Let LOVE Grow… a Step-By-Step Origami Seed Packet Tutorial

Origami seed packets filled with home garden seeds.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day, a bridal/ baby shower, a fun kid’s activity or spring seed exchange!

Looking for a weekend activity for kids and adults alike that can double as a cute gift for your favorite gardeners? The origami seed packets are perfect for Valentine’s Day, a friend’s seed exchange, bridal/ baby shower or any spring time gathering!

Try these DIY seed packets with seeds from your own garden or a local nursery. These simple origami seed packets can be made with all types of recycled paper bags, leftover magazines/catalogs and left over scrap craft paper.

Follow the simple step-by-step guide to share your love of gardening and favorite seeds with your nearest & dearest!

Step 1

Start with a square piece of paper.

This example is a 5”x 5” square piece of paper.

Step 2

Fold into a triangle.

Fold diagonally and position so the longest side is slightly facing you.

Step 3

Fold the bottom right corner up to meet the center of the opposite side so there is a straight edge along the top.

Step 4

Repeat with the bottom left corner, again meeting the opposite side. Both corners should line up across the top edge.

Step 5

You will see that you now have an envelope shaped similar to a plant pot! Tuck the first of the two triangles at the top into the triangular pocket created by making the previous fold in step 3.

Step 6

Place your homegrown seeds (or seeds from your local nursery!) inside the opening of the pocket made behind the fold.

Step 7

Once filled, open the front triangle fold.

Tuck the folded top into that opening and your envelope is complete. Congrats -you did it!

Step 8

Don’t forget to label the envelope with what seeds are in the packet. *If it’s for a Valentine, you can write “Let Love Grow” and sign your name!

Check out this quick video tutorial

One Seed Community Garden Step-By-Step Seed Packet Tutorial