Apple picking season is commonly associated with this time of year and change of season, so that’s exactly what inspired this simple Paper Plate Apple Core kid craft idea!

It’s a simple cut and paint craft that is beautiful on a budget & honestly fun for children of ALL ages. You can easily turn the finished painted apple core paper plate pieces into decor for a back-to-school bulletin board or just display them proudly on your fridge as is.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your craft supplies, check out the full tutorial below and get ready to inspire those young creative minds. It’s the perfect excuse to encourage some fun family time together on the kitchen table, with our small-scale art project idea!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your apple cores made from paper plates on our Facebook page to see! #gluedtomycrafts

RELATED APPLE CRAFT IDEAS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Apple Stamped Mason Jar Jam – Kid Craft and Craft Stick Apple Picture Frame – Kid Craft

Paper Plate Apple Core Craft Supplies:

* Paper Plates – Large or Small {one per apple craft}
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Red or Green Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Green Colored Cardstock
* Brown Colored Cardstock
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
* Black Sharpie Marker

Directions:

* First you need to cut your paper plate down to look like an apple core. I did this by cutting two small football/diamond shapes out on the left & right side of the paper plate.
* Discard the paper plate cutouts {or save them for a rainy day craft!}
* Repeat for each apple you want to make today.
* Next grab your choice of color in craft paint, along with the foam paint brush.
* Squirt a small amount on the top and bottom of the paper plate piece. You just want to paint the rim of the paper plate to create the outside skin of the apple.
* When done painting, set aside the paper plate piece to allow it to dry a bit.
* Next grab your two sheets of cardstock paper, along with the scissors again.
* Trim out a small stem piece from the brown cardstock, while cutting out a large leaf shape from the green.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Apple Core – Kid Craft staple the colored paper pieces to the paper plate.
* Now take your black Sharpie marker and draw three small apple seeds in the center of the paper plate.
* That’s it! Now display it proudly and admire your hard work!

Everything you need this fall season for some crafty fun with the kids!

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!

Popsicle Stick Owls {Kid Craft}
Popsicle Stick Apple Core – Kid Craft
Cupcake Liner Pumpkin Pie – Kid Craft
Paper Plate Apple Pie Slice – Kid Craft
Handprint Tree {Kid Craft}