Apple print tote bag

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Halve the apples

   Cut one apple top to bottom and one across the middle. The cross cut shows a star.

2. 

   2

   Blot them dry

   Press the cut sides on a paper towel for 5 minutes. Dry apples print sharper.

3. 

   3

   Protect the bag

   Slide cardboard inside the tote so paint doesn't soak through.

4. 

   4

   Paint the apple

   Brush fabric paint onto the cut side.

5. 

   5

   Stamp it down

   Press the apple onto the bag and hold 3 seconds. Lift straight up.

6. 

   6

   Add leaves and set

   Paint little green leaves by each print. Dry 24 hours and heat-set as the paint label says.