Nature dazzles us with its colors in every season: from the shimmering autumn leaves to the bright spring. Creating a plantable card is both a fun and eco-friendly activity, allowing you to recycle paper while offering an original gift. Once planted, these cards reveal flowers or aromatic herbs. Do you want to do it with us?

Plantable card tutorial

Make, give and plant!

Creating plantable cards is one way original et responsible de share a little of day with those we love. Offering such a card is offering a living gift that will evolve over time. Here's how to make them in 6 simple steps to offer a symbol of patience and beauty.

Necessary tools

  • Paper to recycle (newspapers, egg cartons, envelopes)
  • A salad bowl
  • Some water
  • A clean cloth
  • A towel
  • A table spoon
  • A hand blender
  • Small seeds of your choice
  • Cardstock for the backing

Manufacturing steps

Plantable card tutorial
Magali Lin – Cévennes d’Ardèche

01

Preparation of the paper pulp

Tear the paper into small pieces and place them in a bowl. Cover them with warm water and let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften them.

Plantable card tutorial
Magali Lin – Cévennes d’Ardèche

02

Mixing

Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture into a smooth paste. If necessary, add a little water to facilitate blending.

Plantable card tutorial
Magali Lin – Cévennes d’Ardèche

03

Leaf formation

Spread a clean cloth on a flat surface. Pour the paper pulp onto the cloth, forming an even layer about 1 cm thick.

Plantable card tutorial
Magali Lin – Cévennes d’Ardèche

04

Adding seeds

Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the still-damp dough. Press lightly with a spoon to gently press them into the dough.

Plantable card tutorial
Magali Lin – Cévennes d’Ardèche

05

Drying

Cover the dough with a bath towel to absorb excess water. Let it air dry for 24 hours or until the sheet is completely dry and rigid.

Plantable card tutorial
Magali Lin – Cévennes d’Ardèche

06

Finish

Once dry, cut the sheet into desired shapes (hearts, stars, rectangles) and glue them onto cardstock. Personalize your cards by adding messages or drawings.

Offer, plant, water and admire!

To enjoy your plantable card, simply place it on soil, cover lightly with potting soil, and water regularly. The seeds will germinate and grow into beautiful plants, extending the joy of giving and receiving.

This activity is ideal for raising awareness among young and old about recycling and nature, while creating lasting memories.

Plantable card
OT Cévennes d’Ardèche

Plantable card ready to give

For those who prefer simplicity while offering a unique gift, we offer in our stores, plantable cards designed by Guillaume & Laurie.

Laurie

About Laurie

Born in Ardèche, I have always been amazed by the richness of its nature, its fauna, its flora and its preserved landscapes. My journey took me to Lyon to study communication and business, before spending ten years between the Alps and Ardèche, while exploring the world to discover its wonders. Finally, it is in the South Ardèche, in the heart of my roots, that I chose to settle down.

My position at the Tourist Office allows me to combine my passion for this territory that I cherish and about which I am always learning more, my connection with tourism since the beginning of my career and my desire to raise awareness among visitors about the beauty and preservation of this unique environment.

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