How to Make Seed Bombs for Kids – Easy DIY Seed Bombs Recipe
Are you ready to learn How to Make Seed Bombs? You’ll be amazed at how easy this nature activity is. Add any herb or flower seeds that you wish, and you can turn these into homemade gift ideas, party favors, or a fun nature craft.
These Seed bombs are perfect to make this spring! You can use recycled paper which is great for the Earth and helps your environment. Gardening with children is such a joy; children love to make DIY seed bombs and plant them and watch them grow!
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How to Make Seed Bombs – Easy Kid Made Seed Bombs Recipe
Seed Bombs are a fun, easy way to garden. This simple DIY Seed Bomb brightens up your backyard in no time!
Kids love getting involved in planting seeds and watching their sprouts grow.
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So are you looking for an easy and creative way to get your kids outside, enjoying nature, and exploring the natural world around them? DIY seed bombs may be just the thing! You might remember making Seed Bombs as a kid – little papier mâché creations filled with flowers seeds that could transform a patch of land into a beautiful meadow.
This fun Spring activity is perfect for families when getting everyone outdoors together can be challenging. So let’s learn how to make simple homemade Seed Bombs and turn your backyard or any nearby piece of land into an enchanted flowery landscape!
What are Seed Bombs and why should you make them with your kids
Seed bombs are a fun and easy way to teach your kids about gardening and sustainability. But what exactly are they? They are just small balls and can be made of paper, clay, compost, and seeds. You do not need all of these things, though and we are going to show you that. The idea is to throw them onto a patch of land that could use some greenery, and voila!
The seeds will sprout and grow into a beautiful garden. Not only does this activity promote bonding time with your kids, but it is also a great way to help the environment.
By planting wildflowers, for example, you are providing food and shelter for bees and other pollinators. So, roll up your sleeves and start planting with your little ones for a fun and meaningful activity!
How to Make Seed Bombs with Paper
I love that you can make DIY flower seed bombs ten different times with the same ingredients, and you’ll still end up with different flowers blooming next to each other every time. Your kids will love seeing all of the lovely flowers bloom.
Seed Bombs for Kids
What you will need to make seed bombs is in the picture below. However, I have it displayed in list form towards the bottom of the page. Have Fun!
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How do you make a seed bomb for kids?
Start by cutting each piece of paper into about 1-inch squares and put them into a small dish. We used construction paper, but you can also use old newspapers. If you use construction paper, as shown here, keep each colored paper in its own dish.
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Fill each dish with water just until the paper is covered. Soak the paper for about 20 minutes.
Take one of the bowls of paper and wring it out about halfway. Put it in the food processor and pulse the paper into a pulp. Repeat this with all the paper colors and put the pulp back into each of their bowls.
Sprinkle some seeds into each bowl of paper, mix them in a little, and press the pulp and seeds into balls. If the pulp is a little dry, put a few sprinkles of water onto the pulp. It will help it to hold its shape better.
Be sure to choose wildflower seeds native to where you live so they will grow better.
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Set the seed balls on a sheet pan to dry overnight.
Ideas for Where to Use Flower Seed Bombs
Flower Seed Bombs are a fun and eco-friendly way to bring color to your surroundings. Here are some ideas for where to use them: scatter them in an empty lot to bring some beauty to unused space, throw them into the backyard to create a mini wildflower garden, gift them to friends as a fun DIY project, or even use them as wedding favors for a unique touch.
The possibilities are endless and the results are always delightful. So grab some flower seed bombs and spread joy and beauty!
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What’s Needed
6 pieces of Construction Paper, assort. colors
3-5 pkg. Flower Seeds
Food Processor
Scissors
Water
How to make seed bombs that work
1. Cut each piece of paper into about 1-inch squares and put them into a small dish. Keep each paper color in its own dish.
2. Fill each dish with water just until the paper is covered. Soak the paper for about 20 minutes.
3. Take one of the bowls of paper and wring it out about halfway. Put it in the food processor and pulse the paper into a pulp. Repeat this with all the paper colors and put the pulp back into each bowls.
4. Sprinkle some seeds into each bowl of paper, mix them in a little, and press the pulp and seeds into balls. If the pulp is a little dry, put a few sprinkles of water on the pulp. It will help it to hold its shape better.
5. Set the seed balls on a sheet pan to dry overnight.
Plant in your garden or anywhere you want flowers to grow.
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How to make seed bombs with recycled paper
- 6 pieces of Construction Paper assort. colors
- 3-5 pkg. Flower Seeds
- Food Processor
- Scissors
- Water
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Cut each piece of paper into about 1-inch squares and put them into a small dish. Keep each paper color in its own dish.
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Fill each dish with water just until the paper is covered. Soak the paper for about 20 minutes.
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Take one of the bowls of paper and wring it out about halfway. Put it in the food processor and pulse the paper into a pulp. Repeat this with all the paper colors and put the pulp back into each of their bowls.
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Sprinkle some seeds into each bowl of paper, mix them in a little, and press the pulp and seeds into balls. If the pulp is a little dry, put a few sprinkles of water on the pulp. It will help it to hold its shape better.
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Set the seed balls on a sheet pan to dry overnight.
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Plant in your garden or anywhere you want flowers to grow.