DIY Potato Stamp Art

Easy Cheap entertainment for my 6 year old (and me):) Stamp canvas,pillowcases,T-shirts ,etc...

                              What you will need.....
                               -Large Baking Potatoes
                               -Paint (fabric,poster,or acrylic)
                               -Sharp Kitchen or Craft  knife
                               -Your object to stamp on

Step 1) Wash Potatoes and cut in half in the middle or lengthwise,(either way will make 2 stamps)

step 2) Draw or Trace design on the flesh of the potato

Step 3) Cut around the design you traced,make sure cuts are only about 1/4" deep

step 4) Slice out the flesh of potato that is not your design,your design should be a little plateau protruding in the potato,with the other stuff cut out (be careful to slice the potato,and not your finger!)

I think I need gloves next time....:)








step 5) Put paint in a shallow dish or paper plate,dip your design in ,stamp away ,and have fun!!!

(Finished product,Canvas art,made mostly by my 6 year old)