Seed Packet Tutorial

I got the tutorial done for you for the project I created HERE.

  All you need to get started is one sheet of 12 X 12 double sided Designer Series Paper.  You can use CS, or regular patterned paper. When you use the double sided one though, the inside can match the band on the outside.

You need to cut your DP to be 8 X 10 1/4.  Then cut a band of the same DP to measure 1 1/2 X 9.

 First you need to put the DP with the 10 1/4 length along the top.  Make sure you TAKE OUT the cutter...LOL, and don't ask how I know!  Then you will need to score it at 2 1/2,  2 3/4,  7 1/2,  and  7 3/4. 

  Then , you need to put the 8 length along the top and score it at 2,  2 1/4,  5 3/4,  and  6.

   Now, you need to cut the inner score lines.  It is going to look like this :

 

 

Put in your seed packet.  Then fold the taller sides in first, then fold the top and bottom flaps in.  The reason for this, is that the band will then hide the seams, and it looks totally sealed - YAY!!

 

Now you need to score your band at 3,  3 5/16,  6 7/8,  and  7 3/16.  Fold all the score lines before wrapping it around the packet.  Glue it where the ends come together.  You can trim them shorter if you choose.

   I scalloped my edge by folding it flat, and then punched through the two layers.  Then I used THIS TUTORIAL to make the rose to add to the top.  This covers the seam on the band.  Instead of the pearl, I used a chocolate corduroy brad.  I think it turned out pretty cool.

This would even great gift for those who have suffered a loss.  They can take and plant the seeds in memory of the one they lost, and if you get the kind that reseed themselves, they will come back year after year.  Hope you have fun creating!!

Comments

[evette k. ciampo]

How can you top yourself all the time Julie...but u do!!! Great job. Again, thank you for the great ideas.
evette

[jules p]

thanks for the tutorial. fabulous idea. just love it.

[Rebecca Ednie]

Great project, tfs!

[MaryS]

Julie, Thank you so very much for sharing the directions for this darling seed packet. What a wonderful idea for a teacher gift. I will share this with my group at school. Mary

[NancyS]

Thanks, Julie, for taking the time to create this tutorial. This one is FUN and ADORABLE! You are so talented.

[Kathleen Ward]

This is great. Just lost my favorit Uncle today an I'm going to make this for my Aunt. I also think i'm going to make a smaller size to stick in his pocket before we bury him, with words of love.
Kathleen

[Dee]

Awesome! Thanks for caring about all of us as much as we care about you. It must be hard at times to find time, but yet you always do. Thanks again!

[Michelle]

Hi Julie! I just found your blog and I love it! It's interesting, creative and funny!
By the way, I tagged you on my blog!
http://crationsmichelle.blogspot.com/

[Jane Harrah]

Thank you once again for the share! You are, as I may have mentioned, quite generous with your sharing and caring!

[Sue]

Thank you for the tutorial. As it is Mother's day in the UK next weekend these would make great little gifts for children to give to mums/grandma's. Inexpensive as well in these financially difficult times.

Sue x

[Debbi]

Thank you Julie, I can't wait to try this!

[Lisa Brown]

woo hoo! another fabulous tutorial! Thanks, Julie! we appreciate you!

[StampinCathy]

This is just to cute and what a great gift idea. Your tutorial was so easy to follow.

[Debbie Fisher]

what a fun project. I was needing a flower goodie to send to someone and this is perfect! Thanks for sharing.

[lindsay]

this is fabulous...would also be good to give to someone as part of a housewarming gift...thanks for sharing...

[Lori Burkitt]

Yay, Julie! I have been waiting for the directions for this project! Thanks for sharing. Hope your week is getting a little better.

[michelle]

Perfect for my teacher gifts this year! Thank you so much! Wonderful directions! Michelle

[Jean Fitch]

Very clear and quite wonderful Julie.
Thank You! - Jean