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DIY Seed Saving Binder

Updated: Jul 5

What is a seed binder, and why did I say USA? Well, it is the fourth of July this week so we obviously have to theme our weekly live video for this holiday. We have USA Themed paper to demonstrate.


Well, you can join us (7/2/2025) at 7:00 pm on: TIKTOK & Facebook Live

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Seed Saving Binder Kit
Seed Saving Binder Kit

I have DIY Kits Available & Ready for Purchase: Only $37.75

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Kit Ingredients:

  • 1 3 Ring Binder (5 Color Choices)

  • 2 PC USA 12x12 Binder Cover

  • Binder Label

  • E-6000 Glue

  • 20 Seed Packets

  • 5 Binder Inserts (holds 8 seed packets)

  • Insert Zipper Pack (for holding labels/writing utensils)

  • 2 PC USA 12x12 Paper Binder Cover / Backing

    Extras (included in Kit)

  • Chalkboard Labels

  • Chalk Pen

  • Mini Tweezers

  • Mini Scissors

  • Floral Pen

  • Permanent Marker

  • 30 Plant Labels

  • Steno Pad

  • 4oz Wildflower Seeds


Onto the DIY!


So how do we go about making this binder? If you are purchasing your own items, you can follow along with examples I found on Amazon!


Things you will need:

E-6000 Glue (spray tacky glue / modpodge could work as well): https://amzn.to/4ey2VLg

Scrapbook Paper: https://amzn.to/4kgaffC

Cricut Explore & Software or Scissors & Ruler :https://amzn.to/4lvQBNI

Binder Inserts for Seed Packs: https://amzn.to/4lfpaby


Here are your steps:


  1. Measure your binder, some are different sizes but the ones purchased above are approximately 10.43" long and 11.6" tall. If you plan on doing the outer binding width, it is 1.6" long and 11.6" tall.

  2. Prepare your Cricut machine or scissors and ruler to cut out your specified size.

  3. After you are done cutting get out your adhesive glue or spray and slater it over the back and around edges before placing on the binder.

  4. Note: These binders have a plastic pocket in the front - I have ripped it off and also glued directly onto the pocket. You can glue directly onto the pocket, there might be a bulge, and your size will be too big. Take off about a tenth or so of an inch off the tall measurement of 11.6". I should be demonstrating this in our live / future video regarding this if you get stuck :)

    1. If all else fails, you can do one more cut on your original 12x12 paper and insert into your front side and back pockets. Mistakes happen, it is still YOUR seed book!

  5. Glued down? All sides? Can't hurt to take that ruler and slide it across the surfaces to alleviate or remove any bumps or imperfections. It is like installing a phone screen cover.

  6. Awesome, let's get that label on the front of your binder. I would put "Seed Book" in a fancy cursive or stencil type text, choose what you want to put on! You can also use the stencil that was already provided.

  7. Last but not least, install all your goodies. Plastic binder seed packet separators, the seed packets, the fancy zipper pouch to keep any seed keeping tools inside.


    How do you collect seeds? Here are some blogs to get you started!

    How I Save Lettuce Seeds: A Simple Guide for Every Gardener

    How I Mastered the Art of Saving Seeds: A Gardener's Guide to Seed Binders and Beyond


    Hope to see some of your smiling faces on our live stream 7/1/2025 @ 7pm.

    ~DIY With Chelsea 6/30/2025



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