Clear 48 lb Cover Weight Paper
• Poptone
  • Banana Split 65 lb Cover Weight Paper
  • Banana Split A2 Envelope
• Shine
  • Pearl A1 Envelope
• Brown Bag Paper & Envelopes
  • Kraft A2 Envelope
  • Kraft A7 Envelope