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Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

Can you find the fake ones?

Plantable Seeded Paper FlowersOkay, I won’t insult your intelligence, but just in case …

Plantable Seeded Paper FlowersHere 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…

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

like this.

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

2. Mix some flour and water together until it forms a paste.

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

3. Try not to look like a dork as you stir…nice try Alison (I told her I deleted this one…hee hee:)

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

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).

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

5. Get your seeds…Thanks Candace (Alison’s  neighbor) for letting us borrow some.  We forgot to grab them before we started the project!

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

6. Sprinkle the seeds onto the goo.

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

7. let it dry.

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

8. Starting from the outside of the circle, start rolling…

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

9. keep on rolling until you get to the end and…

TA DA!

Mother's Day Ideas

Make a few

Mother's Day Ideas

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…   Mother's Day Ideas 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?

Mother's Day IdeasMake 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!

Plantable Seeded Paper Flowers

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!

About Missy

A mother of 5 who holds a degree in English and run on sentences. She has a passion for photography, especially capturing life's sweet moments. She has a serious addiction to Oreos, coconut oil and sushi...not necessarily all at the same time. She is one of the 3 founders of HowDoesShe.com.

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  1. Shelley says

    This idea is flippin’ adorable. I love when I get inspired by my own site! 😉 Ha. {Obviously not my own stuff}. Nice Work Missy!! I love working with you girls.

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  2. Beverly Atkins says

    Love this idea and I know just the sweet little girl I want to do it for. She loves flowers. I came over from Tatertos and jello to see you but I visit this website so often! Love all the ideas.

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  5. Angela P. says

    This is a great idea for Teacher Appreciation week. When all the real flowers they recieve are gone, they’ll still have flowers to look forward to.

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  9. Margot says

    I’ve been seeing different versions of these in the blogosphere. I think it is such a good idea to give a gift that is pretty, creative AND useful! Thanks for the step-by-step tutorial.

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  10. Amy says

    So sweet…but I love everything you gals do! coming from Tator tots and Jello and hoping to win a birthday board!!!!

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  11. Heidi K. says

    I love the bday board! I follow you guys AND tater tots and jello and you are both amazing!! Thanks for all your fun ideas and tutorials!!

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  14. Brooke says

    I love you guys! You always come up with the best ideas, there are just too many to choose from. Thanks for making me look crafty.

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  15. Jennifer says

    LOVE this! I am also a Giver’s Log fan, and I loved how you each have a great take on this concept. So many great ideas – I need more than 24 hours in a day so I can try them all!

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  20. teresa says

    This is the greatest….I just bought some plant- able seed paper and made favors for a party…but this would of been so cool to have made flowers out of the paper….Happy Day
    Amazing.
    I just found your site through Amy at Living Locurto…and I’m glad I did.
    .-= teresa´s last blog ..Back to working on the Hamlet- =-.

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    • Missy says

      I bent the wire into a couple circles toward the top and then just stuck the middle of the flower onto what was left of the wire on the top. It just sort of rests on the wire circles you create – make the circles big enough so the flower can’t slip over them, and don’t tip it upside down:) Also, after you roll your flower and fan it our how you like it, don’t forget to glue the end down so it doesn’t unravel.

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  23. Elizabeth says

    These are exactly what I’ve been looking for…only without seeds. I need some crafty, fake flowers to go on my table. And these are the perfect ones!

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  27. Cinnamon Rose Cottage says

    Hello,
    What a great idea! I am having a 50th anniversary party for my parents this year with a woodsy garden theme and these would be perfect favors… except the party isn’t until October and I am not sure if they will still be plantable by next Spring. But they will make a great teacher appreciation gift.
    Thank you so much,
    Beverly

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  29. Diana Herdt says

    Love this idea! My youth group is going to make these for the ladies at church for Mother’s day!! (so are my kids for the gmas!!)
    Thank y’all for all the creativity that you so wonderfully share! =)

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  31. Bobbie Mackey says

    Thank you for the great idea! We tried this in the kids room at the library where I work while the moms looked for books. They came back after storytime and were amazed at how their children bloomed!

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  32. Scarlet says

    I made these for my mom + grandma! I gifted them early, and they loved the flowers! Thanks so much for the tutorial =]

    I just posted a tutorial on my blog for a super easy DIY gift box I packaged them in too, featuring the flowers (and of course linking back here). Take a look if you’re interested ^-^
    .-= Scarlet´s last blog ..Origami Gift Box =-.

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  34. Kelli says

    Pure Genius! I’m going to do these for Mother’s Day instead of getting flowers for our Moms, Sisters, and Grammas. We’re all Gardeners so how cute is this idea!

    ~Kelli @ Smidgens
    .-= Kelli´s last blog ..Garden Furniture Re Do =-.

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  35. Courtney Child says

    The flower idea is sooo stinkin’ cute!! My kids and I would love to make these for mothers day.. but where can I find the recyclable paper that you suggested using? Is it easy to find?? I hope so.. thanks again.. Court

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  36. Melissa says

    Thank you again ladies. I was just looking through the net to see what I could use for a craft with my kids to give their Sunday School teachers with the theme, “thanks for helping me to grow” when I remembered this project.

    I have one daughter who loves hearts so we are making one a variation of what you supplied. Great tutorial!
    .-= Melissa´s last blog ..Uncle Joe…I miss you! =-.

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  37. Brenda Weaver says

    Brilliant!!! I want to try these right away! How cute would this be to add to the front of a card with the instructions tucked inside or to make a bouquet of these for a friend, mom, or teacher! I love it!!!!!!

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  38. Glenda says

    A wonderful gift from Valentine’s Day until after planting season! Now I have a reason to save those cheap-o vases so I can transport a “bouquet.” Thanks so much!

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  39. Suezie says

    This is such a neat idea TFS. I am planning a b’day ‘tea party’ for my Grand-daughter’s 6th and these would look lovely on the table. Best of all every little girl could take one home and enjoy planting them and watching them grow. They’d also be cute for a wedding so guests can remember the day – love, love, love it!

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  41. Grace says

    Very pretty. Am making them right now for an ecofriendly baby shower. Can you tell me if the flowers grew alright after they were planted? Just wondering… since I’m not a gardener!

    Also made your 4th of July cupcakes at our bbq this past 4th. They were a hit and got tons of compliments on them! Thanks!

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  44. Aliessa says

    THANK YOU!! I’ve been looking for these flowers, and as simple as they seem I haven’t mastered them – so I LOVE your tutorial, step by step is definitely what I need 😀 Thanks again – love your sight, it’s my go-to at the moment
    .-= Aliessa´s last blog ..Halloween…in Australia =-.

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  48. Meckenzie says

    These flowers are so cute! A few friends and I tried them out, we had a bit of trouble with the paper. Can you tell me what type of paper you used. Construction? Cardstock? Thank you!

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  49. Laura says

    I love this idea and hope to make some this week as teacher gifts and then more for party favors. Quick question… how did you attach the flower to the stem? Because it would have to be unrolled, I’m hesitant to use glue, but wasn’t sure what else to use.

    Thanks in advance for any tips.

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  52. toni says

    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!

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    • Missy says

      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!

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  56. Anne Marie says

    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

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  57. Kelle says

    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!

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  60. Sakina says

    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!!

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  63. Diane says

    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. !!

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  65. vonda says

    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.

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  66. Jessica says

    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!

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