How to Make Paper! DIY Plantable Seed Paper

[@KathleenRenninger]

Liked your quick and inexpensive mould and deckle. And the paper looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[@kshiprajadhav2766]

Great idea.....!!!! I am a teacher from India, and teaching in a small town. I was hunting for some perfect eco friendly and innovative project idea for my students to do as they are on vacations now, so I can conduct this awesome idea as soon as they return from the vacations. Thanks a lot... You really motivated me give back something to the nature in an innovative and creative way....!!! Thanks a lot... ♥️

[@cardensgardens]

Wow, your comment just made me so so happy! This is exactly why I wanted to start my channel, was to inspire people in any way I can. I hope your students love this project! I think it would be cool to cut them into shapes and give them as gifts 🎁 I have a good friend in Chennai! I hope you are all staying well over there ❤️ please be sure to subscribe for future craft videos! 🙏

[@JadeTangiAndalala]

Great Idea 💡

[@SWB18]

I have so much paper from recently graduating from college, and I wanted a good way to reuse it all without just tossing it and feeling super guilty about it. This will be a perfect guide for me to use for when I start making the confetti I wanted to make for my future wedding, thank you so much!

[@cardensgardens]

That would be such an awesome way to re-purpose your old paper from college! I always feel guilty, throwing things away that I feel like I could repurpose too. Happy to hear that this video helped inspire you! Happy creating! :-) Feel free to subscribe for more craft videos in the future. ❤️❤️❤️ and also… congratulations on graduating!!!! That’s so huge!!!!

[@michelecarden709]

❤

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

I'm going to do this and make my own jewelry cards for my Etsy shop. If you put extra towels on top with a heavy object, they will dry flatter. It's been awhile since I've made seed paper- thanks for sharing!

[@cardensgardens]

Oh my gosh, love that idea!! Send a link to your shop on IG: @luckylmfc ! Great idea with the towels and heavy objects.. in hindsight a rolling pin would have helped flatten then also!!

[@forthewynaugsburg2181]

I have a paper shredder and a big bin I put it all in for a few days and let it soak before I blend. Much smoother paper:)

[@cardensgardens]

Oh great idea using a bin to let it super soak!! The paper was definitely “textured” 🤣

[@michelecarden709]

Wow it came out so nice! Just beautiful! It looked so easy too! What a great project to do with children!

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you!! It honestly was easier than expected!! You’re right, it would be a great activity with the kids to teach them about recycling

[@nardeenkeryakes2847]

I really like this tutorial. I will say though that I don’t think it’s a great idea to get a splatter screen just to use the netting and throw the rest away. If the purpose of recycling old paper into new paper and adding seeds is to be environmentally conscious, then I think that it doesn’t make much sense to use such a destructive/ wasteful method for making the mold and deckle. Anything that water can pass through would work, so most likely you’d be able to find something already lying around the house that you could use. A really thin piece of fabric or mesh would work. I’ve even seen methods where people use mesh or fabric in an embroidery hoop, that way you could even take an old cotton T-shirt and use it for your mold and deckle without even ruining it or cutting it and just take it out of the hoop when you’re done. Idk, knowing that that metal frame and plastic handle got thrown out when it was really unnecessary just doesn’t sit right with me.

[@cardensgardens]

Oh my gosh honestly I didn’t even think about it, but you’re soooo right!! I used to have an old window screen and I tore through the garage trying to find it, and I think someone must have gotten rid of it. I didn’t know you could do use a piece of cloth to do the same thing though. Awesome idea! Seriously thank you for leaving the feedback and the ideas on how to make this project even more sustainable. 🙏🙏

[@aagyasaxena4344]

just use a sieve!

[@eileenbrooks-laitinen9778]

Recycling old window screen would be a good idea.

[@chelisue]

I plan on making these for my sons wedding since they’re getting married in February as place cards with a little of my daughter in laws favorite essential oil in the mix. I’m seriously pumped over this❣️

[@cardensgardens]

Ohhh I love that idea!! I will say, maybe use less seeds than I did, or a large marker when you write on them. I’ve tried writing with pen, and so many seeds makes it super bumpy for writing. If you have a way to share photos (Facebook or IG), i would love to see!!

[@chelisue]

@@cardensgardens that’s smart. I sure will! I’m just about to talk to DIL about it in case it’s not compatible with her plans. (It IS her wedding after all). Lol

[@cardensgardens]

@@chelisue 🤣🤣🤣 well, you make a good point about checking with her. If I ever get married (doubtful) I would love to have a very like natural wedding. I think this is such a cute idea! Can’t wait to hear more! Also please be sure to subscribe for more fun DIYs in the future! 💖✨🤗

[@chelisue]

@@cardensgardens for sure mama❣️. It is mama isn’t it?

[@chelisue]

Welp! It is on like donkey Kong!!! She loves the idea but she’s not having place cards. But she said she having favor bags and she would love to have the seed paper as tags on the favor bags. Kinda thinkin I will also add good luck plants into the pulp as well. Like jasmine rosemary olive leaves marigolds and orange blossoms. Just piling on the good juju.

[@LeilaniKona]

This is beautiful , natural and low carbon print . ❤️ it! Thank you

[@punkidunk]

I know that this video is 2 years old, but I love it! I have been wanting to make my own paper cones for flower petals for our vow renewal, but I did want to spend the money it costs to buy the kit. I shop at the dollar stores all of the time, but I never thought about making my own deckel. Thank you for sharing such an informative video!❤️

[@cardensgardens]

I’m so glad this helped inspire you!! I hate to buy things new, so I’m always looking for ways to reuse or upcycle! Could probably find a screen at the goodwill too.. hope you have fun making your paper cones!

[@gamacappucino6798]

The grand kids are gona do this gona be fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@cardensgardens]

I think it would be so much fun with kids! I have been writing down little things that I’m grateful for on the paper and I’m going to plant it eventually

[@erikahatcher5492]

Beautiful and very clever to add the seeds. I will be making this paper this spring.

[@cardensgardens]

Great! I was thinking it would even be really cool with vegetable seeds or herbs. Let me know how it goes!

[@sylviaross6845]

I really liked watching it. I never knew that was possible. I learned something new. Thanks Lauren! 🌴🌵

[@cardensgardens]

Thanks for watching! It was really so fun and felt really good to recycle used paper instead of just throwing it out

[@jacquelynbrickman2982]

What a perfect tutorial. You did a great job. I'm going to do this.

[@thomasafrica9724]

You could try making natural ink in combination with this, that way you can write fancy letters only using stuff that you made. Edit: Also, for those with depression like me, you can write out your angry thoughts on the paper you rip up! That way you can turn your anger into something beautiful and vent at the same time!

[@cardensgardens]

Oh my gosh, do you have a recipe for natural ink? I had got a cardens gardens stamp made but haven’t used it yet bc I wanted to use organic ink. Great suggestion. Also, thanks for adding the edit! I never thought about ripping up angry thoughts, but it sounds very cathartic! I started writing things I was grateful for, and thought it might be fun to plant those one of these days. Happy creating my friend! Don’t forget to subscribe for more DIY and plant videos! :)

[@thomasafrica9724]

@@cardensgardens I've never made natural ink before, but there's a way you can do it with walnuts. You use decayed walnut husks and boil the hell out of it. It's not a perfect black, more like dark dark brown.

[@cardensgardens]

@@thomasafrica9724 wow! So interesting, I never heard of that. Thank you for the idea! I’ll look into it a bit more!!

[@orionmalik3120]

Instablaster...

[@PuzzleTumblersPresents]

Hi! How do you keep the seeds from germinating once they get wet?

[@brendacooper7944]

I had a friend send me a sheet several years ago. Always wanted to know how. Thank you so much.

[@cardensgardens]

Oh that’s so awesome! It’s a great gift!! Did you end up planting it? I think this could be fun with herb or veggie seeds!! 🤩 thanks for watching and commenting!! Please be sure to like and subscribe if you haven’t already so you can catch more fun DIYS! 😁😁

[@Forest.the.forest.fairyy]

Great video! I'm planning on making some and cutting them in cute shapes for my pen pals!!

[@cardensgardens]

Omg I love that idea!! And also love that you have pen pals, that’s such a fun idea!! I’ve been cutting them into quarters and writing gratitudes on them, which I will plant this spring!!! 💖 would love to see the final results on yours!

[@JaseBounce]

This is so cool!!!!! I'm blown away by this

[@cardensgardens]

Haha I know!! Isn’t it like mind blowingly simple??

[@peachcreation]

Love this tutorial ❤. I will be making some for my son's birthday party. So excited!!!

[@cardensgardens]

Yes!! That’s so awesome!! I will give one tip now that I’ve used the paper - if you’re going to be writing on it, probably use a marker or something like that because it’s pretty bumpy and hard to use a pen/pencil on!! I think it would be cool to water color paint on too!! Just a thought. Happy creating!

[@amandamurrell3958]

Absolutely love this. You have inspired me to start creating some.

[@cardensgardens]

That makes me so happy!!! Have so much fun creating, and don’t forget to subscribe for more DIY videos! :)

[@FurryBestFriend]

Stunning! Thank you!!

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you! I hope you make some of your own. A nice sage green could be very pretty!!

[@erikahatcher5492]

Loved the tutorial. Thank you!

[@cardensgardens]

Any time! :)

[@wildstarmakers]

great job. Thank you for all the great ideas

[@cardensgardens]

My pleasure! :) happy creating!!

[@autumnritchie1473]

YAAASSS! I’ve been waiting for this video! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I love this! I didn’t know you could actually also just use this as your own personal stationery! I definitely want to try this! I love how you made the lavender paper! 😍😍😍 You know my writer’s heart is so happy right now because who wouldn’t want to make their own stationery! 🌹🌸🌷💐🌺🌻🌼 Ahhh! Yaaayyy! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰🥰🥰💕

[@cardensgardens]

I knowww I was thinking of you the whole time!! It’s been a long time coming lol but yeah, if you wanted to make your own stationary, you could just do it with out the seeds!! I think it would be really cool with glitter or something for you as a writer! 👀💖

[@autumnritchie1473]

@@cardensgardens Glitter!!! 🤗🤗🤗

[@cardensgardens]

@@autumnritchie1473 all the glitter!!!!

[@modangelo5779]

Mine are coming out so thick. What am I doing wrong?

[@IamRosebud2]

You made it look so easy to do. Your papers are lovely. 🌷💕🌹

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you!! Honestly this was my first time ever trying to do this project, so certainly not super difficult. You should try it out and see what you come up with!

[@DividendDave73]

Wow!!! Absolutely amazing!!!!

[@cardensgardens]

Thanks friend! This was the video I told you about (obviously) lol thanks for watching!!

[@DividendDave73]

@@cardensgardens 👍

[@vrc_makerspace5208]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

[@cardensgardens]

No problem, thanks for watching! I hope you found it helpful!

[@kirahsukilifestyle216]

Definitely going to try this !

[@cardensgardens]

It’s so fun and simple, and a really great gift!

[@viviandibrell849]

Wow! This looks like so much fun I think I’m going to have to try it. Now the question is did you try planting any of these to see if they grow. The company that I saw that was making cards with these inserted as a little gift told you to put them in a little Ziploc bag after you soak them and tape them to a sunny window to create a greenhouse effect until they start growing roots and then you plant them. I’d be curious to know if that would work with these. Thanks for sharing this fun project!

[@cardensgardens]

To be honest, I never planted them! I wrote gratitudes on them and planned to plant them but got busy. I am thinking about trying them in the spring. Good call on the ziplock, that sounds like a good idea. If you try it please message me and let me know how it goes!

[@nishilolaa8186]

@@cardensgardens Hi! Do you have any updates about this? Im planning to use plantable paper for my investigatory project which is comming soon. Will the seeds grow?

[@cardensgardens]

@@nishilolaa8186 I moved shortly after I made the video and to be honest, the paper is still packed in boxes!! Please try it and let me know!!!

[@waydeserrano2231]

​@@cardensgardensdo paper seeds preserve seeds as well? like what if I don't want to plant it due to environmental conditions, will it last up for a year without germination?

[@RunningWithTNT]

Beautiful!!

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you! Very nice to write things you are grateful for (or want to turn over to God) and then plant them and watch grow!

[@oniosaoreilly2220]

This is stunning. I am going to try this this evening. Did the seeds sprout on the paper or did they sprout in the ground? Wondering what happened eventually. So happy I stumbled on this. thank you for putting it all together. Love it.

[@cardensgardens]

I’m so so happy that you loved the video! I hope you enjoy the process, it’s very satisfying! I ended up giving mine away, so I didn’t plant it myself but have heard from others in the thread that they sprouted and grew!! 😍😍

[@alfredw.6693]

Nice process nice result, love it! 💜💜💜

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you! I was very happy with the results as well!! Hope you get the chance to try it yourself. Make sure to subscribe for more DIY videos! :)

[@denisejohnsonreprofessiona9424]

Love this!!!

[@cardensgardens]

Such a fun and rewarding project!

[@patmclucas3347]

Love your method

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you so much! It was my first time, and outside might have been better, but this worked! :)

[@threading_giftsbysheetal]

I have never known that making mould in deckle or whatever it is called it so easy to make... Im gonna make myself some thank you cards for my small buisnsse 🎉

[@cardensgardens]

It’s surprisingly easier than I anticipated!! Someone mentioned not buying a new screen but finding one to repurpose instead. I like that idea better!! ❤️

[@daisybee6639]

Whar a awesome tutorial

[@cardensgardens]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thank you!! 🥰

[@1962beaches]

I’m inspired! Great tutorial thank you🌿

[@cardensgardens]

Oh good I’m glad! Be sure to subscribe for more craft related videos! I hope you enjoy trying this project. It was a lot of fun for me! :-)

[@jacquiericard5190]

Great job, thank you!

[@cardensgardens]

So glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for watching, and be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!

[@silviamar7302]

Beautiful! I just wonder how the seeds don't just start to shoot or grow once they get wet?

[@cardensgardens]

They aren’t wet very long, so I didn’t notice any starting to shoot out or grow. Maybe 20-30 mins in the water and once it’s in the paper, it dries overnight! Hope you’re get the chance to try it out, and don’t forget to subscribe for more DIY videos

[@silviamar7302]

@@cardensgardens thank you very much for your prompt and useful reply. I'll definitely try it! Blessings for you and yours!

[@cardensgardens]

@@silviamar7302 blessings to you too!!

[@leanavine]

wonderful! But I don't think you need to worry about getting enough many seeds in the paper as they will then be planted too close together... I love the foliage and flowers you added! simple beauty!

[@tarabills]

Saw your post on Quarantine Crsfters. I'm Tara with @thepainterthepotter. We will for sure give this a try.

[@cardensgardens]

Hey girl!! So cool you were able to find me here! Thanks for watching the video! It was a little messy but honestly so easy, tag me in any pics if you post them on the Quarantine Crafters!! :-) Much love,

[@ShePlaysSixStrings]

This is very inspiring

[@cardensgardens]

So happy it inspired you! Happy creating!!

[@mirabellepeterson3447]

Nice work and beautiful, Valley Girl

[@cardensgardens]

Hehe thank you!! ☺️☺️☺️

[@122MLJ]

Super helpful thanks

[@cardensgardens]

My pleasure!!

[@milenapimentel4820]

Beautiful! It is really inspiring. Thumbs up. I have been working on my first, modest and personal junk journal here on my videos at KZbin.

[@cardensgardens]

Oh thank you so much! Glad to hear this video helped inspire you to create!! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more videos!! I’ll definitely check out your videos :)

[@virginiaryals8119]

Beautiful

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you! Have fun creating!! 💖🙏

[@emiknits02]

I have a dream of living in the countryside, preferably on a non-functioning old farm, having a garden to grow veggies and stuff. I suppose cottagecore meets dark academia would be by preferred aesthetic, as I want to be a professor too. Anyway, the dream might come true as a friend of mine and I realized that we share said dream life, and her family even has an old farm of which she wanted to move into when her grandpa moves to a retirement home aka in maybe a year or so. So SHE proposed the idea of us sharing that farm, having a vegetable garden, and even a couple hens and sheep. She is experienced in livestock as her family has worked on a family friend's farm during the summer every year since she was little. I, on the other hand, have barely touched the flowers my mom had in our garden, let alone planted or cared for any green thing. That doesn't stop the dream, though! Anyway, if my friend and I move in together (it's quite the big house with two living rooms, so the "they were roommates" meme might become more of a "they were housemates"), I want to have a side hustle while studying at the uni close by. I dream of selling eggs, and I was thinking of making handmade cartons for them (using one of those plastic ones you can get when shopping eggs as a mold) with recycled and/or plant-based carton with seeds in it! So when my local farmer or countryside customers are done with the eggs, they can plant the carton. I would also make a non-seed one for just general composting, as having flowers grow in your compost doesn't sound ideal... I also want to sell eco friendly, handmade soap/bathroom products, as well as food items such as jams, jellies, cheese (my friend makes those) etc. And I would also like to try my hand at bookbinding, making journals, notebooks, and the like with (recycled or partially) plant-based paper! I would ofc pay rent to my friend's family/help with the bills, so I would need an income of some sort on the side, and with my country's tax system it won't be so bad as long as I'm not that popular. And I'm perfectly happy with doing small batch slow made wares for my customers, especially because my main job would be studying and/or teaching for the foreseeable future.

[@cardensgardens]

Your dream sounds like it’s starting to manifest itself!! It makes me so happy to hear that you’re following your passion and we’re able to find a friend to do it with! So many awesome things happening hear, and it’s all very well thought out. I wish you all the best and hope you will keep in touch so I can hear about the farm coming to fruition!!!! Don’t forget to subscribe for more plant and DIY videos. You might also want to check out my manifestation and vision boarding video!!! ✨ wishing you all the best of luck my friend

[@mchlschroeder]

Wow, I love this! I was considering ordering some online for some care packages that I'm working on, but the price is outrageous. Did you by chance try planting your finished paper to see if your seeds sprouted?

[@cardensgardens]

So I haven’t planted them yet Because I wanted to find a meaningful use for them. Over the past few weeks I’ve been writing down things that I’m grateful for on little pieces of them and I plan to plant them in a few weeks. I also saw a video on where you can make “seed bombs” which are also made out of recycled paper, but in a little small ball instead for planting. I think that may be my paper might’ve had too many seeds, but I’m not sure.

[@mayjanen849]

@@cardensgardens i wanted to ask, doesnt the water prevent them from germinating? Did any seeds end up sprouting??

[@cardensgardens]

@@mayjanen849 no, surprisingly not! They were only wet really for the night that I made the paper and until the morning when I could put them in the sun to dry, so probably under 12 hours. Someone else in the comments mentioned that they had their seeds start germinating, so there could be types that are better or worse. I used wildflower seeds and they were fine! I want to try a badge soon with herb seeds or vegetable seeds

[@carcarcarley.]

Thank you!!! I want to start doing this for my Etsy shop BUISNESS cards

[@cardensgardens]

Oh my gosh yes! That would be so great. I actually bought a rubberstamp and was thinking about doing something similar for my KZbin! I love the idea. Send me your Etsy shop page in Instagram if you don’t mind! I’d love to see it :) @cardensgardens

[@klikendall]

@@cardensgardens DId the seeds stay in the paper or did they fall out? How do you prevent them from falling out of the paper?

[@cardensgardens]

@@klikendall good question - so now that I’ve used the paper for writing, I noticed that some of the seeds that sit on top kind of fall out, but others are embedded and they are fine. Aesthetically they are beautiful, practically, they still work but some seeds do fall off. Hope this helps!

[@euanmuir6402]

Same! That's the exact reason I clicked on this video 😂😂

[@cardensgardens]

@@euanmuir6402 awesome!! What kind of business do you have? I love how creative everyone is getting!

[@rmpaintedfaces]

Thank you this is beautiful

[@cardensgardens]

You are very welcome! :-) Sure to subscribe for more DIY videos!

[@jollykid6986]

awesome!

[@jollykid6986]

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[@cardensgardens]

Such a fun project! Like and subscribe for more craft videos!!

[@kxthvegx]

Hii! How long do we need to leave the paper in the water before blending it? Or can I blend it right after cutting it?

[@cardensgardens]

Hiii! Good question! Honestly, I did not soak my paper at all. I just tore it up and stuck it in the water and blended it.I saw some other people who soaked the paper for awhile, but I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary if you don’t feel like waiting!

[@stirer1]

Dying to try this with my childcare kids ty

[@cardensgardens]

Oh that’s awesome! And then they can take home the paper and plant it at home!! 🤗🤗

[@stirer1]

I was thinking it would be a great Mother’s Day gift as even the two year olds can be involved

[@cardensgardens]

@@stirer1 Great idea! These would be a perfect Mother’s Day gift for the kids to make! Have fun!!

[@simonrichards5718]

cool

[@SharonMyers-g4t]

I liked this tutorial. I would add a little essential oil for a little scent.

[@cardensgardens]

Oh that’s a really cool idea! No one has ever mentioned that. If you do it, I’d be interested how it turns out. Mint would be nice for one color, lavender obv for the purple! Great idea thanks for sharing!

[@cyndiduncan2825]

Great video 😃👏👏😃😃Thank You

[@cardensgardens]

My pleasure! :)

[@frogandfudge]

Great video, thank you! Now all I have to do is wait for summer...

[@cardensgardens]

YEP! I was thinking it could be cool to do this with vegetable or herb seeds! Let me know how yours grow! ✌️

[@frogandfudge]

@@cardensgardens I've seen it done with simple salad water cress. Makes a great gift, especially if the recipient doesn't have a garden!

[@cardensgardens]

@@frogandfudge oh wow, the salad seeds or using the salad as paper?! Lol I’m confused but I love the idea!!

[@frogandfudge]

@@cardensgardens Haha! Putting water cress seeds in the paper. 🤣

[@cardensgardens]

@@frogandfudge 🤣🤣🤣 OK major blonde moment LOL but yes, that’s what I’m saying! You could do a potted garden or like an herb garden starter kit!! 🤩🤩

[@jazzjohnson3025]

how does it feel to actually write on it ?. Can you use simple ballpoint pens or is it too brittle ? Also does it fold or just snap ? I guess i'm asking how it fairs compared to regular paper in terms of it's ability to be customised.

[@cardensgardens]

I wrote on mine with a ballpoint pen, and it worked but it’s a little bumpy. I wouldn’t press super hard or it will poke through. My paper was not flexible enough to bend, it would probably just break. For a smoother paper, you could maybe try something with smaller seeds?let me know how it works for you!

[@dipa2604]

They look nice. Is it easy to write on them?

[@cardensgardens]

I tried a few different ways of writing on them. Pen and pencil were difficult, but when I used a marker it was pretty easy! They are kind of bumpy, so pens and pencils make it difficult

[@RockBottomPod]

good meeting you at matinee!

[@cardensgardens]

Great to meet you too man! Hope to see you around. Happy to connect! :)

[@bobbyc6006]

Anyway ideas to dry quicker ?

[@cardensgardens]

Maybe try putting them in front of a fan or heater… or blow dryer!??

[@bobbyc6006]

@@cardensgardens thanks 😊 🙏

[@simonrichards5718]

speed up time

[@bobbyc6006]

@@simonrichards5718 of course

[@gardeningbeautyideas]

Nice sharing

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you!! 💖🙏

[@simonrichards5718]

thanks

[@ChillingWithAbby07]

Do I need a blender so can I use a alternative, im a kid and my mom would not let me use a blander hahah even tho I’m 13

[@cardensgardens]

The blender is unfortunately somewhat essential to make the pulp! Maybe your mom could help with overseeing that part! It might be fun to do together :)

[@ChillingWithAbby07]

@@cardensgardens I found out I can use my hand it takes more time but I like getting messy anyway so it won’t matter to me, and yeah I hope it will be fun!

[@cardensgardens]

@@ChillingWithAbby07 oh that’s awesome! I thought it was kind of fun getting messy too! I’m so happy you were able to figure it out! :) hope you’re able to join the community for more DIY videos! 🙏🙏

[@cardensgardens]

@@serendipity8844 You’re very welcome. Unfortunately you cannot bend or fold this paper,. Great question!

[@sajaabusaif9397]

There is another way to do it! You can Try boiling water with paper and you would get the same result. I tried it and it was beautiful. ENJOY AND HAVE FUN 🌸💞

[@darshanjain6454]

Will the seed grow if we put the paper in a pot and put some dirt on it

[@cardensgardens]

I believe so! I haven’t tried planting them because I moved and don’t have somewhere to grow them now, but you should try and let me know!!

[@darshanjain6454]

@@cardensgardens they grows perfectly

[@cardensgardens]

@@darshanjain6454 oh my gosh so so happy to hear that!!

[@karengalla8379]

I didn't read through all 197 comments. Were the flower and leaves bits dried or fresh?

[@cardensgardens]

I had picked them that day. So fairly fresh! And I thought they might turn brown after being in the paper for a while, but they kind of naturally dried out and stayed purple and green!!

[@stephaniemackin2389]

Is the paper pliable? Can it be folded without breaking or tearing? I'm hoping to make seed paper to wrap my homemade soaps!

[@cardensgardens]

Good question! Honestly it’s a little brittle. Maybe try experimenting with different consistencies and thicknesses of paper? Mine was somewhat thin but I think it would break if I tried to wrap soap with it

[@stephaniemackin2389]

@@cardensgardens thank you so much! I can't wait to try this

[@cardensgardens]

@@stephaniemackin2389 yes!! It’s such a fun and rewarding project. For your soap maybe you could to like a from card with a little twine die and a dried flower?! Sounds so cute! Maybe make a video of making it! I’d love to see!! 💕🙏

[@juno2674]

cool

[@cardensgardens]

Glad you thought so! 🙏

[@Sharramaee]

im starting my handmade clothing business soon and I want to make my hang tags plantable to add in my sustainable mission

[@cardensgardens]

That’s awesome! I would love to check out your business when you launch. Can we connect on IG or Facebook?! Lovely idea!! Don’t forget to subscribe for more fun DIYs!

[@namratak5181]

Whats the ratio of pulp to water in the tub?

[@cardensgardens]

I kind of guessed at it but maybe half and half. You’ll get a feel for how much seems right after 1 round!!

[@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767]

Why do you say that you basically can’t use the blender in the kitchen after using it for pulping paper? I think it works just fine. Please and thank you?

[@mildlifecrysis]

Just becuase paper you use can have chemical dyes that arent food safe, and so it may transfer chemicals into the food you blend afterwords

[@yohandanushka6888]

How is the demand in market

[@cardensgardens]

I don’t sell them, but I could see there being a decent demand!

[@musabeyg947]

nice

[@cardensgardens]

Thank you!

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

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[@cardensgardens]

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[@indigobrooklyn1234]

Is this paper writable?

[@cardensgardens]

I would recommend using a marker if you are going to write on it… the paper comes out quite bumpy due to the seeds, and somewhat stiff, however I have successfully written on this paper with a pen too.

[@indigobrooklyn1234]

@@cardensgardens thank you

[@cardensgardens]

@@indigobrooklyn1234 of course!!

[@Kaisan8890]

How do the seeds not germinate?

[@celicagrl00]

I don't get how you can get the seeds wet then expect them to not germinate? What if you aren't planting the seed paper for a while, wouldn't the seeds have already started germinating from the water and then not really work?

[@cardensgardens]

Good question! I tried to add the seeds last minute and keep them drying in a space that was well circulated with air and fans so they were wet the minimum amount of time, and didn’t see any issues. I didn’t get to plant mine because I ended up moving and had to get rid of my paper 🙈 other people in the comments have had success with it!!

[@bowler8]

use a shredder

[@cardensgardens]

Great idea… if I had one lol 🤷‍♀️

[@laurenthomas2266]

😍

[@cardensgardens]

🙏💖🙏

[@jeanneann1]

Very cool but can you write on it?

[@cardensgardens]

I’ve tried writing on it with a pen or pencil, and it’s a little too bumpy to do that successfully. I have found that a marker works well though! Some other people in the comments I have suggested ways of making organic ink too!! Happy creating! ✨ don’t forget to subscribe for more fun DIYs! 🙏💖

[@tamarayomo5295]

I love this so much but um Khloe K is that you??

[@cardensgardens]

Lolllll I’ve been told I also have an equally fri-tone voice 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣

[@craftideas4980]

Can i print logo or text

[@cardensgardens]

I don’t think it would hold up to run through a printer. However, you could definitely use a rubber stamp and ink, or a paintbrush or marker. Best of luck and happy creating!

[@modangelo5779]

You weren’t very clear about how to use the frame I stapled the screen to the bottom of the frame and was dipping that frame into the water. What frame are you using? And where is the screen? I saw you pull the paper right off that I don’t have.

[@cardensgardens]

Sounds like you did it right. You staple the screen to the back of one frame, and on the other, take out the paper and glass leaving just the frame. Put the screen side in and the empty frame on top when you dip it, then when you take them empty frame off you should be left with the sheet of home made paper! 🤙

[@centrepiecefurnishing8322]

The seeds died in the process and the mixture of the assorted seeds make it hard to germinate.

[@cardensgardens]

Oh my gosh really? Did they die from getting waterlogged? I haven’t tried planting them yet! Although I did think the same thing about mixing different types of seeds. This was definitely a trial run, and I have learned so much from the comments already! Thank you for sharing your tips. Have you had success making seed paper in the past?

[@katmurphy6491]

Not true, I have seen these work!

[@pegberthold3988]

Planting instructions?

[@cardensgardens]

You can follow the same instructions as from the seed packages. Depending on how many seeds are in the paper, you may want to tear it into smaller pieces when planting. Keep it good and wet while plants are getting established 🙏

[@anjana4260]

Is this paper strong enough to make gift bags?🤔

[@cardensgardens]

I love that idea!! Honestly, maybe if you putting something light weight in them (socks or jewelry??). You could also try and make the paper a little thicker with more pulp.. my only concern is that the paper is somewhat brittle once it dries, so it could break. If you try it, please let me know and send me pics on Instagram if you can!! @cardensgardens - happy creating!! 💖

[@anjana4260]

@@cardensgardens thank you very much 🥰

[@cardensgardens]

@@anjana4260 any time!

[@mildlifecrysis]

My seeds keep germinating before the paper dries:(

[@cardensgardens]

Wow! Really? What type of seeds are you using? The paper dried in less than 24 hours for me so none of the seeds germinated. I’m wondering why that’s happening for you!

[@mildlifecrysis]

@@cardensgardens hi:) I'm using the green pulse that's also used to make sprouts, I forget what its calleď

[@cardensgardens]

@@mildlifecrysis oh interesting, I haven’t heard of it. I’ve learned so much from the comments on this video!

[@mildlifecrysis]

@@cardensgardens could you please tell me which seeds you use?

[@cardensgardens]

@@mildlifecrysis I used wildflower seed mixes! I think it would also be really cool to do with herbs or vegetables

[@hiiiitherehaha]

bruh my parents are cheap, i saved up money for myself and they probably wont let me buy a mesh and two frames to make it .-.

[@cardensgardens]

I feel it friend, we were super broke growing up and I always had to save or figure out creative ways to get things. Honestly I promise that will make you stronger later in life. I admire your drive! Anyway, you can buy a premade mold and deckle if your fam won’t let you make it. Or you could ask your family to help you make it! It only costs $3, all supplies for the frames and screen are from dollar tree!

[@Ambardinst]

hello, I produce handmade recycled paper, I can make thin, thick and flat paper. I'm happy if I can discuss it so that handmade recycled paper is of higher quality and useful

[@simplyem1697]

have you tried planting them yet?(:

[@cardensgardens]

I have not yet! It’s very hot and dry where I live so I have a hard time growing flowers. So far, I just keep writing down things that I’m grateful for on them! Have you tried them and planted them? :-)

[@simplyem1697]

I’m making some today and I will let you know when they start to bloom (:

[@cardensgardens]

@@simplyem1697 oh my gosh yay! What kind of seeds? I think I could maybe do some herbs? Idk, maybe those would grow indoors better..

[@bni-hmdtvalhoceima8546]

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[@cardensgardens]

🙏🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨✨🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@VIR4L_VIDS]

Hi

[@cardensgardens]

Hello!!!

[@None_022]

#SAVI_BEES They passed from here.

[@cardensgardens]

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[@alissonm1064]

The outro song dosent match with the video

[@cardensgardens]

I appreciate that feedback, and agree with you truly, however I do like the song and the artist is a friend of mine! The lyrics “we worked hard for this” is personally sentimental to be given some of the circumstances of my life, so I put it at the end of all of my videos 🥰 you should consider checking out the artist “Long Live WOULF” He’s super talented! And feel free to subscribe to my channel for a variety of different videos!! 🙏❤️

[@WesternMONo-TillGardening]

I understand trying to make things simple and cheap for people, but it seems so wasteful to use a splatter screen when you would just be throwing away the handle and metal frame.