Crafts for Kids - Apple Face Dolls

When I was in public school I made an Apple Face Doll.

I remember being so proud of carving it myself, and checking on it each day to watch it age.

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I had to attempt it with my girls.

We had a couple of apples left over from our pie making, and they were getting a bit 'ripe', so they were our victims.

 Don't worry, she's not going as fast as it seems and the knife is relatively dull.
You really don't need a sharp knife when the apples are soft.

After carving we did soak them in a lemon juice and salt bath to help hold-off the browning. 

They're coming!

I had to post this before we had the complete transformation because I didn't want to miss apple season.

They take quite a while to age. (?)
Funny, when I have them sitting out in a basket to be eaten, they seem to over-ripen overnight?

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This is how they should end up eventually.

Have a great one!