Caramel Apples ~ To Eat Or Not To Eat?

by Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure

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MMMM...these sure look good don't they? My family thought so too. BUT I had to stop them! These are faux Caramel Apples, not the real thing!
I've been trying to get in the spirit of the change in seasons but having a hard time because I've fallen behind on A LOT of things.
I decided to take a much needed break and make these fun Fall Decor.

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These are pretty easy to make and it something the kids will definitely enjoy. Heads up though, you'll probably need to make the real ones once you're done! LOL

You'll probably have most of the supplies already, leftover from other projects. Since the tutorial is a tad long, I will shorten it a bit. If you'd like to read more in depth instructions on how to make your own, click on over to my blog from the link below!

Insert your popsicle sticks into the top of your Apples. If you'd like, you can

pull out and add a dab glue. Then place your Apples onto a large piece of Wax Paper.

Mix approximately 1/2 the bottle of Mod Podge about 2-3

teaspoons of your craft paint. Stir with popsicle stick.

You can add more if it's not opaque enough.

Or adjust the color to your preference.

I wanted mine a little darker, so I added a few squeezes of a darker brown.

With your plastic spoon, spoon colored Mod Podge over your Apples.

Let it drip down the sides like real Caramel would.

Repeat over all the Apples.

You can let some of the Apple peek through near the bottom, this just makes it look more realistic. Once the Apples are fully covered sprinkle your Corn Cob litter on the top and lightly down the sides.

Place your Apples onto a new piece of Wax Paper to dry OVERNIGHT!

I checked mine in the morning to make sure the glue had dried. It had so then I laid them on their sides for another half a day to dry the bottom.

Once your Apples are completely dry, Spray them with your gloss

clear sealer. This will give them that added shine they need to look

like real Caramel Apples.

I went a step further and added homespun dredged in cinnamon to tie them with. I also added a aged, stamped tag.

Just dip the tag into a strong cup of Coffee or Tea, then bake in oven at 250* for a few minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't scorch.

Wrapped in a cellophane bag tied with homespun they look perfect for a down home Fall Centerpiece.

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Styrofoam apples, plastic cup & spoon (Dollar Tree)
Modge podge, craft paint, homespun, popsicle sticks (Leftover from other projects)
Corn cob litter (on hand for Cockatoo)
Wax paper, gloss spray, cellophane bags (Walmart)

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Debbie on Sep 14, 2016
Great idea and one my grandchildren would love to be part of. I have been looking high and low for the tags you have shown that you dipped in tea. Where Can I get them in Canada?

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Tunisia Adams on Oct 13, 2016
Is that Matte Modge Podge?

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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Oct 17, 2016
LOL Thank you!

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Diane Howell on Nov 11, 2016
Love it! I am embarking on faux desserts to showcase on my kitchen island. Thanks for this idea.

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- Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Nov 12, 2016
  What a neat idea! Glad to help out! Have fun! :)
  
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