Fun Decoupage Fabric Apples Last For Years And Are A Crowd Pleaser!

Six years ago I had the idea of decoupaging (is that a word?) fabric strips onto styrofoam apples to make fabric strip apples, and those very same apples are still holding up despite lots of wear and tear and years stuffed in a box in a damp basement! This year we didn’t find the decorations I had made last year, so called upon a bunch of old favorites, and these apples were one of the things that guests asked about repeatedly! So there you have it, crafters, these decoupage fabric strip apples are a winner! You can use them to make a centerpiece, which I just realized I have done previously here or hang then eiither one by one, or as a garland of some kind. Of course, I’d recommend making them for Rosh HaShana (or a great teacher appreciation gift!) and then enjoying them for the entire Jewish High Holiday season. Then again, make them in pastel patterns and they’d be perfect for a baby’s room or how about in black and white patterns and use them for a baby mobile. As you can see, there is really no end to all the ways one can use these charming apples, so do make some! I have photographed the apples in our succah, just before the succah was taken apart……truthfully we don’t use this lovely Moroccan mosaic table in the succah, but it does make a great backdrop for these photos! Keep on reading for a few more glimpses of these fun apples, and pick up some fat quarters or tear up some warn clothing — I was just thinking that plaid apples could be perfect!

You’ll Need:

• the fabric strip decoupage apples tutorial
• styrofoam or paper mache apples
• strips of quilting weight fabric from fat quarters or upcycled linens or clothing
• mod podge, or a DIY decoupage mix of water and glue

How To:

Consult the tutorial here, and enjoy! I think these apples will create memories for your family, they certainly have for mine!
Use some fabric with tiny patterns and some with larger patterns for the nicest arrangement.
Simply displayed on a footed cake stand is the easiest way to go, but one could certainly fill up a basket or barrel. The main thing is, have fun making them and keep them around to add joy to future occassions!

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