Become a subscriber and receive my “Mealtime Magic – Biblically Based Conversation Cards” FREE!
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Happy Home Fairy

Helping Moms Build Happy Homes

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Crafts
  • Freebies
    • FREE Printables
    • Giveaways
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Sides
    • Soups/Salads
    • Appetizers/Snacks
    • Treats
  • Celebrate
    • New Year’s
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Teacher Appreciation
    • Mother’s Day
    • End of School Year
    • Summer
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Back to School
    • Fall
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Birthdays
  • Faith
    • Comforting in Crisis
    • Fairy Thoughts
    • Motherhood
    • Marriage
    • Parenting
    • NICU Mommies

Apple Stained Glass Windows

These Apple Stained Glass Windows are GORGEOUS - and SO easy!

This is one of my favorite crafts that I have done every year in the month of September for YEARS.

Seriously, if you have been following me since the beginning (God bless you for sticking with me), I shared a photo of Happy Buddy’s version of this craft that he did when he was 2-years-old.  2-years-old, people!  Where has the time gone?!  See it HERE.

But I have always wanted to share a step-by-step photo tutorial of how to actually make these beauties, so one of my preschoolers let me take pictures of her project for me to share here!

apple stained glass window craft 1Supplies –

  • Cardstock paper in red, green, and brown
  • Contact paper
  • Scissors
  • Tissue paper squares in red, yellow, and greenapple stained glass window craft 2

Step 1 – Cut an apple shape from the red paper (see photo above).

apple stained glass window craft 3Step 2 – Cut a piece of contact paper the size of the apple.

apple stained glass window craft 4Step 3 – Peel the back off of the contact paper and place the paper apple on the sticky side of the contact paper.

Step 4 – Cut out a stem and a leaf.  Add to the top of the apple.

apple stained glass window craft 5apple stained glass window craft 6Step 5 – Add lots of tissue paper squares.

apple stained glass window craft 7Step 6 – Trim the edges and hang in a window!

10688166_732135053506809_6572324289526416019_oThey truly are stunning.  My heart is happy whenever I walk into our classroom!

I hope you will be able to make one of these in time for Johnny Appleseed’s birthday on Saturday.

Happy Apple Stained Glass Window Craft-ing!

Sharing is caring!

Crafts, Fall, Preschool
Apple Craft, Apples, Fall, Fall Craft, Preschool, Preschool Crafts, Preschool Teaching Tips
5 Comments

About Happy Home Fairy

Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

You May Also Like These Posts

Recipe – Pumpkin Maple Coffee CakePastor Appreciation Idea – FREE Printable!Fall Treat Tag – FREE PrintableRecipe – One-Pan Roasted Chicken, Broccoli, and Sweet Potatoes
Prev Post My Favorite Lunchbox Essentials
Next Post Apple STAR Story for Preschoolers

Reader Interactions

5 Comments

  1. gail

    September 24, 2015 at 8:00 am

    I love, love, love your blog. You are such an inspiration. Your love of the Lord and the way you share it with others is such a blessing. Thank you for all your delightful posts

    to gail" aria-label="reply to this comment to gail">reply to this comment
  2. Cindy

    September 24, 2015 at 8:21 am

    love it! Thanks for sharing. I want to make this with my granddaughter but make it a pumpkin…..

    to Cindy" aria-label="reply to this comment to Cindy">reply to this comment
  3. Sarah

    September 24, 2015 at 9:07 am

    That looks like a lot of fun! My little one has a cold today and I was wondering what to do to pass the time. Perfect! Thank you.

    to Sarah" aria-label="reply to this comment to Sarah">reply to this comment
  4. Colleen

    September 24, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    All those apples in the window look so cheerful!

    to Colleen" aria-label="reply to this comment to Colleen">reply to this comment
    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 24, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Colleen! RIGHT?! I love them!!! Thank you for commenting today!

      to Happy Home Fairy" aria-label="reply to this comment to Happy Home Fairy">reply to this comment

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Loving God Loving Others and Having Fun

Hey there! My name is Julie, the Happy Home Fairy. I am married to a Worship Pastor, we have 3 boys, and I am a Preschool Director. I love sharing easy, fun ideas to help moms build a happy home! Here you will find simple crafts, FREE Printables, yummy recipes, stories about my journey to trust Jesus with my family, and encouragement for your mama's heart. You can read more about me HERE!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

My eBook!
AVAILABLE NOW!

book-sidebarThe Kindness Antennae is my brand new eBook packed full of uplifting stories, fun ideas, printables, and truths to help you (and your kids!) live a life that makes a difference – one act of kindness at a time.

BUY NOW

Subscribe Now and Get a FREE Gift!

Preschool Crafts and Ideas

Preschool Classroom Reveal

Creation Book – FREE Printable!

Brown Bear, Brown Bear Handprint Project

Preschool Morning Meeting Ideas

More Preschool Ideas

Popular Categories

  • Printables
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Recipes
  • Preschool
  • Encouragement

Footer

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON
Facebook

SEE WHAT I’M PINNING ON
Pinterest

PEEK BEHIND THE SCENES ON
INSTAGRAM

@happyhomefairy
Happy Home Fairy

@happyhomefairy

I like to make people happy.✨ Author of #thekindnessantennae 🎉 💛Psalm 28:7💛
  • Everyone brings something for the baby… but don’t forget about the mama! 🤍

Someone made me an “after-birth basket” when I had my last baby, and I still remember how loved and cared for it made me feel. So now I love doing the same for other new mamas. 🥹

A few favorite snacks, a magazine, a cute hair clip, pads for postpartum bleeding + nursing, lip oil, a fun drink… just little things to make those first days at home a tiny bit more comfortable.

But my FAVORITE part? 🥹 A printed and framed photo of their brand-new family with the new baby. 🤍

Because in a season when so much attention (rightfully!) goes to that precious new little one, sometimes mama needs a little reminder:

We see you, too. We’re celebrating you, too! Here are some diapers for you, too. 😂

Such a simple gift. Such a sweet way to love on a new mom! 🩷🩵🩷

#AfterBirthBasket #PostpartumCare #NewMomGift #NewMama #PostpartumSupport
  • I love my mom.

That’s all. 

🩷🤎🩷
  • The Queen was welcomed to Heaven today. ❤️‍🩹

There are no words to adequately express what earth lost this morning. She was selfless, loving, kind, fun, glamorous, hard-working, positive, faithful, and so strong - right up to the end. 🤍

I grieve not being able to hear the sound of delight in her voice when we talked. She always called me her little Songbird. Her laugh was like tinkling bells. She taught me so much about loving God and loving others and living in quiet, faithful excellence for His glory. 🙌🏻

I’m just so thankful that her legacy lives on in my own mom and her 5 siblings and their families! Truly one of a kind people, living for God, faithfully and in His strength, day in and day out. 💛

Mom-Mom! I love you so much. I will miss you so much. I can’t wait to see you again. 🕊️

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬
  • Summer no’s >>

🔕Wake up alarms
🚫Stress
🔥Hair tools

Summer yes-es! >>

☀️Tanned skin
💜Time with family
🚮Purge the house

…and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆

Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
  • Serving freedom with a side of mullet. 🫡

Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸😆🇺🇸
  • All Noah wanted for his 17th birthday was a Honda Civic… 

So we got him one. 😉
  • 🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 

They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33)

They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14)

They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
  • ☀️Annual happy place week!☀️

The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end!

Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year!

🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴
  • One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates.

One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day.

And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.”

😂🫠😂🫠😂

Happy Mother’s Day! 

💕🫶🏻🌷💕🫶🏻🌷
View on Instagram
Everyone brings something for the baby… but don’t forget about the mama! 🤍

Someone made me an “after-birth basket” when I had my last baby, and I still remember how loved and cared for it made me feel. So now I love doing the same for other new mamas. 🥹

A few favorite snacks, a magazine, a cute hair clip, pads for postpartum bleeding + nursing, lip oil, a fun drink… just little things to make those first days at home a tiny bit more comfortable.

But my FAVORITE part? 🥹 A printed and framed photo of their brand-new family with the new baby. 🤍

Because in a season when so much attention (rightfully!) goes to that precious new little one, sometimes mama needs a little reminder:

We see you, too. We’re celebrating you, too! Here are some diapers for you, too. 😂

Such a simple gift. Such a sweet way to love on a new mom! 🩷🩵🩷

#AfterBirthBasket #PostpartumCare #NewMomGift #NewMama #PostpartumSupport
View Reel on Instagram
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
Everyone brings something for the baby… but don’t forget about the mama! 🤍 Someone made me an “after-birth basket” when I had my last baby, and I still remember how loved and cared for it made me feel. So now I love doing the same for other new mamas. 🥹 A few favorite snacks, a magazine, a cute hair clip, pads for postpartum bleeding + nursing, lip oil, a fun drink… just little things to make those first days at home a tiny bit more comfortable. But my FAVORITE part? 🥹 A printed and framed photo of their brand-new family with the new baby. 🤍 Because in a season when so much attention (rightfully!) goes to that precious new little one, sometimes mama needs a little reminder: We see you, too. We’re celebrating you, too! Here are some diapers for you, too. 😂 Such a simple gift. Such a sweet way to love on a new mom! 🩷🩵🩷 #AfterBirthBasket #PostpartumCare #NewMomGift #NewMama #PostpartumSupport
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
I love my mom.

That’s all. 

🩷🤎🩷
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
I love my mom. That’s all. 🩷🤎🩷
1 month ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
The Queen was welcomed to Heaven today. ❤️‍🩹

There are no words to adequately express what earth lost this morning. She was selfless, loving, kind, fun, glamorous, hard-working, positive, faithful, and so strong - right up to the end. 🤍

I grieve not being able to hear the sound of delight in her voice when we talked. She always called me her little Songbird. Her laugh was like tinkling bells. She taught me so much about loving God and loving others and living in quiet, faithful excellence for His glory. 🙌🏻

I’m just so thankful that her legacy lives on in my own mom and her 5 siblings and their families! Truly one of a kind people, living for God, faithfully and in His strength, day in and day out. 💛

Mom-Mom! I love you so much. I will miss you so much. I can’t wait to see you again. 🕊️

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
The Queen was welcomed to Heaven today. ❤️‍🩹 There are no words to adequately express what earth lost this morning. She was selfless, loving, kind, fun, glamorous, hard-working, positive, faithful, and so strong - right up to the end. 🤍 I grieve not being able to hear the sound of delight in her voice when we talked. She always called me her little Songbird. Her laugh was like tinkling bells. She taught me so much about loving God and loving others and living in quiet, faithful excellence for His glory. 🙌🏻 I’m just so thankful that her legacy lives on in my own mom and her 5 siblings and their families! Truly one of a kind people, living for God, faithfully and in His strength, day in and day out. 💛 Mom-Mom! I love you so much. I will miss you so much. I can’t wait to see you again. 🕊️ “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭116‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
Summer no’s >>

🔕Wake up alarms
🚫Stress
🔥Hair tools

Summer yes-es! >>

☀️Tanned skin
💜Time with family
🚮Purge the house

…and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆

Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
Summer no’s >> 🔕Wake up alarms 🚫Stress 🔥Hair tools Summer yes-es! >> ☀️Tanned skin 💜Time with family 🚮Purge the house …and then drive around with donations in my car until next summer! 😆 Summer, please don’t ever end! 🫶🏻
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
Serving freedom with a side of mullet. 🫡

Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸😆🇺🇸
View Reel on Instagram
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
Serving freedom with a side of mullet. 🫡 Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸😆🇺🇸
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
All Noah wanted for his 17th birthday was a Honda Civic… 

So we got him one. 😉
View Reel on Instagram
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
All Noah wanted for his 17th birthday was a Honda Civic… So we got him one. 😉
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 

They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33)

They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14)

They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33) They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14) They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8) They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23) They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20) Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7) Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩 “The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
☀️Annual happy place week!☀️

The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end!

Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year!

🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
☀️Annual happy place week!☀️ The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end! Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year! 🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴
4 months ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates.

One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day.

And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.”

😂🫠😂🫠😂

Happy Mother’s Day! 

💕🫶🏻🌷💕🫶🏻🌷
@happyhomefairy
@happyhomefairy
•
Follow
One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates. One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day. And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.” 😂🫠😂🫠😂 Happy Mother’s Day! 💕🫶🏻🌷💕🫶🏻🌷
6 months ago
View on Instagram |
9/9

Copyright Happy Home Fairy © 2026  •  All Rights Reserved  •  Site Design by Emily White Designs

 

Loading Comments...