Making a Decorative Fall Fruit Platter in under $5 {A Kids DIY}
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My kids love getting into my craft drawer to pull out random papers, sequins, paints and what-nots to create fun masterpieces. I love that there is no right or wrong with them. They get creative, have fun and at the end of the day, feel incredibly accomplished with their final creations.
I try to keep our drawers stacked, mostly with inexpensive materials picked up when the Craft stores have a sale or from Dollar Tree.
Earlier on in the month, we stopped by our local Dollar Tree store to pick up supplies to put together a fun Fall project for our home. It was hard to narrow it down to what we wanted thanks to the number of crafting options set before us, but we finally decided on what we would do…
A Decorative Fall Fruit Platter in under $5 {A Kids DIY}
Yes, this is something older kids can put together independently and little kids, with a little help from you.
Materials Needed:
A Fall inspired platter
A pack of artificial Fall leaves
1 glass bowl/container (preferably fish-bowl shaped)
Permanent Glue Dots (Or a hot glue gun for older children.)
Note: We picked everything needed from Dollar Tree for a dollar each, except the Glue Dots. Mama always has a stock of these in the craft drawers!
Now all you need to do, is have your child fix a glue dot behind each leaf and make rows starting from the bottom, going around, ensuring each leaf overlaps the other.
We did alternate our colored leaves row-wise or you can just have your child, take a free reign and just stick the leaves on any way they want. Just make sure you give them instructions to ensure the glass is covered completely.
Once completed, stick a glue dot at the bottom of the glass bowl and fix the bowl in the center of your platter.
Now have your child arrange the fruit around it and stick some healthy snack bars in the bowl and place your Decorative Fall Fruit Platter on your dining table. This now serves as your family’s If-You’re-Hungry-And-Need-A-Snack-Feel-Free-To-Help-Yourself snack station.
If you have some battery run tea-light candles around, pick up a a few extra bowls and 1-2 extra Fall leaf packets and make candle holders that can be placed around the living room or even in the bedroom.
I love that these are so easy to make, so inexpensive and just perfect for Fall.
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you have any fun, inexpensive Fall crafts you’ve put together?
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That is really pretty. I love the festive look for the holidays and can’t believe that it was so inexpensive to make. I’ll have to visit Dollar Tree to pick up supplies and give this a try.
Oh how fun! I think my daughter would love making this.
This is such a pretty thing. I would love to make this for my kitchen, it would be a great addition to my Thanksgiving table.
We love crafting through the dollar stores. I am always bringing home materials I am certain I will find a use for later!
This is really easy and super cute. I bet it would make my dining room table look so festive.
That is an awesome idea. I love how easy it is to make.
Love this. It looks like a great craft my boys can help with.
Cute! I love how easy and inexpensive it is, that’s definitely my kind of craft!
what a great idea! I love that you added fruit which is neglected this time of year!
This looks great! It’s so simple, even I could do it, and that’s really saying something.
I love crafting but would have never thought of coming up with that… it is so cute and fun. Will have to give it a try
Anything that gets kids to eat more fresh fruit is great in my book. I love the candle holders. So festive!
This is so pretty. I can’t believe how easy it is to make, too. Those are two biggies for me.
That’s a really great platter. It looks so nice, and it gets the kids to eat more fruit. Win, win.
What a fun and inexpensive way to make a fall platter. A great craft to do with the kids.
What a wonderful platter. I love how easy it is to make something so beautiful and affordable. I love it.
Dollar Tree is great for seasonal decorations and crafts. They have a great selection of products, and the price is always great!
What a cute platter! I always love crafting ideas that are super simple and look great. Thanks!
You know, sometimes the simplest crafts are the best. I love your leaf wrapped centerpiece surrounded by the fruit. It’s very pretty!
Such a great craft idea. Thank you for sharing.
This is a really creative idea and a perfect fall craft.
These are such pretty little touches! Maybe we’ll try these over the weekend.
I love the chocolate put in the middle. Who doesn’t love some sweet candy in the middle of a fruit platter? yum!
What a fun and easy craft for kids! I would be perfect for our after school snack zone!