Back to School Apple Button Craft

Updated on September 15, 2023

Back to School Button Craft. Create a fun button apple art piece in less than fifteen minutes with only a few simple supplies. Perfect for a teacher gift.

Every summer back to school sneaks up on me.

I have my red, white, and blue decor up for July, and I will soon be adding back-to-school decor around my home in August.

Since this will be my daughter’s first year of school, we will try to make it extra special for her.

How to Make a Button Apple Craft for Back to School

Supplies:

• White Cardstock
• Paper Trimmer
• Buttons
• Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue
• Coordinating Patterned Paper (optional)
• Double-sided Adhesive (optional)
• Frame

Start by trimming an 8 1/2″ x 11″ piece of white card stock to 4″ x 6″. 

To create the apple shape, I found an apple coloring page outline to use as a guide. I free-handed the apple drawing, but you could use a BrightPad to trace it or even hold it up to a window.

Then, glue the buttons into place. I started with the outline and filled it in. 

Note: After doing this project, I think starting from the center and working out is easier. I ended up with more white space than I would like.

After adding all the red buttons, I added green and brown buttons for the leaf and stem.

Trim red gingham patterned paper to 5″ x 7″ and attach the apple button art to the patterned paper with double-sided adhesive. 

The navy blue frame I already had on hand. It complimented the colors so well.

You could easily add some letter stickers or vinyl to the frame or bottom of the art to personalize this frame for a back-to-school or an end of the school year gift for your favorite teacher.

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Craft Lightning – Hot Glue Edition

This back-to-school craft is part of Craft Lightning Hot Glue Edition. Craft Lightning is a series hosted by The Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts. The guest host this time is Laura Kelly Designs. Some of your favorite crafters come together to create crafts around a specific theme that takes less than 15 minutes to make! Be sure to check the hosts’ blogs all week for more easy and quick back-to-school crafts.

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