How to use a potato to make greeting cards

Introduction

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Stamped greeting cards

Children love to play with stamps. This craft will get them excited about creating fun shapes out of regular potatoes.

Step 1

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Slice in half

Gather cookie cutters that are small enough to make an impression on a potato. If you don't have any, you can use a small knife to cut out the shapes. Cut the potato in half..

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Leave an impression

Push the cookie cutter into one half of the potato. Do not remove the cutter.

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Create the shape

Use a paring knife to slice the potato so the tip of the knife hits the cookie cutter. Cut around the potato, removing the layer that surrounds the cutter. This will create the raised shape of the stamp.

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Ready to paint

Cut as many shapes as you want, the potatoes will last quite a long time.

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Spuds of colors

After cutting the potatoes, spread the paint over the potato with a foam brush or by dipping the potato directly into the paint.

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Stamp and Go

Once the potato is covered in paint, place it on the poster board or a blank sheet of paper.

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Add some sparkle

To add an element of sparkle, sprinkle glitter of a similar shade over the wet paint. Wait a few minutes before shaking loose glitter.

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Sealed With A Seal

The finished product is a bright and fun greeting card that suits any occasion.