There is lots of love in the air, with Valentine’s Day here, so I wanted to create a craft with simple items we had on hand. Naturally, a classic potato print project came to mind. After all aren’t potato prints a right of passage? This craft entertained my nearly two year old and almost five year old, as well as my mother in law. So great for all ages! And you can choose how much time and concentration you have — the first bunting consisted of 5 pages of paper, and the next one we made with 13 pages — both looked super cute, so you modify this craft to suit you.
The origin of this idea was from the talented Artbarblog— an artist and Babyccino friend, with an endless wealth of knowledge and a pocketful of creative tricks. Her ideas are so inspiring, and she aspires to raise creative thinkers (yes!). I fell in love with this potato print garland idea (thank you Bar!), then I modified it to fit our needs — fewer steps, simplified, quick to make, toddler approved, and very last minute friendly!
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Yes! A homemade Valentine’s bunting for all to enjoy. Colourful, cute, hand made. It will add happiness to any home. And save it for future Valentine’s Days by simply storing it in a cardboard envelope and saving it for future Valentine’s Day — maybe even add to it each year?
Last but not least, we also wanted to share some other inspiring craft ideas using some of the same materials with potatoes and cookie cutters and bunting.
Thank you again Bar! And happy potato love heart day.
Lara x