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CARDBOARD APPLE WEAVING CRAFT

 

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Ring in fall with an artful cardboard apple weaving craft for kids! A wonderful arts and crafts activity and fine motor skill practice.

Ring in fall with an artful cardboard apple weaving craft for kids! A wonderful arts and crafts activity and fine motor skill practice.

Ring in fall with an artful cardboard apple weaving craft for kids! A wonderful arts and crafts activity and fine motor skill practice.

This cute apple weaving craft will get your little ones excited for fall and all the fun things that come with it, such as apple picking and the change in season.

It’s an easy art project to set up. All you need are cardboard, paint and yarn/ribbons. Kids will get a beginner feel for weaving which is great for building fine motor skills.

Check out the video above or follow below for the full tutorial.

What are your favorite Apple Crafts or Fall Projects for Kids?

Cardboard Apple Weaving Craft – Materials:

– Cardboard

– Apple Shape (we used this printable HERE as a guide but made it larger for our apple weaving)

– Red, green, and brown paint (we used acrylic paints)

Paint brushes

– Ruler, scissors

Ribbon, yarn, string (assorted colors)

Instructions:

Step 1: Draw an apple shape on cardboard (you can freehand this or use this printable as a guide and draw it larger as we did).

Step 2. Paint your cardboard apple, allow to dry completely.

Step 3. Cut grooves on the sides of the apple (we cut 8) but it depends on how large your apple is.

Step 4. Wrap string around the grooves and tape the loose strings on the back of the apple.

Step 5. Start weaving! Use bits and scraps of of string, yarn or ribbon to weave in and out through the strings attached to the apple.

When you’re done you have a cute apple weave that makes a sweet fall art decor.

Ring in fall with an artful cardboard apple weaving craft for kids! A wonderful arts and crafts activity and fine motor skill practice.

Ring in fall with an artful cardboard apple weaving craft for kids! A wonderful arts and crafts activity and fine motor skill practice.

Let us know your favorite apple crafts in the comments!

CARDBOARD APPLE WEAVING CRAFT

CARDBOARD APPLE WEAVING CRAFT

This cute apple weaving craft will get your little ones excited for fall and all the fun things that come with it, such as apple picking and the change in season.

Instructions

    Step 1. Draw an apple shape on cardboard (you can freehand this or use this printable as a guide and draw it larger as we did).

    Step 2. Paint your cardboard apple, allow to dry completely.

    Step 3. Cut grooves on the sides of the apple (we cut 8) but it depends on how large your apple is.

    Step 4. Wrap string around the grooves and tape the loose strings on the back of the apple.

    Step 5. Start weaving! Use bits and scraps of of string, yarn or ribbon to weave in and out through the strings attached to the apple.

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This cardboard apple weaving craft is a cute fall activity and great fine motor skill practice!

Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.

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