Did you enjoy stamping with potatoes when you were a child? We are sharing how to make handmade potato Easter egg stamps for kids so you can share this fun activity with your kids!
Crafting with stamps is a fun way to keep kids active, and these adorable egg stamps are here just in time for the Easter and spring season. You can make your own using a staple that can be found in just about every kitchen: potatoes! A potato and a little paint are really all you need to make your own Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids, and in no time your kids can stamp their own colorful Easter eggs all over the place. Here is how you can get started making your own.
Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids
Materials:
- potatoes
- knife
- assorted craft paints
- plate
- towel
- craft paper to stamp on
Directions:
1. Begin by cutting the potato in half. Press the open end of the potato onto the towel to help absorb the moisture. You will find that the insides are quite wet and can make the next step slippery and dangerous if you don’t dry them.
2. Once the open end of your potato is dry, you can begin cutting your designs into it. Use a knife or pick to make lines, circles, zig zags, and other shapes. BE CAREFUL as the potato can be slippery. Use a careful hand and take your time.
3. Press the open end of the potato to the towel to dry it again, as cutting into it can create additional moisture.
4. You are now ready for stamping.
How to use the Potato Easter Egg Stamps
Press the cut end of the potato into the paint. It is easiest to put the paint on a plate for easy dipping. Remove any excess paint before stamping. (Or, you can use a brush for more detailed painting.)
Then, press the potato stamps to the paper and press firmly. Pull away and see your egg design on the paper. Repeat as much as you want. When you want to use a new color, just rinse the potato under water and it will rinse clean. There is no need to cut a new potato.
See how easy these egg stamps can be? You can try making them with all sorts of designs, and of course, using all sorts of paint colors. 
These are great for making Easter and spring décor of all sorts, including greeting cards if you so desire.
Grab a few potatoes and give these potato stamps a try yourself. The kiddos are sure to love them and creating colorful eggs of their own.
If your kids enjoyed this activity, be sure to use our Handmade Potato Bunny Stamps for Kids to make adorable Easter bunnies using potato stamps to start the project.
More Easy Easter Activites:
How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
8 Learning Games Using Plastic Easter Eggs
4 Toddler Activities Using Plastic Easter Eggs
Sandra Moreira Lucio Vicente says
Achei excelente, muito criativa,
Laura says
Hi Alea! I work for Boley, a toy brand that aims to be an educational resource for parents. We really enjoyed your post about Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps. May we have your permission to credit and share your post on our Instagram (@boleytoys)?
Alea Milham says
Thanks for asking, Laura! You may share an image from my post on your Instagram with credit.
Debra says
What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday 🙂 Hope we see you again soon!
Rhonda says
What a fun and pretty idea. My grandchildren would love this. Please share on my Sunday’s Best Linkup. We’re promoting spring and Easter posts, http://bit.ly/2o4z1Vb Thanks for sharing this!
Ashley says
Hi I love this!! My son and niece would love to do it. Do you no the exact paint colors you used, they are just perfect!!!
Julie says
That’s such a clever idea.
Quirky Homemaker says
What a cute idea! My daughter and I will have to try it! Stopping by from Wonderful Wednesday. Have an awesome day!
Kati says
My kids are going to love this! Thanks for the awesome idea.
Erlene says
I remember my kids do potato stamping when they were younger. Such a fun craft to do with kids.