Stenciled holiday wrap

Cut the potato in half lengthwise to create a flat, stable surface for stamping.

Carve a festive holiday design (snowflake, star, or tree shape) into the flat surface of the potato half using a small knife or carving tool, creating raised and recessed areas.

Pour tempera or poster paint into a shallow dish or palette, ensuring enough coverage for stamping without oversaturation.

Press the carved potato surface firmly into the paint, coating the raised design areas evenly.

Lay out the brown craft paper, shelf paper, wallpaper, or parchment paper on a flat work surface, selecting which paper base to use for wrapping.

Stamp the painted potato firmly onto the paper surface in a repeating pattern, reloading with paint as needed for consistent impressions.

Allow the stamped paper to dry completely before use, ensuring paint adheres properly to the surface.

Use the stenciled paper to wrap gifts by cutting to size, folding corners neatly, and securing with tape or ribbon.