Apple Popsicle Stick Craft

This apple popsicle stick craft is one of those simple wins that looks polished but stays totally kid-friendly. With basic supplies and bold shapes, it works beautifully for fall themes, letter A activities, or back-to-school crafts without turning into a complicated cutting marathon.

Materials for an Apple Popsicle Stick Craft

Nothing fancy here, just classic classroom staples doing their thing.

Jumbo craft sticks
Red cardstock
Green cardstock
Glue stick
Black permanent marker
Scissors

Once everything is out and ready, this one comes together quickly.

Step by Step Apple Popsicle Stick Craft Instructions

This craft is all about layering and simple assembly, making it a great choice for younger kids or group settings.

Step 1: Gather your supplies

Lay out all materials on a flat work surface. Having everything ready helps keep this craft moving smoothly.

Craft supplies arranged on a white background including jumbo craft sticks, red and green cardstock, scissors, glue stick, glue gun sticks, and black marker.

Step 2: Line up the craft sticks

Place three jumbo craft sticks side by side, lining up the bottoms evenly. Glue these together. This will form the center of the apple.

Three jumbo craft sticks lined up vertically next to two clear glue gun sticks on a white background.

Step 3: Cut the apple shapes

Cut two curved apple shapes from red cardstock, one for the top and one for the bottom. Cut a small leaf shape from green cardstock.

Apple shape pieces cut from red cardstock with a green leaf beside scissors on a white surface.

Step 4: Glue the apple together

Glue the top red cardstock piece across the upper portion of the craft sticks. Glue the bottom red cardstock piece across the lower portion, forming the apple shape. Attach the green leaf to the top.

Popsicle stick apple craft assembled with red cardstock apple pieces, three craft sticks in the center, glue stick, and black marker nearby.

Step 5: Add apple details

Use a black marker to draw small seed shapes on the visible craft sticks in the center of the apple.

Step 6: Display

Let the glue dry completely, then display the apple popsicle stick craft on a bulletin board, wall, or shelf for a bright pop of fall color.

Finished apple popsicle stick craft with red cardstock apple shape, green leaf, and black seed details on the sticks.

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