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In the lesson, ‘The Plant Fairy’ you saw designs of flowers and leaves made on cloth. You too can make some designs using cut vegetables. Cut a cauliflower or ladyfinger. Apply colour on the cut face and make prints on a piece of paper or cloth to make your own designs.
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