Spring Gifts: How to Make Seed Tape Strips

What a fabulous idea

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I just want to say ditto to all of the, "Brilliant!" "Cool!" and "Wow!" 's from the comments above. Such a great idea and I really can't wait to try it.

Thanks so much for sharing it.

I save a couple for myself and have to say, they were great for the kids to plant. Maybe this year we won't have radishes and oregano growing in the middle of the yard.

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Oh yeah. I wield a mean glue gun. :)

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This is the best birthday presents every for hippy hot pockets.

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That's awesome! I'm going to sparkle your comment! lol

It's such an easy gift idea and so inexpensive!

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This is such a great gift idea! We try to always bring a hostess gift when we visit - I may have to try this out!

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If you make a few at a time, they're really easy to store. When I gave them as gifts, I added a simple ribbon and outside label and they were good to go.

I'm so glad you liked the idea!

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I didn't even know your were a DIY diva! What a great birthday gift *cough* me *cough*

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That's such a great idea! I'm excited to try these- Well, that si to say I want to try these, but I'll probably be lazy and throw seeds in holes anyway.

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Well aren't you the little Martha? I love this idea? Will forward it to some friends for sure.

So happy to see you here! Congrats!

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Thank you, friend!!

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Yeah...I usually have one hand holding flour paste glue encrusted paint brushes and the other tweeting away. ;)

Soda bread and jam will be coming your way.

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So this is what you're doing when you aren't sharing the love on twitter!

Love this and I know just who I would gift it too. Thanks for the inspiration and the how to.

For the record, I prefer to have my soda bread delivered. AHEM!

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Oh Mandy! You are a crafting gooddess. This is such a cool craft and the pics are awesome too!! I love you, mama! Can't wait to share this!

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!

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First, don't bow too low, you might see the mess under the table.

Second, I concur.

Third, it's awesome being here.

xoxo

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They'd be PERFECT as Easter gifts. You could even do flowers.

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Aren't they adorable? You could actually turn this into a kids' craft very easily.

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Thank you!

You know...it's such an easy gift to make and store. It's perfect for a last minute birthday gift, hostess gift, even a kid's gift.

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First, I bow to your craftiness.

Second, it's actually a great idea. Truly fab.

Third, it's so awesome to see you over here!!!!

xo

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What a great idea! Thanks Mandy!

I have been looking for the perfect gift for my best friend. What a wonderful surprise this will make and the cost is so good I can also make little easter gifts for the special people in my life. You have my gratitude.

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Holy cuteness, friend!

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This is an adorable, sustainable, lovely gift that I would kill to receive.

Can you send me one? :) kidding.

Great job, Mandy!

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I hadn't thought of flowers, but that would be a great way to use up extra seeds. You could do your own flower mix with sizes and colors.

Great idea!

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It's hard to justify the cost if it doesn't save you money. This project took about a half hour or so and used a lot of things I already had laying around the house.

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Thank you! It's fun to be here. I kinda like the blue. It brings out my eyes.

Wait. My eyes are brown. Still...

I love this craft. It's so easy and affordable. And...it looks super impressive. ;)

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Love it. It would actually be pretty tough to kill this particular mix. Mostly because all they need is a bit of water and some sun. Totally low maintenance.

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It would actually make an adorable gift for someone just starting out with gardening. You can even add a little trowel, a pair of gloves and a cute planter and it's everything they need. Except dirt. ;)

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OMG! What a wonderful way to share something fresh with friends. I bet these could also be put in a window garden. You are truly amazing, thank you for this wonderful gift idea. I love how everything is color coded to the veggie..I bet I could do this for flowers too.

That's what I love about do-it-yourself projects. This fits the bill and thanks so much for the great pics!

OK, this is very cool! I've never even seen this before...you crafty mamma you!

So fun to see you over here today!

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You are totally talented enough to do this. Do you want to know how I know? Because my HUSBAND made some with me. The man is so non-crafty that I think he ended up with heartburn. But, his seed tape strips were perfect.

And if they don't work (which they will) I'll send a little care package. ;)

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Whaddaya think? Should I try to take over Martha Stewart's empire? Plan a coup? Maybe a glue gun take over? Want to join me?

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I would totally make this for someone. But if someone made it for me, I would totally kill them. Black thumb.

Such a fun and cute idea.

I'm not much of a gardener....but I could access my crafty side and send this to a gardener friend or two. I love it!

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Love this, you need your own show lady. I want someone to send me a Salad in a Tin because I don't think I am talented enough to do this. With your tutorial though I might just be brave enough to try.

Great to see you here!!

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You are the Home and Garden Queen! And a whole lot more!

You are so brilliant :)

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Darlin', this is an awesome idea! I especially love the way they're packaged, such a cute gift. I could use some of them myself...just sayin' ;)

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Wow! Brilliant?

I think I like that. Must tell the husband and children.

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LOL...I have to say, everyone who got them were pretty happy. And they were easy to store. I just stacked the tins and then had a great hostess give at a moment's notice.

Because I sometimes do hostess gifts.

Because I'm a total nerd and need to bribe my hosts.

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That was the best part. Counting the little tins and the seeds, this project only cost about $3 to make. They would have been even less packaged in a cute little box.

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Love this! Love that it makes for a fantastic little gift for a friend or even a teacher, who you know gardens. And talk about economical! :>

Mandy, this is a fantastic gift! I am definitely earmarking this page, and featuring this on my Saturday favorites this week!

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