The rationale behind this is to provide an adjustment period for the cat, as well as a possible lesson for your cat in leaving the tree alone. Letting the cat adjust to the new tree should help deter the cat from trying to mess with it. Fill a spray bottle with water and hang on to it. It is a good idea to set the tree in place, then let the cat in to investigate but hover in the background with the spray bottle, just in case. If your cat shows any signs of wanting to leap at or on the tree, a light spritz of water on its back and a stern "NO!" will get the point across. It's hard enough fiddling with trees, decorations, and breakable ornaments without also having felines running up past you and chasing after the objects as you're gingerly hanging them up. Your cat will assume this is a game you intend for it to play, so it's just easiest to keep the cat out of the way until everything has been set up. While decorating, if your cat is about, resist the urge to tease her with decorations as you're adding them. Doing so will only encourage the cat to see the glittery items as toys and things to swat any time it pleases. Some ornaments will prove irresistible because they sparkle, glow, dangle, and shimmer. Blander, less shiny or flat matte objects which don't dangle much will have less allure for your cat. Felt, paper, and plain decorations might be the best choice. Avoid anything that dangles a lot, jumps about, or spins. Try plastic ornaments instead of glass, as they are less breakable. Try to find shatter-proof bulbs and ornaments. Twist the wire ornament hook around the branch instead of just hanging from the hook shape provided. Never put catnip stuffed items on the tree. That's just asking your cat to mess with the tree. Tinsel is potentially hazardous for cats who tend to chew and swallow things they find lying around. Ribbons and other items that dangle from the tree can also be potentially harmful for your cat. Artificial snow is toxic and should not be used when you have pets and small children. Tinsel is not recommended for households with cats; it can cause choking or other internal problems if swallowed, such as intestinal blockage. It is recommended that you don't use real candles on a tree when you have pets. Things can go wrong all too easily with a quick swipe of the paw and the resulting flames. If you like decorating the tree with food, be careful what you add. Chocolate of any kind is toxic for cats and the odor may be tempting to them if hung from the tree. Lots of sweets aren't healthy either. For ornaments that are more breakable, enticing, or dangerous, try positioning them in the top two-thirds of the tree. Your cat is less likely to reach for higher parts of the tree, which will help to keep these items safe. Some people choose to not even decorate the lower third of the tree at all. That way, there is nothing of interest at the cat's eye level. Some cats cannot help themselves and will climb up high whatever you do. If your cat is like this, then avoid having any delicate or potentially dangerous items on the tree at all. Tinsel, if used at all, should be placed up high as it is likely to be dragged off by a curious cat, and it can be very harmful if ingested, including getting caught in the stomach and intestines. Use metal hooks that clamp to the tree so that they cannot be simply pelted or lifted off. Avoid using string, rubber bands, or anything else dangly to attach the ornaments with. When you've attached the decorations, give them a tug to check that they are securely fastened to the tree and don't fall off easily. Hang ornaments by using quality wire ornament hangers. Use a pair of pliers to clamp the hook part around the branch so that it doesn't dangle and cannot be simply pulled off.

Summary: Consider not decorating the tree initially. Decorate the tree with your cat firmly out of the way. Choose ornaments less likely to be attractive to your cats. Consider not having certain decorations at all. Place decorations that are especially delicate high up on the tree. Attach ornaments to the tree securely.

If you plan on printing your design on a t-shirt, make sure you wash and dry it beforehand. Search online or at your local craft store for the following: T-shirt or some other fabric Foam roller Textile ink Wax paper Cardboard Masking tape If you are printing on a t-shirt, place a piece of cardboard inside the shirt. If you are working with some other piece of fabric, such as a handbag, place a piece of cardboard under the area you'll be painting. You need a firm surface to roll the paint onto. Tape the acetate stencil over the area you want to paint. Use masking tape to tape down all the edges. Make sure the stencil is secure. You don't want it to move when you start rolling your paint on. When shopping for textile ink, look for something that is water-based. You should be able to find a variety of colors, or you can mix your own. You can make quite a few colors if you have red, blue, yellow, black, and white inks on hand. Mix the paint on a plate or a shallow dish. Use just enough to cover your image. Once you've mixed your paint to the desired color, roll your foam roller through the paint. If you spot any lumps, roll them out. Make a light pass over your image with the foam roller. Don't worry about getting a lot of paint on the fabric with the first pass. You want to make several light coats as opposed to one heavy coat. Once you make the first pass, you'll find that the acetate sticks to the fabric. This will allow you to use a little more pressure on the next few passes. Pay attention to the stencil. If there are a lot of pieces that are barely attached, take care not to disrupt them. Before you remove the stencil, use a hair dryer to apply a 2-3 second blast of heat. You don't want the paint to dry completely before removing the stencil, but you don't want it wet either. Loosen the tape around the edges of your image. Starting from the top, gently pull the acetate away from the fabric. Take care not to ruin the image you painted, or damage the acetate screen. If you take care of your stencil, you can use it multiple times.

Summary: Gather your supplies. Prepare your fabric. Mix your paint. Load your roller. Roll your paint on. Remove the stencil.

The divisions should follow natural points on the plant (at nodes, or between leaves etc.). The important thing is to make sure each divided piece has shoots and roots on it.

Summary: Dig the plant up when the flowers have faded. Shake the soil from the roots. Break the plant into several pieces. Replant each piece in good soil in a pot or sheltered garden bed and water thoroughly.

Let's say you're working with the following problem: 5 - 3/4. Write it down. You'll want to convert the number 5 into a fraction with the denominator of 4 in order to subtract the two numbers. So, you can first think of 5 as a fraction that is really 5/1. Then, you can multiply both the top and bottom of the new fraction by 4 in order to create two fractions with the same denominator. So, 5/1 x 4/4 = 20/4. This fraction is really equal to 5, but it allows you to subtract two fractions. The new problem can be written like this: 20/4 - 3/4. Now, you can simply subtract 3 from 20 to get the final answer. 20 - 3 = 17, so 17 is your new numerator. You can keep the denominator as it is. Your final answer is 17/4. If you'd like to state it as a mixed number, simply divide 17 by 4 to get 4, with 1 left over as the remainder. This will make your final answer 17/4 equal to 4 1/4.
Summary: Write down the problem. Turn the whole number into a fraction with the same denominator as the fraction. Rewrite the problem. Subtract the numerators of the fractions while keeping the denominator the same. Write your final answer.