Cooking with bell peppers tonight? Hang onto those tops—they make the perfect stamps for a fun and colorful bell pepper stamp art project! Just add a little paint and let the veggie-inspired creativity begin.

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Why We Love Bell Pepper Stamp Art

Easy art! Much like our Bok Choy Roses craft, bell pepper tops make GREAT stamp art and allow kids to “play” with their food and make beautiful art at the same time!
Flexibility– My kids decided to make flowers out of their bell peppers stamps, but kids can make shamrocks, balloons or any design they desire.
Bell pepper facts- Take this time to share some fun bell pepper facts with kids, like how bell peppers classified by botanists as fruit, but nutritionally and legally they are considered veggies.
Fine motor skills– Our peppers art craft allows kids to put their developing painting and stamping skills to good use.

four bell pepper stamp art shapes on white paper

Note: If you love bell peppers, you won’t want to miss this adorable pop-up paper peppers craft!

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🤔 What is Bell Pepper Stamp Art?

Bell pepper stamp art is a simple painting activity where the tops of bell peppers are used as natural stamps to create fun shapes like flowers. It’s an easy, low-prep craft that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

✂️ Supplies

paper paint brushes bell pepper head and paint

Notes on key ingredients and supplies are provided below. Please see the “how to” card below for a full list of ingredients, items and quantities.

Bell pepper– We recommend that grown-ups slice off the top of the bell pepper. If kids want to help, we love the kid-friendly Curious Chef Knife Set.

Paint– We like to stick with washable paint with little ones!

Brushes– These these foam paint brushes are our go-to and are easy to clean.

📝 How to Make this Peppers Art Craft

Step 1: Remove top from bell pepper.* Rinse and remove seeds.

Step 2: Paint the sliced edges of the bell pepper top/head with washable paint. Stamp the painted side onto paper to form a flower. Repeat using different colors to create a collection of beautiful bell pepper art.

stamping a painted bell pepper top onto paper

Step 3: Use a paint brush to color in your flowers and add stems and leaves. Now display your beautiful bell pepper art!

child coloring yellow flour made from bell pepper stamps

*For toddlers especially, these tasks may require adult supervision and/or assistance.

⏰ When to Use This Craft

This easy bell pepper art is perfect for keeping kids busy while you prep dinner. We love using simple crafts during meal prep because they give kids something fun to focus on while grown-ups cook, often connect to the ingredients you’re already using, and require minimal supplies.

This craft is quick to set up, easy to clean, and exactly the kind of low-effort activity that helps make dinnertime feel more manageable. Kids might also enjoy this bell pepper stamp art for:

Easy crafts using food scraps
Rainy day activities
Preschool or toddler art time
Summer boredom busters
Homemade cards or wall art

Four colorful flowers made from bell pepper stamps

✏️ Expert Tips and Tricks

If using washable paint, it’s easy to rinse/wipe off the pepper’s head and re-paint with a different color.
If you aren’t using all of your bell pepper for cooking, consider setting aside some slices (washed, with seeds removed) for kids to snack on as they craft.
Consider pouring paint into small containers or pallets to keep colors separate.

🎨 Make It a Full Mealtime Activity

Pair this craft with any of the recipes below that use bell peppers for a fun, connected experience while dinner comes together. Just save the tops and you’re ready to go!

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four bell pepper art stamps on white paper

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