DIY potato stamp cactus cards or gift tags!

Have you ever created stamps from a potato? Potato stamping is a perfect way to create gift tags, birthday cards, invitations, or wrapping paper. It’s a fun process; you can make it as easy as you like. This craft requires no unique craft supplies. So get those potatoes, and let’s create a funky cactus potato stamp!

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Craft Supplies

• Potatoes

• Paper

• Paint (we used acrylic paint)

• Brush

• Knife

• Chopping board

• Black marker

• Googly eyes

• Twine jute (optional)

Step-by-step potato stamp instructions

Step 1: Gather your craft supplies

Step 2: Cut the potatoes in half using a chopping board and a kitchen knife. If you like to create a cactus make sure you cut over the long side of the potato. You can use half a potato for your stamp or cut slices from about 1 inch thick. Always supervise your child when working with a knife.

Step 3: Carve in your design with a toothpick or a pencil with sharp point, then go over it with a tiny craft knife. Supervise and help your child!

Step 4: Remove the outside of your potato with a craft knife or kitchen knife. Make sure you supervise or help your child.

Step 5: With a paper towel you can wipe the moist from the potato, this way your stamp works better.

Step 6: Take a paper sheet or create little cards for your plant stamps from cardstock. I recommend to make a test stamp first on a piece of scrap paper or an old newspaper.

Step 7: Use a brush or sponge to add the paint to your potato stamp and make a test stamp. You can use washable paint from Crayola for example or acrylic paint, we used acrylic paint but both will work.

Step 8: Happy with the result? First start with the plant stamps on your paper. When your plant prints are dry add the pot stamps underneath.

Step 9: Draw a silly face on your plant with a black paint marker and some googly eyes.

Step 10: Add a nice message and a piece of twine and your gift tags are ready to use!

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