Flower Seed Packet
From: Connect And Join (www.connectandjoin.com)
Personalize this flower seed template with the child’s name, date and a special message. When choosing your flower, incorporate the flower’s meaning with the decoration on the seed packet. We have used a basic graphics program to make our seed packet.
TIPS:
Do not have a graphics programs? Did you know that even the basic word processing programs have clip art as well? Check out clip art in Word by clicking on INSERT – then Picture – then Clip Art.
Not an experienced computer user? Having a hard time inserting copy or graphics into the template? Print off the template and then outline the lines in a dark color. Take another sheet of paper and trace in pencil the outline of the seed packet. Use this as your guide to insert the graphics and to personalize, and to cut. To finish assembly of the seed packet, place a small amount of glue on the back side of each extended fold.
Instructions:
Our seed packet has a child’s name and flower graphics center on the front of the template. We used Printmaster to layout and personalize.
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Open an 8-1/2" x 11" page in your design graphic program.
2. Scan in the template or import into your program.
3. Insert a flower graphic, and center to fit
4. Insert a text box with child’s name.
5. Save file, and then print
6. Finish by trimming along dark lines, and fold and glue to form a seed packet.
The Hidden Messages of Flowers
We know the obvious meaning of roses: “I love you,” or in some cases, “I am sorry” or “I am trying to get back in your good graces.” Through the years, most flowers have taken on certain meanings.
During the month of April, we suggest you purchase either the seeds for some of these flowers, or the flowers themselves – and give them to your special military child or family.
The project that accompanies this list contains a template that will allow you to personalize a seed packet with the child’s name on the seed packet.
Please note: we did not list flowers that had negative meanings as this month’s activities are directed to support children.
Here are some common blossoms and their traditional meanings:
| Amaryllis | Splendid beauty |
| American Laurel | Words, though sweet, may deceive |
| Bluebell | Kindness |
| Carnation | Deep love or a good luck gift |
| Cherry blossom | Spiritual beauty |
| Chrysanthemum (White) | Truth |
| Daffodil | I hold you in high regard; unrequited love |
| French Honeysuckle | Rustic beauty |
| Gardenia | Secret love |
| Gloxinia | Love at first sight |
| Hyacinth (White) | Sport, games, fun |
| Hydrangea | Thank you for understanding |
| Iris (Yellow) | I have a message for you |
| Jonquil | Return my affection |
| Lily of the Valley | Return of happiness |
| Myrtle | Love, Hebrew emblem of marriage |
| Narcissus | Self-love |
| Orange Blossoms | Eternal love |
| Pansy | I am thinking of you |
| Peach blossom | I am your captive |
| Rose (Austrian) | You are very lovely |
| Rose (Pink) | Perfect happiness |
| Rose (White) | Innocence |
| Rose (White and Red together) | Unity |
| Shamrock | Lightheartedness |
| Violet (Blue) | I’ll always be there |
| Yellow jasmine | Grace and elegance |
| Water lily | Purity of heart |
| Zinnia | Absent friend |