<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/en_GB/v1656652403747/css/blog/ck-blog-navigation.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/en_GB/v1656652403747/css/blog/blog-post.css"> <section class="text-center"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/blog-home.html" class="blog-lockup"> <picture> <!--Desktop Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Desktop and Tablet Image Below--> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Tablet and Mobile Below--> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png"> <!--Desktop Image Below with Alt text--> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw8d3cddb7/blog/header/cath_blog_bright_side_lockup_desktop.png" alt="Bright Side Stories - Cath Kidston" loading="lazy"> </picture> </a> <div class="blog-navigation"> <div class="row"> <div class="pb-4 pb-sm-0 col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/life-and-style.html">Life &amp; Style</a> </div> <div class="pb-4 pb-sm-0 col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/design-studio.html">Design Studio</a> </div> <div class="col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/make-and-create.html">Make &amp; Create</a> </div> <div class="col-6 col-sm-3"> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/blog/print-library.html">Print Library</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="container ck-blog" id="ck-blog"> <picture> <source media="(min-width: 1200px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa52615ef/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_banner2.jpg"> <source media="(min-width: 768px)" srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa52615ef/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_banner2.jpg"> <source srcset="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa52615ef/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_banner2.jpg"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwa52615ef/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_banner2.jpg" alt="How to make seed paper postcards - cath kidston" loading="lazy"> </picture> <div class="row pt-3 pt-sm-5"> <div class="text-center col-12 col-sm-6 text-sm-right middle-blog-1"> <h6 class="ck-blog-title">How to Make Seed Paper Postcards</h6> <p>At Cath, we’re big believers in gifts that pass on the joy. For the big things, and the small things, and, you know … just because. And sometimes, there’s nothing more joyful than something made by hand, crafted with love. That’s why, for National Gardening Week, we’ve rolled up our sleeves and put together a handy how-to on crafting your own seed paper postcards, a special little touch to any Cath present. Give the gift of new nature springing to life (there’s really nothing quite like it). 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Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dw6ed9ede2/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_tools.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>What You'll Need</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <ul> <li>A range of seeds, we love mixed wild flowers</li> <li>Paper, it can be anything from old newspapers to tissue paper</li> <li>Bowl</li> <li>Blender</li> <li>Water</li> <li>Tea Towel</li> <li>Paints to decorate</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step 1</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Rip up your papers into small pieces</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt=" - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwceed0b7d/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_paper.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="Floral Candles - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwcbbfef3c/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_blender.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step 2</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Fill your bowl with warm water and blend until it becomes a smooth pulp</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step 3 </h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Add in your seeds and stir</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt="- Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwd210e559/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_seeds.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="Mugs - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwca02b970/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_drain.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step 4</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Drain your mixture through a tea towel to remove the bulk of water</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto order-2 order-sm-0"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step 5</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>Lay your mixture on a towel into the shape you want your postcard to be and flatten with a spatula. Leave to dry.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 order-1 order-sm-0"><img alt=" - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwb60bd5a9/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_flatten.jpg" title="" /></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="text-center pt-5 ck-blog"> <div class="container"> <div class="main-articles"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6"><img alt="Mugs - Cath Kidston" src="https://www.cathkidston.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-ckidst-content-global/default/dwdbb56398/blog/2021/April/Seed_Paper_blogpost_finished.jpg" title="" /></div> <div class="col-12 col-sm-6 my-auto"> <div class="main-articles-copy pt-3"> <h6>Step 6</h6> <div class="text pt-4"> <p>once completely dry you can paint your chosen design on top, or even write a little love note, we've gone for cherries (naturally).</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <p class="pt-3">&nbsp;</p> <p>Then, once gifted with love, all they need to do is nestle the paper in soil and water until the seeds bloom. They can either plant the whole thing in a container or rip it up to spread the seeds round (if you’ve popped in a heap of seeds, we’d recommend the latter). Don’t forget to show us your work, tag us @CathKidston and using #CathCollective so we can see your seed sensations.</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> <style> .b-carousel { margin-top: 50px; } .b-carousel:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 50px; } </style> <section class="pt-3 pt-sm-5 text-center ck-blog"> <h6>Shop Gifts</h6> <div class="container"> <div class="b-carousel"> <div class="b-carousel-container" data-component="global/Carousel" data-component-options='{ "loop": true, "dotsNavigation": false, "controls": true, "prevBtnClass": "b-carousel-controls_btn icon-arrow_left", "nextBtnClass": "b-carousel-controls_btn icon-arrow_right", "breakpoints": { "small only": { "slidesPerView": 2, "slideBy": 1 }, "medium only": { "slidesPerView": 3, "slideBy": 1 }, "large only": { "slidesPerView": 5, "slideBy": 1 } } }'> <div data-js-carousel-container class="b-carousel-content"> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559133IVORY.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dwbe1f5540/images/hi-res/998666_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559133IVORY.html">Cherries Wine Glass</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/402602559135IVORY.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dwaff60518/images/hi-res/998680_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/402602559135IVORY.html">Cherries Picnic Blanket</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559140IVORY.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dw55ca1623/images/hi-res/998734_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559140IVORY.html">Cherries Dip Bowls</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/402602559145IVORY.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dwfa71c11e/images/hi-res/1004885_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/402602559145IVORY.html">Cherries Drinks Dispenser</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559132IVORY.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dwe9939dee/images/hi-res/998659_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559132IVORY.html">Cherries Champagne Glass</a> </div> </div> <div data-js-carousel-item> <div> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559129IVORY.html"> <img src="https://www.cathkidston.com/dw/image/v2/BDHD_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-ckidst-master-catalog/default/dwf23ed736/images/hi-res/998628_1.jpg?sw=851" alt="Cath Kidston"> </a> <a href="https://www.cathkidston.com/en-gb/sale/402602559129IVORY.html">Cherries Tumbler</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>