- 1). Shred or tear four or five sheets of scrap paper into small pieces no larger than 1 square inch. For a recycled look use several different colors of paper.
- 2). Place the paper squares in a kitchen blender and add 1/2 cup of water.
- 3). Blend on the "puree" setting until a smooth pulp forms. Add a few drops of food coloring halfway through the blending process if you want to dye the paper a uniform color.
- 4). Attach a sheet of thin wire mesh, such as a piece of window screening, to the outside of a 4-by-6-inch wooden picture frame with thumbtacks. This will serve as your paper mold. Set it in a sink or over a dish rack to allow for drainage.
- 5). Pour the paper pulp mixture from the blender into a small mixing bowl. Slowly stir in two packets of dried flower seeds. A combination of different flower varieties works best.
- 6). Pour half of your paper and seed mixture into the mesh mold. Set the other half aside in a sealed bowl to use after the first sheet has dried.
- 7). Pack the mixture down as tightly as possible with your hands, letting any excess moisture drain through the mesh. Let it dry overnight.
- 8). Remove your paper from the frame by lifting one corner of your sheet, then gently tugging upward until it separates from the mesh. If you have trouble finding a loose corner, use the tip of a butter knife to cut the paper from the edge before lifting it.
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