Paper Plate Acorn Craft (Free PDF Template)

As leaves start their colorful transformation, it’s the perfect time to get kids excited about the fall season with a fun art project!

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Your little ones can roll up their sleeves and grab the paint brushes to make this adorable paper plate acorn craft.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to paint the paper plate with 1-2 thin coats of brown paint.

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Take the stem and glue it to the top, middle part of the apple, where it dips down.

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Now, glue the eyes to the center of the paper plate.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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