DIY Seed Packets for Zinnias


 One of my favorite things about gardening is creating arrangements to bring inside.  There are bouquets throughout my home all Summer.  Pause for just a moment and consider the diversity of colors in this grouping.



After a dear friend gifted many varieties of seeds this Spring, it occurred to me that I should try harder to collect seeds.  My zinnias generated so many seeds per plant; while harvesting them, I got the crazy idea to include some inside each of my Christmas cards.  Everyone loves flowers!


Seeds on their own really aren't very pretty.  Packaging is important!  So, here we are!



(This ain't my first rodeo!  Did you notice my post DIY Seed Packets for Hollyhocks?)




(Supplies were all from my stash except the digital cut file.)

Digital Cut File for an Envelope

68 lb Paper

Various Watercolors

Paintbrushes

Black Micron Pen

Zinnia Seeds



This digital cut file cost 99 cents but was definitely worth it!  My cutting machine did all the heavy lifting on the individual envelopes.



The paper is from a drawing pad gifted to me last Christmas.  It is 68 lbs, has a nice texture, and happens to be 9 inches by 12 inches.  The digital file was sized so four envelopes were cut per sheet of paper with minimal waste.



A straight edge helped me get nice clean folds.  It was important for me to see the boundaries before beginning my design.



Each center panel was given a quick swish of turquoise watercolor.  Now for the fun part!  Adding flowers!



How cute is this little gourd from my garden?!



Any time I am attempting to draw a round flower, I begin by drawing a circle.  This helps me keep the petals in proportion.  Zinnias are not perfectly round, so this darling "pumpkin" is my little assistant.



A smaller circle is needed for the center.  A coin works perfectly!  From here, each zinnia seed packet found its own way.  I wanted to honor the wonderful diversity from my bouquets.



Micron 01 pen in black is being used to give details to the center,



and petals.



The same pen was used for the labels.



Doubles as well as singles were drawn, then filled with pink and red watercolors.  Each DIY Seed Packet for Zinnias is unique.  I'm excited share a small piece of my garden with family and friends for Christmas!

What gifts do you enjoy sending with your Christmas cards?

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