“A” is for Popsicle Stick Apple
“A” is for apple and this latest popsicle stick kids craft from us, is the PERFECT activity to reinforce that idea!
With back-to-school season just around the corner, today I’m sharing another kid friendly activity that is SUPER simple for kids and adults of all ages to pull together to celebrate the moment in time! Plus, you can always throw in a lesson or two along the way – hint hint!
This Popsicle Stick “A” shaped Apple has a back-to-school theme, as well as a fall theme {it’s never too early to plan!} And it’s just that – an “A” shape made out of wood popsicle sticks that we then turned into an apple with cardstock paper & paint! Sounds super fun – right?!
Now are you ready to make it happen in your craft space? Well then – let’s grab our craft supplies and get to the step-by-step red apple craft tutorial below! I just know you are going to rock this apple craft idea!
Happy crafting, my dear friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your apple inspired craft creations with us! You can find us on Facebook and Instagram these days for easy tagging! I can’t wait to see how awesome your delicious RED and GREEN pieces turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR OUR CRAFT IDEA WITH —> Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Apple
The Craft Supplies:
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {2 per craft}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {1 per craft}
* School Glue
* Red Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Brown/Green/White Cardstock Paper
* Black Marker
Instructions:
* First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like an “A.” Two jumbo popsicle sticks on the outside and the mini in the center to create the letter shape.
* Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each apple craft you want to make today.
* Now it’s time for the paint! Simply have children paint the front of their popsicle stick design completely red. Set aside.
* Next grab your cardstock. Cut out a stem from the brown, a leaf from the green and a triangle from the white for the center of the apple.
* To finish off your Popsicle Stick Apple – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well drawing on some “seeds” in the center of the popsicle stick design.
* Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED APPLE CRAFT WITH —> Clothespin and Craft Felt Apple Trees
If you loved today’s popsicle stick “A” is for apple craft idea and you are by chance looking for even MORE “back to school” themed crafts, be sure to check out these posts listed below:
Tissue Paper Apple
Washi Tape Apple Gift Tags
Decorative Ruler Frame Decor
Paper Plate Candy Apples
Cupcake Liner Apple Cards
Paper Bowl Apple Craft
Apple Stamped Flower Craft
Back To School Apple Handprint Keepsake
A is for Apple Craft
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
- 2 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- 1 Mini Popsicle Sticks
- White Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Red Craft Paint
- Black https://amzn.to/3P1ApDo
Instructions:
- First glue your popsicle sticks together to look like an "A." Two jumbo popsicle sticks on the outside and the mini in the center to create the letter shape.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each apple craft you want to make today.
- Now it's time for the paint! Simply have children paint the front of their popsicle stick design completely red. Set aside.
- Next grab your cardstock. Cut out a stem from the brown, a leaf from the green and a triangle from the white for the center of the apple.
- To finish off your Popsicle Stick Apple kid craft – have children glue on their cardstock pieces, as well drawing on some "seeds" in the center of the popsicle stick design.
- Then let it all sit aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!
