How-To

Skull Potato Stamp

Use these simple and inventive skull potato stamps to add a spooky touch to Halloween treat bags, or any other object you feel needs a little decoration.
The Martha Stewart Show, October 2008

Use these simple and inventive skull potato stamps to add a spooky touch to Halloween treat bags, or any other object you feel needs a little decoration.

Tools and Materials
Potato
Paring knife
Melon baller
Acrylic paint
Skull template
Treat bags or other object to decorate

Skull Potato Stamp How-To
1. Cut potato in half.

2. Scoop out eyes and cheek with melon baller; carve nostrils and teeth with paring knife (reference template for design).

3. Apply acrylic paint to potato and stamp treat bag.

Resources
Tools and materials available at craft stores.

Reviews (5)

  • AmandasCrafts
    6 Oct, 2011

    Love these! I've featured them on Fun Family Crafts :) http://funfamilycrafts.com/skull-potato-stamp/

  • graziela
    20 Oct, 2010

    These are super easy and fun to make!

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  • courtfink
    19 Oct, 2010

    I haven't tried it yet, but I think it's going to be AWESOME!

  • Tryingsomethingnew
    10 Oct, 2008

    I love how easy this is!

  • NorbieK
    10 Oct, 2008

    how ingenious! I love you guys for coming up with this clever idea.