Get your creative juices flowing with this fun and easy craft idea! Kids will love transforming simple popsicle sticks into an adorable apple core to display in the home.

Apple Core Popsicle Stick Craft

Since the back-to-school season is just around the corner, today I’m sharing another kid friendly apple activity that is SUPER simple for kids of all ages to pull together, to celebrate the season & moment in time!

This Popsicle Stick Apple Core craft tutorial has a back-to-school theme, as well as a fall apple picking theme {it’s never too early to plan!} And it’s just that – a simple apple core design made out of wood popsicle sticks, some colored cardstock paper and school glue. Sounds super easy, right? And inexpensive too!

Now that I have encouraged you to recreate it with your child today, let’s grab our craft supplies and get to the step-by-step apple kids craft tutorial below! Then join your child as you make craft stick apple core pieces together!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s apple core made from popsicle sticks and paper, with us on our Facebook page to admire! We LOVE seeing the inspiration come to life in your home! I can’t wait to see what they come up with! #gluedtomycrafts

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Looking for a fun craft idea to keep the kids busy? Make an apple core out of popsicle sticks! With a few simple supplies and some imagination, this project is sure to keep them entertained.

Craft Supplies:

Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
Mini Popsicle Sticks
School Glue
Brown Cardstock Paper
Red Cardstock Paper
Green Cardstock Paper
Black Sharpie Marker

Directions:

First things first – glue your various popsicle sticks together to look like a door {3 jumbo next to each other with two mini across}
Set aside to let it dry completely.
Repeat for each apple core craft you want to make today.
Next grab your various colors of cardstock paper {red or green for your apple} and scissors.
Cut out two half-circle halves to be the top and bottom of your apple.
At this point in time you should also cut out a stem and leaf from the brown and remaining green cardstock.
To finish off your Popsicle Stick Apple Core 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!!!
Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished apple crafts with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

Book Pairing Ideas:

Looking for the perfect reads to complement our latest craft tutorial? Here are some book suggestions that pair beautifully with your creative journey! Dive into these titles and let your imagination flow while you craft. Happy reading and crafting!

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If you are looking for even MORE “back to school” themed crafts, to pair with today’s popsicle stick apple core tutorial, be sure to check out the posts listed below!

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Footprint Apple Keepsake
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Popsicle Stick Apple Core

Fall is in the air and that means apple picking! After you've picked your apples, why not try this fun popsicle stick apple core craft idea with the kids?

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Popsicle Stick Apple Core Craft