Potato Stamped Art

Last January, to start the new year off creatively, Spoonflower created a #7DaysofDesign challenge to help creators explore new mediums.  Day seven was block printing.  Since I didn't have block printing supplies, I decided to use a potatoes.  I loved creating this art and I loved the result.

I carved a line and triangle into potato halves.

Then I tried dipping them in ink and in paint.  I think I ended up liking the paint better.

I loved the texture and imperfections, I loved how graphic the black and white looked - I loved everything about it!

I was also excited when I saw something similar in Hobby Lobby and online at All Modern.

               

It look a while, but I finally put them in frames and hung them in my home.  

I love decorating with art that is personal.

▼▼DIY Banner▼▼

 

This banner is so easy to make - you could make one for every occasion! 

 

For this Project you'll need:

computer/printer

washi tape

craft paper

string

 

Step 1 - Choose a word and print each letter using the font, size and shape you want.

 

Step 2 - Cover the entire letter with washi tape.

 

Step 3 - Cut out each letter.

 

 

Step 4 - Cut out a banner shape from your craft paper, one for each letter of your word.  I printed a triangle as my template.  I also folded my craft paper and cut only 2 sides, so my banner would fold over my string.

 

 

Step 4 - Attach the letters to the banner pieces.  Since my glue stick is dried out, I used mod podge. (Don't worry, the mod podge will dry clear.)   Any glue or tape would work, but my letters were pretty thin for tape.

 

 

Step 5 - Fold each banner piece over your string.  I used yellow baker's twine.  You can glue or staple or tape them in place, but I decided to sew across the top of each banner piece.

 

It turned out so cute!  What word would you choose to make into a banner?