Clothespin & Felt Apple Trees Craft Idea

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 activity is perfect for pretend play and/or autumn decorations!

So what are you waiting for?! Find the full tutorial below and let’s “grow” some one-of-a-kind crafty 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! #gluedtomycrafts

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DIY Apple Tree 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! {psst – since we used clothespins, these trees can stand up pretty nicely on their own!}

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Clothespin and Craft Felt Apple Trees

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Using supplies like clothespins, craft felt and school glue - this clothespin felt apple trees activity is perfect for pretend play pieces!

Supplies:

• Wooden Clothespins - one per apple tree craft
• Green Craft Felt
• Red Puffy Paint
• Tacky Glue
• Craft Scissors
• Gold or Brown Paint Pen

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!}

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 – Kid Craft
Paper Plate Raccoon {Kid Craft}
Pumpkin Gift Bags {Kid Craft}
Clothespin Black Cat – Kid Craft
Paper Plate Candy Apples – Kid Craft
Super Simple Painted Paper Bowl Apple Craft For Kids
Cupcake Liner Apple Cards w/Thumbprint Worms
Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Apple – Kid Craft Idea
Apple Stamped Flower Craft For Kids To Make This Spring