This is a creative way to personalize a note to someone special and a great way to use old seeds that aren’t viable anymore.
This is a creative way to personalize a note to someone special and a great way to use old seeds that aren’t viable anymore.
MATERIALS
Heavy paper, such as cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Pencil
Craft glue
Various old seeds
1. Fold or cut the piece of paper into the size you want. Write a message inside the card. Lightly sketch a design or image on the front of the notecard with the pencil. Be as simple or elaborate as you like. (Fig. 1)
2. Trace over one element of the pencil sketch with the glue. Sprinkle the seeds on top of the glue, completely covering it. (Fig. 2)
3. Continue this process for all of the parts of your card. If you are using different types of seeds for the different images you drew, apply the glue and seeds to one part of the notecard at a time. Set the card aside to dry overnight. Then give it to someone and be prepared to become their best friend. It’s true. (Fig. 3)
DIG DEEPER!
OH, SAY CAN YOU SEED?
There are two types of seed plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Gymnosperm means “naked seed” and includes pines, firs, spruces, and gingkoes. Angiosperm means “seed vessel” and encloses its seeds in a fruit.
The largest seed comes from a palm tree and can weigh more than 40 pounds (64 kg)!
The smallest seed in the world comes from a tropical orchid; the seeds are so small you can’t see them with the naked eye.
