Apple-Themed Crafts: Fun DIY for Families

When autumn arrives in full color, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with apples—both for eating and creating! Apple-themed crafts are a perfect way to extend the magic of your family’s visit to Brixstone Farms into cozy afternoons at home. Whether you're crafting with young children or gathering supplies for a weekend project, these simple, fun, and festive ideas will bring the spirit of the orchard right into your living room.

DIY Apple Garland

Bring some orchard charm indoors by stringing together an apple-themed garland. Use red, green, and yellow construction paper or felt to cut out apple shapes. Let kids decorate each apple with markers, glitter, or stickers. Punch holes at the top and thread them onto twine. Hang across mantels, windows, or doorways to add a cheerful touch to any room.

Apple Stamping Art

Turn real apples into your next art tool! Slice apples in half and let kids dip them in washable paint, then stamp them onto paper or canvas. The result? Beautiful, rustic apple prints that are perfect for cards, gift wrap, or seasonal wall art. For extra flair, add a cinnamon stick “stem” or glue on felt leaves.

Apple Suncatchers

Capture the glow of a sunny fall afternoon with apple suncatchers. Cut an apple shape out of black construction paper and remove the center to create a frame. Fill the inside with tissue paper in shades of red, yellow, or green, then seal it with clear contact paper. Hang in a window and watch the light pour through like a stained glass orchard.

Cinnamon-Scented Dough Apples

Mix up a batch of cinnamon dough using simple pantry ingredients (equal parts cinnamon and applesauce, with a touch of glue to bind). Roll out the dough and cut into apple shapes using cookie cutters. Poke a small hole for hanging, let them dry for 24–48 hours, then string with ribbon. These sweet-smelling ornaments make great keepsakes or gifts.

Build-a-Basket Apple Bar

For a fun, interactive family project, create miniature baskets using small berry baskets or upcycled containers. Let kids fill them with felt apples, paper leaves, or real apples from your Brixstone Farms haul. Add handwritten tags or draw family members’ names for a playful touch—these make adorable table centerpieces or teacher gifts.

Keep the Creativity Going

Crafting is more than just a way to pass time—it’s a chance to build memories. Whether you’ve just returned from apple picking or you’re daydreaming about your next visit to Brixstone Farms, these hands-on projects keep the orchard spirit alive. Set out some cider, turn on some music, and make space for a little apple-inspired joy at home.