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Creative Fun for Kids: Transform Paper Tubes into Artful Apple Crafts

Engage Kids with repurposed paper towel and toilet paper roll Art 🍎🎨

By Christel M. Hoydic September 1, 2022
It’s apple season! Embrace the spirit of apple season with a delightful craft project that will ignite your kids' creativity! This simple yet engaging activity allows you to repurpose common household items, like papertowel or toilet paper tubes, into marvelous works of art. Let's celebrate the beauty of fall fruits with this fun and easy art project!

Paper Tube Apple Art

What you need:
  • Paper
  • Empty toilet paper and / or paper towel rolls
  • Paint in “apple” colors – red, green, yellow, etc.
  • Markers or crayons to finish picture

Christel M. Hoydic

What you do:

  1. Cut the paper towel / toilet paper rolls in half or fourths depending on which roll you are using.
  2. Pinch the rolls inward to create a heart / apple shape.  
  3. Put some paint on a plate. 
  4. Dip the end of the roll into the paint and stamp “apples” onto the paper. 
  5. Use markers or crayons to add stems, seeds, etc. to your apples.
Display your fall masterpiece.