Stand 7 corks into a circle on a flat surface. Put one cork in the center and circle the other 6 around it. Make sure the flat/undamaged end of the cork faces down.

Line the corks up and then one row at a time, glue them to each other. Start by gluing the 2 “bottom” corks together, then the 3 center corks, then the top 2 corks.

Once you have the 3 rows of corks, glue each row together with hot glue. Let sit for a minute for the glue to set up.

Flip over the apple and paint the front, flat side, with red acrylic paint. You may need 2 coats. Let paint dry completely between coats. While the apple is drying, make the stem.

Use a utility knife to cut 1 cork in half lengthwise. Cut it again in half at an angle creating four pieces.

Trim the angled end of each piece of cork to a point. Paint with brown acrylic paint. Let dry.

Glue the stem to the top of the apple.

Cut out a leaf shape with the green felt and attach it to the stem with hot glue.