Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Kids Crafts Saturday - Potato Painting for St Patrick's Day!

Looking for a fun and easy St. Patrick's Day crafts for the kiddos?  A potato, some paint and paper, and a little creativity makes for the perfect project!

SUPPLIES
potato
knife
white cardstockmarkersWRMK Crop-a-Dile (or hole punch)ribbon
washable craft pain
paper plate/bowl 


Cut the potato in half, then carve your shape on the exposed edge (we used a chipboard heart for a template but you can also cut your shape freehand).

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Use a bowl (or plate with raised sides) for the paint, so excess can be wiped off before stamping the potato on to the paper.


DSC_0027To create a clover - get paint on the potato, stamp the heart, then rotate 45 degrees for each leaf.  The kids used their fingers to create the stems - their favorite part!

Clover

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Working with younger kids?  Don cut out a "handle" on one of the potatoes by cutting away the sides of the potato about halfway, then cutting a hole through the center.

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To complete the project, let the kids write their names on the paper, then punch holes at the top, tie with ribbon, and set aside to dry.  Happy St. Patrick's Day!


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6 comments:

  1. That pic of those little hands holding the potatoe handle and stamping is precious;)

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  2. That pic of those little hands holding the potatoe handle while stampting is precious;)

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  3. What a great idea! I have a lot of friends will little ones and this is a great option for them! Thank you!

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  4. This post always make me smile with wonderful memories :)

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  5. I always forget about potato stamping...think it's about time to do some of that this weekend. :)

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  6. That looks like so much fun. I know my 4 year old will love this!

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