Craft Felt & Clothespin Apple Trees
We just LOVE fall around here on Glued To My Crafts and this Clothespin Felt Apple Trees kid craft idea is sure to be a real winner in honor of apple picking season!!!
Using inexpensive supplies like wooden clothespins, craft felt, puffy paint and even some school glue – this kid friendly tree craft activity is perfect for pretend play and/or autumn decorations!
So what are you waiting for?! The fun needs to begin right now! Find the full tutorial below and let’s “grow” some one-of-a-kind crafty apple tree pieces today!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your felt and clothespin apple trees on our Facebook page to admire! I seriously can’t wait to see what you all create this autumn season! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR APPLE TREE CRAFT WITH —> A is for Apple Craft Idea For Fall
Craft Supplies:
* Wooden Clothespins – one per apple tree craft
* Green Craft Felt
* Red Puffy Paint
* Tacky Glue
* Craft Scissors
* Gold or Brown Paint Pen
Directions:
* First have children paint the “trunk” of their trees completely gold {or brown} Repeat for each clothespin tree you want to make today.
* While they are working on that go ahead and cut out a green circle for each piece. Just a simple “not perfect” circle shape for the leaves will do.
* To finish off the Clothespin Felt Apple Trees – glue the green felt circle to the clothespin, followed with the painted red “apples” on top of the green. Repeat for each piece.
* Then let it all dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly! {BTW – since we used clothespins, these trees can stand up pretty nicely on their own!}
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Popsicle Stick Apple Trees
If you are looking for even MORE fall themed crafts I’ve shared on the Glued To My Crafts blog, be sure to check out these posts listed below:
Stamped Apples Up On Top Hat
Paper Plate Raccoon
Pumpkin Gift Bags
Clothespin Black Cat
Paper Plate Candy Apples
Paper Bowl Apple Craft For Kids
Cupcake Liner Apple Cards w/Thumbprint Worms
Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Apple
Apple Stamped Flower Craft
Clothespin Apple Trees
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
Supplies:
- 1 Wood Clothespin
- Green Craft Felt
- Red Craft Paint
- Brown Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First have children paint the "trunk" of their trees completely gold {or brown}
- Repeat for each clothespin tree you want to make today.
- While they are working on that go ahead and cut out a green circle for each piece. Just a simple "not perfect" circle shape for the leaves will do.
- To finish off the Clothespin Felt Apple Trees - glue the green felt circle to the clothespin, followed with the painted red "apples" on top of the green.
- Repeat for each piece.
- Then let it all dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly! {psst - since we used clothespins, these trees can stand up pretty nicely on their own!}
