DIY Gift-Wrapping: Use Okra Stamps to Create Garden Wrap

Move over apples and potatoes—okra pods are the new stamp in town.

By: Ashley English

Photo By: Image courtesy of Ashley English

Okra pods can be stamped into a lovely array of motifs and designs and is a fun project for the little ones.

Begin by cutting off the top of an okra pod. Prep however many pods you'll need to match with the colors you'll be using.

Using a pointy tip knife, remove the topmost seeds. This helps create a more clearly defined pattern.

Squeeze a dab of paint out into a paper plate or bowl. Press the prepped okra pod into the paint and spread it around a bit.

Press the pod onto a piece of scrap paper, to remove excess paint.

Little ones might need a bit of help to get started. Their creativity will flourish once they grab hold of a pod, though.

Cardboard rounds from frozen pizza are great surfaces for children's okra stamp art.