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With just a few materials and a little creativity, you can transform simple paper tubes into adorable apple paper tube characters! Perfect fall fun!
Autumn is practically around the corner and what better way to celebrate the season than with an adorable apple paper tube craft! This apple craft is a sweet way for kids to bring forward the charm of fall and get excited for back to school! Using just a few simple materials, you can create these charming apple pals that will add a touch of whimsy to your fall decor. A fun recycled craft for any season actually!
Materials You’ll Need
- Empty paper tubes (toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls)
- Red and pink construction paper
- Other color papers for details like green for the leaves and brown for the stems
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Markers or colored pens
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Paper Tubes
Gather your empty paper tubes and make sure they are clean and dry. If using paper towel rolls, you can cut them in half to create smaller apple characters. Alternatively, you can use full-size toilet paper rolls for larger apples.
Step 2: Wrap the Tubes with Red and Pink Paper
To create the classic apple color, wrap the paper tubes with red construction paper. Secure the paper in place with a glue stick or craft glue. For a cute twist, add pink or green paper for some of the tubes to add variety to your apple family.
Step 3: Add Face Details
Now comes the most exciting part – giving your apple characters their adorable kawaii faces! Use markers or colored pens to draw eyes, rosy cheeks, and sweet smiles on each apple. Get creative and experiment with different expressions to make each apple unique and lovable. You can also create expressive eye and mouth details using white and black scrap papers.
Another fun twist is making the face resemble an actual apple shape!
Step 4: Craft the Leaves
No apple is complete without its lush green leaves! Take the green construction paper and cut out leaf shapes. You can create simple oval-shaped leaves or experiment with different leaf designs to add extra charm to your apple characters.
Step 5: Attach the Leaves and stem
Using a glue stick or craft glue, attach the green leaves to the top of each apple. You can stick one or two leaves to each apple tube, depending on how leafy you want your apples to look. Position the leaves slightly off-center to add to their cuteness. Cut out strips of brown for the stem and add leaves onto one if you are using a stem.
Step 6: Display Your Cute Apple Paper Tube Craft
Once your apple paper tube craft is complete, it’s time to display your adorable creations! Arrange them on a windowsill, shelf, or table to add a touch of autumn cheer to your home. These cute apple characters also make fantastic gifts for family and friends, spreading fall fun throughout the season.
Final Thoughts
Get ready for some fall crafting fun with these cute apple paper tube friends. Transform simple paper tubes into adorable kawaii-style apple characters. This delightful activity not only engages kids’ imagination and artistic skills but also brings the spirit of fall into your home. Happy fall crafting 🙂
Apple Paper Tube Craft
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Paper Tubes
Gather your empty paper tubes and make sure they are clean and dry. If using paper towel rolls, you can cut them in half to create smaller apple characters. Alternatively, you can use full-size toilet paper rolls for larger apples.
Step 2: Wrap the Tubes with Red and Pink Paper
To create the classic apple color, wrap the paper tubes with red construction paper. Secure the paper in place with a glue stick or craft glue. For a cute twist, add pink or green paper for some of the tubes to add variety to your apple family.
Step 3: Add Face Details
Now comes the most exciting part - giving your apple characters their adorable kawaii faces! Use markers or colored pens to draw eyes, rosy cheeks, and sweet smiles on each apple. Get creative and experiment with different expressions to make each apple unique and lovable. You can also create expressive eye and mouth details using white and black scrap papers.
Another fun twist is making the face resemble an actual apple shape!
Step 4: Craft the Leaves
No apple is complete without its lush green leaves! Take the green construction paper and cut out leaf shapes. You can create simple oval-shaped leaves or experiment with different leaf designs to add extra charm to your apple characters.
Step 5: Attach the Leaves and stem
Using a glue stick or craft glue, attach the green leaves to the top of each apple. You can stick one or two leaves to each apple tube, depending on how leafy you want your apples to look. Position the leaves slightly off-center to add to their cuteness. Cut out strips of brown for the stem and add leaves onto one if you are using a stem.
Step 6: Display Your Cute Apple Paper Tube Craft
Once your apple paper tube craft is complete, it's time to display your adorable creations! Arrange them on a windowsill, shelf, or table to add a touch of autumn cheer to your home. These cute apple characters also make fantastic gifts for family and friends, spreading fall fun throughout the season.
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.