Plantable seed paper hearts

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Tear the paper

   Tear paper into small bits, about the size of a postage stamp. Fill 2 cups. Grandkids are great at this.

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   2

   Soak it

   Cover the bits with warm water and soak for 20 minutes.

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   Grown-up step: blend it

   Blend the paper and water into a thick, oatmeal-like pulp.

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   Drain the pulp

   Pour it into the sieve and press out some water with a spoon.

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   5

   Stir in seeds

   Mix in the wildflower seeds by hand. Don't blend them.

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   6

   Fill the cutters

   Set cookie cutters on a towel. Press pulp into them about a quarter inch thick.

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   Sponge and dry

   Press with a sponge to soak up water. Lift off the cutters and let the hearts dry 24 hours.