Today we are using a part of a celery stalk to make a custom, heartfelt card for the moms in our lives. Just like the saying above mentions, since we are using “celery” as our crafty stamp, no two pieces will be alike. Just like all MOMS!
A mother is just like a flower – beautiful and completely unique. We can celebrate the moms in our lives by creating a custom, heartfelt card using a surprising tool from the fridge: a celery stalk! Instead of tossing the bottom of the celery into the compost, we use it as a stamp.
It creates a stunning, rose-like floral pattern that looks incredible on paper. Since every celery stalk has a different shape, no two cards will look exactly alike.
So on that note, gather your supplies and set aside 15 minutes to craft something beautiful. Happy crafting, my friends!
Take a leap into the world of crafting with this fun and easy Celery Stamped Flower Card! All you need is a few supplies, your creativity, and 15 minutes to make something beautiful!
Craft Supplies:
- Mother’s Day Flower Card File
- White Cardstock Paper {8.5 x 11″}
- Colored Construction Paper
- Paper Trimmer
- Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
- Small Paper Plate
- Celery Stalk/Knife
- Craft Paint {any color you like!}
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Marker/Pencil
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – print out our FREE flower printable. You only need one printable per handmade card. Feel free to print as many as you like but the free file is only for PERSONAL USE or in a classroom setting.
- Once you have the flower printable printed out, grab your paper trimmer {or scissors.}
- Go ahead and cut the printable in half and trim the edges up. Set aside.
- Grab one sheet of colored construction paper {any color you like!} and fold it in half to make a simple card.
- Now take the two printed paper halves and glue them onto the construction paper card you just made. The flowerpot will go on the front of the card and the words will go inside.
- Now grab your paper plate, craft paint and celery stalk piece. Use a knife {adult supervision} to make sure it’s nice and flat.
- Squirt some craft paint on your paper plate.
- Smear the celery stalk piece in the craft paint, until it’s completely covered.
- Now hold it like a “stamp” and stamp it on the card front, where the flower bud would be. Really press hard to get that desired design on the paper.
- If you need to, make another “stamp” attempt on top of the first one to make the flower appear fuller.
- While the paint is still wet, sprinkle some loose craft glitter on top. Shake off excess.
- If desired, cut out a small circle from another piece of paper to be placed inside the flower bud. I just laid mine on top of the wet paint but if you want to get some school glue out, go for it!
- Now set it all aside to let it dry completely.
- Then finally, the last step is to sign your name in the provided space inside the card and gift away your celery stamped flower card to someone special today!
Tips for the Perfect Celery Stamp:
- Do a practice run: Before stamping on your final card, do a test press on a piece of scrap paper. This helps you figure out exactly how much paint you need to get the best shape.
- Mix your colors: For a fun look, dip your celery stalk into two different paint colors side-by-side, like pink and white. When you stamp the paper, it will give your petals a swirled, realistic effect.
- Pat it dry: Celery holds a lot of water. After you cut the end off, pat the cut side gently with a paper towel before dipping it in the paint. This keeps your paint from getting too runny.
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At Glued To My Crafts, we have a LOVE of sharing handmade card ideas.
If you loved today’s celery stamped flower card tutorial, go ahead and also check out our Cupcake Liner Emoji, Llama Fabulous and Handprint Flowers craft posts for inspiration for kids!
