Beautiful colored apples are 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 paste craft that is beautiful on a budget & honestly fun for children of ALL ages. You can easily turn the finished 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 and get ready to inspire those young creative minds. It’s the perfect excuse to encourage some fun family time with our small-scale project today!

Happy crafting my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Apple Core Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per apple craft}
* Scissors
* Red {or green} Tissue Paper
* School Glue
* Green/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 cutouts {or save them for a rainy day craft!} Repeat for each apple you want to make. Set aside.
* Next grab your tissue paper. Cut it into small squares.
* Now put some glue along the rim of the cut paper plate piece. Have children place their tissue paper on top of the glue until the rim is completely covered and has the look of an apple. Set aside.
* Next grab your cardstock. Trim out a stem of the brown cardstock, while tracing/trimming out a handprint leaf from the green.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Apple Core – Kid Craft staple those finished pieces to the paper plate. Now take your black Sharpie marker and draw three small apple seeds in the center of the paper plate. Now you are ready to show off your creation. Display proudly and admire your 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}