Skip to content

Play recipe

Fruit and Veggie Stamping

Age2–5 years
Time15–30 min
MessSome mess
EnergySome energy
SettingIndoor
Fruit and Veggie Stamping

You'll need

  • Cut fruits/veggies (apples, celery, peppers)
  • Washable paint
  • Paper

Steps

  1. 1Cut produce in half to create stamp surfaces
  2. 2Dip cut side in paint
  3. 3Press onto paper to make prints
  4. 4Create patterns and pictures

Why this works

Unexpected art medium sparks creativity and curiosity.

Try also

  • Make wrapping paper with prints
  • Create a garden scene
  • Explore different textures and patterns

Use washable paint. Supervise cutting.

More activities like this

Read

Guides that go with this

Browse by category

Want a different idea?

Tell the generator your child's age and how much time you've got, get a fresh play idea in seconds.

Get an activity