Are you looking for a kid-friendly craft to celebrate Read Across America? Then this latest paint and paper Potato Stamped Green Eggs craft tutorial from us is absolutely perfect!
Not only is it super easy with the free egg cutout template I’ve included below, but this DIY craft also goes along perfectly with the beloved classic “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss.
Perfect for hands-on fun and learning, this easy-to-follow DIY activity will turn an ordinary day into a crafting adventure. Ideal for schools and family bonding.
So on that note, unleash your child’s creativity with our potato stamped green eggs craft idea! All the details can be found below. Happy crafting, my friends!
Just stamp some green paint onto some white cardstock paper and you’re all set! Your kids will have a blast making their own green eggs, and you can use them as decorations or as part of a fun story time activity.
Craft Supplies:
- Large RAW uncooked Potato
- Knife {adult supervision required!}
- Small Paper Plate
- Green Craft Paint
- White Cardstock Paper
- EGG PRINTABLE – ON OUR LANDING PAGE
- optional materials – loose green craft glitter
Directions:
- First print out the FREE template for greens eggs and ham listed above. You only need one egg print per craft.
- Next cut your potato in half. 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 green paint on the paper plate.
- Have children dip one half of the potato into the green paint {smear it around} then stamp it in the “gray” area of the printable to represent the yolk of the egg.
- Repeat for each spot on the printable, for a total of THREE GREEN EGGS
- Now this step is completely optional but while the paint is still wet, sprinkle some loose green craft glitter on top, for added sparkle. Shake off excess.
- Set aside your piece to let it dry completely.
- To finish off the Potato Stamped Green Eggs, either cut out each shape or go straight to displaying as is!
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Pair our green eggs crafty idea with our PAPER PLATE version as well!
If you are looking for even MORE easy Dr Seuss themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts:
- Paper Plate Leopard
- Paper Plate Fish
- Dr. Seuss Fish Canvas
- Put Me In The Zoo Craft
- Fork Painted Lorax
- Lorax Handprint Keepsake
- Paper Plate Orange Fox
- Handprint Fox In Socks
Potato Stamped Green Eggs Craft
In celebration of Read Across America AND Dr Seuss' birthday, I encourage YOU to give our Potato Stamped Green Eggs craft idea a try today!
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