Back-to-School Teacher Gift: DIY Terra-Cotta Apple
Delight your teacher with this terra-cotta apple—perfect for storing erasers, paperclips and treats.

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Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
Photo By: Photo by Melissa Caughey
A Treat for Teacher
Gather Your Supplies
a terra-cotta pot and saucer
dremel or drill
safety glasses
garden twine
green felt
scissors
red spray paint
twig
garden clippers
hot glue gun
crafting paper
Make Leaves
Drill a Hole
Cut the Twig
Two More Twigs
Knot the Ends
A Bit of Paint
A little bubbling of the spray paint is okay and gives the apple texture. This can happen on hot and humid summer days. If you would prefer a smooth apple, lightly sand the paint when dry and reapply.