DIY gilded apples are just so much fun. And they’re an example of another project that you can make now and enjoy as a decorative touch until spring! Make a bunch and place them just about anywhere for a little crafty holiday touch. And of course there are so many creative ways to use them! I painted them in pink and coral because I was craving those colors, and the results are really gorgeous. But you could really choose just about any color combo that works for you…..
You’ll Need:
- styrofoam apples
- acrylic craft paint, I used pink, coral and tan
- metallic gold spray paint, (if choosing cool colors you might like to use silver spray paint)
- wooden skewers
How To:
Remove stem from apple and insert wooden skewer in hole. This way you can paint entire apple in one sitting and set aside to dry by inserting into a piece of foam or placing in a vase of some kind. Once apples are dry, take them outside, place on a piece of newspaper, and lightly spray with the gold spray paint in just a few areas such that the underlying color is still quite visible. Set aside to dry, remove skewer, re-insert stem. That’s it!
ps: if you’re looking for a little project that’s just a bit more artful and might interest the kids, take a look at my painted fruit centerpiece post here. You could certainly help the kids do this project in pastel and metallic colors to go with your gilded apples!
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