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paper seed bomb hearts in the mold
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Heart Seed Bombs

Easy project for the kids, and an easy way to plant flower seeds. You will just need construction paper and flower seeds for this easy craft.
Keyword gardening with kids, heart seed bombs, seed bombs
Prep Time 50 minutes
Dry Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 50 minutes
Servings 12 seed bombs
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces of construction paper any color
  • Scissors
  • 3 packs of flower seeds
  • Water
  • 12 cavity heart mold
  • Food processor

Instructions

  • Cut the construction paper into 1-2 inch squares, and sort them by color.
  • Add each color of cut up construction paper to a small bowl and add water until it covers the paper.
  • Allow paper to soak for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the paper from the water, and wring it out slightly. Dump water from bowls.
  • Add one color at a time to the food processor, and pulse until it’s finely shredded.
  • Add each color paper into its bowl, and add a half package of flower seeds. Mix it all together.
  • Gather half of each color mixture and add to one of the heart mold cavities, pressing down to fill the mold.
  • Allow to set for about 48 hours.
  • Gently remove from mold. If not completely dry, air dry for an additional 24 hours.
  • Plant the seed bombs into flower pots, or into the ground.