We’re putting some leftover scrap wood to use to make adorable DIY decorative wood block apples. They’re just in time for fall decorating. Or give one as a gift to the teacher for back-to-school!
![Finished decorative Wood Block Apples painted red, green and yellow.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DIY-Wooden-Block-Apples-6692-683x1024.jpg.webp)
Easy to Make Rustic Decorative Block Apples
After discovering some leftover 4×4 wood posts in my garage I thought I hit the jackpot. Although at the time I didn’t know what I was going to make, it’s always exciting to find craft materials just lying around!
You could say we’ve made a “few” things in the past out of scrap wood, such as this silly bathroom sign, large farmhouse sign, Valentine’s wood block decor, towel rack, glittering birch wood slice ornaments and all of our DIY driftwood creations! We also have a whole list of scrap wood projects to make and sell!
![](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DIY-Bathroom-Sign-using-EasyPress-on-Wood-3844-1.jpg.webp)
![Learn how to make your own farmhouse sign with scrap pieces of wood. This trendy DIY decor idea is perfect for the cottage, lakehouse or home.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DIY-farmhouse-beach-sign-5460.jpg.webp)
![](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Wood-block-Valentines-Day-Decor-Decoart-3-1.jpg.webp)
![DIY towel rack](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DIY-Towel-Rack-3791-2.jpg.webp)
![](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/driftwood-mirror-sustain-my-craft-habit.jpg.webp)
![](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Christmascharacterembossedbirchbranchsliceornaments-SustainMyCraftHabit-7056.jpg.webp)
Soon inspiration struck and I used the wood blocks to make a set of apples to use as decor in my house. Actually, they’d make a really cute teacher gift idea, don’t you think?
![set of 3 DIY wood block apples all lined up in a row](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DIY-Wooden-Block-Apples-6689.jpg.webp)
Materials Needed:
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- Set of 3 wood blocks, 4×4 wood post cut 3.75” high
- Sandpaper
- Americana Acrylics in Primary Red, Foliage Green, Marigold, Buttermilk, Dark Chocolate, White Wash
- Paintbrushes in assorted sizes
- 3 Wooden spools
- Paper Towel
- Wood glue, clear drying
- Felt sheet, green
- Fabric scissors
- Pencil
![materials needed to make a DIY Wood Block Apples.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6488.jpg.webp)
How to Make DIY Wood Block Apples
Carefully cut a 4×4 post into 3 blocks, each measuring 3.75” high. Sand all rough edges until smooth and wipe away the saw dust.
![Three wood blocks.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6489.jpg.webp)
Paint the surface of each wood block a different color: Primary Red, Foliage Green, Marigold and let the paint dry fully before proceeding.
![Painting a wood block red.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6490.jpg.webp)
![Painting a wood block green.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6491.jpg.webp)
![Painting a wood block yellow.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6492.jpg.webp)
Paint the wooden spool in Dark Chocolate and wipe away the excess paint with a paper towel leaving it looking more like a wood stain than solid paint.
![Painted wooden spool.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6495.jpg.webp)
![Removing excess paint from the wooden spool with a paper towel.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6496.jpg.webp)
![Painted wood blocks and wooden spools.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6499.jpg.webp)
Using a pencil draw the outline of a half apple on one side of each wood block.
![Drawing the outline of an apple on the green painted wood block.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6516.jpg.webp)
Paint inside the lines in a Buttermilk color. Repeat if extra coverage is needed.
![Painting a half apple on a green wooden block.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6517.jpg.webp)
![Painting a half apple on the wooden blocks.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6519.jpg.webp)
Lighten the buttermilk with 1 part white and paint the inside of the apple leaving just the center in solid Buttermilk.
![Adding more paint to the middle of the painted half apple.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6522.jpg.webp)
With a fine point paintbrush, paint two apple seeds in the center.
![Painting two apple seeds in the center of each wood block apple.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6523.jpg.webp)
When dry, sand down the edges to give each block a weathered look.
![Sanding down the edges of the painted wooden blocks.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6526.jpg.webp)
Apply a dab of glue to the center of the woodblock and press the spool into the glue.
![Adding glue to the top of the painted wood block.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6527.jpg.webp)
![Gluing a wooden spool to the top of the painted apple block.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6528.jpg.webp)
Cut out three felt leaves using the printable leaf template.
![Felt fabric, scissors and a leaf stencil.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6524.jpg.webp)
![Cutting out felt leaves using the stencil.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6525.jpg.webp)
Fold the rounded end of the leaf in half and glue it to the top of the wood block.
![Adding glue to the felt leaf shape.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6529.jpg.webp)
![Gluing the edges of the felt leaf together.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6530.jpg.webp)
![Adding a felt leaf to the top of the wooden apple block.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6531.jpg.webp)
![Close up of the felt leaf to the top of the wooden apple block.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Wooden-Block-Apple-Decor-6532.jpg.webp)
And there you have it, the set of wood block apples is complete! I wonder what else I can make with the rest of the scrap wood?
![set of 3 DIY apple decorations made using scrap wood and paint](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DIY-Wooden-Block-Apples-6698.jpg.webp)
Other Apple Decoration Ideas
For more unique apple decoration ideas, check out these beautiful natural stone apples and vintage apple bell. I would love either of these for my home office!
For more DIY Home Decor Ideas:
If you’re still looking for creative inspiration, be sure to check out this collection of over 70 easy DIY projects to make or the best adult craft kits. Here are a few easy DIY crafts to make:
- Chalky painted flower vases
- Birch bark painted decorative books
- Painted craft hat boxes
- How to paint a welcome mat
![](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/05-Chalky-painted-flower-jars-1452.jpg.webp)
![Close up of birch bark painted decorative books.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Birch-Bark-Painted-Book-Covers-34-2.jpg.webp)
![](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Retro-Painted-Storage-Hat-Boxes-3.jpg.webp)
![photo of a front porch with a painted welcome mat and seating area](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Stencilled-Front-Door-Mat-7.jpg.webp)
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![Finished Wood Block Apples painted red, green and yellow with text overlay.](https://sustainmycrafthabit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DIY-Wooden-Block-Apples-586x1024.jpg.webp)
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DIY Wood Block Apple Decor
Materials
- Set of 3 wood blocks 4×4 wood post cut 3.75” high
- Sandpaper
- Americana Acrylics in Primary Red, Foliage Green, Marigold, Buttermilk, Dark Chocolate, White Wash
- Paintbrushes in assorted sizes
- 3 Wooden spools
- Paper Towel
- Wood glue clear drying
- Felt sheet green
- Fabric scissors
- Pencil
Instructions
- Carefully cut a 4×4 post into 3 blocks, each measuring 3.75” high.
- Paint the surface of each woodblock a different color: Primary Red, Foliage Green, Marigold and let dry fully before proceeding.
- Paint the wooden spool in Dark Chocolate and wipe away the excess paint with a paper towel.
- Using a pencil draw the outline of a half apple on one side of each woodblock.
- Paint inside the lines in a Buttermilk color.
- Lighten the buttermilk with 1 part white and paint the inside of the apple leaving just the center in solid Buttermilk.
- With a fine point paintbrush, paint two apple seeds in the center.
- When dry, sand down the edges to give each block a weathered look.
- Apply a dab of glue to the center of the woodblock and press the spool into the glue.
- Cut out three felt leaves using the printable leaf template.
- Fold the rounded end of the leaf in half and glue it to the top of the woodblock.
Kelly
Thursday 26th of November 2020
I am in love! Seriously couldn't get any cuter. I have added it to our round-up, 30+ Ultimate DIY Christmas Teacher Gifts. You can view it here if you wish, https://www.diythought.com/30-ultimate-diy-christmas-teacher-gifts/ Thank-you, and have a great Christmas!
Michelle
Friday 21st of August 2020
These apple blocks are super cute!
Michelle
Jane and Sonja
Tuesday 25th of August 2020
Thanks, Michelle! They turned out even cuter than we thought!