Well, I've shown you one set already for may, now here is part two! A great set for all of your teacher's gifts and cards... not to mention school scrapbook pages! It is called A is for Apple. The apple image is just adorable in this set and so versatile with the gingham and plaid patterns which can be overstamped on top of the solid image. I've also included the cut apple view of the "flesh" of the inside of the apple. At first it took a bit to figure out how to get it to look the way I wanted (ie. White with the red skin) but I've found that by stamping the inside of the apple in Versamark and then heat embossing in clear before stamping the red solid image on top works the best in acheiving this effect. After you've stamped the solid image over the embossed middle, simply take a Q-Tip or damp tissue and carefully wipe off the ink from the embossed portion of the apple.
Here I've taken one of our 8 oz clear top tins and used it as a planter for this little apple tree I started from a seed.
I stamped the apples in a random pattern around the container.
If you've never started an apple tree from a seed before it is a great project for your child to do with you. I find the best way is to take a seed from an apple (be sure to check if they grow in your region if you plan to plant them outisde eventually) and slice into it with a sharp knife, not quite severing the seed into two halves. Then, take a wet paper towel and place 3-4 of these split seeds in the wet papertowel and fold a few times... I use about a half sheet of paper towel. You want enough paper that it holds the moisture but not so much that you can't see the seeds through the paper towel. Place these on a tray and place in the sunshine by the window. Keep the paper towel moist and within about a week the seeds will sprout. Once you see the little sprouts, transfer them to damp soil in small pots or egg cartons and keep them moist. Then simply plant them into the container of your choice to give as teacher's gifts or to plant in your back yard when they mature. Your children will love the idea of growing their very own tree!
Check back for an ADORABLE educational project using this set (hint, it uses the numbers included in this set), which is especially great for a preschooler learning to count or a little one learning to add or subtract or multiply. I know you'll love it!!! Have a great weekend everyone!!
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