easy seed bombs are the perfect craft for earth day!
what are seed bombs?
These easy seed bombs for Earth Day are the perfect kiddo craft! Earth Day is tomorrow, and though I made this bark last year to celebrate, one of my big blogging goals for this year is to share more easy-peasy crafts. And what better occasion than Earth Day?
Seed bombs are little balls of air dry clay filled with wildflower seeds and soil. When left outside the rain washes the clay away and moistens the soil, allowing the seeds to grow – and beautify the environment!
i LOVE making these seed bombs!
I LOVE this idea, for so many reasons.
First – it’s SUPER easy (have I mentioned that?). While there are many many tutorials for making your own seed bombs (including a paper version of the seed hearts I made for Valentine’s Day a while back), I landed on this one from Mr. Brown Thumb.
It also addresses the allergies-in-the-classroom challenge of bringing in a treat, and allows kids to – with their own hands – beautify their world.
what do you need to make seed bombs?
You need – literally – three things: soil (any kind will do), seeds (I used a wildflower mix from a local nursery) and air-drying clay, which I found at the craft store.
how do you make seed bombs?
They couldn’t be easier, making them a perfect kiddo craft. Simply make balls from the clay and form an indent in the center. Fill with a pinch of wildflower seed mix and a pinch of soil, then re-roll and let dry.
When the bombs get wet the clay gradually washes away, and the damp soil that remains helps to keep the seeds in place and germinate.
Simple!
this craft also teaches patience!
I love the notion that in this age of instant gratification, time and patience are essential ingredients here, and kids may never see the results of their efforts. They simply need to be satisfied with knowing that they’ve done their part to make the earth a little more green.
I bought a 2-pound block of clay, which made enough balls for everyone in the class to get 2 or 3 “bombs”. I tucked them into envelopes, along with instructions (print yours out here!), and tied them up with tags and twine.
Have a great weekend!
D.I.Y. Seed Bombs
Ingredients
- air-drying clay
- soil (I used some leftover potting soil; any kind will do)
- seeds (I used a wildflower mix but, again, any kind will do!)
- instructions
- envelopes
- tags and twine
Instructions
- Cover your worksurface to protect it from dirt and spills. Line a baking sheet with newspaper.
- Break off a bit of clay and roll into a ball. Use your thumb to create an indent, and insert a pinch of soil, followed by a pinch of seeds. Seal the indent and re-roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining clay, soil and seeds. Let clay dry for a few days, turning the balls if you like (next time I might set the balls on a wire rack so that air circulates on all sides).
- Once dried, place a few balls in each envelope, along with instructions, and tie up with a tag and some twine.
Want some more nature-y crafts? Try these mobiles, paper planters or orange bird feeders!
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Hi! I'm Sheri!
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Wow, love this–so clever! 🙂
Thank you (and so easy!)!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us such a wonderful idea.!! I found cute sheer bags with ribbon pull closures. We gave to local hospital’s for nurses, fire stations for first responders, etc. To show how much we appreciate all of them.
Oh how thoughtful! I’m so glad you like this idea; it’s one of my very favorites!
Hello
Can i ask where you found the small paper envelopes?
Thank you
I got them at Michael’s – I believe these: https://www.michaels.com/a2-kraft-envelopes-value-pack-recollections/10291253.html#q=envelopes&prefn1=refinementColor&pmpt=qualifying&prefv1=Brown&start=5
where did you find the clay?
At my local Michaels!
I think I’ll try this with California Poppies. Simply broadcasting them on my property hasn’t worked in the past. I think this could do the trick.
I love poppies! Let me know if it works!