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Craft Button Watermelon Art Project


Paper & Craft Button Watermelon Art Project For Kids

Craft Button & Paper Watermelon Craft Idea For Kids

With summer creeping up, it’s means it’s almost watermelon season!

Who is excited?! I know I am!!

Building off that excitement, I’m SUPER giggly inside to share with you all my Button Watermelon Kid Craft idea and w/free printable with you all today!

This summer themed watermelon kid craft idea is not only super simple but really inexpensive and fun for all ages. Even adults will want to recreate their own paper piece!

To complete this fun craft, all you need to do is download the free watermelon slice template you will find below, print it out in color and then grab some buttons & your school glue, so you can get straight to work with your child! Then draw some lines and layer on the buttons!

It’s super easy, not messy and absolutely perfect for some indoor “beat the heat” craft fun. I’ve set up the basic frame work – it’s your job to get the creative juices flowing with this watermelon craft idea!

So what are you waiting for? Dump those simple craft supplies on the table and let the kids get to work now on this button covered watermelon slice craft idea!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your mixed media watermelon slice pieces with us on our Facebook page! #gluedtomycrafts

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Button Watermelon - Kid Craft w/free printable

Craft Supplies:

  • Free Watermelon Slice Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Color Printer
  • Green/Black Colored Craft Buttons
  • School Glue

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Button Watermelon - Kid Craft w/free printable

Directions:

  • First print out the watermelon slice template printable, listed above in the supply list, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per watermelon button craft.
  • Now grab your school glue and put a line of glue along the green rim of the watermelon.
  • Have children place their green buttons on top of the glue, until the rim is completely covered.
  • Now grab the black buttons {aka – seeds} and have children glue them in the center where the pink/red of the watermelon is.
  • Once done, set it aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures during and after, so I can see what you both come up with! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PAPER WATERMELON CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Watermelon Card

Button Watermelon - Kid Craft w/free printable

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that come along with FREE printable templates to get you started with ease, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our creative button covered watermelon craft idea, please share a picture {or two} on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life and we also LOVE hearing from you!

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Paper & Button Watermelon

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Tools:

  • Color Printer
  • 1 School Glue

Supplies:

  • Green Craft Buttons
  • Black Craft Buttons
  • White Cardstock Paper

Instructions:

  • First print out the watermelon printable on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per button craft.
  • Now grab your school glue and put a line of glue along the green rim of the watermelon.
  • Have children place their green buttons on top of the glue, until the rim is completely covered.
  • Now grab the black buttons {aka - seeds} and have children glue them in the center where the pink/red of the watermelon is.
  • Once done, set it aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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