Make a Soda Can Sticker Stamp Perfect for Toddlers

     I have seen several posts online about using foam stickers as stamps.   Most of them are too small for toddlers, so I decided to make one that worked for toddler hands. They enjoyed using the stamp and were fascinated to see that pushing on the can left a heart shaped print on the paper.  I worked with our toddlers individually and designated one shirt as the smock.  In the end, to my surprise, the ‘smock’ was clean.  Three out of four spontaneously put the can up to their faces.  I thought this was interesting as they did not see their siblings do it first.

• A piece of cardboard big enough to wrap around the can as shown in the photo
• Tape (I used clear tape)
• 3 foam stickers in simple shape of your choice.  We used hearts.
• Tempera paint (for when you are ready to use it)

     Wrap the cardboard around the can and cut it to size as pictured above.  Cover the opening of the can with tape and then with the cardboard so it does not pose a hazard with the sharp edge.  Tape the cardboard onto the can.  You need not cover the bottom surface with cardboard.  Attach one sticker to the stamping edge. Then attach two more stickers on top of the first sticker so that the stamp is thicker.  You are now ready to start stamping!  I recommend covering your surface with paper. We have a roll of butcher paper for all kinds of arts and crafts projects.  It also makes great homemade wrapping paper when stamped by your little ones!

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