Block printing is the process of carving a stamp out of linoleum, wood, foam, rubber or even potatoes and transferring that image onto paper, textiles and more. This type of printing can be easily repeated to create a pattern or a mass of cards and the results are vibrant and bold. Although you can make more complicated designs, block printing is best used for simple shapes like circles and lines to hearts, suns and leaves. Although, do not be afraid to experiment with more delicate designs. If you fail, it was just a potato! One of the best parts of this DIY is that it is a kid-friendly craft that is cheap and requires few supplies. So let’s dive into the world of block printing with a few potatoes and decorate notecards, napkins, tote bags, wrapping paper and more!

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