{craft} Plantable Easter Carrot Boxes That Grow REAL Carrots!

The special Easter holiday is just around the corner and it’s the perfect opportunity to get crafty and make something special with the kids. Since most families give treats and goodies to their children and loved ones as an Easter gift, we’re giving you a free printable for Easter carrot boxes that let you package your treats in a unique and completely eco-friendly way. Easy to print, trim and fold, this fun craft is perfect for all skill levels so children will enjoy making them, too. Whether you place them in a traditional Easter basket or display them on the table, recipients will be thrilled when they realize that they can create something special instead of simply tossing them in the trash after.

These plantable Easter carrot boxes teach kids about sustainability and planting in fun & creative way!

Created with recycled materials, the special paper is embedded with NON-GMO seeds that grow real carrots when planted in a pot or garden. As the carrots grow in the soil, the biodegradable paper composts away so you can feel good that your project leaves no waste behind. Since the nature of the craft is eco-friendly, it’s a great time to teach your children about the importance of being kind to the planet while getting them excited about gardening. Your kids will feel joy and pride as they watch their carrot shapes transform from paper to carrots in a matter of weeks!

Download the free printable carrot shape tempate here!

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• White carrot seed paper
• Free printable carrot template
• Ruler
• Bone fold
• Scissors
• Glue
• Hole punch
• Green ribbon (optional)

NOTE: You can also use choose burnt orange carrot seed paper (using this blank carrot template).

Making the Plantable Easter Carrot Boxes:

Step 1) Print the PDF on carrot seed paper and cut out the design using the black line as your guide. Try to cut just inside the black to keep the paper nice and clean.

Step 2) Use a bone fold to score along the white dotted lines.

Step 3) Fold along all the scores and use a touch of glue to adhere the flap to the inside of the 4th panel.

Step 4) If you don’t have ribbon you can simply close the top of the carrot-like you would a petal card. Or if you’re attaching a ribbon, use a single hold puncher, add a hole to two of the top flaps and thread through the ribbon.

Whether you fill the carrot shapes with chocolates, jelly beans or even small toys, this project is a unique and incredibly creative way to give a special bundle of goodies to loved ones on Easter. If you want to make the basket extra special and eco-friendly, you can even fill them with colorful bulk seed bombs that blossom into wildflowers. Easy and fun, they’re available in a wide range of pastel shades that are perfectly fitting for Easter.

Plant the paper to grow a garden of fresh & delicious carrots!

Once the treats have been removed from the shapes, the real fun begins! Since the seed paper is 100% biodegradable, you and your kids can plant them in a pot or garden to grow a REAL bundle of fresh and delicious carrots. To do this, simply cover the paper in good quality soil, keep moist and make sure they’re in a sunny location that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. After a few weeks of proper care, the paper will compost away while the carrots grow!

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Created with biodegradable materials, this seed paper is embedded with NON-GMO seeds that grow wildflowers, herbs, or vegetables when planted in a pot or garden. Perfect for a variety of events and purposes including crafting, weddings, memorials, and promotional products, recipients will love growing their own bounty of fresh flowers, basil, parsley, dill, carrots, lettuce, or tomatoes with a simple piece of compostable paper.

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