Hi friends,
Labor Day is next week, so we’re sharing this Labor Day Star Stamping activity. For most, this means a day off, a chance to relax, hang out, complete a project, or catch the Labor Day sales. I prepped everything, called the littles out individually, and then had fun pressing the potato into the paint and designing their page. The fact that we used potatoes as stamps really amazed them! Check out our spuddy stars below!
*Click on the photos for a closer look
What You'll Need
Potatoes
Construction Paper (dk. blue, lt. blue, white)
Paper Plates
Craft Paint (white, silver, red, turquoise & blue)
Pencil
Marker (black, red, or blue)
Table Cover/Newspaper
Wipes/Wash Rag
The Steps
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PREP
Write out HAPPY LABOR DAY in pencil. If you’re making more than one, proceed with the next steps.
Place the second paper underneath and trace the first one a second time with pressure. Set the first page aside.
Your second sheet will now have the imprints. Place your third sheet behind the second and repeat the steps. Set your 2nd page aside.
Your last sheet will now have the markings and will need to be filled in with a pencil.
MESSAGE
Use your marker to trace the wording. Using the edge of the tip will give you a wider letter.
STAMPS Job for the adult
Slice your potatoes in half or smaller sizes for little hands.
Carefully create stars or a starburst by slicing down 1/2 inch into the potato and at the angle you prefer, then under the areas you’d like to remove.
You’ll end up with unique stars and starbursts!
Matthias loved stamping!
STAMPING
Spread your table covering over your workspace.
Squirt your paints onto the paper plates and press your stamps into them.
Now stamp your pages.
Use the wipes to clean the stamps for color changes and clean little hands.
Micah’s stamping : ) and mine. It turns out my stars looked a lot like starfish = ))
4. Let your papers dry for 10 minutes.
That’s it!
Micah’s paper.
Matthias’ paper, he got a little wild with the stamps lol
Mine
Happy crafting and Happy Labor Day!
Amanda and Naomi
+ Micah & Matthias
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