Kids love colorful stamps. Even a toddler can use them without difficulty. I looked for washable colors when I bought this set for my daughter.
When I went into the family lounge where she was “working” everywhere that she could reach were colorful stamps of ducks, cats, fishes, bunnies, and of course, ponies. Her hands and clothes were also stained.
And that claim of washable ink wasn’t 100% true either!
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Written for CCC # 177, hosted by Crispina Kemp
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Uh oh, so sorry about that not-so-washable paint! I bet your daughter had fun…letting the creative muse loose, though. Even as an adult, I would still love to employ that “washable” muse to paint like a child….haha. I am not a good artist…
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It was a long time ago and now the colors are child friendly and washable. Thanks Suzette
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Excellent!
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I love using stamps too, and my class has endless fun with them. at least the paint is a good memory, even if it takes awhile to go away.
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They are readymade art and gives a sense of achievement to the kids.
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Stamps are such fun. I could hardly resist them myself.💕
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Yes, they sure are. Thanks Grace
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My pleasure.💕
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awe! How awesome she was able to paint and stamp and create to her hearts content! Sorry about the washable not being washable. Figures! ❤
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Thanks Carol. From those day things are much better now.
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Wow, this is funny. i admit children adore stamps. When we were young, we used to make stamps from worn-out slippers and use ink for marking. It was fun.
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That’s a great idea in school we were taught to make stamps with raw potatoes. It was fun too
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Raw potatoes? Haha… that must have been fun too. But how did you stump with raw potatoes?
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We used to cut them in half and with a knife or blade cut out a shape on the exposed surface. There was always a chance to cut a finger in the process. 😜
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Haha… using a sharp blade is open to such troubles. it was a good lesson and I think the pupils enjoyed though. 😉
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Oh we did. There were many potatoes butchered for these stamps.
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Haha.. then they were just discarded like that?
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Yup, because they all turned grey.
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Ooh… haha, there had to be lots of them for the practs then. Pragmatic learning is always fun.
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Yup, very true.
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Yes. 🙏
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I think stamps are ageless and can be enjoyed by adults too.
I used them as one of the rewards for my students. It was a good incentive for students to complete their assignments. And, once I checked their work, they could choose a stamp and stamp their work and know that it was a mark of validation of their work.
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You’re so right Chaya! I remember my kids getting stamps on their work. Made them so happy and proud.
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Oh No, not washable! But I have a feeling you’re the kind of mom who wouldn’t mind the mess–relishing the brilliant talent of your little ones!
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Perhaps now, but a young mom, dealing with three kids, I wasn’t too laid back. 😜
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Well, that too takes time to “grow into” ❤
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Yes, very right. Thanks
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Kids are so creative. The world hasn’t bothered them yet, and they can use their imagination all they want.
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Very true my friend
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Oh no…I can’t help but laugh though, having experienced similar situations many times. I love those stamps. Fun.
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Thanks Jeff. Yup, messy but so much fun.
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Welcome, Sadje. Exactly so.
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I hate false advertising… I still stamp as an adult but the stamps are a little more detailed and go with other embellishments for the cards I make.
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Yeah, me too. Now one can beautiful stamps.
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Love this. And what a fantastic way to decorate the walls!
My father drew Snow White & 7 Dwarves in coloured pencils on our bedroom wall. He was very good.
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Thanks Crispina. That must be a wonderful scene.
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