How to make Potato Stamps - Fun Back to School Activity

Making a stamp from a potato is a fun activity for adults as well as children and a great way to create your own unique shapes. The finished stamp is ideal for decorating book covers, greeting cards, gift wrap and in many other ways. Simple shapes are the easiest, however with a little creative thought even the most basic shape can be turned into something special.

This is a great project for kids, however, younger children will require help and supervision when cutting around the potato.

Materials needed:
Potatoes
Kitchen knife
Water-based paint
Pencil or marker pen
Paper
Waste paper for practicing