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Watermelons are the perfect summer fruit, dont you think?
This adorableDIY paper watermelonis a great summer craft for little ones.
They are juicy and refreshing and make an excellent dessert or side dish for a backyard barbecue.
Watermelons are a must-have snack in my house during the hot summer months.
Just looking at a watermelon makes me feel happy!
They also make a perfect fan for those hot summer days.
Lets get started on making these cute watermelons with a few simple instructions!
You may buy unpainted sticks and color them on your own or leave them pure.
Begin painting the rim of the plate with your acrylic green paint.
Step 2.Continue painting until the entire rim is green.
Step 3.Grab your pink paint and fill in the center of your plate until it is beautifully pink.
Allow it to dry and see how it looks.
Step 4.It is time to add the watermelon seeds now!
Get some black paint and a cotton swab.
Step 5.You will be finished making the seeds when your entire pink circle is dotted with black paint.
Allow the paint to dry before continuing onto step 6.
Step 6.Flip over your plate so that the dried and painted side is facing down.
Just allow them to fully dry before moving on!
Step 7.Place the craft stick in between both sides of your plate on the unpainted side of the plate.
Step 8.Close your watermelon securely so that the painted side is visible from both sides, front and back.
Enjoy your summery watermelon!
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How Long Do These Watermelons Take to Make?
These watermelons are fast and easy to make.
The longest part of this craft is waiting for the acrylic paint to dry.
The other parts of the project are super quick and dont require much time at all.
Without factoring in drying time, you could expect to finish these in about 20-30 minutes.
This craft is a great afternoon project for kiddos.
