One of the things I love about my “job” is that inspiration can hit anywhere. And I’m talking ANYWHERE!

Take for example when I recently went to Lil Man’s scholastic book fair event at his preschool. As I scanned all the books that were available for purchase on the tables, I instantly started to brainstorm various kid crafts we could do in honor of our new favorite finds and of course, share it on the blog {life of a blogger – am I right?!}

And let me tell ya – as soon as I came across the book The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli, the clouds parted and angels started singing. No joke – it was best crafty inspiration ever and it was a no brainer that this book was coming home with us.

So if you haven’t guessed already – that is exactly how today’s kid friendly Paper Plate Watermelon tutorial came to life and I’m so excited to be sharing this easy & really inexpensive kid craft with you all today. I sure hope you take the time to recreate it with your child, as well as grabbing the mentioned book above to read along in celebration. Who knows – you might even find yourself munching on some yummy watermelon afterwards.

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your watermelon slices made from paper plates and tissue paper, on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Watermelon Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per craft}
* Pink Tissue Paper
* Black/Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* School Glue
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Paint Container

Directions:

* First cut your large paper plate in half. You can either use both halves for this craft or reserve one for later.
* Now squirt some green paint on another paper plate.
* Using a paint brush, have children paint the outside rim of their paper plate half, green.
* While they are working on that, cut the pink tissue paper into small squares.
* Once the outside rim of the watermelon is completely painted, have children place some glue in the inside of the paper plate and have children place the pink tissue paper on top of the glue, until the center is completely covered.
* To finish off the Paper Plate Watermelon kid craft – have children dip their fingertips into some black paint and then onto the area of the pink tissue paper on the watermelon to give the look of seeds. Repeat a few times.
* Then let it all dry completely before displaying proudly!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with our favorite children’s book, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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Paper Plate Little Miss Star {Kid Craft}