As a kid I was always doing some kind of art project and stamping was one of my favorites. Of course I was thrilled when my kids loved it to.
Have on Hand:
Paint
Potatoes
Buttons
Kitchen gadgets
Spools
Erasers
Washable paints.
Paper
Knives or other carving tools.
Boredom Buster Description:
First comb the house and collect items of unique and varied shapes. This can be as fun as the stamping itself. Kitchen gadgets, cookie cutters, fruits and vegetables make for great prints. And don't forget the potato masher - always a favorite.
With adult supervision cut fruits and vegetables in half and carve shapes into the potatoes. Stick with simple shapes for younger kids - hearts, shamrocks, flowers. With older kids you might try letters of the alphabet or more advanced shapes. For reverse prints, try pressing cookie cutters into halved- potatoes to make an impression of the shape, then stamp with the potato.
Then pour Tempra paints on paper plates and dip your "stamps" right in. You may have to blot a bit to get a perfect shape. Try different colors. Overlap them or create repeating patterns. Discover the "inner beauty" of fruits and vegetables as their intricate interiors burst forth in full color on the page. And when you're bored with the old, hunt for new gadgets to stamp and open up your art to entirely new designs.
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