There’s one shape in childhood that kids love its STARS! Let’s learn how to make your own star-shaped stamp for your child to use for stamping with paint. Are you ready to get stamping with the stars?
This art project is sure to be a hit with your little superstar. A perfect way to celebrate a special person in their life or perhaps an upcoming patriotic holiday or even a special gold star for Christmas crafts and DIY star wrapping paper. You get the picture the ideas are endless with this star-shaped stamp.
STAR SHAPED STAMPS FOR KIDS ART
MATERIALS FOR STAR SHAPED STAMP
- 3 Pipe cleaners
That’s it!
If you want to make a project with it then you’ll want to also grab from your craft supply
- 11×14 Construction Paper
- Paint {Here’s a washable metallic paint that might be extra fun for the stars!}
- Glitter {maybe if you’re into it, Shakable glitters can me manageable }
- Paper Plate or large recycled lid
- Kid Scissors
- Glue
DIRECTIONS FOR STAR SHAPED STAMP
1. Take your 3 pipe cleaners and begin with the first pipe cleaner by forming a star. Depending on what size you’re wanting it will vary how far you will get around the star design. I was able to bend the star angles 3 times before I needed to add in another pipe cleaner to finish the other two star points.
2. With the remaining pipe cleaner begin to form the handle of the star-shaped stamp. I was able to use the extra to go up and down and then back up again before running out. Then attach the last piece of pipe cleaner to create the other sections to support the star shape. I tried to support each of the star points with our handle.
TIP: If you want extra support you could also use a 4th pipe cleaner to support the interior angles on the star. We noticed when we were stamping these areas didn’t always get the same pressure to create a solid stamp at times. We just tapped with our fingers if we noticed which seemed to work too.
3. Now it’s time to have fun stamping away with your star-shaped stamp! You can use the same color paint or many colors. I think this washable metallic paint would be a big hit with your little star!
4. You can add a little sparkle to your star design if you’re wanting some extra SHINE!
For best results, we use Shakable glitters and simple a large tray that we can capture any extras that fall and then pour them back into the container for next time. You can use hairspray to help set the glitter as well.
