Did you know that you can turn potatoes and other root vegetables into super fun stampers for kids. Today, we used heart-shaped cookie cutters to make heart stamps. Then, we used the stamps to make wrapping paper for Valentine's Day.
Sounds fun, right? Read on for the complete craft tutorial.
HOW TO MAKE HEART STAMPS FROM POTATOES
Materials
- Potatoes
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters
- A knife
- Paint/paper
Method
- Begin by cutting the ends off of a large potato. Cut the potato in half. Then, firmly push a heart cookie cutter into the cut side of the potato.
- Use a knife to cut away the portion of potato surrounding the cookie cutter.
- Remove and discard the potato pieces.
- Then, carefully remove the cookie cutter. You will be left with a perfect heart stamper. Apply paint and the fun can begin!
Once you are happy with the amount of hearts on the paper you can then use the paper to wrap Valentine's Day gifts.
Super cute, right? This craft is so fun for adults it's easy to forget to give the kids a try, but definitely do! Rosie and Jewel enjoyed this craft, too!
Make it even more fun for kids and make stamps in a variety of shapes.
Extend the Fun
- Grow heart lollipops.
- Make heart sun-catchers.
- Make heart slime.
- Give these heart crafts for kids a try!
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