This apple book craft is a fun and inexpensive way to add a farmhouse-style accent to the decor in your home. The craft supplies you don’t already have on hand can conveniently be found at the Dollar Store and you’ll use a bit of nature too!
You won’t believe how quick and easy this trendy Dollar Store apple book craft was to make!
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Turn Dollar Store books into fun DIY decor
Books can make some of the cutest crafts and can fit just about any decor style.
I’ve done several craft projects using Dollar Store books, including making a book page pennant banner. Books are typically easy to work with and offer tons of versatility depending on the craft style you’re looking for.
WHY I LOVE THIS PROJECT
When a finished craft project can be used in several different ways, it’s instant love for me. This apple book craft is one that can be used as decor but also as a super cute teacher’s gift. With a new school year approaching, it would be a good idea to make a few, attach a little gift card, and give them to your child’s teacher on the first day of school!
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- 1 Paperback Book (Dollar Store)
- Craft Paint (Red)
- Assorted Ribbon Scraps (Green)
- Twig (from your yard)
- Pencil or Marker
- Craft Knife
- Self-Healing Mat
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Wire Cutters or Branch Cutter
- Binder Clip
- Apple Book Pattern
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE AN APPLE BOOK CRAFT
Follow this quick step-by-step tutorial to make your own craft:
- Remove the front and back covers of the paperback book.
- Download and print the apple book pattern or draw your own shape on the inside of the book covers with a pencil or marker.
- Cut out the apple book pattern with scissors.
- Open book flat at the halfway point, trace the apple pattern on the right half of the open book with a pencil or marker. Repeat by tracing the apple pattern on the right half of the open book.
- Using a new, sharp blade on a craft knife, carefully cut through the pages a few at a time. Then, insert the self-healing mat under the book and continue cutting pages until half of the pages are completely cut out. Repeat this process on the other side of the book.
- Flip cut out book apple on your work surface and attach the exposed spine together with a line of hot glue. Fluff out the apple by crinkling and crumpling each page individually. Bend and score the spine of the book as you fluff out the apple shape.
- Fold apple book in half and hold between your fingers and thumb. Dry brush red craft paint around the edges of the book pages. Carefully separate any pages that might stick together, then set aside to dry.
- Gather a stick from the yard and cut it to size with wire cutters or branch cutters. Attach to the top center of the book apple with a glue gun and glue sticks. Tie assorted green ribbon scraps around the stem of the book apple to finish.
Change things up by creating book apples of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
MORE BOOK CRAFT IDEAS:
- If you’re looking for a way to add neutral-colored decor to your home, then you’ll love this fabric covered book stack. Use them to fill an empty space on a bookshelf or as a cute centerpiece for your living room table.
- You don’t need books for this project idea per se, especially if you have some scrap wood lying around. Use them to create a DIY faux book stack.
- Crafting with old books may become a new hobby, especially with these easy and fun upcycled projects.
Apple Book Craft
This apple book craft is a fun and inexpensive way to add a farmhouse-style accent to the decor in your home
Materials
- 1 PaperbackBook (Dollar Store)
- Craft Paint (Red)
- Assorted RibbonScraps (Green)
- Twig (from your yard)
- Pencil or Marker
- Craft Knife
- Self-Healing Mat
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Wire Cutters or Branch Cutter
- Binder Clip
- Apple Book Pattern
Instructions
- Remove the front and back covers of the paperback book.
- Download and print the apple book pattern or draw your own shape on the inside of the book covers with a pencil or marker.
- Cut out the apple book pattern with scissors.
- Open book flat at the halfway point, trace the apple pattern on the right half of the open book with a pencil or marker. Repeat by tracing the apple pattern on the right half of the open book.
- Using a new, sharp blade on a craft knife, carefully cut through the pages a few at a time. Then, insert the self-healing mat under the book and continue cutting pages until half of the pages are completely cut out. Repeat this process on the other side of the book.
- Flip cut out book apple on your work surface and attach the exposed spine together with a line of hot glue. Fluff out the apple by crinkling and crumpling each page individually. Bend and score the spine of the book as you fluff out the apple shape.
- Fold apple book in half and hold between your fingers and thumb. Dry brush red craft paint around the edges of the book pages. Carefully separate any pages that might stick together, then set aside to dry.
- Gather a stick from the yard and cut it to size with wire cutters or branch cutters. Attach to the top center of the book apple with a glue gun and glue sticks. Tie assorted green ribbon scraps around the stem of the book apple to finish.
DON’T FORGET TO PIN THIS APPLE BOOK CRAFT FOR LATER:
