Head to farmer’s market this weekend, to grab a large potato {or two} so you can recreate these Potato Stamped Pumpkin Cards with your child!
It can be a fun family day experience for fall and when you get home, the fun can continue on the kitchen table, as well!
Stamped Pumpkin Cards Made From A Raw Potato!
Like I’ve mentioned in the past on Glued To My Crafts, sometimes it’s the most unexpected material that makes for the best craft supply. I have in-cooperated kitchen sponges, manicure toe separators and even birthday candles into our craft tutorials. I really do like to think outside the box when it comes to my grand ideas!
Take for example our latest and greatest tutorial for the fall and Halloween season. I titled it Potato Stamped Pumpkin Cards and it’s just that! Cards made from using a raw potato as a stamp!
Not only is this a kid friendly craft idea that is great to celebrate the autumn season with BUT it’s also the perfect excuse to get the kids crafty while you make dinner that night. Plus they can gift their custom and one-of-a-kind handmade pieces to the special people in their life, throughout the month!
To start, just save a potato from hitting the boiling water and have kids set up shop on the kitchen table. You won’t believe how simple and inexpensive it is!!
So what are you waiting for? “Scare” up this jack-o-lantern themed favorite today and show it off on my Facebook page for everyone to see!
Happy crafting my friends! I can’t wait to see pictures of your child’s beautiful pumpkin jack-o-lantern cards! #gluedtomycrafts
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The Craft Supplies:
* White Cardstock Paper {or any color you like!}
* Kraft Colored Cardstock Paper
* Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
* Pre-Folded Cardstock Card
* Paper Craft Scissors
* 1 – Large sized Raw Potato
* Knife – adult supervision ALWAYS!
* Orange Craft Paint
* Small Paper Plate
* Black Sharpie Marker
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The Directions:
* First things first – if you haven’t made your cardstock card yet, go ahead and do that. I made mine a basic square shape but yours can be any shape or size you like!
* Go ahead and also cut out a piece of white cardstock, that will fit to the front of your card. This is where we will be making our stamped pumpkin design on.
* Secure the white cardstock piece to the front of the card with a glue stick.
* Now grab your large, raw potato and knife.
* Cut your potato in half. You only need ONE potato half for your craft. This is your new stamp for the pumpkin.
* Squirt some orange craft paint on your paper plate.
* Take the potato “stamp” and rub it in the orange craft paint, until it’s completely covered.
* Now take it and stamp it in the center of your card you made earlier.
* Lift up your potato from the paper and lay it back down on the paper plate.
* Set aside to the card to allow the paint to dry completely.
* Repeat the above steps for each card.
* To finish off the potato stamped pumpkin card, use the Sharpie marker to draw on jack-o-lantern/pumpkin features. Think triangles, squiggles and a stem for the top.
* Follow that up by writing “Happy Halloween” or “Happy Fall” around the pumpkin design, as well as writing anything you like inside.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit, before gifting away your stamped pumpkin card proudly!
* Discard the used potato afterwards {please do not attempt to eat it afterwards.}
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
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If you are like me and you are constantly on the search for new and unique craft ideas to make with your child, you are in the right place with Glued To My Crafts!
Before you click away from today’s Potato Stamped Pumpkin Card tutorial, we also want YOU to check out our Pumpkin Patch Frame, Potato Stamped Turkey and Craft Stick Witch Truck craft posts! I’m sure you are going to fall in love with them today!
Potato Stamped Pumpkin Cards
Tools:
- 1 – Large sized Raw Potato
- Knife - adult supervision ALWAYS!
Supplies:
- Cardstock Paper
- Cardstock Cards
- Orange Craft Paint
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- First things first - if you haven't made your cardstock card yet, go ahead and do that. I made mine a basic square shape but yours can be any shape or size you like!
- Go ahead and also cut out a piece of white cardstock, that will fit to the front of your card. This is where we will be making our stamped pumpkin design on.
- Secure the white cardstock piece to the front of the card with a glue stick.
- Now grab your large, raw potato and knife.
- Cut your potato in half. You only need ONE potato half for your craft. This is your new stamp for the pumpkin.
- Squirt some orange craft paint on your paper plate.
- Take the potato "stamp" and rub it in the orange craft paint, until it's completely covered.
- Now take it and stamp it in the center of your card you made earlier.
- Lift up your potato from the paper and lay it back down on the paper plate.
- Set aside to the card to allow the paint to dry completely.
- Repeat the above steps for each card.
- To finish off the potato stamped pumpkin card, use the Sharpie marker to draw on jack-o-lantern/pumpkin features. Think triangles, squiggles and a stem for the top.
- Follow that up by writing "Happy Halloween" or "Happy Fall" around the pumpkin design, as well as writing anything you like inside.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit, before gifting away your stamped pumpkin card proudly!
- Discard the used potato afterwards {please do not attempt to eat it afterwards.}
- Don't forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
