Use small seeds, such as those for snapdragons, poppy flowers, basil or thyme. Large seeds, such as squash or coriander seeds, will easily fall out of the dried paper. Choose seeds that will thrive in the growing zone they will be planted in.

Brown paper bags or white paper without a glossy finish can be recycled and used in the garden as mulch or compost. Use this kind of paper for the best results. Newspapers, junk mail or even old bills can be used for seed paper. Glossy paper and some colored inks use chemicals that can damage plants, so are not good for this project.

The white paper can be colored by using berries, vegetables, flower petals or herbs without harming the seeds. Flower petals can be added in the blender and ground up or added with the seeds to add texture as well as color.