How to make a seed storage box
Making your crafts more eco-friendly doesn’t have to mean splurging on biodegradable products or designing teeny-tiny cards in an effort to save trees. It can simply be reusing what you already have, which is what we’ve done here!
We show you how to make a seed storage box using an old shoe box and some patterned papers. We even have a step by step seed packet tutorial, giving you everything you need to make a handy organiser.
How to make a seed storage box: shoe box upcycle
Instead of throwing your old shoebox away, give it a new lease of life in the form of this stylish seed storage box!
- Take your old shoebox and make it extra sturdy by lining the base and edges with cardboard.
2. Divide your shoebox inside by adding three pieces of cardboard horizontally into the base of the box. This divided design makes it super easy to organise your growing collection of seeds.
3. Then use patterned papers to decorate the inside and outside of your seed storage box. Our designer Julie Gibbs, also made it look the part, which is where our gorgeous gardening and butterfly printed papers come in.
4. She also added and piece of elastic to the roof of the shoe box to create a handy storage area. Secure your elastic firmly with hot glue.
How to make seed packets for your seed storage box: step by step
To make a seed packet you will need:
- Coloured paper
- Seed packet template
- How to make a seed storage box - labels
- Hole punch
- Twine
- Double-sided tape
Score the envelope’s fold lines. Bring the two longest edges towards the middle and join together. Fold the small flap at the bottom up and stick down to seal the bottom edge.
Cut out the label and attach it to the front of the packet. Fold the top flap of the envelope down and punch two holes. Thread twine through the holes and tie the envelope closed. Your seed packets are complete! 
