Paper Plate Caramel Apple Craft for Kids
Caramel apples are basically the mascot of fall festivals, sticky fingers and all, and this paper plate caramel apple craft gets you the look with zero mess. Two plates layer together for the apple and its drippy caramel coating, with a real popsicle stick poking out the top for that just-dipped look.
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How to Make a Paper Plate Caramel Apple Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Get everything from the list above within arm's reach before you dive in.
Step 2: Paint the Plates
Paint the outside of one plate red for the apple and the outside of a second plate tan for the caramel coating. Let both dry.
Step 3: Trace the Apple
Print the patterns and trace the apple shape onto the red plate.
Step 4: Trace the Caramel
Trace the caramel drip shape onto the tan plate.
Step 5: Cut Both Shapes
Cut out both shapes. Save the leftover red plate scraps, you’ll need a small piece later.
Step 6: Trace the Base
Trace the caramel base onto tan cardstock.
Step 7: Cut the Base and Stick
Cut out the base, plus a popsicle stick shape from ivory cardstock.
Step 8: Layer the Caramel Coating
Glue the tan caramel piece over the top portion of the red apple piece.
Step 9: Attach the Base
Glue the tan cardstock base to the bottom back of the caramel apple.
Step 10: Add the Popsicle Stick
Attach the ivory popsicle stick to the top back, then glue the small red scrap behind the stick for a little extra hold.
Step 11: Add the Eyes
Add the wiggle eyes to the face.
Step 12: Stamp On Cheeks
Stamp pink cheeks on either side of the face with the sponge dabber and let dry.
Step 13: Draw the Smile
Draw a smile from cheek to cheek with the black marker.
Step 14: Tie On a Bow
Tie a bow from ribbon or twine and glue it to the popsicle stick. This is a great step to hand to your kid, even if the bow comes out a little lopsided.
All done!
Hang your finished caramel apple up on display!
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