Fruit and Veggie Stamps

September 1, 2011

Fruit and Veggie Stamps
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    Who needs rubber stamps and inkpads when fun, seasonal stamp possibilities are sitting right in your refrigerator or pantry? Slice apples and potatoes in half, dip them in paint and you have instant stamps for a family-friendly fall craft. We’ll give you suggestions on how to liven up fabric, personalize stationery or make your own wrapping paper!

Fruit and Veggie Stamps

Materials
Potatoes or apples
Newspaper
Poster or fabric paint
Container for paint*
Sharp knife
Items to stamp

*Tip: Use old jar lids, paper plates, pie tins or paper bowls.

Instructions
  1. Rinse the fruit or vegetables to remove any loose dirt. Pat dry and slice in half to make a clean, flat cut.
  2. Cover your workspace with newspaper to catch paint drips or spills.
  3. Using a cookie cutter, press into the flat end of the fruit or veggie to make an indentation, then carve around it with a sharp knife, leaving a raised shape with the edges carved away. You can also freehand it, or draw a shape with a marker, then carve.

Tip: To avoid any accidents if a slip occurs, cut down into the fruit or vegetable, then away from your body instead of toward.

  1. Blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, and dip into the paint. You’re ready to stamp away! If you want to use a new color on the stamp, simply rinse off the paint and pat dry.

Tip: You can get beautiful stamp impressions from apples without carving shapes into them! Cut one apple in half down through the stem, and another one straight through the middle. Let the paint do the rest of the work.

Quick Tip

mr. clean logo Even with newspaper covering your workspace, paint drips might still sneak through. Wipe away the stray spots with Mr. Clean® Magic Eraser®. It will help make your crafting space bright and clean again.

Fun Stamping Ideas

  • Stamp plain T-shirts with fabric paint.
  • fruit and veggie stamps insert3 Sprinkle your designs with glitter when they’re still wet or draw faces on them after they have dried.
  • Use the apple stamps to make our Family Tree Tablecloth & Runner. Personalize it with family names or inspiring quotes using a fabric pen.
  • Stamp a roll of plain white or brown craft paper to make your own gift wrap.
  • Brighten plain brown paper bags to create unique gift sacks.
  • fruit and veggie stamps inset1Stamp plain white stationery or colorful cardstock to add an extra special touch to your notes and letters. Make a whole stack, tie with a ribbon and it’s an instant gift!
  • Decorate canvas shopping totes or small drawstring bags.
  • Find old wooden crates at garage sales or flea markets and decorate them with the colorful stamps. The crates will add a beautiful rustic quality to your décor when repurposed as organizers, or use them as
    decorations for an Apple Bash themed party!

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