Potato Stamped Christmas Ornaments On Paper

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Who knew a humble spud could make such cheerful Christmas magic? These potato stamped ornaments are proof that the best holiday memories often come from simple supplies, a little paint and a lot of giggles at the kitchen table.

Need a simple Christmas craft to keep the kids entertained during the holiday season? These potato stamped ornaments are an easy and festive activity that turns an ordinary kitchen staple into something colorful, creative and fun.

One of the best things about this craft is how little prep it takes. You don’t need fancy supplies or a lot of time to pull it together, which makes it perfect for busy December days. Just grab a potato, a little paint and a few basic materials, and you’re ready to make cheerful ornament art with the kids.

This project is especially great for those moments when you need a quick activity to keep little hands busy while you work on dinner or tackle your holiday to-do list. The stamping process is easy for children to enjoy, and the finished ornaments look extra cute displayed at home or shared with loved ones.

Keep reading for the full tutorial and get ready to create a fun holiday craft that’s simple, inexpensive and full of Christmas cheer!

These potato stamped ornaments are a fun and easy way to get the kids involved in holiday crafting!

Craft Supplies:

Large, Raw Potato
Kitchen Knife {adult supervision!}
Small Paper Plate
Craft Paint
White Cardstock Paper
Ornament Printable – on our landing page
Embellishments

Directions:

If you haven’t already – go ahead and print ONE ornament shape onto thick, white cardstock paper. You need one print per craft.
For the first step you NEED adult supervision. Cut the potato in half. Straight down the center to create TWO pieces. You will only need need one half for this craft but no worries – because I have some other ideas on my blog for the other half, you can craft up!
Now squirt your various craft paints on the paper plate.
Have children dip one half of the potato into the paint {smear it around} then stamp it in the center of their printed ornament shape. Repeat until the ornament is completely covered!
To finish off the Potato Stamped Ornament, sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top of the wet paint to give the ornament that one-of-a-kind character look.
Then set it all aside to let it dry completely, before displaying proudly!

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Whether your kids go wild with color or pile on the glitter, every ornament will be one-of-a-kind, just like the little artist who made it. We’d love to see your family’s masterpieces, so snap a photo and share it on our Facebook page or tag #gluedtomycrafts.

Are you by chance looking for more fun Christmas themed kid crafts? Then be sure to check out these past posts, listed below, for some inspiration from us!