Apple crafts are such a lovely way to celebrate fall and this popsicle stick apple craft is no exception! Made with wide popsicle sticks, paint, felt, and our free “Apple of My Eye” printable, this easy and fun craft is the perfect fall keepsake for kids of all ages.
Popsicle Stick Apple Craft
Is your family or class looking forward to a field trip to the local apple orchard this fall? We certainly are!
While you’re there, snap a photo of each child, then get ready to make the cutest fall keepsake craft. This “Apple of My Eye” popsicle stick craft is so easy for little hands to make!
Craft Supplies Needed for Popsicle Stick Apple Craft
- Apple of My Eye printable template
- Red and brown acrylic paint
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- 7 Jumbo craft sticks
- 2 Standard craft sticks
- Low-temperature hot glue gun or tacky craft glue
- Adhesive magnets
- Green felt
- Double-sided tape or glue stick
- Wallet-sized photographs
Directions for Popsicle Stick Apple Craft
1. After gathering supplies, print the Apple of My Eye template. Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut out the rectangles.
2. Line up 6 wide craft sticks, then glue 2 standard-sized craft sticks on top of them. This will be the back of the popsicle stick apple.
3. Flip the apple over, then paint the front of it red (green or yellow would work well too). Use the scissors to cut a small piece of wide craft stick, then paint it brown.
4. When the paint is dry, glue the brown popsicle stick to the back of the apple to make a stem.
5. Use the scissors to cut out a green felt leaf. Glue it to the back of the popsicle stick apple.
6. Last, glue or tape the photograph and the words to the front of the apple.
7. If desired, press magnets to the back of the painted popsicle stick apple so that it can be hung on the refrigerator.
Isn’t it cute? Perfect for kids to make after a visit to the apple orchard!
More Apple Crafts for Kids
- Apple Glitter Jars
- Paper Apple Craft
- Felt Apple Craft
- Scrap Ribbon Apple Suncatchers
- Free Printable Apple Outline
Popsicle Stick Apple Craft
Apple crafts are such a lovely way to celebrate fall and this popsicle stick apple craft is no exception! Made with wide popsicle sticks, paint, felt, and our free “Apple of My Eye” printable, this easy and fun craft is the perfect fall keepsake for kids of all ages.
Materials
- Apple of My Eye printable template
- Red and brown acrylic paint
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- 7 Jumbo craft sticks
- 2 Standard craft sticks
- Low-temperature hot glue gun or tacky craft glue
- Adhesive magnets
- Green felt
- Double-sided tape or glue stick
- Wallet-sized photographs
Instructions
- After gathering supplies, print the Apple of My Eye template. Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut out the rectangles.
- Line up 6 wide craft sticks, then glue 2 standard-sized craft sticks on top of them. This will be the back of the popsicle stick apple.
- Flip the apple over, then paint the front of it red (green or yellow would work well too). Use the scissors to cut a small piece of wide craft stick, then paint it brown.
- When the paint is dry, glue the brown popsicle stick to the back of the apple to make a stem.
- Use the scissors to cut out a green felt leaf. Glue it to the back of the popsicle stick apple.
- Last, glue or tape the photograph and the words to the front of the apple.
- If desired, press magnets to the back of the painted popsicle stick apple so that it can be hung on the refrigerator.
- Your Popsicle Stick Apple Craft is complete!
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