To make a frame: cut four pieces of wood exactly the same length (mine were 20cm/8 inch long). Screw wood together to make a square. Staple mesh on one side.

Tear up the scrap paper into small pieces. Place them in the bowl and add some water (enough to cover the pieces). Leave to soak for about 1 hour.

Using a blender, liquidiser or hand blender, blitz the paper to make a pulp, adding more water if it gets too thick and draining off some water if it is too runny (see Top Tips below for more info on what the consistency should be). Set aside for another hour.

Add the wildflower seeds and mix into the pulp. Carefully dip the paper-making frame into the pulp, flattening horizon tally under the surface. You will notice the pulp gathering on top of the net. Let it settle as evenly as possible.

Remove the frame from the pulp, keeping it flat and horizontal, and allow the water to drain out. Use your fingertips to prize the 4 sides of the pulp away from the edges of the frame for ease of removal and let it drain for a few minutes.

Cover a work surface in the tea towels (I usually place down four folded into quarters for extra absorbance) and place the frame on top. The water needs to soak out of the pulp

Use the sponge to push the pulp down onto the frame, soaking up as much of the water as you can from the top surface.

Place a dry tea towel alongside, then turn the frame over on to the dry tea towel. Rub the mesh gently with the sponge to release the paper from the frame and on to the towel. Leave to dry overnight.