DIY Project: Custom Seed Packs
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From the bride…My name is Trish and my fiancé is Luke. and we came up with an idea to do a seed packet and matching pot for our wedding favor. He is an assistant superintendent at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Last summer they held the PGA championship at his course and he got the opportunity to work with such a prestigious event. The golf course is one of the top courses in the country and therefore they have their very own type of grass seed. So we decided to give our guest their very own sample of Oakland Hills Bent grass, something that he is very proud of. Since I’m a graphic designer I got to design the seed packet, which I enjoyed very much also. So our favor is a combination of something we both enjoy.
Materials
White card stock
Small terra-cotta pot
Seeds of your choice
Spray paint
Ribbon
Double sided tape
Scissors/Paper Cutter
All supplies were found at Michael’s Crafts
Instructions
1. We first started out by creating the seed packet design. I basically looked over other packets to get the dimensions. Our packet ended up being about 3” x 4”. I have attached the seed packet template for anyone that would like to use it.
2. Once the packet is finished we printed it on a white card stock, but any color works also. Cut it out.
3. Fold the packet up and use double sided tape to seal the edges. Leave the top open to put seeds inside. Once the seeds are inserted seal the top edge so those seeds can’t fall out.
4. On a covered surface spray paint the terra cotta pot, upside down, whichever color you choose. Let dry for 30 minutes. Set the pot right side up and spray the top and inside as well. Let dry for another 30 minutes.
5. Once everything is dry, you can wrap a ribbon around the pot for decoration.
6. Let your friends and family watch their new flowers, or in our case golf course, grow!
The beauty of this favor is how many ways there are to customize it. You could put seeds in for the flowers that are used at the wedding or any flower that holds particular significance for your relationship. You can also decorate the pot in any way that correlates with your wedding. Ours happens to be a black and gold theme, but if your having a rustic theme your could even leave the pots the original terra cotta color.
Awesome idea! I was planning on doing something similar and had no idea where to start. Thanks so much for sharing the template. I would live to know what you printed on the back of the packet.
Thanks! This is what we put on the back:
Luke and Trish would like to thank you for taking part in our special day. As many of you know, Luke is an assistant superintendant at Oakland Hills Country Club and prepared the course for the PGA Championship in 2008. The course is very prestigious with a rich history. They even have their own type of grass seeds, just for their course! Keep our growing marriage in mind as you watch your grass grow.
Directions: Fill pot 3/4 full with soil. Sprinkle seed on top of soil evenly. Cover with 1/4" of soil. Water and place in full sun. Keep soil moist at all times.
Hope this helps!
Um....so your favors are already finished for your October wedding. We have the same date, and....well, we're not done with ours. Nor have we come up with an idea, really. :-) I love this one though, and I love the story behind it.
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ooh, thanks so much for the template. I'm working on a spring banquet and we are giving seed packets as the favor...this is so much easier than trying to create one myself. thanks.
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My niece's fiancé works at a golf course as an instructor and I'll be sure to share this idea with them. Great idea.
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Hey I love this idea and want to do it for my sister's bridal shower favors. However, I can't figure out how to add text to the template! Do you know to do it? Anyone?
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I love this idea! Where could I find pots wholesale for a good price? I'm looking around the internet and I'm not finding this sort.
Thank you for posting this! I've been looking for ways to creatively package my jewelry and many companies will custom make seed packets but I prefer to do things myself. Very much appreciated and a wonderful idea for weddings too!
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I am getting married as early as next spring...we are still deciding on a date...but I thought about this idea too! Such a cute idea. :-) I am glad I came across your page! I love flowers and gardens and we will most likely be getting married in one...LOVE THIS IDEA! :-) So the idea of giving seeds a favor is something I am very much considering :-)
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