Seed Packet Christmas Ornaments

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Seed Packet Christmas Ornaments

Here is a simple project to delight the gardener on your holiday shopping
list - make Christmas tree garlands or ornaments from seed packets of his
or her favorite plants! After the holidays, the packets can be opened and
the seeds planted. What could be better than a gift that gives twice the
pleasure?

1. Select colorful seed packets containing varieties that grow well in
your area.

2. Fold and pleat the seed packets. Starting with the outer edge, make a
1/2-inch fold along the length of the packet. Fold the packet back and
forth so that it resembles an accordion or a fan.

3. Make a gardener's garland by threading the folded packets onto fishing
line. Fold the packets in the center and wrap with metallic garland.
Thread the fishing line through the garland, suspending the packets on
the invisible fishing line. Use one packet every 8 to 10 inches along the
line.

4. Make ornaments of seed packets as well. Spread white glue along the
outside edges, then dip the pleated packets into glitter while the glue
is still wet. Hang the ornaments by wrapping them at center point with
metallic garland. Thread 12 to 18 inches of fishing line or ribbon
through the garland and tie in a loop for hanging the ornament on the
tree.

* Tips: Shake the seeds so they aren't all at the bottom of the package.
This will make the packets easier to fold. Use fresh seeds for best
results (for growing!). Every seed packet has a printed date.

[homesteadmamma]

Thanks Denise, what a wonderful gift.

[QuilterMom]