I also love to share seeds with friends and I could do it in a simple little envelope... but hey... that is not a GIFT... it is an envelope of seeds... which is truly a gift in many ways just alone.. .but I want it to be a really special GIFT... so this is what I do...
Each one of these is a little bit different... as they will hold different seeds...
I do try and use special types of paper for these, as I dont' want a lot of harsh chemicals from the papers, on the seeds... and most of the time, will put the seeds into envelopes anyway... as you will see... These measure about 4X4 inches... as you see them here...
This one is tied with a piece of raffia... and I have even used a piece of kudzu fiber or even wool that I have spun...
When you start to open it... you will see more of the pretty papers...
and finally a few small envelopes... one is a dictionary page... I did recycle that one from last year... as it was given to me...
This is the other one... with decorations on it now... I put a flower, and a few leaves... just to make it a little more festive... and SPECIAL...
it is closed with a Velcro dot... to ensure that all the seeds stay in there... (the top panel is also covered with a dictionary panel... )
If you turn it the other way, it would look like this from the top...
it is a piece of paper folded in such a way that it creates a pocket for the seeds... I love it...
Side view... as it really holds a lot of tiny seeds, or a some larger ones also..
This is looking down on it.... it is really a nice large pocket for seeds... don't you think so????
I love these... and have made them for years now... and sometimes I even get one or so back... but they know me well enough to know that they will get it back in return... so very much fun with a simple TASK...
Challenges... Oh I think I am really addicted... I love these challenges...
This is for TWO...
What is it to YOU???
Which I have to answer that one of them is collecting seeds for next years planting...
Which I did.. a few times...
Hope you all have a great day... enjoy the SUMMERTIME and brush up on your vocabulary... by using a dictionary...
Thanks for stopping by... and have fun creating lots of fun things...
Love, Light and Peace..Bonnie
Wow,is there is no end to your talents Bonnie?! I absolutely love these,gorgeous vintage vibe to them and what a wonderful gift,lucky friends :)
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Donna xx
You are soooo thoughtful Bonnie! This makes such a lovely gift...so much of love and warmth wrapped yo too!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, Bonnie! Thanks so much for sharing in our Dictionary Pages Challenge this week.
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Karen
The Kraft Journal
Oh, this is just fabulous! So creative, your friend will love it! I love how it opens up like some magical origami piece! The dictionary prints really give it a vintage feel, just fantastic! Hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely wonderful idea Bonnie! Your little packages are full of this summer's magic ready to come back to life for next year. I love the use of the papers and the text pages. Raffia makes such a lovely, natural addition to these beautiful gifts. Thank you so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner. Julia x
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