I thought I’d follow up last week’s post on cute seed packets that you can buy with a pattern for ones you can make with scrapbook paper. Erin Vale—a graphic designer and DIY maven based in Indiana—dreamed up this fun project idea and (lucky us!) created a simple pattern that you can download and then print on the backside of scrapbook paper.

You can leave the packets plain or print off sticker labels and affix them wherever you like on the packet. For this project, Erin designed stickers that say, “Love is the seed of all hope.” A perfect sentiment for a wedding—or a Valentine’s Day gift!

Territorial Seed, Johnny’s Select Seed, and Seed Savers Exchange all sell seed by the ounce, which means you can order in bulk and fill up the seed packets to give as gifts or trade with friends. Some fun vegetable varieties to consider for Valentine’s Day include ‘Sweet Hearts’ tomato, ‘Sweet Valentine’ lettuce, ‘Hearts of Gold’ melon and ‘Tendersweet’ cabbage. In the flower category Nigella (Love-in-a-Mist), Polygonum (Kiss-Me-Over-The-Gardens-Gate) and ‘Falling in Love’ poppies would be fun, too! Of course, if you’re not a fan of Valentine’s Day, you might be interested in the heirloom bean ‘Black Valentine.’

Thanks so much to Erin for sharing her idea! To download the free pattern for the seed packets and the stickers, please visit her website, Vale Design. And be sure to check out her Etsy shop, Finch and Hawk Paper Goods. She has all sorts of adorable handmade products, including recipe cards, gift tags, and favor boxes.