Penguin Potato Stamped Card Idea For Kids
Whether it’s for a friend, teacher, mother or father, someone special in your child’s life is sure to love this creative card idea that we are sharing today. All you need is a raw potato, craft paint and cardstock paper to make it happen!
Ditch the boring this winter season and try making an awesome handmade card using a potato as a stamp. It might sound bizarre but the end results are oh so fun! You won’t be disappointed with this one! Not to mention, you can add it to your holiday plans or just because moments this season.
On that note – let’s not delay anymore and get to crafting up these handmade penguin cards made with a potato & craft paint. Find all the details below, along with a few other craft ideas using veggies as a stamp as well.
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your lovely potato stamped penguin cards with us on our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see how awesome {and cute!} they turn out!
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Penguin Craft Supplies:
* Black Cardstock Paper – one sheet per penguin card
* Orange Cardstock Paper
* Glue Stick or Tape Runner Adhesive
* Paper Craft Scissors
* 1 – Large sized Raw Potato
* Knife – adult supervision ALWAYS!
* White Craft Paint
* Small Paper Plate
* Large Wiggle Eyes – two per penguin card
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Directions:
* First things first – if you haven’t made your card yet, go ahead and do that. Simply fold your black cardstock paper in half to make a basic card design.
* Now grab your large potato and knife.
* Cut your potato in half. You only need ONE potato half for your craft. This is your stamp for the belly of the penguin.
* Squirt some white craft paint on your paper plate.
* Rub your potato half in the white paint, until it’s completely covered.
* Next take the potato half and stamp it in the center of the black cardstock card front.
* Lift up the potato half and set it on the paper plate.
* Now grab your orange cardstock paper and scissors.
* Cut out a triangle nose, as well as two heart shaped feet for the penguin.
* Using the glue stick, secure the paper piece to the stamped design.
* To finish off the potato stamped penguin card, glue on the wiggle eyes so he can see.
* Now either use a metallic marker to write a message in the inside or you can adhere a small piece of white paper to write your message on instead.
* Add any other embellishments you see fit, before gifting away your stamped potato penguin 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 looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas where we used veggies as a stamp, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make today’s handmade stamped penguin card craft idea, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!
Potato Stamped Ice Cream Cards
Broccoli Stamped Cherry Blossom Tree
Potato Stamped Turkey Handprints
Potato Stamped Polar Bear Card Craft
Potato Stamped Penguin Card
Tools:
- 1 – Large sized Raw Potato
- Knife - adult supervision ALWAYS!
Supplies:
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- White Craft Paint
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- First things first - if you haven't made your card yet, go ahead and do that. Simply fold your black cardstock paper in half to make a basic card design.
- Now grab your large potato and knife.
- Cut your potato in half. You only need ONE potato half for your craft. This is your stamp for the belly of the penguin.
- Squirt some white craft paint on your paper plate.
- Rub your potato half in the white paint, until it’s completely covered.
- Next take the potato half and stamp it in the center of the black cardstock card front.
- Lift up the potato half and set it on the paper plate.
- Now grab your orange cardstock paper and scissors.
- Cut out a triangle nose, as well as two heart shaped feet for the penguin.
- Using the glue stick, secure the paper piece to the stamped design.
- To finish off the potato stamped penguin card, glue on the wiggle eyes so he can see.
- Now either use a metallic marker to write a message in the inside or you can adhere a small piece of white paper to write your message on instead.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit, before gifting away your stamped potato penguin card proudly!
- Discard the used potato afterwards {please do not attempt to eat it afterwards.}
