Potato Wheel Wrapping Paper

This post took a little longer to put up than I had planned, but the project itself is super easy.  So without further ado, here is a fun DIY wrapping paper idea that you can quickly whip up with stuff you have lying around your house. Perfect for last minute gifts, and also a great project to do with kids.  Here's what you'll need: 

-Potatoes!

-Round cookie cutter approximately 1 - 2" in diameter

-Carving tools, such as a knife or small cookie cutters

-Hard plastic straw or wooden dowel

-Craft paper or brown paper bags

-Stamp pads

First, peel your potatoes.  Then slice them lengthwise into about 2 or 3 slices. Now use your cookie cutter to cut out some "wheels":

 Once you have your wheels, carve the edges into designs:

You'll be surprised how cool a few little circles or zig zags will look when they are rolled onto your paper. Poke a hole in the center of the wheel with a dowel or plastic straw. (You can use one potato wheel or several stacked together to make a wider design).  Next, use a stamp pad to ink up your wheel.  Then, roll away and voila! Custom wrapping paper in an instant. 

Comments

[castors]

Such an epic procedure!
Simply artistic and now Imma try this!

[Childhoodlist.blogspot.com]

What a great update on the classic potato printing!

[Jill @ A Mom With A Lesson Plan]

Brilliantly simple. I love it. I just might make an entire roll... so I have it ready to go for the next celebration!

[hilke]

cool!!! Really nice we will try it ! Thanks for the insperation.

[Ariana]

what a cool and cheap way to make your own wrapping paper! I can't wait to try it!

[Tiffany]

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial! I can't wait to try out some potato stamps with my kids! I have included this in my weekly roundup of useful sites at www.doomestic.com Thank you again!!