Apples aren't just for eating. The cut side of an apple half, dipped in candy-colored paint, can be stamped onto otherwise ordinary canvas tote bags and backpacks.
Apple-Print Bag How-To
1. Cut an apple in half from top to bottom. Make sure the cut is smooth and flat. Use a paintbrush to apply the paint evenly over the
cut side of the apple.
2. With the apple half, cut side down, stamp the surface of the object you want to decorate. The more times you stamp, the less vivid the print will be, so reapply paint, or use the other half.
3. Use additional apple halves to print with different colors, if desired. To draw stems and leaves, use black or green markers (or paint).
I would like to find that backpack as well. I don't like the ones at Oriental Trading. You would think if they are going to post a craft they would give you some idea as to where to get the supplies.
Which kind of paint do you use? Would acrylic work? Or does it have to be fabric paint if stamping on fabric?
thanks!
Ijustlovetosew:
Hey, if you cant find a store bought bag like the one above, maybe you can try making it yourself! I had this link (http://www.made-by-rae.com/2009/03/finally-here-toddler-backpack-pattern...) bookmarked for quite awhile and thought it might be useful. happy sewing!
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Cute! My daughters made apple prints just last night. We printed on cardstock, then cut out the apple shapes, taped them to toothpicks and turned them into cupcake toppers. We're delivering cupcakes to cousins as a back-to-school treat tonight.
You can read more about it on my blog:
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2010/08/a-is-for-apple.html
I also scanned our prints so you can just print out our apples if you don't want the mess (although it's not too messy).
Has anyone answered the question 'where can I find a backpack like that?
Has anyone answered the question 'where can I find a backpack like that?
uh ... what kind of paint?
Oriental Trading Co. http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12
YES! where can i find a backpack like this one? too cute!
Where can I find a backpack like that?