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Try your hand at this craft technique. Use a variety of supplies to print patterns and pictures onto different items.
About Creative Printing
Get creative with printing, and I don't mean writing! I am referring to printmaking. Find out how you can make pictures, t-shirts, wrapping paper, and more.
Apple Prints
Have fun with apples and other fruit.
Bubble Picture
From your About.com guide, make this neat picture by blowing bubbles!
Bubble Print Pictures
See a picture of bubble pictures submitted by Jonathan and Sarah.
Bubble Print Pictures
See a picture of bubble pictures completed by Hailey and Alissa.
Cardboard Printing Plate
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Comb Prints
Try your hand at printmaking by making these nice prints using hair combs!
Cookie Cutter Prints
Learn how to make fun prints using cookie cutters.
Corncob Prints
Make these unique prints using corncobs!
Cow Puppet
Make this fun puppet using a paper bag, paint, and a sponge.
Easter Tablecloth
Instructions for making your own tablecloth to dress up the Easter dinner table.
Hanukkah Wrapping Paper
Use cookie cutters or sponges to make personalized wrapping paper.
Honeycomb Bee Painting
Make this neat print picture using a sponge.
How to Make Potato Stamps
Video by Lea Elleseff. Think you need a decked-out kit to make cool crafts with your kids? If you have some potatoes and a little paint, you can create your own stamps.
Leaf Prints
Use printmaking techniques to make pictures and other items using leaves.
Making Shapes
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Native American Vest
Instructions for making a Native American vest out of a paper bag and a potato.
Printmaking with Cardboard
Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints.
Reverse Printing
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Shamrock Print Pictures
Instructions for making Shamrock Prints out using a bell pepper and paint.
Sponge Prints
Create lovely items using sponges.
Thanksgiving Tablecloth
Make a fancy tablecloth to dress up the Thanksgiving table.
Toy Car Prints
Create fun pictures using toy cars and trucks!
Yarn or String Prints
Try your hand at printmaking by making these nice pictures using yarn or string.
Lip Print Picture
Print with lipstick!  Especially fun because you get to play with mom's makeup.
Printmaking 101
Learn all about printmaking from the KinderArt Web site.
Printmaking Techniques
Learn more about printmaking.
Puzzle Prints
Make a unique picture using old puzzle pieces.
Snowflake Prints
Make a fun snowflake picture using a strawberry basket!
Tennis Ball Print
Roll tennis balls in paint and make unique pictures.
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