Fruit + Veggie Stamping

I've been inspired by the idea of using natural objects as stamps. One afternoon, Kinsey and I did a little experimenting in the studio with different fruits and veggies. Here are the results-  

The technique could not be more simple, you chop fruits and veggies and then use them as stamps. We used acrylic paint and a brayer to roll paint on to our stamps. I've wanted to make an apple stamped pillow set (think Autumn decor) or possibly even a dress for a while and I was really pleased with how the prints looked using small granny smith apples. 

We chopped the seed area out to define the shape more. 

We tried making a flower stamp with an artichoke, but I wasn't blown away by the results (the imprint was very weak). Next, we tried the same concept with the leftover celery stock and it worked really well. 

I liked the simple, geometric repeat pattern that this piece of celery created. 

Potatoes can be used to create almost any simple shape. I like these natural patterns. 

After experimenting with different produce and colors I wanted to make a wearable project. I chose the celery because I liked the small and simple design. I used gold Martha Stewart all surface craft paint with fabric medium mixed in. Here's the final product...

That was fun! Have you tried any other natural stamping methods that you loved? I would like to try a version with dye instead of paint next time. xo, elsie

Comments

[Ceci]

Lovely

[Sarah]

This DOES look like fun. I remember my mom doing this with me with potatoes when I was younger. I love that you made a scarf =)

- Sarah
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[tianna @ Suffocated Bliss]

I love the scarf. - I was actually just reading about stamping and block printing on the Martha Stewart website and she gave some great ideas for potato stamps.

- tianna :)

[Kristy]

We have done wrapping paper stamped before. It makes a cute eco-friendly solution to gift wrapping if you use a paper bag. :)

[Karen A.]

So interesting! The celery looks pretty, like a flower :)

[Anita]

love it and will have to give it a try!

[A Splash of Ida]

pretty cool! :-)

xoxo
Ida

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[Jeanine Tribley]

Very cool Idea as usual, you all are always so creative, just love that!

[Amanda Rose]

These turned out great. I love the scarf.

[Katie @ Beautifully Pure]

What a lovely scarf! I never would have thought that celery could give such a cute print! Thanks for sharing!

[Lauren]

Love the pattern the apples made! That would look great framed, or as wallpaper even! That scarf turned out so cute and fashionable, love that you chose gold on white, such a classic look :) Beautiful!

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[Lady Unlaced]

Looks great! I remember doing stamping with apples in grade school and really liking it. Might have to give it another go, perhaps for some art for my apartment :)

[The Life of Clare]

Love the scarf you are! So much fun!

[alisa]

I made an ikat pattern with a potato and printed a lamp shade with it. The stamp was d etailed and took forever to cut but the end product is lovely!

[tella]

I really LOVE this idea..this has to be the upmost creative i've seen in all my days of blogging ! nice job gal <3

[M]

Genius!!!!! Have you ever tried cutting a strawberry? That could either look really bad or really amazing....

[abby clark]

I like the artichoke even though it was a little rougher...I think I would like it kinda washed out with a barely there paint...the design of it has potential for sure. I love stamping-but my weakness is with letters not fruits and veggies. I think it could be a fun challenge to stamp a wallpaper with rows of the different items you did and line the back of a cabinet or pantry-could be really cute with the food theme. Anyway-the scarf is delightful and the simplicity of that celery..who knew?!

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[Rebecca Kosiuk]

I love this when! When I was in High school I worked in the fruit and Vegetable department in a supermarket and always used to think how cool the celery stalk looked when cut, like a flower! Cauliflower would make a pretty unique stamp too :)

Becky, K.
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[Chrissa ~ a tad bit creative]

Who would've thought a humble celery stick could jazz up your scarf!!

[Kate @ A Creative Cookie]

I just think this is an amazing idea! I've seen the artichoke one on Pinterest, but the celery stamp is so unique. Thanks for sharing!

Kate
http://acreativecookie.blogspot.com/