Seed Packet Valentine Printables and Seed Match Game

Kids are getting all sorts of candy this time a year…we just finished with Halloween and my do we have a lot of that left, then Christmas, now Valentine’s Day then it’ll be Easter…seriously, it seems like candy never stops flowing in.

So yes.

I am that mom.

 
I am the mom that loves to have my kids bring non-candy gifts to church (or school) events and I try to give them non-candy gifts at home. Yes, I still allow them to have some of the candy they get from others, but I try to limit it when I can.
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Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. It isn’t because we make a big deal about it, because that is far from reality, but I love that it gives our kids and us an extra opportunity to show others that we care about them.
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I also love the cheesiness and creativity that goes along with it. 

I was racking my brain to think of something that would be just as fun as candy to receive, not go to waste or cost a ton, and offer a learning opportunity along with it.

I wanted something that was:

• unique
• so much more than a toy or a lollipop
• educational
• affordable

That’s when inspiration hit. I knew exactly what I wanted to make.

Seed Packet Envelope Valentines!

Check these out! Let me know in the comments which design is your favorite! I’d love to hear from you in the comments.

Purchase the full 26-design sets in coloring page or full color style in the Arts & Crackers Gumroad store!

Keep reading to learn how to get a free sample of 6 designs!

These Valentines are so simple to make and are a non-candy gift that keeps on giving.

They present opportunities to learn about:

• photosynthesis
• gardening
• responsibility

AND kids will often at least try fruits and vegetables they grew themselves!

Bonus: they also encourage parents and older siblings to join in on the activity, creating a special bonding opportunity.

If you send these seed packets with your kids, I recommend you make the teacher aware so she can make sure the kids know these are seeds (this is labelled on the printables) and she can find a way to incorporate this with lessons on photosynthesis and growing plants if she chooses.
So…

Get Your Downloads!

You can purchase these full sets (26 designs each!) from Gumroad!

 

Since each type of seed has different instructions for how they are to be planted, how far apart they are to be planted, when they are supposed to be planted, etc., I recommend either writing the package instructions on a small piece of paper to stick inside or making a copy of the back of the seed packet to include in the envelope if you are not including full seed envelopes in the Valentines.

1. To make these adorable Valentines, simply print, cut, fold and glue.

I recommend printing on bright white laser paper as it is a little sturdier for envelopes. Default for the PDF file is portrait, so be sure to change the document to print in landscape. Write the type of seeds on the line provided on the envelope flap along with who the Valentine is to and from.

2. Pour a small amount of seeds inside the pouch (this way you can stretch the package over a couple kids to save money.) I recommend splitting each packet between two to three kids, depending on the amount of seeds. I use this brand of seeds.

3. Glue or completely tape the top flap of the envelope down so the seeds stay put and do not fall out. Add a little sticker, if desired, for an extra touch!

You’ll need a paper cutter; I have the older version of this one.

Watch this video to see how I made the envelopes!

If you do not wish to make the envelopes and would like to include whole seed packets, try this option: cut the square design off the printable, wrap a strip of paper around the seed packet and connect the two sides, then glue the design onto the front side of the strip! You can add “To” and “From” on the back strap!

If you love gardening, check out this inexpensive seed starter idea!!

Download Your FREE Seed Packet Samples, Full Seed Packets Set, and/or FREE Seed Match Game Here

Which design is your favorite? Let me know in the comments!

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If you decide to do this project, I would love for you to share on my Facebook page or email me at [email protected]!